If I asked you to think of what a flannel is, most would likely think of a soft, chunky cotton shirt with a bold plaid pattern. No snaps. No eccentric trim. No handcrafted embroidery. It’s a white Ford truck with heated seats. It’s not going to blow any doors off. It just “is.” Durable. Capable. Dependable. 　　When conjuring up the...

　　Tucked away on the edge of town in Carbondale, Colo., is a goldmine of ski history, memorabilia, and sick vintage gear. The warehouse is challenging to find, even when you know where it is. But follow the signs toward Vintage Ski World to an innocuous warehouse door, and beyond it youll find Richard Allen, 73, and his unbelievable collection of...

　　On Friday, an in-bounds avalanche buried two ski patrollers on Californias Mammoth Mountain. The resort confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 28, that one of the patrollers, Cole Murphy, died from his injuries. 　　The patrollers were working on the resorts Lincoln Peak when the slide occurred around 7:30 a.m. Both were immediately taken to Mammoth Hospital, where they were treated for their...

　　Growing up in Hurricane Alley in North Carolina, I’ve heard the emergency alert warning tone crackle to life on a weather radio more times than I could count. 　　Midland has always been my weather radio of choice, but I always gravitated toward the simpler models. When my editor dangled the prospect of reviewing the new Midland ER310PRO Emergency Weather Radio...

　　Relieved. That’s the only word for how I felt the first morning I stepped into Atomic Backland XTD Carbon touring boots ($1,140). After testing many boots that pinched, folded, or left hot spots by the second lap, I slid into these and immediately relaxed. 　　The fit felt dialed without adding a footbed or a single shell punch. That never happens...

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive a Seirus Heatwave Base Layer Set (top and bottom) of their choosing. The same warming tech in its glove liners is now available in four styles of baselayers designed for different conditions. The prize is valued up to $250, depending on the set. 　　Learn more about the Serius Heatwave base layers below and...

　　Ive burned through over a dozen pairs of upland bird-hunting pants over the last 6 years. You really ask a lot from a set of chap-style pants like the Kings Camo XKG Field Pants. 　　They need to be the most durable pants in your closet, capable of withstanding miles of briar patches, taking a beating from cattail sloughs, and protecting...

　　While some brands are just starting to use Muscovy down in insulated products, Zenbivy has been doing it for years. But the brand claims its latest rollouts take the power of Muscovy fill even further. Going into 2026, Zenbivy will offer two new ultralight Muscovy technologies, which it says represent the future of Muscovy Down. 　　Muscovy down, for those unfamiliar,...

　　Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack on the Crosier Mountain Trail in unincorporated Larimer County. At around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, hikers reported seeing a mountain lion near an adult woman lying unresponsive on the trail. When they approached, they scared off the animal by throwing rocks and found the woman without...

　　If your 2026 New Years resolution is to spend more time outside during the winter, this weeks Emerging Gear is for you. A bunch of brands put out fresh new gear to help you conquer the cold. 　　Arcteryxs slick new trail runner with built-in gaiter promises to be snow-proof, and Ortovox innovated the classic hardshell by adding merino wool inserts....

　　The beast is back. Ram Trucks has just made the return of its TRX official, but this isnt the same truck as before. 　　It has evolved, with a new supercharged Hemi V8 that makes it the most powerful production pickup ever. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX has one heck of a name, but its also going to have one...

　　In a growing sign of the labor movements rise in the outdoor industry, a strike of the Telluride Ski Patrol has shut down Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. 　　The unions workers voted to reject the resort owners most recent contract offer on Dec. 8. On Dec. 23, the union announced that with 99% of its members voting yes, it would...