All of the trip reports I was reading told me I was foolish for bringing a down sleeping bag to Gates of the Arctic National Park. The entire park is a bog — good luck. Not to mention our intention to paddle down two rivers during the trip, packing away all of our insulation inside our boats for the ride....

　　What’s Subaru without the iconic STI hot hatch? That’s a question that performance fans have been wondering about ever since the last model finished its run 3 years ago. 　　Apparently, Subaru planners have been asking the same question — but they’ve come up with two very different answers. Two concept versions are making their debut at the Japan Mobility Show...

　　Turns out, the best road-trip co-pilot doesn’t talk — it chills. I tested the TRAVOCA Rigel 25 Dual Zone (DZ) eCooler on a 10-day road trip from the Midwest to Colorado. I hauled it in and out of the trunk of my 1992 Toyota Hiace through high temperatures, dusty trails, and remote roads. 　　Over 1,200 miles from Chicago to the...

　　Everest has been skied and snowboarded, but past attempts have always been on the southern slope. On Oct. 15, world-renowned skier Jim Morrison flipped the script, though. 　　Instead of going the same route as everyone before him, Morrison decided to ski the infamously dangerous north face of the mountain. In the process, he bagged a first descent and entered the...

　　Change, as they say, is in the works. A near-production-ready concept Corolla making its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show reveals a radical makeover is coming. 　　Affordable and reliable. For millions of Toyota Corolla buyers, that’s been the right formula, one generation after another. But in a market where sedans continue to lose momentum, Toyota appears ready to rethink that...

　　This idea grew in Chris Benchetlers mind for over a decade — but life had to run its course before he could finally execute it. 　　First, in 2013, he skied in the lightsuit segment in the Sweetgrass Productions film Afterglow. Then, in 2019, he made Fire on the Mountain with Teton Gravity Research (TGR), which became an instant cult classic...

　　They’re not as widely known as dumbbells and barbells, but you should consider adding a kettlebell to your home gym. Making a resurgence thanks to its utility in functional fitness and HIIT training, the humble kettlebell may be the most versatile member of the bell family. 　　I covered Nike’s first kettlebell in our Best Kettlebells buyers’ guide, noting its excellent...

　　When is a Nissan Armada really a Patrol? When its been transformed into the Nissan Dune Patrol. Nissans latest concept and SEMA Show build takes its name from its more international near-twin, because the brand clearly knows the value of a good play on words. 　　Burly Beast Gets Awesome Suspension Upgrades 　　 　　(Photo/Nissan) Its not exactly made for jumping over...

　　Having the freedom to choose where you go and how you camp when you get there is the best part of traveling in an RV. 　　Regardless of the kind of RV you have, the best way to upgrade your trip is to hack your packing. Avoid the gear explosion and a chaotic camp kitchen by packing well before you hit...

　　At 50 years strong, the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival is celebrating its golden anniversary with a headliner who embodies everything the festival stands for: boldness, creativity, and a relentless drive toward the unknown. 　　Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger — former Olympian turned pioneering ski mountaineer — takes center stage this year fresh off a streak of history-making first descents all...

　　Ill be honest: I didnt expect a road bike helmet to change much about how I feel when I ride. Ive worn a number of helmets over the years, and they all do their job: keep my head intact. So when I clipped into the Giro Aries Spherical for the first time, I assumed it would check the same box....

　　Im a passionate whitewater kayaker and love seeing the sport get attention. Nissans Frontier Rapid Runner 2025 SEMA show truck is whitewater kayak themed. Its a very cool, capable build. 　　The midsize pickup aims to make a splash at the largest car show on the planet next week. It looks like all kinds of fun, but it may leave actual whitewater...