Stepping off the train in Kitzbühel, Austria, feels like entering hallowed ground: one of the most famous ski towns in the Alps, chartered in 1271 by Duke Ludwig II of Bavaria. I inhaled the crisp afternoon air and began a short walk to my accommodations, passing fur boutiques and high-end ski shops, medieval churches, and brightly lit, glassed-in hotel lobbies....

　　It was 2 days before Thanksgiving, and Aspen was getting absolutely nuked by an early winter snowstorm. I could almost smell the electric stoke in the air as the ski town buzzed with powder day energy. 　　My timing couldnt have been better. Id come to Aspen to test out the Surefoot custom liner fitting process. The brand claims its custom...

　　As a gearhead who mostly tests running shoes and apparel made for high-energy activities, I don’t often fire up about a sweater. But when I pulled on Paka’s  Original Sweater for the first time, I didn’t want to take it off. 　　I wore it while working at my desk. I wore it while walking my dog. I even ran about...

　　What if your favorite road trip memories — think scenic campsites, crackling campfires, and stunning wilderness — came with a king-sized bed, a proper bathroom, and the ability to carry 100 gallons of water for hot showers in the middle of nowhere? That’s the EarthRoamer. It’s not just a camper. It’s a rolling sanctuary that dares to combine rugged overland...

　　Two weeks ago, some of the brightest stars in freeride skiing and snowboarding descended on Jackson Hole for the Kings Queens of Corbets competition. And while the King and Queen have been crowned, the Peoples Choice has yet to be awarded. You have until March 3 to vote on the Jackson Hole Kings Queens webpage. Once youve voted, youll be...

　　With winter finally starting to show signs of fatigue, its time to up the fun a little! 　　This weeks roundup begins to nod to fairer weather and summertime fun. Whether youre a runner, paddler, sailor, cyclist, or devil-may-care road warrior, weve got a fresh selection of the latest gear for you! 　　Slingshot 10 　　 　　(Photo/Polaris) Hard to believe its already...

　　Kawasaki is no stranger to producing all forms of internal combustion engines, powering anything from tiny 50cc dirt bikes for kids to massive 20-cylinder diesel marine engines larger than a bus. The NAV 4e is a distinct departure, solely powered by lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries. 　　Kawasaki labels the NAV 4e as a PTV, or personal transportation vehicle. It retains the...

　　The Polaris Slingshot just turned 10 years old. Thats 10 years of offering an experience thats not quite like anything else on the market — a low-sitting driving position, three wheels, and a big four-cylinder engine. The Slingshot — like many of us with a little age — wants a little more comfort. Today, the brand delivers just that by way...

　　Im not a fan of cheaping out on tires. Like shoes and camping mattresses, the things that go between you and the ground are crucial to having a good time (and avoiding the bad ones). Ive also learned the hard way that brands youve never heard of can be far costlier than the premium ones, even if theyre cheaper at...

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　　Black Diamond Equipment issued a recall today for its Vision harness due to premature degradation of its specialized materials and construction. 　　The Vision harness in Black Diamonds recall uses Vectran fibers in the waist belt, leg loops, belay loop, and tie-in points. This material is unique for harnesses. It helps make the Vision one of the lightest, nudging my scale...

　　In 2018, I convinced myself my hormones were out of whack. Acne and unusual tiredness are supposedly tell-tale signs that your hormone levels are off—I had both. So, I scheduled an appointment with my physician and asked him to test my hormone levels. 　　A quick blood draw revealed that my androgens, a group of hormones produced by the adrenal gland...