You dont truly appreciate a warm sleeping pad until youve used a bad one — or, until youve slept without one altogether. That thermal barrier between you and the cold ground makes the difference between a comfortable night under the stars and a miserable one. Thats why the progression of backpacking sleeping pads has historically trended toward lighter and warmer...

　　Columbia worked incredibly hard to make a jacket so soft. The brand jokes that its Amaze Puff jacket is so soft and cozy, it might need a warning label. 　　The Columbia Amaze Puff insulated jackets are packed full of responsibly sourced down and have an ultra-soft, weather-resistant nylon shell fabric. Beyond that, the jackets have several thoughtful design elements that...

　　There’s nothing quite like the freedom of running fast across a rocky ridgeline with massive relief on all sides. Alpine terrain is where I really hit my stride. Not because I get stronger at higher elevations, but because, unlike top-tier runners, I require some kind of external motivation to make such a debilitating effort worth it. 　　La Sportiva’s new Prodigio...

　　Each year, thousands of people from around the world flock to Mount Everest for a chance to reach its distant summit. Now, Nepalese tourism officials are trying to encourage climbers to try one of the countrys many other peaks, instead. 　　For the next 2 years, nearly 100 mountains in the Nepalese Himalayas will be free to climb — no government...

　　Quality outdoor gear is an investment. Thankfully, twice a year, you can save up to 50% on your favorite outdoor brands at the Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale. This highly anticipated sale gives adventurers a chance to add to their gear closets without breaking the bank — and it’s happening now through August 22 on Backcountry.com. 　　As a one-stop shop for all...

　　Descending the South Kaibab Trail into the Grand Canyon at sunset is an unforgettable experience. But its also a test of nerves, especially when navigating steep, narrow switchbacks with thousands of feet of exposure off one side. I was heading down to meet friends midway through their Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim push, and every step demanded complete focus. 　　Thats when the Salomon X...

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　　My wife, Mercedes Lilienthal, and I just got done with a 29-day crossing of the U.S. in a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. We slept on top of it, cooked out of the back of it, and drove the car more than 7,100 miles (and more than 3,100 were off pavement) on the TransAmerica Trail (TAT) from the Atlantic Ocean in...

　　There are endurance athletes — and then there are the athletes who run a marathon every day for over 600 days. Marie Lootie Leautey, the fastest woman to run around the world, is in the latter category. Leautey, a business person turned globe-trotting adventurer, ran 17,500 miles across four continents from December 2019 to September 2022, becoming only the second...

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　　Dear Sundog, 　　I listed an old sailboat for sale for $3,000, which happened to be the amount I’d put into it with a new engine and other repairs. No takers. I dropped the price but still nothing. Finally I slashed it to $1200, and got three buyers immediately. One guy said hed buy it sight unseen. I was out of...

　　When I strap into the Rome Stale Crewzer snowboard, I start to interpret the terrain in a different way. Under my feet, this design feels confidence-inspiring, poppy, and impact-absorbing. With it, the mountain has become my park: I look for side hits and playful features. While Im not a dedicated Slopestyle master, the Stale Crewzer inspires me to explore the...