Midlayers are some of the most versatile layers out there and come in all sorts of shapes and styles. If you feel that layering for the cold is tricky, or if you need an insulated jacket, our list of the best midlayers is a must-read. 　　Weve tested a slew of midlayer styles: full-zip jackets, hoodies, vests, puffies, and lightweight and...

　　Jeep continues to draw from its 80+ years of heritage and make its concept vehicles a reality for consumers. For 2025, this comes in the form of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willy 41 Special Edition. 　　Not only does this Jeep celebrate the 1941 Willys MB, the Jeep that started it all, but was heavily influenced by the 41 Concept, which...

　　Specialized bills its Epic 8 Pro mountain bike as the “fastest XC bike in the world” and “a wolf in wolf’s clothing. And there’s no mistake that this thing is fast. Weighing 23 pounds, 15.4 ounces for a medium, it’s the lightest trail bike I’ve pedaled. Transitioning from training rides on my trusty but burly steel frame Surly Bridge Club...

　　There’s nothing like a thrilling winter expedition—the kind of pursuit that leaves you in awe of the natural world. Whether you’re navigating riveting mountain ascents or chasing snowy silence in the backcountry, the fourth season introduces challenges that require technique and specialized equipment. Snow, cold, and wind can conspire to turn any outing into an epic. But daunting conditions are...

　　This past summer, hikers on Colorados highest peak, 14,438-foot Mount Elbert, were met by a peculiar welcome committee. 　　Volunteers from Colorado Fourteeners Initiative handed out WAG bags near a padlocked receptacle marked “human waste pack-out bags only.” On some days, a researcher from Penn State University stopped visitors to ask questions about—you guessed it—poop. 　　Called Clean 14, the infrastructure was...

　　After taking more than a year off for pregnancy and having her firstborn, and then standing down from the 2024 X Games in January, 33-year-old Jamie Anderson competed in the 2024 Natural Selection Tour (NST) — and podiumed. 　　At the backcountry snowboard competition, athletes descend unmanicured terrain with sizable, gnarly features from cliffs to spines and pillows. Each athlete chooses their...

　　You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and staying safe. 　　Number one, you want a good warmth-to-weight ratio, and that means apparel made with either natural goose down or synthetic polyester fill. Both types of insulation are...

　　Utah is stacked when it comes to outdoor adventure. Not only does the state have some of the country’s most badass skiing and mountain biking, but it also boasts the nation’s third most national parks in any state, which include some of the world’s best hiking trails. 　　These protected meccas—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion, known as the...

　　I could feel the percussive thump of the rotors in my chest. I knelt in the snow,crouching among my group. Everyone held their jackets high enough to shield their faces from the artificial wind and swirling snow. We watched the bird, unwilling to take our eyes away from what was arguably one of the coolest moments every time. 　　With our...

　　Years ago, I had a roommate who worked out every day and would also consume Dionysian amounts of Entenmanns cake. My kind of guy. We got along, in part, because of a shared conviction that the pursuit of physical fitness didn’t preclude putting away vast quantities of processed sugar. Not to brag, but in my prime I could eat an...

　　Shaun White spent his career competing in halfpipe events and bringing home medals. Now, the Olympic and X Game snowboarding icon has landed a deal for a halfpipe skiing and snowboarding TV show. The Snow League will showcase some of the best skiers and riders in the world. It will also highlight head-to-head halfpipe competitions at ski resorts around the...

　　Columbias annual Star Wars-themed gear drops have become an annual tradition. But despite being familiar, the outdoor brand still manages to one-up itself each year —and 2024 looks no different. Just in time for the holidays, Columbia unveils its biggest collab effort with the Star Wars universe yet —and its a doozie. 　　Launching today, the Vader Collection presents a 15-piece,...