Few products have had a bigger impact on the U.S. automotive market. Designed to replace the original Bronco, the Ford Explorer convinced millions of Americans to trade in their sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks for sport-utility vehicles. Since its 1990 launch, more than 8 million have been sold, making Explorer the best-selling SUV in U.S. history. 　　Thirty-five years later, Explorer has...

　　Utahs state wildlife officials are asking the public for help after two condors were killed by poachers over the last 2 years. The first dead condor was discovered in fall 2022 in a remote area north of Zion National Park and southeast of Cedar City. Last month, a second condor was found dead in the same area. Both were shot...

　　The original version of this story was published on iRunFar. 　　Whats the next big trip youve got planned with your significant other? A week in Paris? A cruise through the Caribbean? 　　Or how about 12-plus days of hardcore hiking to establish a new record in the Colorado Rockies? 　　That last option was the choice of Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton,...

　　This isnt just a solid EDC Swiss Army Knife — its also a limited-edition run of 7,000 units. That makes the Victorinox Farmer x Alox Damast an everyday carry item thats also a bit more special than your average knife. 　　Its the latest model in the Alox series, which refers to the handle cover made from stamped and polished aluminum....

　　Based in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Stio knows a thing or two about the luxury and convenience of clothing that goes from the trails to town. The brand combined that knowledge and created the Womens Glide High Rise Tech Tight. 　　This performance legging feels top-shelf, offering a velvety feel against the skin. But its not just about looks. It packs performance....

　　Theres an ongoing argument among knife enthusiasts about which knife steels are best. But one of the top contenders is, without a doubt, MagnaCut. The darling of 2024, MagnaCut steel is among the most balanced on the market, with excellent hardness, edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. 　　Benchmade now put this top-tier steel (introduced in 2021) into one of its...

　　The first time I went backpacking, my pack and gear weighed nearly 35 pounds. I clearly remember thinking there had to be a better way to experience the outdoors without having sore shoulders the next day. Years later, when I thru-hiked the PCT, my base weight clocked in at 10 pounds and stayed there for the next 2,650 miles. 　　Ultralight...

　　If you spend a lot of time at the beach, then you undoubtedly also spend your fair share of time hauling your gear to and from the sand. As a surfer, sun worshiper, and ocean enthusiast, I spend more time at the beach than anyone I know and am well-versed in the amount of gear that goes into a good...

　　Mollusks may not sound like a menace — until you learn about zebra mussels. This invasive European variety has been spreading through the U.S. for decades, threatening native species, clogging water infrastructure, and slicing open swimmers who step on their razor-sharp edges. 　　And now theyve come to the Colorado River. 　　Colorado Parks Wildlife officials discovered traces of the species in...

　　The Tenways CGO600 is designed in the Netherlands and has European vibes and clean lines, unlike many other direct-to-consumer Asian e-bikes in this category. Its proven to be a sleek and light city/commuter ebike that’s simple and intuitive to ride. 　　For this review, I rode the Tenways CGO600 Pro for 4 months in rural areas around Richmond, Vt., and the...

　　RTIC: Up to 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/RTIC) For most of us, temperatures will stay scorching for months ahead —which just makes coolers all the more tempting. Thats even more true when you can get discounts on RTIC, which makes some of the best coolers around. 　　Case in point: You can snag the 52 QT Ultralight Cooler for 15% in the...

　　 　　It seems like Speedgoat is everywhere in trail running and ultrarunning these days. 　　There’s the shoe that dominates the start line of many ultras around the world, in its newest iteration as theHOKA Speedgoat 6;there’s the mountainous and rugged race in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, theSpeedgoat Mountain Races; and then there’s the man behind it all,Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer. 　　From the...