Backcountry ski packs arent just useful pieces of gear; theyre essential.Skiers and boarders venturing into the backcountry need to carry an avalanche shovel and probe and have quick access to them. Any pack that makes it easier and faster to access those tools is a winner. 　　The Pingora Vivid 27 was designed specifically around avalanche tool access and prioritizes that...

　　On Sunday, Arches National Park officials announced that the iconic Fiery Furnace hiking zone would be closed until further notice due to staffing shortages. 　　In February, the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired 1,000 existing National Park employees and rescinded job offers for another 5,000 seasonal workers. Although the government reversed course on the temporary workers a few...

　　Before using the Turtle Fur Way Out, Ive always picked my fishing hat based on how dirty I want to look. Am I going for that crusty guide vibe? If so, Im throwing on the old hat I picked up at a fly shop a decade ago. 　　Maybe I want to look like a clean, consummate professional. Then Im going...

　　Every blue moon, you land a piece of gear that looks so good that you hesitate to want to use it. The risk of dirtying up a work of art outweighs the desire to put it through its paces. That’s how I felt (and still feel, to some degree) about the Benchmades latest folder, the Bugout 535-09. 　　This is a...

　　At the bottom of the run, I zoomed back into the empty lift line, got on a chair, sat down, and waited. Within a couple of seconds, I heard the familiar chime in my ear and a soft female voice over the earbuds. 　　Now thats what Im talking about. Your Ski:IQ was 137, she said. You made 38 turns that...

　　The Sundance Film Festival is bidding adieu to Park City, Utah, its home for the last 40 years. On Thursday, organizers revealed that the festival will relocate to Boulder, Colorado in 2027, and continue there for the foreseeable future. 　　Boulder offers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for...

　　When it comes to trail shoes, there are three things on everyone’s wish list: protection, cushion, and light weight. Most runners will tell you that you can only pick two. But thanks to some significant materials updates and smart new details, the Altra Lone Peak 9 defies conventional wisdom. Now, trail runners really can have it all. 　　Since its 2001...

　　Rest days are crucial for healing, muscle growth, and injury prevention, but when you’re craving the endorphin rush of a good workout, sitting still can feel pretty uninspiring. You don’t have to stay glued to the couch to reap the benefits of a day off, though. A little movement—specifically active recovery—can go a long way, both physically and mentally. Light...

　　The mountains are muddy (or still socked in with snow), it’s raining in the woods, and rivers are about to overflow their banks with runoff. Winter has felt long this year, and youre probably itching to spend some time in the sun, and maybe go on a camping trip. But where can you find comfort and solitude in this transitional...

　　Tim Sackbauer has been a skier all his life. Its one of the things that he grew up bonding with his family over, and as an adult with Down syndrome, skiing has been a refuge for him. The Vail Valley native has overcome a lot of challenging moments in his life. Like all of us, hell continue to navigate them...

　　The Forrest Fenn treasure hunt is back on, and if you want to find the loot, youre going to have to binge-watch Netflix. 　　Thats the big takeaway from Netflix’s three-part docuseries Gold Greed: The Hunt for Fenns Treasure, which went live on Thursday, March 27. The series chronicles the decade-long hunt to find the chest that Fenn buried in the western...

　　The Barkley Marathon is one of the most unique and challenging long-distance footraces in the world. Not just because of its distance but also because it doesnt follow any kind of traditional trail. 　　Runners bushwhack, traverse, and navigate through truly wild and untamed terrain of Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. There have been many years when no one finished...