Black Diamond released a new ice tool today, the Hydra. As the name suggests, this tool has a modular head that allows the swapping of forged picks, head weights, and hammer configurations. This video explains this I.C.E., or Integrated Component Exchange system. 　　Black Diamond has many climbing athletes, like Will Gadd and Aaron Mulkey, at its disposal. This video explains...

　　I came underprepared for an annual hut trip to Southern Colorado. Five years in a row, our group had enjoyed alpine starts, clear skies, and the massive sun-baked faces and couloirs of some of the states most impressive peaks. Spring skiing paradise. 　　But this year was different. It had been dumping snow and the winds whipped prior to the trip....

　　Thömus has had very little exposure in our stateside cycling market. The brand recently opened a U.S. headquarters, hoping to increase its presence in our burgeoning mountain bike scene. Continued World Cup race success should bolster those efforts. 　　As the name suggests, the Lightrider World Cup is a race-bred machine. One look at the frames generous tube dimensions tells the...

　　Like the mythical bird from which it takes its name, Garmins top-shelf watch continues to reinvent itself. The eighth generation of Garmins Fenix line just dropped in August. It offers a handful of big additions and a laundry list of smaller tweaks that might go unnoticed by users who arent professional athletes. 　　But for those looking for every sports feature...

　　The 2025 Volvo EX90 is set to become the brand’s all-electric flagship, ushering in what the automaker describes as a “new era” that will, sometime around decade’s end, see it shift completely to battery-electric vehicles. 　　To get a better sense of what direction the Swedish-based, Chinese-owned automaker is taking, I spent a couple of days along the Southern California coast...

　　In the last 9 days of August, three athletes set FKTs for different routes on the Colorado Trail (CT). GearJunkie confirmed with fastestknowntime.com that this is the first time that so many FKTs have been set on the CT in such rapid-fire succession — but not by much; last year, three FKTs fell within a month. 　　This year, from August...

　　Iceland had been at the top of Hunter Leiningers bucket list for many years. But the 23-year-old adventure and endurance racer wasnt going to be satisfied with an easy trip around the Ring Road, visiting waterfalls and hot springs. To merit an expedition to the Land of Ice and Fire, I wanted to do something epic, he told GearJunkie. 　　So,...

　　The Nissan Armada is no longer second fiddle in the companys global lineup of SUVs. The 2025 Armada gets the same frame as the legendary Nissan Patrol and went through the same durability testing. 　　The Armada adds new levels of luxury in its pavement-forward grades and greatly increased capability off the beaten path thanks to the new Pro-4X grade. Its...

　　While some manufacturers are paring back as EV sales growth slows down, Hyundai remains committed to its all-electric lineup. It’s preparing not only to introduce new models like the big EV9 — set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November — but also expanding the range of packages available for existing models. 　　Barely 3 years after launching...

　　The compact crossover market is a big one, generating millions of sales annually in the U.S. It’s also quite competitive, with products like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Compared to them, the Hyundai Tucson is something of an also-ran. But not for lack of trying. 　　The automaker has more than quadrupled sales over the past decade by adding new...

　　How do you make such a sweet piece of gear just a bit sweeter? Well, DECKED decided to fine-tune its drawer system to improve it in all the places we didnt even notice were lacking. 　　With a new, square-shaped drawer box that increases overall storage capacity, a fuller extension that makes the back of the drawer far more accessible, improved...

　　While its not a particularly auspicious number, GoPros latest model includes several upgrades that will excite longtime fans. Many of the changes wont be surprising. Like many gadgets aimed at outdoor sports, the new cameras weigh less and offer longer battery life. 　　But, experienced photographers and content creators will also find several new options for expanding their creativity while filming...