Im standing at 10,000 feet, skis on my feet, sun on my face, and the Andes stretched out like a jagged white spine to the horizon. It’s July—deep summer back home in New York—but here at Valle Nevado, Chile’s most modern ski resort, it’s a bluebird powder day. 　　Watch: Travel Tips For Planning a Ski-Hike Trip To South America While...

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　　The knife industry is currently experiencing a surge. I cannot remember a time when there have been so many new knife designers launching products into the market. I expect that when the dust settles, some designers will find their stride while others fade into obscurity. 　　One of the new knife designers who has continued to grow in popularity is Jerad...

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　　I felt hot, sweaty, and dejected as my buddy and I sat in my raft, silently drifting downriver in the bright sun with prime hunting hours coming to a close. We had taken a long shot during Tennessees early wood duck and teal season, opting to hunt an out-of-the-way river with complex logistics and few birds in lieu of the...

　　In the CrossFit community, R.A.D (short for Rally Against Destruction) shoes are known for dropping limited releases with new color options on a regular basis. When they’re gone, they’re gone, which tends to create a wild demand with every new release. But that emphasis on style overshadows something more important — these shoes actually kick a lot of ass in...

　　Trail runners have plenty of cushioned options these days, but few manage to feel protective and versatile without tipping towards clunky. The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 womens trail running shoe strikes that balance, pairing plush underfoot comfort with tacky traction and stability that can handle just about any mountain trail. 　　I tested the Xodus Ultra 4 for about 2 months...

　　Adventure season in Moab doesn’t take a break. Families with toddlers (or their four-legged kiddos) to thrill-seekers and culture lovers — everyone can find their kind of a good time among the red rock canyons and desert landscapes. 　　Whether you crave epic trails through the famed sandstone arches, boogying around a folk music festival, or just a leisurely scenic drive,...

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　　There are few things more stomach-dropping than watching your dog disappear over a ridge, through a fence, or toward a road. A recall whistle only works if they hear it, and fences are only helpful if you have one. GPS collars promise a fix, but many of them fail when it matters most. 　　I’ve spent enough time testing GPS collars...

　　The 2011 Nissan Leaf debuted with a 24kWh battery and 73 miles of range. Its steeply sloped, stumpy nose with bugeye headlights and a bulbous hatchback body offered folks an entry into the modern battery electric world from a mainstream Japanese manufacturer. 　　Tesla aside, many automakers took a similar approach, offering small, efficient, and limited-range electric cars. But unlike most...