The original version of this article appeared on The Inertia. 　　On January 8, a scattering of wildfires in Los Angeles turned into the apocalypse. As Bad Religion once sang, “Palm trees are candles in the murder winds.” The Santa Ana winds howled throughout the night, and with the dawn came almost unbelievable scenes of devastation. The Palisades Fire torched entire communities....

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　　When I first started dating my boyfriend, he mentioned that he had a group of friends who went “camping” every month to practice skills for the future. I asked for more details and he said that they practice orienteering, tracking, and survival skills like that. He’s a really sweet, caring guy and nothing seemed like a red flag. Actually, my...

　　Xero Shoes: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Xero Shoes) You can buy one of GearJunkies favorite winter hiking boots for half off this weekend, thanks to a winter sale from Xero Shoes running through Monday, Jan. 13. That means many of the brands footwear will sell at steep discounts this weekend. 　　But wed remiss not to point you toward the...

　　Editor’s Note: We first published this story in January 2019 in the wake of the Camp Fire, the deadliest in California history. With the Palisades, Sunset, and Eaton Fires now raging across the Los Angeles area—and discussion about the role that U.S. forest policy might have played in creating the conditions for them following in their wake—we feel it’s as...

　　With production starting soon and first deliveries expected this spring, the Pebble Flow looks to shake up the camper trailer market this year. The Flow camper is fully electric, includes loads of solar and regenerative braking, and can be optioned with a dual-motor propulsion system that not only extends travel range, but also makes the trailer able to automatically hitch...

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　　Im hooked on phonics — from podcasts to playlists to FM radio, Im connected to audio most hours of the day. And Ive tested a wide array of fixes for my audio addiction: noise-canceling over-the-ear headphones, budget earphones, wireless earbuds, wearable mini-speakers, and waterproof boomboxes. 　　Each one has some upsides and downsides, and more importantly, they all have situations in...

　　Diesel fumes. Cyanide. Falling dirt, laced with coal. Mysterious flecks of neon plastic. 　　These are a few of the things you might accidentally inhale while climbing Utah’s Pricecicle, a 60-foot pillar right off Highway 6. 　　If you like your ice like I like my martinis, then the Pricecicle will not disappoint. Is this the greatest dirtcicle in the West? 　　There...

　　The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the international governing body for competitive cycling, is known for incredibly overbearing, sometimes downright wacky rules. And every year, committees at the UCI develop a litany of amendments to the overwhelming number of regulations. But a 2025 change seems to do nothing but take fun out of winning. 　　Many UCI amendments are certainly warranted. One...

　　The scale of destruction is difficult to comprehend. Wildfires fueled by a dry winter and 100 mph winds have scorched wide swaths of Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents. By some estimates, more than 10,000 buildings have already burned down and at least 10 people have died. 　　As the fires continued to spread Friday, it...

　　As North Americas fourth largest metropolis, Toronto has all the makings of a top-tier city. Here youll find cultural influences from around the world, delicious and diverse food, eclectic architecture, and, of course, opportunities for outdoor recreation woven into the fabric of the city. 　　On this episode of Guide to Outside, discover the best places to explore the outdoors in...