The outdoor industry lost one of its pioneers last month. Rodney Johnson, who founded Minneapolis-based outdoor store Midwest Mountaineering, passed away at the age of 76 on October 26. 　　Johnson operated the store for over 50 years, helping an untold number of folks enjoy the great outdoors. 　　Who Was Rodney Johnson? Johnson was an avid outdoorsman, climber, hiker, and paddler....

　　For years, Alaskans have been gathering on the Fourth of July for a unique and destructive tradition known as the Glacier View Car Launch. While most towns and cities in America celebrate the holiday with fireworks displays, local bans on pyrotechnics make it illegal throughout much of the state. The alternative? Launching junkyard vehicles off a 300-foot cliff into an...

　　There are plenty of frontside skis I’d take into the backcountry because even if they’re a bit heavy on the climb, they’re worth it for the downhill. The reverse has never been true for me. I cant think of any backcountry-specific skis that really hold up against inbounds-focused skis when it comes to lift-served terrain. 　　On most days when I...

　　Kia is about to launch a brand-new Telluride. The three-row SUV is getting longer and taller, but its the design that is going to catch your attention. 　　Our first look is at the rugged Kia Telluride X-Pro trim, and it comes with a 1960s car face and a Range Rover–like rear end. Between the front and rear, the new SUV...

　　Once I come to a complete stop on a barren straight patch of Texas highway, the engine automatically shuts off. Undeterred, I hold the brake with my left foot and bury the accelerator with my right foot. Nothing happens. That is, until I lift my left foot from the brake. 　　In the blink of an eye, the engine kicks on...

　　If youre an avid whitewater kayaker, take note: Werner Paddles is recalling two of its latest kayak paddles. The paddles may break, posing a risk of drowning. 　　On Nov. 9, Werner Paddles posted a notification that its recalling its Covert and Stealth downriver whitewater racing models of kayak paddles. The brand says, We have identified an issue with the collar...

　　The Nissan Sentra has been a steadfast sedan offering for 43 years. In fact, Nissan has sold some 6.5 million Sentras over nine generations since 1982. 　　Fast forward to the present, and sedans of all sizes seem to be losing popularity in favor of endless hordes of crossovers. Nissan even axed its own Maxima sedan in 2023, and there’s a...

　　After more than a year of controversy and court battles, the Michelino Sunseri saga has taken a surprising turn. On Nov. 10, President Donald J. Trump pardoned the ultra-athlete, who in September 2024 was charged with cutting a switchback in Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) during a Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempt. 　　Sunseri was subsequently found guilty in September 2025...

　　Every year, I scour the annual SEMA Show to find the best new vehicles and products on display. The 2025 show had some highlights, but was thin on innovation and truly new products worth talking about. 　　There is little doubt that the pandemic, supply chain issues, tariffs, and economic uncertainties have impacted the automotive aftermarket. Business consolidation remains a prevailing...

　　Avid hikers know that it takes a special kind of shoe to hit that elusive sweet spot between heavy (but supportive) hiking boots and ultralight (but squishy) trail runners. For trail trekkers who want the best of both worlds, look no further — Salewa’s new Pedroc 2 Powertex (Mens Womens) is a nimble hiking shoe that’s light and stable enough...

　　Ski season is here, the resorts are opening, and if you haven’t bought a season pass yet, your time is running out — at least, for the Epic Pass. Vail Resorts announced that on Nov. 16, the Epic Pass will be pulled from sale. That leaves any prospective (procrastinator) buyers less than 1 week to pull the trigger. 　　So far, among Vail’s...

　　If I’d seen this thing a few years ago, I’d have laughed. A headband that listens to your brain and uses your brainwaves to nudge you toward sleep sounds like a plot point from a bad sci-fi movie. 　　Good sleep fixes more than good coffee ever could. It sharpens focus, speeds recovery, and makes long days in the field or...