If you’ve been waiting to book a Northern Lights trip, it’s time to make it happen. This autumn is expected to kick off one of the strongest aurora seasons in decades—think last year’s low-latitude displays, and potentially even better. 　　That’s because the sun has reached its roughly 11-year peak of activity, known as solar maximum. The bright star causes auroras...

　　The western red cedar and hemlock forest was peacefully quiet, almost eerie. Propelling our standup paddleboards smoothly through the undisturbed water, my partner and I reached a narrow inlet lined with vibrant green bur-reed and lily pads. 　　It looks like we can get through! I exclaimed. Shallow and crystal clear, we could see a rainbow of rocks atop the lake...

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　　Heavy. Tough. Rugged. Those arent terms Id often use to describe an everyday carry pocket knife. 　　But in the case of the Leatherman Glider, they feel entirely appropriate. The Glider, while shaped for common EDC tasks, simply feels industrial. It seems built in another era of heavy-duty manufacturing, with everything from deeply engraved USA letters to steel handles oozing machine...

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　　Cooler fall temperatures are ahead, and its time to freshen up your wardrobe. We get it, youre active and want pants that can keep up while also blending in at work and around town. Thats where prAna comes in! 　　prAna is well-known for its yoga and athletic apparel, but its Stretch Zion fabric is wildly popular among hikers and outdoor...

　　At the age of 45, elite ultrarunner Fernanda Maciel decided to run Spains infamous GR11 trail —alone and unsupported. The route is more than 500 miles, and covers some of the most challenging terrain in the Pyrenees mountains. And Maciel filmed herself the entire way, documenting her journey and her struggles. 　　In the new short film from The North Face,...

　　Two hikers fell to their deaths in separate events at different popular wilderness areas in late August. The tragedies prompted rescuers to reiterate the importance of practicing safety on both technical and non-technical hiking trails. 　　After motor vehicle deaths and drownings, falls—usually while hiking—are the leading cause of accidental death in U.S. National Parks. Incidents like these highlight the importance...

　　When Expedition Motor Company (EMC) originally started building G-Wagen Wolf restomods, the engine stood out as the only cause for customer hesitation. The diesel inline-five on offer delivered plenty of character but a total lack of top-end power. Highway speeds, therefore, presented something of a struggle, despite all the other updates that totally transformed this former military vehicle. 　　Now, EMC...

　　Railing high-speed carves, navigating extreme terrain, and slashing side hits: The Rome Katana Pro is a one-binding quiver. This high-performance snowboard binding excels in all types of riding and snow conditions, thanks to its lightweight, super-responsive materials. 　　The versatile design also has an incredible amount of adjustability. Plus, snowboarding with speed and precision requires a stable connection with your snowboard —...

　　Snowboards can have strong personalities that make them better at charging, jumping, or pow-slaying. The Ravine is a one-of-a-kind quiver-smasher that excels at all three. 　　This all-mountain snowboard is playful and stable without being overly aggressive. After riding this board for a full year at three ski resorts — through tight trees, moguls, steep groomers, and deep pow plus a...