Carson Storch labeled himself a blue-collar athlete of the axle sports world. No wonder DECKED, the makers of workman-inspired truck bed drawer systems, liked him enough to sponsor him. 　　“I do dumb stuff on my bike and get paid to do it,” Storch shrugs nonchalantly. 　　This “dumb stuff” includes jumping out of perfectly good helicopters for cameras and ending up...

　　Its hard to take flat-Earthers seriously — but maybe we should at least acknowledge them. In a hilarious new marketing stunt, the CEO of Columbia pokes fun at those who believe the Earth is not round, but is, in fact, a flat construction with edges. 　　Tim Boyle actually makes a proposition for those who believe in this strange view of...

　　Id never been to a 106th birthday party before. So I was not going to miss Klaus Obermeyers — even if that meant crashing it. After all, the man is a legend in the American ski industry. He was responsible for innovating technologies like dual-pane goggle lenses, high-altitude sunscreen, and down parkas. He was one of Aspens first ski instructors....

　　All camp, no prattle. Airstreams latest brings it together with two other western icons to build a luxury experience with more grit than the entire cast of the movie Tombstone. 　　The Airstream Stetson + 6666 is filled with Old-West details, vintage-looking artwork, and details inspired by those brands from the top of your hat to the bottom of your spurs....

　　The BOTE Kula 5 Magnepod isn’t your typical hard cooler. It’s a 5-gallon, round rotomolded tank that doubles as a camp seat, SUP companion, and day-trip sidekick. Built by a paddleboard brand known for its versatility, the Kula 5 feels like it was designed with a specific user in mind: folks who move between the water, the trail, and the...

　　If youre a backpacker who doesnt ski or snowboard, winter can be a tough time. Youre stuck inside, with the cold, icy weather keeping you from the trail. As a backpacker and climber who lives in the Midwest, come January, Im almost too stir crazy to function. 　　In a select few places, however, winter can actually be a backpacking paradise....

　　Ounces equal pounds, and pounds equal pain: A phrase that rings true with most backcountry hunters. In other words, we want our gear to be as lightweight and compressible as possible without giving up too much functionality or comfort. 　　The folks at SITKA Gear are very familiar with living out of a backpack, and in light of the beginning phrase,...

　　The nostalgia is strong with this one. Star Wars fans may love to complain about Disneys direction of the sci-fi franchise, but a new gear collection from Columbia proves that this fandom still gets the coolest stuff. 　　Columbia has been putting out limited-edition Star Wars capsules for several years. It would be easy for the brand to just slap some...

　　Theres a parallel between an artist at an easel and a skier on a mountain slope. Its where they express themselves and find new ways to be creative. Whether its a flourish of a brush, or a perfectly carved line, the end result isnt so different. 　　Thats the whole concept behind Blizzards 2025/26 Canvas collection of freeride skis. They were...

　　One of my favorite shows when I was growing up was MacGyver. Even as a teenager busy with school, work, and chasing girls, I made time for that show every week. Over the course of seven seasons, he used several different Swiss Army knife models, including the Spartan and the Tinker. 　　I’d already had a Swiss Army knife for a...

　　Theres an undeniable premium to owning a solid piece of gear thats no longer in production. And right now, you can snag outgoing designs at a discount from one of the best-regarded pack makers in the business. 　　To wit: Mystery Ranch is offering up a final sale for the ever-expanding deals surrounding Black Friday. The Montana-based outfitter will sell you...

　　Since launching in 2009, State Bicycle Co. has carved out a reputation for delivering functionality without fluff. Launched this year, the Titanium All-Road certainly fits that bill — quiet and unremarkable, other than the iridescence of its State logos. 　　Still fun as hell, though. 　　Bombing the first descent. Air roaring past my ears. Rocks pinging off the downtube at 30+...