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Jan 12, 2026

2-Strokes and Triumph: Why the Return of Snowmobiles Could Save the Soul of the X Games

　　I think of the X Games as the Olympics’ cooler younger brother. There’s no denying the two are related: Both draw the world’s greatest talent from around the globe, and both push the envelope of human athleticism. That being said, the X Games is clearly more fun at parties. There are two good reasons for this. 　　The first is that...

Jan 12, 2026

Extreme Off-Roader, HD Truck, and Daily Driver in One: The Ford Super Duty AEV FXL Has Arrived

　　American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has finally added its special sauce to a Ford. That means the three brands of HD trucks in North America can now all be purchased as turnkey, everyday drivers with extreme off-road capability backed by OEM levels of engineering and quality. 　　AEV has already built proven vehicle systems for the Ram HD platform, with the Prospector...

Jan 12, 2026

It’s Time for a Hard Talk About (Not) Using Chairlift Safety Bars

　　Vails Mountaintop Express had been stalled for a while when I pulled into line. A group of frenzied ski patrollers was working below the first tower, a pair of crossed skis stuck in the snow above them. I craned my neck just in time to catch the toboggan take off behind a snowmobile, two patrollers kneeling on the sled beside...

Jan 12, 2026

Classy to Casual, and 100% Made in the USA: Origin Statesman Chelsea Boot Review

　　Id been told to dress nicely for the holiday party. But realistically, I was an airline flight away from home and traveling with a small carry-on for a 3-day work trip. It was one pair of boots for everything. 　　Easy choice: I threw on the Origin Statesman Chelsea Boot, both outdoor-capable and sharp-looking, and booked it for the airport. For...

Jan 12, 2026

Better Backcountry Safety: Avalanche Center Releases New Data & Mapping Tools

　　The more information backcountry users have at their fingertips, the easier it is to make safer choices. Thats why the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) offers a suite of useful tools, from its avalanche field reports to weather and avalanche forecasts for the entire Rocky Mountain region of the state. 　　This season, CAIC released a brand-new online tool for backcountry...

Jan 12, 2026

Small, Shockingly Stout, and Available: Montana Knife Company Blackfoot 2.0 Review

　　The new year marks the last few days of deer season in my home state. After spending all fall pursuing target bucks and shooters exclusively, January is about fun and harvest in my household. And harvest I did. 　　On New Years Day, I found myself standing over two mature does in the big woods of Middle Tennessee. I pulled the...

Jan 12, 2026

‘Absolute Disaster’: U.S. Bobsled Pilot Races Solo After Team Fails to Jump In

　　The U.S. mens bobsled team had a disastrous performance during a World Cup event this weekend, though fortunately no one was seriously hurt. 　　It was the second-to-last event before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and the four-man bobsled team ran into trouble right from the start. The rear three members of the team — Ryan Rager, Hunter Powell, and...

Jan 12, 2026

Fashion Meets Function for Bigger Bodies: TREW Gear Stella PRIMO Plus-Size Women’s Ski Jacket Review

　　Ive been snowboarding for 23 years, and I usually want more than a simple snow jacket for my adventures. You can generally find me galavanting in the backcountry. Otherwise, I enjoy hiking the steeps and taking drops at the resorts sidecountry. 　　However, finding a technical plus-size ski jacket has been difficult, given that I inhabit a larger body than the...

Jan 12, 2026

Woman and Child Found Dead in Canyonlands National Park

　　On Jan. 8, two individuals were found dead in Canyonlands National Park. Authorities have launched an active investigation into the incident. 　　The San Juan County Sheriffs Office confirmed it received a call on Jan. 8 at 8:15 a.m. about a suspicious vehicle on Shafer Trail, a popular scenic drive in the Islands of the Sky District of the park. 　　When...

Jan 12, 2026

Hard-Charging, Benchmark Sustainability: Jones Shralpinist Recycled GORE-TEX ePE Men’s Ski Bibs

　　After a long day outside leading a backcountry hut trip in Colorados Elk Mountains, I couldnt hang up my ski bibs. It was 5 p.m. I was co-guiding six middle-school children on their inaugural hut trip, a culmination of an after-school backcountry program. 　　There was one more task: I needed to shuttle a 14-year-old to the trailhead. They had a ski...

Jan 12, 2026

Virtually Unbreakable Power Station, Modular Outdoor Exoskeleton, Extra Speedy E-Foil, and More Emerging Gear

　　There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the new year, but, unsurprisingly, the folks at GJ are most stoked to see what new gear comes out in 2026. If this weeks Emerging Gear is any indication, there will be plenty of cutting-edge tech, including exoskeletons that promise to minimize wear and tear on your body, and ultra-fast e-foils...

Jan 12, 2026

Colorado Town Takes Major Step in Purchase of Ski Resort

　　This article first appeared on The Inertia. 　　Nederland, Colo., may soon be the proud owner of a ski resort. For the past year and a half, the small town of 1,500 has been in the process of planning and negotiating a deal to purchase nearby Eldora Mountain Resort from the Utah-based company POWDR. As Colorado Public Radio reports, on Tuesday night, the town’s board of...

Jan 12, 2026

Telluride Ski Patrol Ends Strike, Mountain to Fully Reopen

　　The Telluride ski patrol strike, which started on Dec. 27, has finally come to an end. On Thursday, Jan. 8, after 13 days of stalemate, patrollers signed an agreement with the owner of Telluride Ski Golf Company. On Friday, Jan. 9, the resort began the process of reopening the mountain for normal operations. 　　We are delighted that the two parties...

Jan 12, 2026

‘High and Tight’ Optics Carry: Kifaru Standard Bino Harness Review

　　With 3 days left in the Tennessee deer season, I found myself hanging from a tree overlooking a frosty creek bottom. Movement in the tangled brush on the far side of the creek caught my eye, and I flipped open the silent lid of the Kifaru Standard Bino harness. With one look through my binoculars, I quickly identified three does,...

Jan 12, 2026

Stellantis Cancels Plug-In Hybrids, Effective Immediately: No Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, or Alfa Romeo Model Year 2026 PHEV Vehicles

　　Not only are all Jeep 4xe vehicles cancelled, but all Chrysler, Dodge, and Alfa Romeo plug-in hybrids (PHEV) as well. This change in powertrain offerings across all Stellantis brands is effective immediately, as there will now be no 2026 PHEVs. 　　Rumors spread fast online yesterday about Stellantis cancelling all PHEVs, so I reached out directly to a spokesperson with the...

Jan 12, 2026

Small, Simple, and Shockingly Capable: REI Co-op Flash 18 Daypack Review

　　I jogged up to my ski partners truck, ready to get some August turns in, only to be met with uncontrollable laughter. That’s the reaction I got when I showed up with my ski blades and boots clipped to the outside of my REI Co-op Flash 18 ($40) pack, like some pro-backcountry skier ready to hike and slash K2. 　　But...

Jan 12, 2026

The Power of Outdoor Guides: How I Overcame My Fear of Camping Alone

　　I like to think of myself as a pretty fearless, strong-willed person. Ive done plenty of adventurous things, from river rafting in Oregon to hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, rappelling off 100-foot cliffs in Arkansas, and the list goes on. 　　But even with years of experience in the outdoors, Im embarrassed to admit that I couldnt do one...

Jan 12, 2026

This Camping Cot Packs Small, Sleeps Big: Kelty Lowdown Cot Review

　　Camping comfortably as a chronic side sleeper can feel like an impossible mission. I’ve searched far and wide for a sleeping setup that could keep up with my tossing and turning, but the challenge persisted. 　　Enter the Kelty Lowdown Cot ($150). Tiny but mighty, this cot has earned a place in my ever-growing gear closet. It’s not only comfortable for...

Jan 12, 2026

Indy Pass Now Gets You Skiing in Finland

　　The Indy Pass already offers access to over 270 resorts in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and across Europe. Every year, it adds to its family of resorts, where pass holders get 2 days of skiing at smaller, more local mountains. 　　This month, Indy announced that for the 2025/26 season, pass holders will now have access to Levi (pronounced LEE-vee or...

Jan 12, 2026

National Park Pass ‘Stickergate’: Creative Workarounds Find New Ways of Covering Controversial Redesign

　　The reaction to the 2026 National Park annual passes has been mixed, to say the least. When the Interior Department released its new design in November, many longtime passholders were surprised. There was no native flora and fauna, which had long dominated the passes aesthetic design. 　　Instead, the passes included a photo of President Trump next to a portrait of...