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Apr 9, 2026

White House Announces Changes to National Park Fees for 2026

　　Those planning to visit U.S. national parks from outside the country will have to pay stiffer fees in 2026. New rules announced Tuesday, Nov. 25, will require an additional $100 for non-U.S. residents entering 11 of the countrys most popular national parks. The fee will be charged in addition to the standard park entrance fee. 　　The higher fee will apply to...

Apr 9, 2026

EPA Clears ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Bane of the Outdoor Industry, for Use on Food

　　The outdoor industry has been grappling with its use of PFAS — so-called forever chemicals — for years. As their toxic effects on wildlife and humans became more widely understood, conservation groups and customers pushed brands to eliminate these chemicals, which are often found in items like waterproof jackets. 　　And now theres a new potential source of PFAS in nature...

Apr 9, 2026

How One Deer Hunt Changed My Perspective on Death, Empathy, and Food

　　I still haven’t forgotten the eyes of the first animal I ever killed. 　　When I was 10 years old, my dad took me dove hunting near our home in South Texas. This seemed a natural evolution, I imagine, given that he’d shown my brother and me how to handle his .370 rifle and 20-gauge shotgun. 　　I took deep satisfaction from...

Apr 9, 2026

$15 Million Bounty for Olympic Snowboarder Turned ‘Drug Kingpin’

　　A former Olympian from Canada has now become one of the most wanted men by U.S. prosecutors. Ryan Wedding, 44, a snowboarder on Canadas Olympic team in 2002, ran a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise for years, according to the FBI. 　　He faced major drug charges and was placed on the FBIs 10 Most Wanted list. Last week, federal prosecutors added new...

Apr 9, 2026

The Best Hunting Tents of 2025

　　You know hunting season has arrived when you wake up and feel the first brisk morning chill of the year. Hunters across the nation begin preparation for not only chasing their hunting dreams but also spending more than a fair share of nights out in the hills. And while some have campers to bring along, most folks are breaking out...

Apr 9, 2026

A Touchy Subject: Add Buttons to Your Tesla

　　Tesla vehicles come with essentially zero buttons. But, most of us want actual buttons for common tasks. 　　A Norwegian startup, Greenmission, has a solution for your Tesla button desires. It is trying to launch the second generation of its Tesla OEM-style add-on buttons. The Ctrl-Bar 2 is an accessory that attaches under the Model 3 and Ys center screen, offering...

Apr 9, 2026

Burly Belt Could Replace Your Running Vest: Raide Research LF 2L

　　I was halfway into my 4-hour mountain run in Alaska’s Chugach Range as I crested the next ridge on my route. My run had taken me from sea level, up a 4,000-foot climb in 2 miles, and off-trail into an alpine valley, where another ridgeline, summit, and multi-thousand-foot descent separated me from completing my loop. It was September, and while...

Apr 9, 2026

Essential Survival: How to Avoid Bears

　　Bear encounters are not uncommon in the backcountry. Attacks, fortunately, are somewhat rare but can happen when humans encroach into habitats where bears roam. Make yourself big, yell, curl into a ball … most of the suggestions for handling a bear encounter are Hail Mary tips meant for the last resort. Your best option is to avoid Smokeyaltogether. 　　Here are...

Apr 9, 2026

Wisconsin’s ‘Snowiest Resort’ Declares Bankruptcy After Second Snowless Season

　　Snowless winters are a bummer for skiers and riders, but for resort operators, they can spell disaster. Wisconsins Whitecap Mountains Resort (WMR) is learning that harsh truth firsthand. On Nov. 19, the resort, once named the snowiest ski area in the state, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after two consecutive low-snowfall seasons torpedoed its revenue. 　　During the 2022/23 ski...

Apr 9, 2026

Essential Survival: How to Avoid Bears

　　Bear encounters are not uncommon in the backcountry. Attacks, fortunately, are somewhat rare but can happen when humans encroach into habitats where bears roam. Make yourself big, yell, curl into a ball … most of the suggestions for handling a bear encounter are Hail Mary tips meant for the last resort. Your best option is to avoid Smokey altogether. 　　Here are...

Apr 9, 2026

At 13 Ounces, Active Midlayer Offers Surprising Warmth: Arc’teryx Atom Hoody Review

　　A handful of items live in my backcountry ski pack all season, regardless of where Im going or how long I ski. The list includes a waterproof and windproof shell, Voile ski straps, an avi shovel and probe, a pair of glacier goggles, a bar of skin wax, a hand tool, and, as of last spring, I added the Arcteryx...

Apr 9, 2026

All-Day Comfort for Serious Saddle Hunters: Latitude Method 3 Review

　　Getting an opportunity at a good deer requires a lot of time in the woods. Sometimes it’s not about how far you can go, but how long you can stay in the tree. It doesn’t matter how light your treestand or saddle is; if it’s not comfortable, you’ll dream up every reason to call it quits early. 　　I’ve had the...

Apr 9, 2026

Ultralight Jacket Packs Alpaca Fiber Insulation: PAKA Mayu Review

　　Whenever I pack for a fall backpacking or climbing trip, I always go back and forth about whether I should bring one item: a puffy jacket. Carrying one takes up space and adds some (arguably negligible) weight. During shoulder seasons, I often wonder if it’s really worth bothering. 　　After testing the PAKA Mayu Ultralight jacket, however, my internal debate over...

Apr 9, 2026

Top Hiking Shoe Gets GORE-TEX ‘Invisible Fit’ Update: Oboz Katabatic LT Low GTX Review

　　Its not often I seek out trails with puddles and creeks, but thats what you do when testing out low-cut waterproof hiking shoes. Its an important part of my search for a hybrid shoe thats dialed for hikers, and not necessarily for ultra runners. 　　The Oboz Katabatic is a great example of a boot brands take on the hybrid hiking...

Apr 9, 2026

Is the ‘World’s Lightest Rooftop Tent’ Just a Ground Tent for Your Roof?

　　Rooftop tents have gained massive traction over the past decade, as theyre fun, comfortable, and convenient. For all of their advantages, however, they can weigh a ton and cost a pretty penny. 　　Thats where Groenberg comes in. The upstart brand is looking to upend the rooftop tent market with the WEEKEND, which it says is the lightest model on the...

Apr 9, 2026

Splitting Hairs: Blade-to-Blade Testing Buck’s Modern ‘Range’ Series

　　For over a century, Buck Knives has been part of our heritage. From farmers working their fields, to soldiers fighting on the front lines, and folks like you and me wandering around in the woods, a Buck knife is part of those stories. However, as someone who writes about knives, this is the first time Buck has been part of...

Apr 9, 2026

Ultramarathons: The 15 Stages of Suffering

　　Ive run a handful of ultramarathons, and while Im far from the most experienced guy on the starting line, Ive noted some common threads from races and conversations with many runners. 　　Each ultramarathon is a unique journey into an abyss of pain, suffering, and uncertainty. But when running an ultramarathon, defined as running more than 26 miles in one go,...

Apr 9, 2026

A ‘First Step to Save Lives’: AIARE Launches Free Avalanche Safety Course

　　Winter will be here in the blink of an eye, and that means its time to trade in your mountain bike for skis or snowshoes and hit the hills. However, winter brings with it the risk of avalanches. In the backcountry, they take lives every single year. During the 2024/25 season alone, 22 people died in the U.S. due to...

Apr 9, 2026

Helly Hansen Black Friday Sale: Save 25% on Winter Gear

　　The frenzy of holiday shopping has begun, and you can warm up to savings from a brand with an established history of high-performance winter gear. 　　For its Black Friday sale, Helly Hansen is taking 25% off almost all of its gear, with savings of up to 50% off select past-season styles. The deals start on Nov. 24 and run through...

Apr 9, 2026

Electric Gyro Holds Your Boat Steady When the Ocean Gets Ugly: Dometic DG3 Review

　　There are plenty of things you expect to fight offshore: Wind. waves, the occasional bout of seasickness. But your own balance should not be one of them. 　　The Dometic DG3 is a compact, all-electric gyrostabilizer designed to counter boat roll and keep you steady when the ocean tries to throw you around. 　　Before testing it, I figured this might be...