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May 1, 2025

Driving a Rental Car in the Snow Is a Recipe for Disaster. Here’s How to Stay Safe.

　　I’d put on tire chains before, and I might have set a speed record for attaching them had I been in my own driveway. But, somewhere on the side of a snowy mountain pass in the tiny alpine country of Andorra, all that muscle memory evaporated. We’d bought the correct chains for our vehicle down in town, but now they...

May 1, 2025

Where Mystery Ranch Ends and YETI Begins: Ranchero EDC Backpack Review

　　If it aint broke, dont fix it. Those wise words often conflict with the increasingly consumer-driven, never-satisfied outdoor industry. Its not inherently nefarious (mostly); outdoor athletes, recreational adventurers, and daily grinders will wear down, nitpick, and expose areas of improvement time and again. 　　Sometimes, a small change results in massive backlash, while other times, a sweeping change will drastically evolve...

May 1, 2025

Rise in Bear-Human Conflicts Prompts CO Authorities to Talk Trash

　　Want to avoid a testy interaction with a bear? Then make sure they cant get to your trash. Its a message that Colorado wildlife officials are sending to residents this week following an increase of conflicts between humans and bears over the last few years. 　　In 2024, Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 5,022 reports of conflicts with bears — 15%...

May 1, 2025

Pilot’s Sunglasses Survive Plane Crash: His Ombraz Stayed On When the Engine Gave Out

　　Eyewear is one of the most important accessories pilots use. Keeping bright light and glare out of ones eyes is preeminently important when youre piloting a metal flying machine hurtling through the air thousands of feet above the ground. Especially when something goes terribly wrong, maintaining your vision is essential to surviving whatever comes next. 　　Flight instructor Morgan Katnik learned...

May 1, 2025

5 Knots Every Backpacker (Actually) Needs To Know

　　Learning how to tie your shoelaces all those years ago sure has come in handy, and there are even more knots that can make your life easier in the backcountry. We reached out to Richard Hopkins, author of several knot-tying books and a demonstrator for the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT), to learn five knots that every backpacker should...

May 1, 2025

Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 Concept Truck Headed to the Mint 400

　　Chevrolet is about to go racing in an electric off-roader, but not one we can buy, yet. The vehicle is the Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 concept. It gives Chevys electric pickup the full off-road treatment, just in time to send it into the desert. 　　Chad Hall will take the truck to the Mint 400 in Las Vegas, competing in the...

May 1, 2025

Watch Bad Belaying Nearly Kill Pro Climber

　　Saudi Arabian World Cup climber Sara Qunaibet was the victim of improper use of a Petzl GriGri by a professional coach. She suffered two broken feet and a broken back but could have easily died, especially considering she fell from just below the top anchors and landed beyond the pads. 　　The incident occurred last year, before the French rounds of...

May 1, 2025

A Little Boot for Big Skis: La Sportiva Kilo Touring Boot Review

　　The biggest storm in years swept through Colorado in February. Big fluffy flakes just kept falling until over 50 inches of new snow blanketed the backcountry. Skiing that frothy cold smoke over five consecutive days pushed my body to its absolute limit. After day two, I had to drop some weight from my ski touring kit — I swapped in...

May 1, 2025

Get a Little Out There in Nevada

　　Nevada is full of new and unexpected experiences at every turn. To fully embrace the adventures and quirks of southwest Nevada, photographer Paulina Dao hit the road with her cousin, Jessica Phung. Together, they traveled the Extraterrestrial Highway, in search of the states most out-of-this-world attractions. 　　Read more in 10 Ways to Get (Way) Out There in Nevada. 　　We’re Travel Nevada—your...

May 1, 2025

It’s Time to Celebrate These 3 Women Execs at Leading Outdoor Brands

　　Let’s face it: It’s a tough time to be anything besides a white male. And while the outdoor industry has long been a fantastic place to find our joys in nature, the industry—like many others—has been male dominated, especially when it comes to leadership roles at the brands that make the gear we all use to play in the great...

May 1, 2025

The Joyful History of Black Surfing

　　The first written accounts of surfing in Africa predate accounts of surfing in Hawaii by 100 years. In his new movie, Wade in the Water, documentarian David Mesfin asks: What else have we glossed over in the history of Black surfing? The result is a stunning look at Black suffering and Black joy, and how a group of people who...

May 1, 2025

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May 1, 2025

The Lightest Bike Wheels Use String Spokes: Berd Sparrow Carbon Gravel Wheel Review

　　When I lifted the Berd Sparrow wheels out of the box, I knew they were something special. They are incredibly light, 1,140 g for the pair, complete with freehub body, valves, and rim tape. The Sparrow was the lightest set of gravel wheels I ever threw tires on, and the brand claims its the lightest 25mm internal width production gravel...

May 1, 2025

Copper Mountain to Add 500+ Skiable Acres & Highest Lift in North America

　　Copper Mountain could be getting a lot bigger in the coming seasons. On Feb. 27, White River National Forest (WRNF) approved a master plan to expand the resort by more than 500 acres. The plan also includes eight upgrades to existing lifts and six brand-new lifts — one of which would be the highest in North America. 　　It is an ambitious...

May 1, 2025

What the Heck Is Going on in Nicolas Cage’s New Film ’The Surfer?‘

　　I cannot stop watching the trailer for The Surfer, the new psychological thriller starring Nicolas Cage. 　　The preview went up on YouTube on Wednesday, February 26, and by Monday, March 3, it had generated 1.2 million views. I probably account for one-quarter of those, as Ive been mindlessly rewatching it again and again, soaking in every hilarious and eye-popping frame. 　　Whats...

May 1, 2025

Dynafit Seven Summits Binding Review: A No-Frills Powerhouse for Classic Ski Touring

　　Touring bindings have come a long way, but sometimes, less is more. That’s the idea behind the Dynafit Seven Summits binding — stripped down to the essentials for a no-nonsense, all-mountain touring experience. It’s lightweight, reliable, and built for efficiency. But does it deliver the performance and ease of use that modern alpine touring demands? 　　We tested it over several...

May 1, 2025

These Wilderness Retreats are Straight Out of a Dream

　　Finding the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation is an art: part wilderness, part luxury, all rejuvenating. And one Colorado resort is showing how it’s done. The Broadmoor, a legendary destination resort in Colorado Springs, is complemented by its three all-inclusive Wilderness Experience properties, designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty of the region. 　　For a full picture of...

May 1, 2025

‘Electric-First’ Airstream Basecamp 20Xe Camper Trailer Is Off-Grid Adventure-Ready

　　Airstream calls its latest travel trailer its first electric-first model. What does that mean? Features that use modern technology to help keep you off-grid for longer. The new Basecamp 20Xe includes more than just a bigger battery; the company describes it as having a focus on energy independence. 　　Adds On-Grid Functions to Off-Grid Camper 　　　　(Photo/Airstream) The Xe starts with...

May 1, 2025

How to Watch the Upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse

　　The first eclipse of the year is almost upon us, and it’s well worth a few hours of skipped sleep. In the early morning hours of Friday, March 14, stargazers in North America can watch the moon slide into Earth’s shadow then turn a haunting tangerine hue. 　　This striking phenomenon, known as a blood moon, is the signature finale of...

May 1, 2025

Beginner Friendly, Yet Fast: Salomon S/Max Skate Kit Review

　　It’s 4:43 p.m., and it’s already dark outside. Temps are in the single digits, and the couch is whispering sweet nothings. The pull to hunker down is at an all-time high during the deep winter months in Minnesota, and it takes effort to keep yourself from spending the entire season indoors and out of the elements. 　　Enter cross-country skiing —...