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Aug 6, 2025

What Do Climbers Eat at Mount Everest Base Camp?

　　What do climbers and guides eat at Mount Everest Base Camp to keep their bodies moving at 17,500 feet? 　　In this weeks Dispatches from Everest video, Ben Ayers explains the cuisine that you will find at the different expedition tents dotting the Base Camp. 　　At more budget-friendly expeditions, chefs serve hearty vegetables, sausages, and other food with long shelf lives....

Aug 6, 2025

More Overland Living Space: Introducing the James Baroud Family Room

　　James Baroud is a top-tier rooftop tent (RTT) company, and if feels like its not serving families and groups of three-plus well. That changes now with the Family Room. 　　About 8 months ago, at SEMA, one of James Barouds dealers, Next Jump Outfitters in Tacoma, Wash., talked about how much of its customer base comes from the local military base....

Aug 6, 2025

The V8 Returns: 2026 Ram 1500 Gets a Hemi

　　The Ram 1500 Hemi is back. Just one model year after Ram announced that it was trading its iconic V8 for a pair of turbocharged inline sixes, it is doing an about-face — a very aggressive about-face that will also come with a special new badge. 　　Ram Boss Says Company Was Listening 　　　　(Photo/Ram) We heard loud and clear from...

Aug 6, 2025

Backpacking With a Gun? The Pros and Cons — And Why I’m Weighing Them

　　A few years ago, I was on night two of (what was supposed to be) an 8-day solo backpacking trip on the Collegiate Peaks Loop in Colorado. I had set up camp near a high alpine lake, sheltered next to a few trees. I settled in for the night, but was awakened around midnight by heavy footsteps around my camp....

Aug 6, 2025

A Flurry of Moose Attacks in Colorado Prompts a Warning to Dog Owners

　　Following a trio of moose attacks in Colorado, state officials are asking dog owners in mountain towns to keep their pets on-leash. 　　The three incidents occurred successive days this past week, in three different Colorado mountain towns. In all three, the people who were attacked were walking dogs when they encountered female moose. 　　On Friday, May 30, two women walking...

Aug 6, 2025

The Volunteers Who Could Save Your Life

　　When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in the fall of 2024, the damage was devastating. But while most people sought safety, members of the Linville-Central Rescue Squad headed straight into the disaster zone. Technical training and long hours of practice enabled the all-volunteer team to provide critical response and support during the area’s catastrophic flooding. 　　The event was unprecedented,...

Aug 6, 2025

The 2025 Defender Service Awards Are Open!

　　Search and rescue. Veterans support. Animal welfare. Outdoor access. These are some of the critical issues that strengthen communities and reflect our deepest-held values. The challenge? Nonprofits are often on the front line of supporting these causes, and to do their heroic work, they’re in need of resources and funding themselves. 　　Enter the Defender Service Awards Presented by Chase. Now...

Aug 6, 2025

13 Hikers Needed to be Rescued in the Grand Canyon in One Week. Here’s Why.

　　If the Grand Canyon National Park rescue helicopter doesnt have a frequent flyer program, it should now. 　　During a seven-day stretch in late May, lifesaving personnel flew into the canyon aboard a helicopter 13 different times to perform lifesaving missions. The incidents they responded to ranged from a hiker with a lower leg injury at mile 35 of the Colorado...

Aug 6, 2025

Crankbaits to Jigs, This Rod Rules the Bass: G. Loomis NRX+ Review

　　If youre not careful, bass fishing can put you in a financial bind. Seriously. The industry pushes the need for a specialized rod for every lure, and American consumerism is at its highest level. All the fancy tackle, boats, and tournament entry fees really add up for something as silly as chasing a green fish. 　　However, you dont need to...

Aug 6, 2025

How to Find the Perfect Adventure Buddy

　　There are times, more than I’d care to admit, an hour and a half into a trainer ride in my freezing garage, staring at my bike avatar move through virtual landscapes of Zwift, when my gear is growing moss and the walls are closing in the way do at Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride, that I suddenly feel the urge to...

Aug 6, 2025

The (Almost) Maintenance-Free Fillet Knife: Benchmade Fishcrafter Review

　　One of the best fillet knives Ive ever used is located in a mom-and-pop restaurant with a dirt parking lot. Its been there for the last 30 years. It was there that I first used a fillet knife while processing fillets for the worlds best fish and chips. 　　That knife isnt branded, has a crappy handle, and has been sharpened...

Aug 6, 2025

The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Big Bend National Park

　　Some parks get drive-by visitors stopping on their way somewhere else. Not Big Bend. From the Wild and Scenic Rio Grande to the sky islands of the Chisos Mountains and all the canyons, Cretaceous-era fossils, and stretches of Chihuahuan Desert in between, Big Bend National Park is always the main event. 　　This Texas national park sits at the state’s southern...

Aug 6, 2025

In-Hand Review: Work Sharp Launches ‘RMX’ Knives That Convert From Manual to Auto

　　This week, Work Sharp, which has dominated the knife sharpener market in recent years, is releasing its own line of knives. Unlike other non-knife brands that tiptoed into knives, this move was bound to happen. But the way that Work Sharp went about it was unlike anything Id seen before. 　　Set to launch on June 6 at Blade Show in...

Aug 6, 2025

The 7 Most Beautiful Coastal Hikes in the U.S.

　　Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. I found seven gorgeous hikes that trace the coast, from quiet beach walks to heart-pounding cliff treks. Some of these trails are multi-day affairs, giving you the chance to disconnect for extended periods of time, while others are quick day hikes designed to get you away from the summer crowds. Pack...

Aug 6, 2025

Father-Daughter Tragedy: Second Hiker Found Dead on Mt. Katahdin

　　Mount Katahdin in Maine is most famous for being the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, but this week, the area became a tragic focal point. A father and daughter from New York went missing on the mountain while hiking over the weekend. After 3 days of searching, both bodies have been found, according to authorities with Baxter State Park,...

Aug 6, 2025

Escape to Zion National Park

　　What happens when you gather a lively mix of women from all over North America, each bringing their own stories, skills, and comfort levels in the wild? Magic, pure and simple. Our four-day adventure in Zion National Park delivered full hearts, camera rolls bursting with memories, and choruses of supportive woos that helped conquer fears and discover newfound confidence in...

Aug 6, 2025

Bucket-List Fly Fishing: Chasing Everglade Snook & Tarpon With the Fam

　　Floridas Everglades are a vast and untamed natural place. Alligators patrol the water. Flamingos soar across the sky. Snakes hang like vines from mangrove branches. And occasionally, a fan boat full of fishermen roars past, headed for secret snook and tarpon holes. 　　For Free Fly Ambassador and angler, Eli Lorg, and his two children, the Everglades are a bucket list...

Aug 6, 2025

The Best Bike Locks of 2025

　　A quality bike lock is the best investment you can make to protect your bike from theft, but like so many pieces of outdoor gear, there’s seldom one “best” item, making it tough to know what to purchase. Choosing the right lock depends on several factors, including where you park, how long you plan to leave your bike unattended, and...

Aug 6, 2025

A Ski Mountaineer Is Missing After Falling on Denali

　　A ski mountaineer is missing on Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali. 　　According to a press release from the National Park Service, the 41-year-old skier, who hails from Washington State but has yet to be identified publicly, took a long, unroped fall on Monday, June 2, while on the West Buttress, the mountain’s standard route. 　　It was unclear if the missing climber—who was...

Aug 6, 2025

‘It’s a Gem’ on a Budget: Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Reel Review

　　Throughout my life, Ive gone back and forth on purchasing store-branded products. Back when I was in high school, flipping burgers to fund my outdoor pursuits, I purchased a lot of private-label items like the Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Reel because they were cheaper than everything else. 　　Then, I became a professional guide and turned into a gear snob....