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Nov 6, 2025

Is a Trip to Burning Man Worth the Medical Debt?

　　A broken back and ribs, a bruised spleen, and a punctured lung—Rachael Gingery’s list of injuries looked like the aftermath of a WWE wrestling match, not a trip to an art and culture festival inspired by such lofty ideals, self-described as “community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance.” But that’s what Gingery told SFGATE she endured in 2024 during her eighth Burning...

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Lighting Solutions to Extend Your Outdoor Adventures as the Days Get Shorter

　　As daylight hours shrink, the right lighting gear can make all the difference between calling it quits early or pushing on into the evening. Whether youre carving singletrack at dusk, setting up camp after sunset, or navigating backcountry trails under the stars, these powerful, rechargeable lights from Fenix help you go further — and stay out longer. With rugged construction,...

Nov 6, 2025

Bombas Deal: Refresh Your Sock Drawer and Save Big

　　Everybody loves the feel of new socks. And if youre ready for a fresh pair, or three, now is a great time to stock up on Bombas socks. 　　Bombas makes a full range of socks, from cozy all-purpose socks to activity-specific socks designed for running and hiking. And when its time to boost your recovery, the brand makes compression socks,...

Nov 6, 2025

Mercedes-AMG Obliterates 24-Hour Distance Records

　　A Mercedes-Benz has just gone around the world in 7½ days. Sort of. 　　The Concept AMG GT XX has just shattered the record for distance covered by an EV in a day. After that, the team of 17 pro drivers kept going for 6 more days, racking up record after record, demolishing 25 electric vehicle records along the way. 　　186...

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Rescue Called Off for Woman Stranded With Broken Leg for 11 Days on Himalayan Peak

　　The original version of this article appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Rescue efforts for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, who has been stranded for 10 days at 7,150m on Kyrgyzstans Pobeda Peak with a broken leg, were called off Friday as winds intensified and snow closed in. 　　The four rescuers descended to Camp 1, according to Anna Piunova ofMountain.ru. They had wanted to...

Nov 6, 2025

Multiday Trekking Pack Strips Down to 19 Oz.: Gossamer Mariposa 60L Backpack Review

　　Leaning against a log along the Colorado Trail, a fellow hiker with the trail name “Papa” eyes my backpack with recognition. He asks if its the Gossamer Gear Mariposa, and I stop hiking, excited for an opportunity to talk gear. I whirl around to give him a better view of the pack and start listing off my favorite features. I...

Nov 6, 2025

High-Volume Safety in a Compact Frame: Mammut Tour 30 Women’s Airbag Ski Backpack Review

　　Not many ski backpacks target womens fit, let alone airbag-compatible ones.Enter the Mammut Tour 30 Womens Airbag-Ready ski backpack. 　　When I needed to carry everything for a full day through avalanche terrain, the Tour 30 became my trusted partner. Its thesmallersibling to Mammuts Pro 45 but offers plenty of volume for half-day or longer adventures. It is compatible with the lightweight,...

Nov 6, 2025

2026 Kia Sportage HEV SX-Prestige First Drive Review: Keeping the Top Seller on Top

　　Kia has been on a roll lately. With groundbreaking designs, impressive powertrains, and better-than-ever driving dynamics, the Korean manufacturer has turned into a true world-beating powerhouse. 　　Sportage is the company’s bestselling model and competes in the hotly contested three-row compact crossover segment. The company hopes to keep the crossover on shoppers’ lists with a host of upgrades for the 2026...

Nov 6, 2025

Tremendous Talent for Tight Squeezes: CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG Review

　　Smaller knives, whether they’re fixed blades or folders, are appealing because their size lets them be discreet. However, the tradeoff in size reduction can be found in the knife’s inability to perform as well as a larger knife. At 5.5 inches, CIVIVI’s Baby Banter 2 TG could easily fall into that category. However, a few tweaks in design allow it...

Nov 6, 2025

Shockingly Capable Small, Electric SUV: 2026 Subaru Solterra EV Review

　　Im 8,000 feet high in the Rocky Mountains, and I smell horses. I carefully turn the steering wheel and navigate the 2026 Subaru Solterra EV through tightly spaced lodgepole pines, then over a steep drop. As I wind through the working ranch, I grow increasingly impressed by this car that I may have earlier called cute. 　　No, its no truck....

Nov 6, 2025

How to Figure Out Your Foot Type, According to Podiatrists

　　Sometimes it can feel like you need a medical degree when shopping for shoes. Though many footwear companies now provide an arsenal of information on their running and hiking shoes, detailing features designed to match nearly every foot variation known to humans, most people don’t actually know what their foot type is. 　　I get it: I had to get rid...

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Stylish, ‘Sweatshirt’ Soft, Recyclable: The North Face Dragline Ski Jacket Review

　　A lot of hardcore skiers pretend they don’t care about outerwear aesthetics. They’ll talk about breathability ratings and features and (maybe, under their breath) admit that they like the look of a ski jacket. 　　Yes, performance matters when it comes to your ski jacket, but it also matters if you like how a kit looks. Look good, feel good, ski...

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I Wear Wool in Warm Weather: Here’s Why You Should Too

　　It’s late summer, the hottest days of the year, and Im wearing a lot of wool clothing. In fact, Id argue its the best T-shirt material for warm weather you could buy. 　　Recently, I realized much of my favorite summer clothing from the past 2 years is made by wool brands. This isnt your usual wool is magic hype. These...

Nov 6, 2025

Emily Harrington Opens Up on Her Epic El Cap Ascent and the Power of Being a ‘Girl Climber’

　　Emily Harrington wants to be clear: Shes just following in the footsteps of the women who redefined rock climbing.When Lynn Hill used just her hands and feet to scale all 3,000 feet of El Capitan in 1994, it was heralded as perhaps the most important ascent in the history of the sport, ushering in a new era of free climbing...

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