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May 12, 2025

Biden Makes Massive Land, Water Protections; Trump Vows Overturn

　　With his final days in office, President Joe Biden is trying to cement his legacy of environmental protections. On Tuesday, he announced the designation of two new national monuments in California, amounting to 848,000 acres of federally protected land. 　　That includes the Chuckwalla National Monument near Joshua Tree National Park, and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument near the Oregon border....

May 12, 2025

6 Ways to Enjoy Nature in the Heart of Toronto This Winter

　　Toronto is a vibrant city celebrated for its global cuisine, championship sports, and diverse communities. While the city pulses with world-class culture, its true heartbeat lies in its unique balance between urban life and natural spaces. 　　In Toronto, nature isn’t a distant escape. It’s woven into the city’s fabric. Trails run alongside rivers and through neighborhoods and parks across the...

May 12, 2025

The Last Bike Rack I’ll Ever Own Just Got Better: 1Up USA Super Duty Hitch Bike Rack Review

　　1Up has always built bike racks from extruded aluminum with replaceable parts, employing the double-wheel arm mechanism it originally developed. This produces incredibly durable racks that can be repaired by the customer with hand tools. And as burly as the racks are, they coddle fragile carbon bikes because nothing touches the frame. 　　I reviewed the prior version of the 1Up...

May 12, 2025

Winter Sale Deal: Save Up to 40% on Columbia Apparel

　　Stock up on versatile Columbia layers and performance gear during its winter sales. We combed through the sale to find pants, shackets, boots, and more for men, women, and kids. 　　Some layers will keep you warm during winter fun, while others youll want to stash until your next summer outing. You can save up to 40% off select styles through...

May 12, 2025

Park City Mayor Pleads With Vail to End Ski Patrol Strike, ‘Resolve This Conflict’

　　The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) went on strike on Dec. 27 and has yet to return to work. Now, weeks into the unfair labor practices strike, the mayor of Park City is pleading with Vail Resorts to end the strike as the resort continues to suffer from overwhelming lift lines, short staff, and disgruntled guests. 　　After yet...

May 12, 2025

Connected Hunters: Prepping for Whitetail Season With Matthew Jennings

　　A lifelong bowhunting enthusiast, Matthew Jennings has been chasing wild game since he could walk. Jennings grew up in Alabama, where whitetail season is practically a state holiday. Today, the host of the popular hunting show The Game travels to the best hunting grounds across the country searching for trophy deer — the kind of mature wild buck that sends...

May 12, 2025

Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Bibs-Plus Review: Technical, Non-Insulated Bibs for Bigger Bodies

　　As a plus-size snow athlete, its no surprise I loved the Womens Carbide Bibs-Plus from Outdoor Research. The brand has been a serious contender for inclusive sizes in outdoor apparel for several winter seasons. In fall 2021, OR launched its first line of extended sizes across the most popular products. 　　While some brands choose to reduce the quality or features...

May 12, 2025

Downhill Weapons for Wild Downhill Runs: X-Bionic TerraSkin X00/C First Look Review

　　The trail ahead is rocky, steep, and covered with patches of snow and ice. I plunge forward, dropping from the ridge as sunrise crests over the Great Plains below. My feet hop from rock to dirt, and I wear a silly grin as I careen down the rustic trail. Yes, these wild-looking shoes can really grip. This is one fun...

May 12, 2025

Keep the Passenger Seat Clean: Paw Jamboree Car Seat Protector for Dogs Review

　　Some dogs are happy riding with views from the backseat or vehicle rear behind a gate. But other dogs want to cruise with a windshield view like a copilot, I like to think my pup is helping to keep an eye out for deer on the highway. 　　But opening the passenger door to friends after Ive had my pet co-pilot...

May 12, 2025

Watch: Death-Defying Winch-Propelled Road Gap Attempt Goes Off the Rails

　　Most people would shudder at the idea of launching themselves on skis into the air and across a road. But using a gas-powered winch to ramp up your speed for a world record-sized road gap attempt? It would be a death sentence for almost anyone —except for Josh Daiek. For the 40-year-old pro skier from Detroit, it was a vision...

May 12, 2025

Meet the Alpacka Mage: A Lighter, More Versatile Whitewater Packraft

　　Are you looking to venture farther away from civilization with a capable watercraft stowed in your backpack? The latest release from Alpacka Raft aims for low weight and high durability, adding a new model to the brands already diverse catalog. 　　The Mage, designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers tackling Class III-IV whitewater, falls between the Class V-capable Valkyrie V3 and...

May 12, 2025

You’ve Never Seen a Hiking Shoe Like This: Merrell SpeedARC Surge Boa Review

　　The frantically waving, stout brown tail in front of me tick-tocks too fast to set a proper jogging cadence, but it does add its own gleeful encouragement to my swift downhill hike. 　　Leica — GearJunkies famous German shorthaired pointer — and her four paws made easier work of North Table Mountains snaking trail, but I doubted they offered the same bounding ease...

May 12, 2025

Stylish, Weatherproof Snowboard Jacket: L1 Premium Goods Axial Review

　　Barricading yourself against the elements is essential for powder hounding at the hill — but doing so with a flare of style is a tougher win. Both are achieved with the L1 Premium Goods Axial Jacket, for men and women, which boasts a memorable edge while blocking day-long precipitation. 　　The most memorable compliment I received was from a random passerby...

May 12, 2025

Men Die More, Snowboarding Is Safer, and More Surprising Insights From Lifetime Ski Study

　　Jake Shealy didnt used to wear a ski helmet. When he started researching them in the early 1990s, almost no one did. At that time, there were a lot of questions about how effective helmets were at preventing injuries. Some argued that they actually made falls more dangerous, but no one really knew for sure. There wasnt any data to...

May 12, 2025

Stay Warm on the Coldest Ski Days: Stellar Equipment Free Down Parka Review

　　It’s the bluebird days that tend to sneak up on me. High air pressures and high altitudes in Colorado can make for devastatingly cold air temperatures, even though it doesn’t look cold outside when you’re layering up. Those temps can exhaust the fun factor quickly. 　　I am not getting more tolerant of cold temperatures over time. So, the last time...

May 12, 2025

Winter Vacation, Lake Tahoe-Style

　　Looking for the ultimate winter getaway? With access to multiple ski areas, tons of public lands for on-the-snow adventures, and exciting village and town hubs filled with dining, nightlife, and entertainment options, the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is hard to beat. We tapped the pros at Visit Lake Tahoe for their recs. 　　Outside: What makes the South Shore of...

May 12, 2025

Gravel Brands Are Failing Women Riders

　　Every single bike brand will tell you that more women on bikes is an important goal. Then many of those same brands will offer smaller bikes with build kits, specifically handlebars, that aren’t appropriate for smaller riders. The practice is even more common in the world of gravel cycling. 　　The details that set the stage That’s the gist of the...

May 12, 2025

Flashlight Like Few Others Has ‘Digital Zoom’: Fenix LD45R Review

　　Press a button and rotate a wheel, and the Fenix LD45R flashlights beam of light smoothly adjusts from a tight beam to a broad floodlight. Sure, zooming flashlights may seem like old news on the surface. But inside the LD45R is a new technology, unlike anything Ive ever used. 　　Thats because the LD45R doesnt have any moving internal parts. Instead...

May 12, 2025

Kick Off 2025 With New Year’s Deals From HOKA, Apple, Velocio, and More

　　HOKA: Up to $60 Off 　　　　(Photo/HOKA) With HOKAs stellar running shoes continuing to surge in popularity, its no small feat to snag a pair at a decent discount. But right now, even right after the holiday season, its possible to buy many of the brands bestselling models in a rare New Years sale. 　　That includes the Bondi 8, which...

May 12, 2025

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of HeatTouch Hellfire Magne Mitts From Seirus

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of Seirus HeatTouch Hellfire Magne Mitts (a $600 value). The heated mitts provide maximum warmth and its easy-open magnetic closure lets you quickly free a hand for dexterous tasks. 　　The magnetic closure seals back up for complete weather protection from the elements. 　　More on the Prize Package The Seirus HeatTouch Hellfire...