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Feb 15, 2026

If You Think EVs Are Dead, Think Again

　　Lets examine the state of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, especially as it relates to the vehicles we drive on the road daily. There seems to be no new headline in the news these days that doesn’t hammer home the evolution of EVs. 　　The federal tax credit is about to go down the drain, sales of EVs are definitely not...

Feb 15, 2026

The Best Hunting Socks of 2025

　　As a kid, I often wore two or three pairs of cotton socks topped with a super thick wool sock. It was a very inefficient system and did more harm than good. After many years, miles, and cold sits, I learned just how important good hunting socks are. 　　Hunting socks may not be a glamorous gear item, but they sure...

Feb 15, 2026

Running as Art, With Olympian and Filmmaker Alexi Pappas

　　Extreme adaptability and versatility can be found throughout the animal kingdom, but may have found their peak expression in Alexi Pappas. As a runner, Pappas was a two-time All-American for Dartmouth who set a national record running for Greece at the 2016 Olympics. As a performer, she was a member of Dartmouth’s gut-busting Dog Day improv group before going on...

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Feb 15, 2026

How Not to Be a ‘Bad Tourist’ in the Outdoors

　　Few things inspire more clickworthy internet rage than stories about tourists who suffer consequences after doing “stupid” things. Every summer, someone else is getting gored by something with horns, tossed by something with antlers, rescued from trails they had no business hiking, or causing a domino effect of river rescues. Often, there’s a phone and a selfie somewhere in the...

Feb 15, 2026

Low-Profile Helmet With Freeride Comfort: Atomic Four AMID Pro Ski Helmet Review

　　The morning had been bluebird, bright, and borderline hot at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. As the day progressed, though, the weather started to turn. Big, dark storm clouds loomed to the south and seemed to be drifting in my direction. 　　My Atomic Four AMID Pro Helmet had been helping ventilate my head all morning. But I knew that if it...

Feb 15, 2026

Breathable and Affordable, These May Be the Last Early-Season Pants You Buy: Badlands Andaire Review

　　As an archery hunter, Ive spent a lot of time hunting in extremely hot weather. When I lived in Utah, our deer and elk seasons began in mid-August. Have you been to Utah that time of year? Blistering desert heat. 　　Now, in Tennessee, I sweat in the humidity while hanging trail cams in the summer and sit in a treestand...

Feb 15, 2026

Athletes Retrace the Original Footsteps From Japan’s Hardest Hiking Route

　　Once upon a time, there was a monk who lived in a cave in the Japanese Alps. He climbed peaks, establishing hiking routes, and made many of the regions first ascents. Banryu Shonin is the Father of Japanese Alpinism. He died in 1840, leaving a legacy that largely defined the nations relationship with its mountains. In 2025, four athletes followed...

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Feb 15, 2026

Roush RT6 F-150 Offers Big Lift and Loads of Style

　　Move over, Tremor and Raptor, theres a new ultimate off-road F-150 in town. Roush Performance has just launched the Roush RT6 F-150, a truck with a whopping 6-inch lift that meets federal safety standards and is available at select Ford dealers. The only thing small about the RT6 is the number Roush will build and the tires. 　　6-Inch Lift Throws...

Feb 15, 2026

Apple ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Debuts iPhone 17, Air Pods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Updates: Highlights

　　You can watch a full recap of the event below: 　　Play AirPods Pro 3 For travelers, Apple AirPods Pro 3 will translate languages in real time while you have a conversation. The active noise cancellation (ANC) will lower the volume of the speaker and translate speech directly into your ear. 　　　　　　(Photo/Apple) When you want to respond, you can...

Feb 15, 2026

Boone & Crockett’s ‘Poach & Pay’ Takes Aim at Poaching

　　The Boone Crockett Club makes it clear that hunting and poaching are not the same. Ethical hunters follow regulations. Poachers steal from the public. The club’s Poach Pay program sets out to change the way people view and punish wildlife crime. 　　Poaching also carries real costs. It undermines wildlife management, reduces conservation funding, and erodes public trust. Despite this, penalties...

Feb 15, 2026

Full Support for Load-Bearing Adventures: Zamberlan Thunder Pro GTX Hiking Boot Review

　　Dust and loose rock slipped beneath my feet as I descended Scout Trail. It had been a dry summer in Colorado, and many of the western slopes trails were getting sloppy like this one. I moved quickly downhill, though, confident in my boots ability to grip the terrain and support my ankles if I happened to misstep. 　　Id been using...

Feb 15, 2026

New Skis Every Year, Swap Them Any Time: Meet the First ‘Premium Ski Membership’ Program

　　A brand-new pair of skis can change your entire season. Especially if you find The Right Pair that matches your style, ability, and terrain preferences, it can unlock new levels of confidence and control. Plus, getting some rad new topsheet graphics under your feet is always a good feeling. 　　Most people only treat themselves to new skis every few years....

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Feb 15, 2026

Can a 5-Ounce Puffy Keep You Warm? Meet the Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Pullover Hoody

　　When Black Diamond announced the Deploy Down 0.5 Pullover Hoody ($499) as the “lightest down jacket in the world,” I’ll admit I raised an eyebrow. At 5.2 ounces, it weighs less than a Clif Bar and is about half the weight of my long-trusted ultralight choice, the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer. I couldn’t help but think, how much warmth could...

Feb 15, 2026

Why Your Boots Are the Most Important Part of Your Adventure Kit

　　Taylor Jeffers and Johnny Miller call themselves magic miners. It’s hard to argue with them: The California couple make their living as full-time crystal hunters, traveling across the West, exploring otherworldly landscapes, and unearthing tiny gemlike fragments. It’s the kind of free-range life many of us dream about. But building it wasn’t easy. It took hard work—and a few key...