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May 13, 2025

Do-It-All Gravel Bike Gets an Adventure Makeover: Trek Checkpoint SL7 AXS Gen 3 Review

　　Back in August, Trek expanded its gravel lineup with the launch of the all-new race-focused Checkmate and the redesigned Checkpoint SL Gen 3. While the media may have given the Checkmate the most launch coverage and attention at the time, it was the new Checkpoint that immediately caught my eye. 　　It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of...

May 13, 2025

Lindsay Vonn Returns: Skiing Icon Eyes Olympics After Breakout Race

　　At the age of 40 — and after 5 years in retirement — Lindsay Vonn returned to the racecourse on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Stifel St. Moritz World Cup. The ski racing champion placed 14th, crossing the finish line just 1.18 seconds behind Austrian winner Cornelia Hütter (32). Vonn said she raced conservatively but seemed pleased with her performance. 　　“This was...

May 13, 2025

Why Taking a Long Training Break Is Good For You

　　Thanks to a wonky hamstring and some bad oysters, I’m currently coming back from a training hiatus of nearly a month. It’s an unfamiliar and somewhat unsettling feeling. So I have a lot of sympathy for Romuald Lepers, a French physiologist and dedicated triathlete who, in the name of science, agreed to take 12 weeks completely off training in 2022....

May 13, 2025

The Most Entertaining Gifts

　　Giving the perfect present can be stressful, but there’s one sure bet: gifts that entertain. Whether you have a list full of movie-lovers, audiophiles, or even content creators, you can’t go wrong with a gift that enhances the viewing and listening experience. This array of offerings and entertaining extras feature cutting-edge tech and design features to elevate your favorite gathering,...

May 13, 2025

The Ideal Professional Photographer Bag: Tenba DNA 16 PRO Messenger Bag Review

　　One of the hardest parts about going to larger jobs like weddings and video shoots is the amount of gear you need to bring. I need at least a handful of lenses, my camera monitor, full-frame camera, tripod, water and snacks, and occasionally, my laptop and several cables. 　　I already have enough to keep track of and worry about. What...

May 13, 2025

Inside the Crisis Threatening America’s Avalanche Experts

　　When snow flurries fall on Seeley Lake, Montana, snowmobilers zip into the backcountry for another day of powdery bliss. The town, located 50 miles northeast of Missoula, boasts 400 miles of groomed trails through dense woods and over enchanting meadows, right to the foot of steep, snow-filled chutes. 　　Five minutes from the trailhead and youre on really technical stuff, Karl...

May 13, 2025

‘The Road Less Eaten’ Visits Heber Valley, the Secret Food Adventure Capital of the West

　　In season 2, episode 4 of The Road Less Eaten, chef and host Biju Thomas visits Utah’s Heber Valley, an unassuming corner of the western U.S. that has seen an explosion in its food scene over the course of the last ten years. While in the Heber Valley, Thomas spends the majority of his time in Midway, Utah, a town...

May 13, 2025

This Simple Trait Is the Key to Longevity

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May 13, 2025

Confession: I’m Tired of Helping My Neighbors

　　I recently moved into a new neighborhood where everyone is involved in each others’ lives. (Picture picket fences, etc.) I’ve noticed that when a neighbor needs to borrow something, like a snow shovel, they come to my door. In particular, there’s an older woman who lives alone across the street and seems to think that I’m her personal assistant. She’ll...

May 13, 2025

How to Plan Your “Sick” Powder Days Two Weeks in Advance

　　Nothing ruins a ski vacation faster than no snow, and scoring a powder day can feel like winning the lottery in these climate-challenged times. While the global forecaster AccuWeather makes projections up to 90 days out, specific, precise daily reports cannot be made more than ten days in advance, according to a 2019 study published in the Journal of the Atmospheric...

May 13, 2025

Alex Honnold’s Favorite Recovery Meal Is a Twist on a Classic Primavera Pasta Recipe

　　Climber Alex Honnold is known for his incredible athletic feats. He free-soloed Yosemites El Cap in 2017, made first ascents in places like Greenland and Antarctica, and is currently working on a new project to free-climb the Nose. 　　After he finishes embarking on these challenging climbs, Honnold often needs a quick, satisfying meal to replenish his energy levels and repair...

May 13, 2025

Should I Help an Airbnb Owner Bust His Squatters?

　　Dear Sundog: We recently went to a wedding in a mountain resort town. We rented a condo online because the wedding hotel was fully booked. I had qualms because I know that people like us are driving up the cost of living for locals, but didn’t have a better option so I swallowed the qualms. After a flight delay we...

May 13, 2025

You Should Layer Your Gloves. Here’s Why.

　　Ever spend an hour hiking in the winter and find your fingers quickly lose feeling? Thats your body telling you that its too damn cold out, and bringing your warm blood back into your chest. Numb hands can be frustrating, and for good reason. Allowing your hands to get cold reduces dexterity and feel—which is bummer, since you need your...

May 13, 2025

The Worst National-Parks Reviews of the Year

　　Described as “America’s best idea,” the National Park System was established in large part to protect the nation’s most precious landscapes, from the deepest canyons to the tallest peaks. Some of the parks are so dang beautiful, they’ve been known to make people contemplate their own existence. 　　But not everyone traveling to a national park is moved to existential enlightenment....

May 13, 2025

Why Shopping at Your Local Running Store Matters

　　If you run, you’re a runner. 　　It doesn’t matter what pace you run or how long you go, but it does matter where you buy your running shoes. 　　There are a lot of places to buy running shoes nowadays—at a big sporting goods shop, at a mall chain store, at an online retailer, at a discount website or at a...

May 13, 2025

When It’s Time to Replace Your Running Shoes

　　When this assignment hit my inbox, my first thought was: I am 100 percent going to find out that I need to buy new running shoes. I jog a few times a week and haven’t replaced my Hoka Clifton 9’s since 2023. The chunky, cushioned sole that Hokas are known for has been flattened by months of trail running, and...

May 13, 2025

A Tale of Two Records on the Arizona Trail

　　If you want to set a fastest known time on the 817-mile Arizona Trail, you have to start fast. At least, that’s what both Nick Fowler and Georgia Porter proved this fall. 　　On October 28, they independently set out from the Utah-Arizona border and started their trek south with the goal of setting a record. While Fowler was traveling in...

May 13, 2025

11th-Hour Holiday Shopping: Find Wondrous Deals on Paddleboards, Coolers, Apparel, and More

　　Beau Lake: Up to 50% Off 　　　　(Photo/Beau Lake) The luxury paddleboards from Beau Lake speak for themselves, with classy, beautiful designs that are meant to serve as more than simply transportation on your favorite waterway. 　　And right now, these pricey boards are half off in a special holiday sale from the brand. That means you can get one of...

May 13, 2025

Winter Has Come: BeerJunkie Cracks Into Snow-Day Brews

　　Dont let the long nights and wicked winds get you down. Weve got 5 full weeks of winter-edition beer to carry you through the doldrums. 　　First up, from the festively named Mount Holly Beer Co. in central Vermont, the After Ski IPA. An IPA, for après, you say? Consider us intrigued! 　　Smash play to see Paul The BeerJunkie Pabsts take...

May 13, 2025

Quick Take Review: 2025 Nissan Murano

　　The fourth-generation Nissan Murano has arrived. This crossover has evolved a lot over its 22 years on the market, getting bigger, more refined, and more luxurious. 　　It is made specifically for the North American market. And, Nissan says the vehicle is targeted at older people, many empty nesters, that want a high seating position and is an easy to get...