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May 13, 2025

Last-Minute Gifts from a Bad Uncle

　　It’s less than a week until Christmas. If you’re anything like me—a childlike adult living kid-free—that means you might have just enough time to get a gift to your nieces, nephews, and friends’ offspring sometime before January. 　　Two years ago, I wrote a piece explaining my program of purchasing children the most dangerous, parent-annoying knives, motorcycles, and archery gear possible. But since...

May 13, 2025

Run Clubs Over Night Clubs: Gear and Trends From Strava 2024 Year-End Report

　　The folks at Strava get a lot of data on users exercise habits and trends. Every year, it compiles all that information, assesses and analyzes it, and releases its Year in Sport: Trend Report announcing the findings. This month, it released the report for 2024. Many of the findings caught us by surprise — and in a good way. 　　This...

May 13, 2025

ORTOVOX Revamps Avi Gear Trade-In: Get 30% Off Beacon That Talks

　　Like all gear, avalanche beacons have a limited lifespan. Most manufacturers recommend getting a new one every 5 to 7 years, but theyre expensive. It can also be a pain to figure out how and where to recycle them. 　　ORTOVOXs Avalanche Beacon Retirement Program solves both of those problems. ORTOVOX will take any beacon and recycle it, and in return,...

May 13, 2025

‘Shortcut’ Strands Jeep Driver on CA Ski Resort

　　Shortcuts often end up becoming the long way around. One man suspected on driving under the influence learned that fact the hard way on Monday, Dec. 16, when he tried taking a shortcut to his hotel — by driving across a ski resort. 　　The man, whose identity has not been released by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), got stuck in...

May 13, 2025

Ease Your Tired Feet with These 9 Best Recovery Shoes, Slides, and Sandals

　　If you’re a runner, walker, yogi, rock climber, or participant in nearly any active pastime, your feet endure a tremendous load, making your choice of footwear critical. While most people spend hours researching the perfect workout shoes, they give far less attention to their recovery shoes—what they wear after the workout session is over. 　　Neglecting your feet after a workout...

May 13, 2025

Affordable Awesomeness: Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Review

　　With over-the-ankle support, contoured insoles, and air cushion in the heels, these boots provide adequate support on and off the trail. Our testers took these through streams and meadows in Colorado’s San Juan mountains, and through desert and sagebrush and up rocky trails in the high desert of Bishop, Calif. Lead tester Miya Tsudome made sure to hike in them...

May 13, 2025

Brave Snow, Ice, and Slush with These Top Winter Running Shoes

　　Gone are the days of looking high and low for a shoe that will let you get outside in winter cold and slop in comfort. Virtually every brand has introduced multiple snow-, cold-, and water-shedding running shoes this year. 　　The season’s top picks range from impressively comfortable, cushy neutral road runners lined with protective Gore-Tex, to super burly, toothy, waterproof...

May 13, 2025

Skinning Up Mount Rainier with Breast Cancer Forced Me to Take the Journey One Step at a Time

　　My older daughter, Nina’s, birthday means it is time for Mount Rainier. Every June, my husband and I make a pilgrimage to Mount Rainier with our two daughters to admire the massive volcano, hike up the snowfields, and earn some early summer ski turns. Our trips began with toddlers and sledding near the parking lot, then progressed to little kids...

May 13, 2025

10 Favorite Last-Minute Deals On Gear From Steep & Cheap

　　There are certain stores that bargain hunters swear by. Costco, for instance, has an army of card-carrying loyalists, patrons who adore the bulk discounts, juicy rotisserie chickens, and inflation-proof, buck-fifty hot dogs. Steep and Cheap, we’d argue, has a similar allure for the penny-pinching ski bum or backpacker on a budget. 　　While Steep and Cheap is usually a go-to for...

May 13, 2025

This Season’s Best Skis for Intermediates Ready to Level Up

　　If you’re shopping for skis and feeling overwhelmed by all the options, there’s one thing you should know right out of the gate: there are no bad skis. Trust us—along with our friends at SKI, we test over 150 models each season and are always hard-pressed to come up with a short list of our favorites. 　　But there is such...

May 13, 2025

The Best Women’s Winter Running Tights of 2024-2025

　　At some point winter running has us out in the dark, unpredictable weather, or facing arctic air. We all fare better with tights that are built to survive those conditions. The season includes many moods you’ll need to prepare for including sudden snowstorms, sleet, and wind. Being equipped with the proper winter running tight for your typical weather forecast can...

May 13, 2025

Fish Scale Wetsuit, Truck Camper Kit, Alpaca Parka, and More Emerging Gear

　　Every time I think well have a slow week, the outdoor industry shows its got another idea up its puffy sleeve. Once again, weve got plenty of winter gear for facing off against inclement weather, including an upgraded parka made from alpaca fiber, backcountry ski wraps, and even technical jackets that partner with college sports teams. 　　But we like to...

May 13, 2025

Landmark Law: Congress Passes EXPLORE ACT in Historic Win for Outdoor Industry

　　Congress just handed a big win to anyone who loves recreating outside. Leaders in the outdoor industry have spent 10 years fine-tuning the details of the EXPLORE ACT, a bill meant to improve outdoor recreation on America’s public lands and waters. 　　With just 2 weeks left in this years session, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation on Thursday. Since it...

May 13, 2025

The Age of the Aero-Electric Camper Trailer Is Upon Us: Lightship AE.1 Cosmos Edition

　　With a debut at SXSW in 2023, the then-named Lightship L1 is finally coming to market in 2025. It will be called the Lightship AE.1, with the first 50 units being top-spec Cosmos Edition camper trailers. 　　“With the limited-edition Lightship AE.1 Cosmos, we’re delivering a dream travel experience for sustainable travelers, tech lovers and EV enthusiasts,” said Ben Parker, Lightship...

May 13, 2025

First Look: Suunto Wing and Sonic Headphones

　　Your personalized playlist can be the key to achieving faster splits, pushing through longer distances, or simply setting the right vibe to match your mantra. Whatever role it plays for you, it shouldn’t compromise your safety on the trail or pavement. You can still enjoy music or podcasts while staying in tune with your surroundings—you just need the right headphones....

May 13, 2025

Mikaela Shiffrin on Ski Racing, Impalements, and How She Burns Through 80 Skis a Season

　　Flames roared in a fireplace while I waited quietly in Mikaela Shiffrins basement. Christmas decor was up, and workout and recovery tools lay scattered about. The other four journalists and I had been urged to remove our shoes and speak only in whispers while we waited for our turn to interview the two-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time Overall World Cup...

May 13, 2025

Outdoor and Culinary Exploration in Bend With KEEN and Rashad Frazier

　　Rashad Frazier has built his life around seeking out new experiences. A chef turned adventure tastemaker, Frazier spends his time sharing his love of nature with others and works to bring more diversity into outdoor spaces. 　　Through his business, Frazier offers curated day adventures, group dining experiences, and multiday trips. Between leading snowshoe excursions and hosting off-grid camp outs with gourmet...

May 13, 2025

Climbers Rejoice as National Park Service Nixes Plan to Ban Fixed Anchors

　　Climbers worried about the future of their sport in wilderness areas can take a big sigh of relief. On Wednesday, the National Park Service (NPS) decided against a plan to prohibit fixed anchors — the gear that climbers use to protect themselves from falls. Climbing advocates had fought against the proposal since November 2023, when the NPS first announced the...

May 13, 2025

The North Face FUTUREFLEECE Review: Uber-Breathable Fleece Might Really Be the Future

　　The North Face FUTUREFLEECE Hoodie got to me just in time to be worn for an evening ski tour. I had been waiting to get a layer to wear skinning, skiing, and hiking as spring temperatures started to rise, and the FUTUREFLEECE vowed to not only keep me warm but also breathe — a promise many fleeces fail to keep. 　　I...

May 13, 2025

Big Bass, Big Bombshells: 2025 Tournament Season Kicks Off With Major Changes

　　The last 6 years have brought turmoil to the tournament fishing scene. It all started with a significant split when Major League Fishing took most of the Bassmaster Elite series field and started the Bass Pro Tour, claiming they were the highest level of competitive bass fishing. Meanwhile, the National Professional Fishing League started up, claiming to be a pro...