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Aug 9, 2025

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Aug 9, 2025

The Goldilocks Tent That Changed It All, REI’s Iconic Half Dome Turns 45

　　Will Dunn owes his life—and maybe his marriage—to his REI Co-op Half Dome tent. 　　“The tent was a gift from my now-in-laws before we were in-laws,” he says. “It was my first backpacking tent, and it got us through some pretty delightful hikes—and some pretty harrowing ones.” On one trip, Dunn and his now-spouse were backpacking in Utah’s Canyonlands when...

Aug 9, 2025

Colorado Ski Coach Charged With Sexual Assault of 9-Year-Old Boy

　　A youth coach for one of the countrys premier ski clubs has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor. 　　Jared W. Hedges, 48, was arrested on March 21 during a team trip to Taos, N.M., where he and another coach managed a group of about 14 young skiers, according to court documents. Police arrested Hedges after a 9-year-old boy, the...

Aug 9, 2025

‘Our Most Durable Cooler Ever’: Coleman Launches Lighter, Tougher Pro Line

　　Coleman might have just taken its cooler game to a new level. The new Coleman Pro line of hard-sided and soft coolers is a step toward competing with big-leaguers like YETI, RTIC, and Orca on the premium cooler stage. 　　Were talking about the coolers that promise a weeks worth of ice retention and cost as much as a car payment....

Aug 9, 2025

The Most Rugged Honda SUV Yet: Meet the All-New 2026 Passport TrailSport

　　Presented by the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport 　　　　If you’re looking to explore out-of-the-way places, the reimagined 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport might be the adventure companion you’ve been waiting for. Packed with trail-ready capabilities, this powerful SUV can help you take on your next big adventure. Heres a look at all the new features, technology, and available accessories that elevate...

Aug 9, 2025

The Ultimate ‘WTF’ Watch? Eye-Popping, Pocket-Scorching UR-101 T-Rex Is It

　　The world of watches looks more like Jupiter than Mercury. Its simply massive; there are digital LCD time-keepers, analog divers made to explore the ocean depths, smartwatches that score your sleep, count your calories, and also tell time, and of course, luxury wrist-candy that have more shiny bits than the Milky Way. 　　And still … theres more. This month, URWERK — Swiss...

Aug 9, 2025

OnlyFans Attracts Growing Roster of Outdoor Athletes: ‘Own Our Power’

　　Social media aint what it used to be. From the changing algorithms of Instagram and Facebook to the oversaturated maze of YouTube to the platform formerly known as Twitter — the virtual landscape for content creators and influencers is changing rapidly. 　　That has driven much of the internets creative class to find platforms that benefit individual creators at least as...

Aug 9, 2025

What Life Is Like in Yellowstone

　　Growing up in the Tom Miner Basin near Yellowstone National Park, Malou Anderson-Ramirez had few encounters with grizzly bears. However, as conservation efforts led to a growing bear population, her family’s ranch began facing livestock losses. In response, they adjusted their operation and land ethics to continue raising cattle in harmony with the native predators, inspiring their community to do...

Aug 9, 2025

More Affordable Off-Roading: Nissan Price Cuts Impact Rogue, Pathfinder

　　Heres a bit of news we never saw coming: In a market where new vehicle prices seem to climb by the month, and where tariffs threaten to bump MSRPs even higher, Nissan has done something completely different. It has just slashed the prices of two of its most popular crossovers. Nissan price cuts bring down the Rogue and Pathfinder by...

Aug 9, 2025

The Goldilocks Tent That Changed It All, REI’s Iconic Half Dome Turns 45

　　Will Dunn owes his life—and maybe his marriage—to his REI Co-op Half Dome tent. 　　“The tent was a gift from my now-in-laws before we were in-laws,” he says. “It was my first backpacking tent, and it got us through some pretty delightful hikes—and some pretty harrowing ones.” On one trip, Dunn and his now-spouse were backpacking in Utah’s Canyonlands when...

Aug 9, 2025

$500K Electric SUV Aims to Refine the Vintage Restomod: Icon 4×4 EV Bronco Review

　　Jonathan Ward of Icon 44 originally wanted to build an electric Bronco years ago. But the state of the EV conversion industry at that time simply failed to meet the next level quality standards that originally made Icon the leader of the entire restomod movement. An Icon 44 EV Bronco just wasnt possible. 　　If you haven’t heard of Icon, think...

Aug 9, 2025

Need to Unburden Yourself of Secrets? Take a River Trip—Just Ask Mikah Meyer

　　Mikah Meyer is a persistently-filled-with-joy endurance athlete and the first person to visit all 419 National Parks sites in one continuous three year road trip. But before he was making headlines, Mikah was just a kid growing up in Middle America with a secret he thought was a death sentence. When the stories we tell ourselves become our reality, and...

Aug 9, 2025

The Surprising Cause of Hawaii’s Snorkeling Deaths

　　Hawaii’s tumbling waterfalls, craggy lava fields, and palm-shaded beaches are undeniably enchanting. But the islands’ true beauty lies beneath the surface of the sea. When I slip on fins, a mask, and snorkel and dive into the ocean, another world reveals itself: green turtles munching sea grass, neon-hued parrot fish and wrasse darting between colorful corals, and during certain months,...

Aug 9, 2025

Rolex’s Biggest Update in Years Isn’t Just Aesthetic: Meet Dynapulse

　　The leader of luxurious mechanical watches brought a big, aesthetically pleasing secret to Watches and Wonders in Geneva, the watch worlds largest annual event. And, according to Rolex, its among the brands biggest updates since it released its Oyster Perpetual movement way back in 1931. 　　Announced today, the gorgeous new Land-Dweller series is the brands most significant new watch in decades. Thats...

Aug 9, 2025

April Fools! Check Out Our Favorite Gags From Outdoor Brands

　　April is a special time of year, defined by spring showers, melting snow, budding trees, and flowers. And, of course, gag gear, spoof apparel, and brand campaigns that give you pause, make you scratch your head, and wonder, Really? 　　No matter how you feel about April Fools Day, its a holiday to keep your guard up and tune your BS...

Aug 9, 2025

Can’t Get a Melanzana? Try Sambob Instead: Sambob Fleece Apparel Review

　　The snow and wind whipped my faceas the lift whisked me up the Wasatch crest. But my close-cropped Sambob Microgrid hoodie kept my neck and skin covered despite the cold and windy conditions. 　　Ive spent the better part of my life in microgrid hoodies. Despite being a relatively young brand, Sambob seems to be one of the leading players offering...

Aug 9, 2025

Dialed, Finally: Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA MTB Shoe Review

　　Laces are the most common closure on flat pedal mountain bike shoes. BOA lacing is gaining in popularity, however, and it was just a matter of time until we saw it on the Five Ten Freerider Pro. 　　That time has finally come, with Five Ten launching the Freerider Pro BOA earlier this year. Arguably the most popular flat pedal shoe...

Aug 9, 2025

Do-All Downhill Shell: The North Face Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Men’s Jacket Review

　　Fighting the wind, I struggle to stay on my feet while walking a ridgeline above Montezuma Bowl at Arapahoe Basin. Skis on my shoulder, I lean into the bitterly cold wind, feeling the sandblaster of icy snow sting any exposed skin on my face. But beneath The North Face Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Jacket, I feel warm, dry, and protected...

Aug 9, 2025

A Real Yellowstone Rancher Shares Her Story

　　When Malou Anderson-Ramirez left her family ranch in Wyoming for an East Coast boarding school at age 15, she felt like she’d landed on another planet. Suddenly, she was surrounded by kids who spent their nights and weekends practicing piano or playing team sports. Meanwhile, she was used to spending her spare time feeding animals or birthing lambs. 　　“My parents...

Aug 9, 2025

Is the 2026 Honda Passport the Most Off-Road-Capable Honda Ever?

　　From 1994 to 2002, the Honda Passport was a capable off-road-ready SUV. With a solid rear axle, two-speed transfer case, and body-on-frame construction, it was the most capable Honda SUV ever. One thing, though: It was just a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo. 　　Nearly 25 years later, Honda claims its 2026 Honda Passport — specifically in TrailSport trim — is now the...