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May 13, 2025

Seven Snow-Free Winter Hikes in the Seattle Area

　　While winter storms cover trails across the country in snow, Seattle’s mild coastal climate offers outdoor enthusiasts a unique opportunity for ample snow-free hiking throughout the colder months. Thanks to the city’s proximity to multiple national and state parks, hikers don’t need to venture far to enjoy stunning natural landscapes. 　　To the west, discover coastal ecosystems and lush rainforests on...

May 13, 2025

Jail, Fine, Ban: Judge Levies Whopping Penalty to Ohio Poacher

　　In a win for wildlife conservation and legal hunting, Christopher J. “CJ” Alexander, 28, of Clinton County, Ohio, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined over $43,000 for his role in a high-profile poaching operation. The sweeping judgment surpasses common poaching penalties, which vary by state but can be as little as $300. 　　Alexander was convicted on...

May 13, 2025

Tactical but Practical EDC (Where Legal): DailyCarryCo TiSlide Gravity Knife

　　Like a butterfly-style knife, a gravity knife only requires a couple of simple flicks of your wrist to open and close. This sort of efficiency has come under scrutiny, and owning and operating a knife like this could land you in legal hot water. 　　That said, they’re also a ton of fun to use. Enter DailyCarryCo: a low-key, blade-centric brand...

May 13, 2025

Why I Always Wear Compression Socks on Long Flights

　　If sitting is the new smoking, then flying in economy must be the equivalent of a pack a day. 　　Remaining seated for extended periods, whether you’re working at a desk or road-tripping hundreds of miles, causes blood to pool in your legs. Sitting on a plane exacerbates this, because air-pressure changes in the cabin lowers the oxygenation of your blood,...

May 13, 2025

This Book Is the Cure for Climate Anxiety

　　I’ve read more books on climate action than I can count. So I don’t say this lightly: I’m obsessed with the one I just finished, What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. 　　In it, Johnson, a marine biologist and co-founder of the nonprofit think-tank Urban Ocean Lab, conducts interviews with 20 experts in everything...

May 13, 2025

Newly Electric, But Not Quite Electrifying: 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Review

　　Dodge knew all along that converting the Charger to an EV might tick off muscle car fans. After all, the concept of a muscle car with electric motors seems counterintuitive, especially with a fake exhaust soundtrack added into the mix. But early design previews looked solid, and Dodge’s typically hilarious marketing played up the controversy well. 　　In a surprising decision,...

May 13, 2025

Never Miss a Day to Winter Weather with These Men’s Running Pants and Tights

　　Even when the roads are iced over, the trails are covered in snow, and the wind is ripping, runners still ask themselves the question, “Can I get away with shorts today?” But there’s no need to sprint through your first mile in survival mode and finish your run with wind-burned thighs and a frozen grimace. The free-flowing, breathable materials, subtle...

May 13, 2025

Inside REI’s ‘Living Archive’ Vintage Gear Museum

　　John Junky knew the beat-up REI Half Dome tent belonged in a museum as soon as it hit the counter of the Fairbanks, Alaska, store. The customer who brought it in told him hed slept over a thousand nights in it. But finally, it started to delaminate, and he was ready for a change. 　　So hed come to cash in...

May 13, 2025

Not Somber, Not Stoke: ‘Blue Hour’ Tracks the Beauty of In-Betweens

　　Most ski films aim for energy —lots of energy. From hucking of cliffs to splashing pristine pow, the legacy of these short edits is to amp up viewers to shred their own gnar. Occasionally, though, a ski edit might follow their subject through tragedy, sadness, or a painful event. 　　But rare is the film that lies somewhere in the middle....

May 13, 2025

Win the Turtle Fur Ultimate Winter Kit Giveaway

　　This winter, Turtle Fur wants to keep you warm and spark your next adventure. One lucky winner will receive the Turtle Fur Ultimate Winter Kit (valued at $3,700). 　　In addition to $300 worth of Turtle Fur gear, the kit includes everything you need to take on winter adventures like never before. Were talking custom skis, snowshoes, top-tier base layers, goggles,...

May 13, 2025

‘Endurance Festival’ Funnels Big Donation to Small Town Left Out of Helene Relief Funds

　　Even if youve been reading the news about Hurricane Helenes massive destruction in North Carolina, you probably havent heard of Old Fort. This small town of about 800 people sits just a half-hour drive east of Asheville, which received national news coverage after the tropical storm ripped through the area in September. 　　Old Fort, however, was excluded from the relief...

May 13, 2025

Tormek T-4 Bushcraft Knife Sharpener Review: Pro Edges, Semi-Pro Price

　　There’s a reason why, even among heavy hitters, the Tormek T-4 was a favorite in our review of the best knife sharpeners. There are as many ways to sharpen an edge as there are ways to skin a cat, but few offer the combination of versatility, precision, and — oddly enough — ASMR as a Tormek. 　　The Tormek T-4 Bushcraft,...

May 13, 2025

Run Outside All Winter With These Favorite Women’s Tights and Pants

　　Winter running is hard for everyone, whether you’re an every-day-come-what-may die-hard or just decided to start running in the New Year. But thanks to high-performance fabrics and smart designs, this season’s best womens running tights and pants make getting outside accessible, whatever your tolerance for cold. So pull on a good pair of pants or tights and don’t let a...

May 13, 2025

Lifetime Hunting Licenses Offered to Truckers Who Help Stop Human Trafficking

　　Arkansas State Representative Steve Unger has introduced a bold new bill that marries public safety with outdoor recreation. The proposal? Give truckers who help bust human trafficking operations a lifetime hunting and fishing license — because nothing says “thank you for saving lives” quite like a permanent pass to bag a buck. 　　Truckers, who spend long hours crisscrossing the state’s...

May 13, 2025

Pow, Cars, and Rock ‘n Roll: Rev Up for 2025 Subaru WinterFest

　　If youre looking for a reliable vehicle (and a good time), Subaru has a party invitation for you. 　　The carmaker just announced six events for the 2025 WinterFest program, a partnership with lifestyle brand POWDR that started in 2014. Subaru just topped the charts for reliability in the 2024 Consumer Reports Auto Report Card, so the events may feel like...

May 13, 2025

4 Tips to Make Shopping for Ski Boots Way Less Intimidating

　　I have a confession to make: I am super intimidated by ski boots. I have written about ski boots many times in the past decade and interviewed more than a dozen experts; I’ve skied hundreds of days in that time frame and worked as a professional ski instructor; and I still have a ton to learn about this complicated product....

May 13, 2025

Shaun White’s Next Twist

　　Shaun White has been the face of snowboarding for two decades. So what is he doing in retirement? A lot. He’s launching his own snowboard brand. He’s raising money to protect public lands. He’s even starting his own half-pipe competition. In this live interview from The Outside Festival in Denver, former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones talks with White about life...

May 13, 2025

Salt Pills Aren’t Necessary for Post-Workout Rehydration, According to Experts

　　Electrolytes are having a moment. If you head to your local grocery store or vitamin shop, you’ll find rows of electrolyte-infused powders, tablets, and beverages that claim to rehydrate you quickly and effectively. 　　There is one product, in particular, that many athletes are testing out: salt pills. The tiny white tablets, which contain a concentrated amount of sodium chloride, have...

May 13, 2025

Aston Martin Valhalla Is a 1,064-HP Mid-Engine Berserker

　　Aston Martin has finally given us all of the details of its latest piece of driving heaven. The Aston Martin Valhalla is a plug-in hybrid that can deliver 1,064 horsepower from a 4.0L V8 and three electric motors. It is the result of years of innovation brought from the Aston F1 team to the road, though hopefully with more input...

May 13, 2025

Best of ISPO 2024: Top Gear From Europe’s Sports & Outdoor Fair

　　Despite Outdoor Retailers prominence in the U.S. market, Europes ISPO trade show has long dwarfed it by orders of magnitude. I traveled there for the first time to find the biggest innovations for outdoor recreation. 　　This year, more than 55,000 people from 50 countries descended on Munich, Germanys Messe München exhibition hall. Inventors, marketers, upstarts, and global companies packed the...