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Apr 30, 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...

Apr 30, 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...

Apr 30, 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...

Apr 30, 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...

Apr 30, 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...

Apr 30, 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...

Apr 30, 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...

Apr 30, 2025

The 3 Best Action Cameras of 2025

　　Creating high-quality video content has never been easier. Small action cameras now feature powerful sensors that capture stunning footage day or night, mind-boggling stabilization, and easy integration with quality wireless mics. But remember that your video is only as good as your adventure, so get out and get after it. 　　At a Glance Best Overall: Insta360 Ace Pro 2 ($360)...

Apr 30, 2025

Burly, Stylish, Tons of Pockets: The North Face Summit Series Verbier Ski Jacket Review

　　It’s tough to find one ski jacket that holds its own on both a chairlift and a skin track. And it’s nearly impossible to find one that checks those boxes while looking darn good. But I’ll say it: The North Face Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Jacket is a solid all-rounder for skiers looking for a stylish one-jacket quiver. 　　You get...

Apr 30, 2025

All-Road, All-Speed, All-American: Industry Nine Solix SL AR40c Wheelset Review

　　Industry Nine (i9) earned its reputation by creating bulletproof, beautiful billet aluminum components in Asheville, N.C. Its mountain bike hubs earned an envious position as a top choice for riders building high-end custom wheelsets. The Solix SL AR40c partners the familiar i9 hub design ethos with its own new, modern carbon all-road rims. 　　I tested the Industry Nine Solix SL...

Apr 30, 2025

Is This the New Way to Climb Mount Everest?

　　Picture yourself in your office. Your phone buzzes with a text message: Time to go! You sprint downstairs to a waiting taxi and zip to the airport, where you board an overnight flight to Kathmandu. You land, hop in a helicopter, and soar over the Himalayas to Mount Everest Base Camp, where Sherpas hook you up to oxygen. You and your...

Apr 30, 2025

Water Shoe Brand Dives Into Thru-Hiking: Astral Nosobo Hiking Shoe Review

　　When Grandma Gatewood became the first female to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955, she wore a simple pair of Keds sneakers to get the job done. At the time, her strategy to opt for a lightweight shoe was considered outlandish — or even comical. Everyone else who hiked long miles in the wilderness adopted a pair of heavy leather...

Apr 30, 2025

Meet the Endurance Athletes Going the Extra Mile to Fight Cancer

　　When Scott Bauwens’s sister-in-law was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia a few years ago, he set a simple goal. He’d fundraise for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), but only for a single campaign. Then, duty done, he’d go back to business as usual. But during that first campaign, something happened that changed his life. He started to meet...

Apr 30, 2025

‘Great Plains Gravel Route’ Turns ‘Flyover Country’ Into Massive Bikepacking Adventure

　　As someone who grew up in the endless plains of Texas, its hard for me to imagine crossing it on a bicycle. But thats exactly what the Great Plains Gravel Route intends for those cyclists brave enough to attempt it. 　　This novel bikepacking route finally opens in April after years of development by some of the biggest names in gravel...

Apr 30, 2025

New Thru-Hike: ‘Northern Colorado Trail’ Opens for Debut Hiking Season

　　After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2018, the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in 2021, and the Colorado Trail (CT) in 2022. 　　Then, in 2024, he became the first person to complete...

Apr 30, 2025

Charge Up Your Busy Life: Skullcandy Fat Stash 2 Review

　　When you’re out shopping for a power bank to keep your electronics charged while you’re away from home, there are numerous things to consider. 　　First off, what are you going to be charging? Power banks come in various capacities, from boosting your smartphone to charging your laptop a few times. Then, there’s the overall size of the power bank. You...

Apr 30, 2025

Industry Mourns Three Killed in Avalanche in B.C.’s Kootenay Mountains

　　Three men were killed and one critically injured in a devastating avalanche on Monday, March 24, near Kaslo, British Columbia, according to reporting by Global News and the Vancouver Sun. The slide occurred in the Clute Creek watershed, on the east side of Kootenay Lake, while two groups of heli skiers with Stellar Heli Skiing were staging below the treeline....

Apr 30, 2025

Mud Season Is Coming. Are You Ready to Survive It?

　　Whenever I encounter mud puddles on a trail, I flash back to one of the best-loved books of my 1990s childhood, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. After contending with tall grass and a river, the characters in the book find themselves facing their latest obstacle, “thick, oozy mud.” “We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it,” they...

Apr 30, 2025

More Fun for Bronco Owners: Ford ‘Off-Roadeo’ Courses Evolve to Multiday Overland Adventures

　　Ford claims its Bronco-owners-exclusive Off-Roadeo overland trips were so popular, it couldnt resist creating an upgraded series. Bronco Off-Road Adventure packages offer a spectrum of experiences, according to Ford, from novice-level trails with nightly hotel lodgings, to serious double black diamond routes and camping setups for Bronco owners. 　　These guided trips start at $3,695 and will include guides, meals (sans...

Apr 30, 2025

Road-Ready Rally Cars: 2025 Subaru WRX tS vs. 2025 Toyota GR Corolla

　　A powerful turbocharged engine, road-gripping all-wheel drive, and a slick-shifting manual transmission. Together, they create the holy trinity of sought-after automotive enthusiast combinations. Hallelujah! 　　This sacred formula may conjure up rally fantasies of perfectly executed Scandinavian flicks around snowy corners, blasts through tree-lined stages at breakneck speeds, and crests over dirt hills at dizzying velocities. Even if buyers of boosted...