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May 20, 2024

For Nepali Guides on Mount Everest, Daily Life Is Full of Danger

　　Every year, a vast ecosystem of Nepali mountain workers helps hundreds of climbers ascend and then descend Mount Everest. In 2024, approximately 1,500 of these guides, porters, cooks, rope fixers, and expedition operators will support the 414 paying clients on the peak. 　　Abiral Rai, 33, is one of these unsung heroes. Abiral is not Sherpa—he is from the Thulung Rai...

May 20, 2024

The Best Wallets for Men of 2024

　　Wallets are the original everyday carry. Right next to our keys and phone, as guys we bring wallets everywhere we go. It keeps our ID, cards (and sometimes cash) organized and easy to find. 　　To find the best wallets for 2024, we browsed brand offerings, spoke with industry insiders, and scoured the internet to find the best options available. We...

May 20, 2024

The Best Bike Shoes for Road, Gravel, and Trail Rides

　　The contact points between the rider and a bicycle are some of the most important aspects of riding a two-wheeled steed (think saddle, grips, pedals, and, yes, shoes). The bike footwear category has widened dramatically in the past few years to include everything from the highest-performance road shoes to versatile gravel kicks to flat pedal pumps designed for rugged mountain...

May 20, 2024

Climber Missing in Rocky Mountain National Park After Summiting Longs Peak

　　Search-and-rescue is looking for a young climber who hasnt returned from one of Colorados most dangerous mountains. 　　Lucas Macaj, a 23-year-old from Colorado Springs, was reported overdue late Monday night after attempting to summit Longs Peak on Sunday. Park rangers confirmed Tuesday morning that Macajs vehicle remained at the Longs Peak trailhead. 　　The young climber was last heard from around...

May 20, 2024

The Best Satellite Phones of 2024

　　While satellite text messengers have become popular tools for backcountry communications, the trusty satellite phone still has a place in our expedition tool kits. And with subscription plans becoming downright affordable — with some even offering a free phone — why text when you can make a voice call? 　　For abbreviated exchanges, a quick SMS message usually works perfectly. For...

May 20, 2024

The Best Dash Cams of 2024

　　Wild things can happen while driving a vehicle. Accidents, natural phenomenons, animal sightings or collisions, and a range of entertaining moments. Capturing those seconds on video with a dash cam, aka dashboard camera, provides evidence during unplanned events. Alternatively, footage can lead to creative clips that go viral on the internet. 　　The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that...

May 20, 2024

Man’s Body Found After Entering Grand Canyon With Dog, Wooden Raft

　　The body of a 58-year-old New Mexico man was recovered from Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, park officials said. Thomas Robinson entered the canyon by floating down the Colorado River on a homemade wooden raft. He likely started the trip with his dog, which is also believed dead, according to officials. 　　An investigation is ongoing as National Park Service...

May 20, 2024

Why Time Feels Slower During Your Hardest Workouts

　　I’ve always been partial to Dunbar, the character in Catch-22 who seeks out boredom and discomfort in order to make time pass more slowly, thus effectively prolonging his life. It’s a sensation that’s familiar to any endurance athlete: the seconds agonizingly stretching as your effort mounts. Forget cardiovascular benefits and weight control; maybe the real life-extending power of exercise is...

May 20, 2024

Purify, Cook, Drink: Grayl ‘Geopress Ti’ Do-All Camp Bottle Review

　　Water purification has never looked so cool. Though Ive had mixed feelings about the overall usefulness of the Grayl Geopress Ti, my final assessment always comes back to the same point: Its fun as hell to use. Theres an undeniable joy from hefting this sleek water bottle into a stream and drinking the purified product through solid titanium. 　　However, making...

May 20, 2024

Free Beer: Athletic Will Buy Your First Brew on May 16

　　If youve never dabbled in nonalcoholic beer, Athletic Brewing wants you try one on the house. Hey, even if you only drink NA beer, Athletic still wants to buy you a beer — its beer, of course. 　　This week welcomes the inaugural Ask for Athletic Day, a marketing-driven beer holiday that Athletic Brewing says could be the first of more such...

May 20, 2024

Rippy the Dog Writes: My Survival Story Is Worthy of Your Attention and Treats

　　Oh hey! WOOF! Its me, Rippy the wonder dog, the amazing canine of North Canaan, Connecticut. 　　You must be thrilled to meet a VIP—thats very important pup—like me! Im sure you read about my amazing, thrilling, oh-so extraordinary story of survival, because it was published far and wide. Wait, you havent? Dont you check out the New York Post? Ah—no...

May 20, 2024

Tapeworms Are Real. I Had One And So Could You.

　　Tapeworms have been making headlines ever since an investigation by The New York Times turned up a deposition Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave in 2012. In it, the independent candidate running for president claimed doctors found a one inside his brain. Infectious disease experts and neurosurgeons that the Times spoke with agreed that it was likely a common pork tapeworm....

May 20, 2024

The Best Base Layers For Hunting of 2024

　　The best base layers are the unsung heroes of hunting and outdoor adventure. No, they dont get the headlines as often as shells and puffys. Generally, only your closest companions see them. But the apparel you wear next to your skin has as much impact on your comfort as any other piece of clothing, maybe more. 　　Over the years, the...

May 20, 2024

The 6 Best Campgrounds for Stargazing in the U.S.

　　Planning an adventure takes you only so far. Eventually you just need to get behind the wheel and go, especially when it comes to astrotourism. Here are the six best campgrounds to base your next stargazing adventure. 　　Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina Wild horses roam the shores of Cape Lookout, one of the most undeveloped stretches of coastline in...

May 20, 2024

The Best Rain Boots of 2024

　　Are you searching for the best rain boots to weather any storm while maintaining function and style? 　　Well, we slid our feet into some of the best rain boots on the market to produce our definitive buyers guide, a lighthouse in the storm to guide you through the turbulent waters and rocky outcroppings as you sail the seas of rain...

May 20, 2024

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May 20, 2024

Learn to Ride a Motorcycle for Free: Here’s How

　　For 50 years, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has taught over 10 million riders safe riding skills on and off road. Just in time for summer, it offers an incredible opportunity to learn to ride, free of charge! 　　Learning to ride a motorcycle is a daunting task. Not only do you need access to a bike appropriate for total beginners,...

May 20, 2024

Over 50 Fitness for Hunters: MTNTOUGH Preseason Prep 50+

　　Its no secret that staying in shape throughout middle age and later years is tough. For those of us who hunt, that reality hits home even more. The inability to keep your body active also means the inability to get up the mountain. MTNTOUGHs Preseason Prep 50+ aims to keep you capable in the field. 　　With the help of Fresh...

May 20, 2024

Sea to Summit Sleep System Sale: Savings That Stack Up

　　Here is a great chance to get an entire camping sleep system where each piece is designed to work with the others. And if youre set on a sleeping bag, say, you can add to its warmth and performance with a Sea to Summit sleeping pad or a liner. 　　Sea to Summits latest mummy bags use the brands Free-Flow zipper...

May 20, 2024

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