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May 15, 2025

Climbing Duo Crushes 4 Big Walls in a Day

　　For decades, rock climbers in Yosemite National Park have set new standards by asking themselves a simple question: How much can you accomplish in 24 hours? 　　This game, as some climbers call it, is what inspired legendary crushers like Dean Potter and Alex Honnold to climb the parks three biggest walls, known as the Yosemite Triple Crown,as fast as possible....

May 15, 2025

Mold on Your Sleeping Bag? The DIY Solution That Actually Worked

　　I love to share my gear — I dole it out like candy. I have a lot of it and am always giddy about spreading the love. 　　And then this happens. And suddenly, I have to learn how to remove mold from my outdoor gear. I allow the hate to flow freely and lean into the dark side. 　　Which is what youll need...

May 15, 2025

‘Dam’ Fine Climbing! Watch Dizzying Red Bull Comp

　　Climbing at the Olympics? Sure, thats cool — but not cooler than ascending a massive dam in Switzerland. For true extreme sports lovers, its hard to beat the spectacular visuals of Red Bulls annual climbing competition. 　　For the third year, Red Bull Dual Ascent brings together many of the worlds best competition climbers for a unique event using artificial holds...

May 15, 2025

Meet Two Perfect Paw-tners: Kayla and Juniper

　　Dogs make every adventure better — even fishing. Think thats a stretch? Outdoorswoman and angler Kayla Lockhart and her 6-year-old cattle dog Juniper are proof. 　　Sure, she might chase your line, scare the fish, and make sure you dont stay dry for long, but as Lockhart can attest, Juniper enhances outdoor experiences in a million ways. Watch the video to...

May 15, 2025

Hard Wear, No Tear: Zamberlan 1996 Vioz Lux Hiking Boot Review

　　The mud, creek crossings, and patches of snow were unavoidable as we squished along the trail using our poles for balance. Our A-framed skis stuck up amid the surrounding willow bushes. Ahead, we could see our snow-covered objective, still miles away. 　　I glanced down at my mud-caked Zamberlan 1996 Vioz Lux Hiking Boots — an upgrade to the original launched in...

May 15, 2025

Palisades Tahoe Avi Rescue Training: Resort to Offer Lift-Accessed AIARE Course, In-Bounds

　　Palisades Tahoe and Alpenglow Expeditions want more people to have access to avalanche rescue skills. So, the two companies are launching a program for the 2024-2025 winter at the resort, offering a lift-accessed AIARE avalanche rescue course. Its a first for both Palisades Tahoe and the local mountain guiding company. 　　Avalanches can happen anywhere, even at a resort — as...

May 15, 2025

3 Decathlon Insulated Jackets for Hiking & Backpacking

　　Decathlon Forclaz Jackets offer a wide range of insulation and performance for your winter treks. The Forclaz name indicates a line of Decathlon goods designed with hiking and backpacking in mind. (It is an extension of the French word for narrow passages between mountains.) 　　The numbers that follow Beyond the Forclaz name, like MT500 and MT900, hint at the level...

May 15, 2025

The Best Base Layers for Men of 2024-2025

　　Staying warm this winter starts from the ground up, and weve been testing the best base layers for men all season to pad out your closet. From high-output ski-hill romps to tucking into something warmer to tend the woodstove, weve settled on the top 12 sets of tops and bottoms that will get you through to spring in fine fashion....

May 15, 2025

The Best Thermoses of 2024-2025

　　In our search for the best thermoses on the market, we considered all types: from tacklebox classics to modern drink movers. We narrowed it down to the best-of-the-best according to durability, leakproofness, heat retention, and capacity. And before were done, we pit each thermos against the other in our temperature retention test: scrutinizing manufacturers claims and finding out for ourselves...

May 15, 2025

Ultralight Pack Transforms Into External-Frame Heavy Hauler: Seek Outside Silverton 2300 Review

　　I have too many day packs. Some days, choosing one feels like a choice between six of one and half a dozen of the other. But the Seek Outside Silverton 2300 hit me like a breath of fresh air. 　　By the standards of ultralight day packs, the Silverton 2300 is well-made, though not revolutionary, with a high-tech ultragrid fabric and...

May 15, 2025

Become a ‘Snow Warrior Monk’: Freeride Training Camp With Nikolai Shirmer

　　When you want to become the best at something, you have to dedicate yourself fully to it. You have to immerse yourself in your goal and put all of your energy into tenaciously pursuing it. 　　For Nikolai Shirmer, that meant carrying jugs of water up a mountain all summer long, trail running, lifting weights, practicing alpine rope techniques, riding road...

May 15, 2025

Load Up on Outdoor Gear With Stellar Sales From BHA, Backcountry, REI, and More

　　Backcountry Hunters Anglers: Up to 50% Off 　　　　(Photos/Danner, BruTrek) Now, heres a sale you can feel good about. All the proceeds from Backcountry Hunters Anglers annual Yard Sale support the nonprofits mission to support public land use. The sale runs through November 4 and includes great deals on Danner, Duck Camp, Lacrosse, and more. 　　Case in point: a pair...

May 15, 2025

Representation Behind the Lens: Apply for the 5th Annual Open Aperture Photo Clinic

　　For Mountain Hardwears annual photo clinic, improving representation in outdoor photography isnt about whos in front of the camera. Its about whos holding it. 　　Applications are now open for the 5th annual Open Aperture Photo Clinic, a training and mentorship program for aspiring outdoor photographers from underrepresented communities. This year’s clinic, scheduled for April 2025, marks the program’s first focus...

May 15, 2025

Free Gear Fridays: KEEN Zionic Waterproof Hiking Shoes

　　This week, two fortunate winners will each receive a pair of KEEN Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes — one mens and one womens — each valued at an MSRP of $160. 　　The Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes from KEEN are designed to be light on the foot and agile on the trail. 　　Find out more about these fast and light hiking shoes...

May 15, 2025

Hard Wear, No Tear: Zamberlan 1996 Voiz Lux Hiking Boot Review

　　The mud, creek crossings, and patches of snow were unavoidable as we squished along the trail using our poles for balance. Our A-framed skis stuck up amid the surrounding willow bushes. Ahead, we could see our snow-covered objective, still miles away. 　　I glanced down at my mud-caked Zamberlan 1996 Voiz Lux Hiking Boots — an upgrade to the original launched in...

May 15, 2025

Bed-Like Comfort for Car Camping Couples: NEMO Jazz Double Sleeping Bag Review

　　I purchased the NEMO Jazz 30 Double sleeping bag with comfort as my priority. Of course, I wanted a bag that would be warm as well. Given how much time my boyfriend and I spend outdoors together, we also wanted something to accommodate both of us. We invested in the Jazz Double along with theRoamer 2 sleeping pad,and it was...

May 15, 2025

The Best Ski Brands of 2024

　　Skiing is unapologetically addictive. Nothing compares to floating through deep snow, skimming across a crisply groomed trail, or summiting a peak in the wilderness. Each pair of sticks is strategically designed to serve winter athletes in their specific goals. 　　But todays volume of brands can be overwhelming to navigate, even for experienced carvers. Learning the origins of a ski brand,...

May 15, 2025

Pirelli Aggressive All-Terrain Reveal: Introducing the Scorpion XTM AT

　　Theres a new family of all-terrain tires coming in 2025 from Pirelli. The Scorpion XTM AT will be Pirellis most aggressive and off-road-capable tire yet, and will only be offered in the North American market. 　　Pirelli is a top-tier tire manufacturer and is heavily involved in the top echelons of a wide range of sports that need tires. From Formula...

May 15, 2025

Scout Motors Returns: But Can It Electrify the Market?

　　Whether the new off-road-ready Scout Terra and Traveler can find a niche is far from certain, especially considering they’re both all-electric. Scout does have time to build expectations, however, with the two new EVs not expected to reach U.S. showrooms for another 2 years. 　　Once a market mainstay, it’s been more than 4 decades since Scout was available in the...

May 15, 2025

Luxury Paddleboards, Solar-Powered Hat, Filson Birkenstocks, and More Emerging Gear

　　If this weeks Emerging Gear has a theme, its probably something about enjoying the outdoors —in style. That ranges from the Tron-like running gear of Swiss brand X-BIONIC to a sexy, stowable bike lock from OTTOLOCK thats perfect for a range of e-bikes. 　　But weve also got this weeks headliners: a classy collaboration between Birkenstock loafers and Filson boots, an...