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May 15, 2025

The Rescue That Changed SAR and Prosthetics Forever: Watch ‘109 Below’

　　Following a now-infamous Mount Washington rescue in 1982, climber Hugh Herr lost both legs below the knees. He dedicated his life to honoring the SAR team member who sacrificed his life to save him. 　　The film 109 Below chronicles the dramatic and tragic rescue and reveals an insiders perspective on the cost versus benefit of mountain rescue attempts, particularly on...

May 15, 2025

The Best Mountain Bike Grips of 2024

　　Your mountain bike grips are one of only three contact points between you and your bike and are important for comfort and control.For such a seemingly simple component, the right grips can improve your comfort with the right fit, cushioning, and ergonomics while ensuring you maintain your grip through whatever comes down the trail. 　　Compared to most other mountain bike-related...

May 15, 2025

Segway’s ZT3 Pro Is the Adventure Mobile We’ve Been Waiting For

　　They say stress is the silent killer. Not so silent? The blaring horns and eeking brakes that dominate Los Angeles’ roadways on any given afternoon. While L.A. traffic is a colossal cliché, the frequency that a 4-mile journey winds up taking 40 minutes has undoubtedly shaved minutes off my life. 　　With urban congestion on the rise and major cities like...

May 15, 2025

‘The Most Unique Race on Earth’ Has Baby Goats, World’s Largest Sauna: Wild Times at the Runningman Festival

　　“I just hope people have fun,” Jesse Itzler told me as we walked along the route of Runningman Festival’s main event, an 8-hour, choose-your-own distance race with options ranging from 5K to 50K. Itzler, a prolific entrepreneur, public speaker, and endurance runner, is the founder of Atlanta’s All Day Running Co., the running store that puts on the Runningman Festival....

May 15, 2025

Indy Pass Adds 30 Resorts, Launches Final Season Pass Sale

　　The Indy Pass has been steadily growing in the last 5 years, adding mountains every season and usually selling out of passes early. On October 23, it announced that it was adding a whopping 30 new resorts to its lineup ahead of the 2024/25 ski season, including Loveland Ski Area in Colorado and Innsbruck in Austria. 　　That brings the total number...

May 15, 2025

The Best Bike Locks of 2024

　　Bike theft is a rampant problem, but a quality bike lock can deter or thwart even the most determined bike thief. With dismal statistics surrounding bike theft, having the best bike lock is imperative to keep your precious ride(s) safe. 　　Fortunately, there are many great bike locks on the market that fit a variety of security needs and budgets. Our...

May 15, 2025

Speedy Foot Fortresses Cruise Over Nasty Terrain: The North Face Summit Series Offtrail TR Shoes Review

　　As the snow started swirling around and caking the rocky trail in an icy rime, the possibility of a slip, followed by a 1,000-foot fall, quickly jumped to the top of my mind. We were ascending a semi-technical trail in Switzerland during a September cold snap. 　　Thankfully, my wife had metal microspikes attached to her trail runners. I had The...

May 15, 2025

Born Out of Frustration: See How Liv Cycling Became the Leader in Women’s Bikes

　　When Bonnie Tu stirred the leaders of the largest bike manufacturer in the world to start a women-only brand, males dominated cycling as a sport and industry. It was decades before there was a Tour De France Femmes. And women most often made do with smaller versions of mens bikes and cycling gear. 　　Not only was cycling and manufacturing male-dominated,...

May 15, 2025

The Best Car Floor Mats of 2024

　　If you like the outdoors, youre bound to get dirty.And if youre like most of us, that means you usually use a vehicle to get to and from the outdoors. All the dirt, mud, water, and other debris that collects on your shoes almost always makes its way into your vehicle for the drive home. 　　Whether you’re skiing in the...

May 15, 2025

Upland Hunting Knife Fight! MKC Sharptailed vs. Benchmade Flyway

　　Seeing double? Not quite. However, the MKC Sharptailed looks suspiciously like one of our favorite knives ever, the Benchmade Flyway. What we have here are two upland knives with similar builds and very similar looks, tasked with the same specialty. 　　Sure, I could give you a straight-up review of the Sharptailed and skirt around the elephant in the room, but...

May 15, 2025

Moultrie EDGE 2 PRO: Revolutionizing Trail Camera Tech for Hunters

　　The Moultrie EDGE 2 PRO trail camera is making waves in the hunting world, offering a cutting-edge combination of innovation, precision, and convenience. Paired with significant updates to the Moultrie Mobile App, this trail camera is designed to elevate how hunters track, monitor, and analyze wildlife. Whether youre an experienced hunter looking to gain an edge or a newcomer trying...

May 15, 2025

Pretty Paint, Performance Parts: Limited-Edition 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purple

　　The 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purples most obvious feature is its paintwork. It debuts a brand-new color called Galaxy Purple Pearl. 　　When it comes to the BRZ, Subaru loves its special paint jobs. This is the sixth special color edition the company has done in the last few years, with lurid shades setting most of them apart from regular editions of...

May 15, 2025

Beyond Bentonville: Meet Oz, Northwest Arkansas’ Bikepacking Secret

　　Through an entanglement of state projects, investments from Walmart heirs, and a community willing to put pedals to pathways, Bentonville has proclaimed itself as the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World.” 　　Now, Northwest Arkansas, fittingly known as Oz (short for Ozarks), is capitalizing on that MTB moniker. The Oz is expanding beyond a Bentonville-centric reputation. Its becoming a hotspot for...

May 15, 2025

The Best Winter Gloves of 2024-2025

　　Keeping your hands warm with winter gloves can turn a miserable experience into a memorable one. Frozen fingers can halt a day on the slopes, end a hike early, and just be painful and uncomfortable. For outdoor work and play, we tested and narrowed down a variety of cold-weather pairs. 　　We found the best premium leather work-inspired gloves like the 4-Season...

May 15, 2025

Only ‘Desert Rated’ Jeep Takes Overall 2024 Rebelle Rally Win

　　Its the third time in 4 years that teammates Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit have won the Rebelle Rally, both the overall win and Bone Stock category, and each time in a Jeep. Its the first win for Jeeps only vehicle to wear a Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave. But, a Jeep has been on the top of seven...

May 15, 2025

Seeking (and Finding) Adventure in Japan’s Newest National Park

　　Editors Note: The story below is the account of writer Edward J. Taylors experience exploring Japans newest National Park in the fabled northern province of Hokkaido. If youre interested in experiencing Hokkaido firsthand, theres no better time to go! And this tour makes it easy — with a curated itinerary that lets you dive deep into Hokkaidos natural and cultural...

May 15, 2025

‘Project 35’: How Mark Cavendish Broke Tour de France Stage Win Record

　　Before July 3, 2024, the legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx held the Tour de France stage win record for an astonishing 48 years. On that day, 39-year-old Briton Mark Cavendish raised his arms in victory after a chaotic sprint to end the 110-mile stage from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas. This 35th win vaulted Cavendish to a pedestal all his own. 　　Cavendishs 19-year...

May 15, 2025

Cut Weight, Boost Warmth: Big Agnes Retools Bestselling Rapide SL Sleeping Pad (Review)

　　A sleeping pad is one of the most important purchases a backpacker or camper can make. Nothing affects your recovery, performance, and overall mood like sleep does — which was why I was grateful this fall for my Big Agnes Rapide SL. Despite sleeping on rocky, uneven surfaces and the cold Northwestern weather I had been camping in, I was...

May 15, 2025

Park Rangers Charge North Face Athlete for Cutting Switchback on FKT Attempt

　　It has been a rollercoaster couple of months for Michelino Sunseri. On September 2, the 32-year-old athlete set the fastest known time (FKT) on Grand Teton, sprinting from the trailhead to the summit and back in just 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. Sixteen days later, that record was revoked when Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) notified fastestknowntime.com that...

May 15, 2025

One-Dollar Timex: Limited-Edition Timepiece Celebrates 170 Years

　　If youve been holding out on buying a name-brand wristwatch because of the price, then this is the deal that you — and your parents, and your parents parents — have been waiting for! 　　On November 16, Timex will launch a limited run of Waterbury timepieces that pay homage to the Yankee pocket watch that sold for $1 in 1854....