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May 16, 2025

Free Gear Fridays: Win This Bundle of Dog Gear From Ruffwear

　　This week, one lucky winner will receive a nine-item prize bundle of Ruffwear dog accessories,including a harness, collar, jacket, boots, and more. In all, the prizes retail for $285. 　　More On the Prize The nine-piece kit of Ruffwear dog gear includes the following: 　　Sun Shower Raincoat: A waterproof/windproof shell with a big storm collar and leash portal. 　　Climate Changer Fleece...

May 16, 2025

Final Race: TransRockies Run to End After 17 Years

　　The 2025 Ortholite TransRockies Run will be the races final event. After 17 years, the race, which traverses some of the most scenic mountain landscapes in the state, is indefinitely shutting down. Rising costs and challenges associated with permits put the nail in the coffin for this popular annual event. 　　We are incredibly proud of what TransRockies Run has achieved...

May 16, 2025

Stomping Bolts at Jackson Hole: Boarders Blow WY Cold Smoke in New TGR Edit

　　Theres nothing quite like hitting powder days at Jackson Hole on an above average year of snowfall. Thats especially true if youre a professional shredder for Teton Gravity Research (TGR) with carte blanche to rip the mountain up like confetti and a camera crew to capture all the action. 　　Last year, Cam FitzPatrick, Cooper Branham, and Yuki Kadono did just...

May 16, 2025

My Favorite Trekking Poles: LEKI Black Series FX Carbon 100-Mile Test

　　It was somewhere around the sixth day of the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc that I made up my mind: The LEKI Black Series FX Carbon trekking poles were the best. Before that day, my wife and I had traded poles between these and another brand daily. And while both were good, the LEKIs rose to the top rather quickly....

May 16, 2025

Fire Hazard, Park Outside: Over 154,000 Jeep 4xe Plug-In Hybrids Recalled

　　Dont charge. Park outside. Reach out to your Jeep dealer for a remedy. Thats what Jeep wants you to do if you own one of the 154,032 plug-in hybrid models affected by its latest recall. 　　Specifically, this recall affects 118,230 2020-2024 Wrangler 4xe and 35,802 2022-2024 Grand Cherokee 4xe. The NHTSA issued the recall on September 27 under the campaign...

May 16, 2025

2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric Vans Hit the Road: Midsize and Campervans Coming

　　Not only is Mercedes-Benz coming to market soon with an all-new, modular electrified van architecture — VAN.EA — but its also bringing a luxury electric midsize van and built from factory camper vans to the U.S. market. It looks like 2026 is going to be a good year for van life enthusiasts in North America! 　　Mercedes-Benz VAN.EA 　　　　(Photo/Mercedes-Benz) We...

May 16, 2025

The Best Dropper Posts of 2024

　　Dropper posts allow us to adjust our saddle height with the push of a lever, helping to enhance comfort, efficiency, and, most importantly, control while out on the trail. Many people would argue that dropper posts are one of the most important innovations in mountain bike technology — essentially transforming the way we ride. 　　The ability to adjust the height...

May 16, 2025

Off-Road Tremor Model, Split-Tailgate, and More: 5th-Gen 2025 Ford Expedition Revealed

　　Whether you’ve got a big family or are planning some big adventures, Ford has something equally big about to roll into U.S. showrooms: an all-new version of the full-size Expedition SUV. The 2025 Ford Expedition doesn’t stray far from the existing formula, but it’s far from just warmed over. 　　There are plenty of new features, including a split gate and...

May 16, 2025

Porsche Surfboard, Camp Kitchen Box, Virtual Dog Leash, and More Emerging Gear

　　Every time I think well have a slow week of new gear, the outdoor industry proves me wrong. Thats not to say theres always a reinvention of the wheel, but design happens incrementally — and this is where we zoom in on each improvement. 　　Those improvements can mean many different things. Sometimes, its about sustainability, like Thousand rereleasing its classic...

May 16, 2025

Field to Fire: Exploring Wild Game Cooking With Andrew Zimmern

　　A new cooking show has found its way onto the Outdoor Channel, and its hot and wild. Field to Fire will showcase what it really looks like to harvest your own game and prepare it over an open flame. 　　Andrew Zimmern, a lifelong outdoorsman and chef, is heading back into the wild to source his favorite proteins. From wild pigs...

May 16, 2025

Riding Dolomite Clifftops: GoPro Mountain Biker Rips Alpine Ridges in New POV

　　The Italian Dolomites are renowned for being one of the most breathtaking and steepest limestone mountain formations in the Alps. Rising up to 9,000 feet above sea level, they span over 125 miles along Italys northern border with Austria. In GoPro Athlete Kilian Brons new documentary, Dolomites, he tours these iconic mountains on his bike. But not like any regular...

May 16, 2025

Bigger, Better, Still Affordable: 2025 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review

　　Buying a new vehicle has never been cheap. But, with prices hitting record levels over the last several years, many potential customers have either stayed out of the market or settled for something used. For those who’re still determined to buy something new, that usually means plenty of sacrifices. 　　And so it was with the prior generation of the Nissan...

May 16, 2025

Man Kills Mountain Lion With Shovel After It Fought His Dog

　　A Colorado camper is claiming self-defense after killing a mountain lion last week. On Sept. 26, state wildlife officials responded to a report of an aggressive mountain lion at a campground west of Cañon City. When they arrived, they found a man with a dead mountain lion on the hood of his Jeep, according to a news release from Colorado...

May 16, 2025

Design Skis, Repair Gear, Eat Healthy at DYNAFIT’s Immersive ‘Factory’

　　DYNAFITs new Speed Factory headquarters opened on Sept. 19 in Kiefersfelden, Germany. It aims to provide an immersive brand experience for athletes, brand fans, and staff. The new facility has a retail store, a bistro, a repair center, and a ski factory — all open for public use, DYNAFIT told GearJunkie. Customers can access boot fitting and running analysis and...

May 16, 2025

Brave the Elements: Helly Hansen Winter Jackets Keep You Warm & Dry

　　Since 1877, Helly Hansen has been crafting outdoor apparel designed for skiing, sailing, hiking, and more. This longstanding tradition of outdoor excellence and design know-how continues today with its latest innovations in weather-resistant technology, featured in its modern shells and insulated jackets. 　　These jackets are engineered to withstand mist, rain, and snow while preventing excess internal moisture buildup. With varying...

May 16, 2025

Seb Bouin Free Solos 600-Foot Building With ‘French Spider-Man’ Alain Robert

　　We’re trying to awaken minds with a bold gesture, 31-year-old French climber Seb Bouin said of his ropeless climb this week. Personally, I cant say watching this terrifying ascent up a 600-foot French skyscraper makes me feel awakened. But my palms certainly feel sweaty. 　　Bouin — known for pulling off some of the hardest sport routes in the world —...

May 16, 2025

Overland Adventuremobile for 6: Hunter RMV GLOBeRANGER 4X4

　　Hunter RMV was founded in 2015 to create capable and affordable expedition vehicles for the U.S. market. It continually cranks out unique off-road-capable homes on wheels. Its latest creation is the GLOBeRANGER 4X4. 　　“The GLOBeRANGER 4X4 is a versatile powerhouse designed for the adventurous spirit,” said Keith Storey, founder of Hunter RMV. “Born from medium-duty truck chassis, this expedition vehicle embraces versatility.”...

May 16, 2025

Only 7 Bikes Left: The Pro’s Closet Shutters Business After 18 Years

　　Once the worlds largest retailer of pre-owned bicycles, The Pros Closet (TPC) announced last week it was going out of business. In a LinkedIn post from Sept. 26, the Colorado online retailer revealed that it would cease operations [a]fter 18 remarkable years of serving the cycling community. 　　As of this writing, the once-thriving marketplace now has just seven bikes left...

May 16, 2025

A True Backcountry and Resort Ski Jacket: Strafe Nomad 3L Jacket Review

　　Most ski shells turn into sweaty coffins in the backcountry. And, to be fair, most backcountry ski shells don’t cut it in bad weather at the resort. With the growth of backcountry skiing, more apparel brands are making jackets for either side of the rope line, but the Strafe Nomad 3L Ski Jacket is one of the few that does...

May 16, 2025

Montana Man Gets Prison Time for Frankensheep, Selling Clone Hybrid Semen

　　A bizarre breeding experiment that began with a Montana ranch owner has ended with a prison sentence — and a warning from federal authorities about the dangers of meddling with nature. 　　Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 81, of Vaughn, Montana, was sentenced to 6 months in federal prison this week on two wildlife charges, prosecutors said. Schubarth pled guilty earlier this year...