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May 17, 2025

Man Dies in Death Valley After 1-Mile Hike in 119-Degree Heat

　　Peter Hayes Robino arrived at the Natural Bridge trails parking lot in Death Valley on August 1 after a short hike in the desert. That afternoon, the National Parks Furnace Creek weather station recorded a peak temperature of 119 degrees. Death Valley said it was likely that hot when Robino returned from the 1-mile hike. Within a couple of hours, he would...

May 17, 2025

Two Friends, 30 Years, 3,000 Miles of Leadville MTB Races

　　Its no secret that the Leadville 100 MTB is one of the toughest endurance races in the world. Each August, hundreds of cyclists tackle this grueling course, biking over 100 miles of rocky terrain 10,000 feet above sea level. For most athletes, finishing this race a single time represents a bucket-list accomplishment. 　　But when John Callahan and Todd Murray pedaled...

May 17, 2025

The Best Wireless Earbuds of 2024

　　We were among those who laughed at AirPods back in 2016, when they were first announced. After all, who on Earth would pay over $150 for dangly, earring-looking things that could easily be lost? Many people, apparently. Nowadays, that form factor is the norm and scads of solid alternatives are available, primarily ranging from just a third to over double...

May 17, 2025

An All-Terrain Tire for Big Wheeled Luxury Vehicles: Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent

　　Big wheels? No problem.Bridgestone has specifically designed an all-terrain (AT) tire for late-model luxury SUVs and trucks. 　　The Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent is just hitting your local tire retailer. Its ready for a long life of on- and off-road adventures. 　　“Our mission with Ascent was to develop a luxury truck tire that could tackle the trails on the weekends without...

May 17, 2025

Survival Chisel? Unique Blade Shape Sparks, Batons, Cuts

　　It was the Fourth of July, and there was no fire ban in San Juan County, Colo. That was good news because I was about to test a wild new tool Id first seen at Summer Outdoor Retailer 2024 — the Outdoor Element Flickr Feather ECD Survival Chisel. 　　And if one is about to test a Survival Chisel, they darned sure better build...

May 17, 2025

The Thrilling Women’s Sport Climbing Finals Came Down to the Wire

　　If fans were craving more heart-pounding tension after yesterday’s nail-biting men’s Combined final, they got it this morning as the women’s Boulder portion of the Combined discipline funneled into the Lead climax. Slovenia’s Janja Garnbret was leading the field, but just barely… some struggles from Garnbret on the last boulder (and, worrisomely, a potential finger injury) meant that other competitors...

May 17, 2025

Gold Medal Shoes: Winning Kicks of the Olympic Games

　　Every shoe brand claims to make us run faster and jump higher. Nothing communicates this better than The Sandlot scene where the baseball-loving rascals watch in envy as their teammate laces up his secret weapon — a pair of PF Flyers. 　　As the audience, we understand the meta-message at play here: The real power was inside you all along! But...

May 17, 2025

My Winter Running Staple: The North Face Winter Warm Pro Tights Review

　　Winter weather is ever-changing, and some days, you just dont know what you will get. I have three different weather apps that I constantly check in the winter, hoping that I can make an educated guess on how I should dress for my run. But the weather is fickle, and living in the mountains makes it hard to track. Ive...

May 17, 2025

Delica Vans Now Off-Road Only in Michigan: Registrations Revoked

　　The Great Lakes State thinks the Mitsubishi Delica is a tiny micro van and, therefore, not street legal. That’s what Michigan-based Delica owners are discovering. 　　A letter saying as much (shown below) was first posted in the MDOC: Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club USA Facebook group. The letter specifically states: 　　“Michigan Department of State (MDOS) records indicate you were issued a...

May 17, 2025

It’s a Cooler. It’s an Air Conditioner. It’s IcyBreeze

　　Of all the products Ive been skeptical of this year, this one might take the cake. The idea of a cooler that could function well as an air conditioner while still fully operating as a cooler seemed far-fetched. I had money on the fact that this thing would end up being a mediocre cooler and a less-than-mediocre air conditioner. 　　I...

May 17, 2025

The Bike Listening Tour: 2,500 Cycling Miles Learning About Loneliness and Community

　　As the digital age drastically reduces the requirement for face-to-face interactions, a loneliness epidemic has garnered the attention of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Surgeon General. Both the CDC and the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued statements warning the public about the spread and serious physical and mental health implications of loneliness. 　　Murthy...

May 17, 2025

Organize Your Travel with Eagle Creek Pack-It Cubes

　　For the active crowd, travel organization often means living out of bags — not just transporting clothes from home to hotel. And although travel can be exciting as a novelty, living out of a duffel gets old quickly, and staying organized can be a big challenge! 　　Meeting these needs with its Pack-It organizing system, Eagle Creek has devised methods for...

May 17, 2025

Why Nissan Is in Formula E and Why You Should Care

　　Nissan is the only mass-market OEM in Formula E. Its also the only Japanese automaker in the series, and is committed to it through 2030. 　　Its part of the companys Ambition 2030. Nissan says its mission is to achieve carbon neutrality and zero-emission vehicles by 2050, and to make electric vehicles accessible to everyone, everywhere. Specifically, by fiscal year 2030...

May 17, 2025

Rock Climbing Will Never Be the Same: Chalkless Keeps Hands Dry With a Single Application

　　Chalk is like air to rock climbers. We dip into our bag our bucket to keep our fingers and hands dry, but its also a reassuring habit. With a fresh layer of calcium carbonate dusting our fingertips, we know we are prepared to conquer the objective. Oh, and dont forget to stylishly blow the excess off, you know, for the...

May 17, 2025

BeerJunkie: Bissell Brothers Brewing ‘The Substance Ale’ IPA Review

　　Ol Paulie Pabst is back with a vengeance on this weeks BeerJunkie review. If you havent had the pleasure of visiting Portland, Maine, and its bevy of brickroad breweries, youre missing out! This New England destination somehow manages to be simultaneously trendy and quaint, and it punches well above its weight class with its craft beer offerings. 　　And what better...

May 17, 2025

The Best Multitools of 2024

　　You never realize how much you need a multitool until you start carrying one. Anyone who does can tell you they find themselves using theirs all the time. Sure, there’s a little bit of eagerness when you have one in your pocket or pack. You may even find yourself seeking out things to fix or tinker with just to justify...

May 17, 2025

Check Out Sweet Outdoor Gear Deals From MKC, Wild Rye, REI, and More

　　Montana Knife Company: Blaze Friday Play Montana Knife Company launched Blaze Friday, a sales event that began on August 8 and runs through Sunday, August 11. 　　The promotion includes seven popular knife models —all in a distinctive Blaze Orange color. Among the offerings are the never-before-released Blaze Orange versions of the Speedgoat 2.0, Stoned Goat 2.0, and Mini Speedgoat 2.0....

May 17, 2025

Garageable, Off-Grid-Capable Travel Trailer: Introducing the Exodus Rigs Capax

　　If youve been on the hunt for an off-grid-capable, full-featured camper trailer for the whole family that can be easily stowed in your garage, then Exodus Rigs might have the answer for you. The Capax travel trailer offers a lot in a collapsible package. 　　Exodus Rigs is a new camper company established in 2022 in Southern California. It just started...

May 17, 2025

‘Historic’: Conservation Fund Makes Largest Outdoor Investment in Half-Century

　　Your local park might be getting some improvements thanks to a new injection of funding from the federal government. The National Park Service announced a record-breaking $325 million allocation from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) on Thursday. Each state will receive at least several million dollars, as well as additional funding for U.S. territories and the District of...

May 17, 2025

Performance and Durability in One Great Sport Climbing Shoe: Ocún Sigma Review

　　Czech climbing brand Ocún might not be on your radar, but its new shoe, the Sigma, proved why it should be. The aggressive, high-performance lace-up shoe was perfect for those looking to send harder projects outdoors. 　　I tested the Ocún Sigma for months inside and outdoors on rugged Iowa limestone, primarily on sport routes, as that’s the shoes target discipline....