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Apr 22, 2026

Water Shoe Brand Dives Into Thru-Hiking: Astral Nosobo Hiking Shoe Review

　　When Grandma Gatewood became the first female to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955, she wore a simple pair of Keds sneakers to get the job done. At the time, her strategy to opt for a lightweight shoe was considered outlandish — or even comical. Everyone else who hiked long miles in the wilderness adopted a pair of heavy leather...

Apr 22, 2026

Meet the Endurance Athletes Going the Extra Mile to Fight Cancer

　　When Scott Bauwens’s sister-in-law was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia a few years ago, he set a simple goal. He’d fundraise for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), but only for a single campaign. Then, duty done, he’d go back to business as usual. But during that first campaign, something happened that changed his life. He started to meet...

Apr 22, 2026

‘Great Plains Gravel Route’ Turns ‘Flyover Country’ Into Massive Bikepacking Adventure

　　As someone who grew up in the endless plains of Texas, its hard for me to imagine crossing it on a bicycle. But thats exactly what the Great Plains Gravel Route intends for those cyclists brave enough to attempt it. 　　This novel bikepacking route finally opens in April after years of development by some of the biggest names in gravel...

Apr 22, 2026

New Thru-Hike: ‘Northern Colorado Trail’ Opens for Debut Hiking Season

　　After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2018, the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in 2021, and the Colorado Trail (CT) in 2022. 　　Then, in 2024, he became the first person to complete...

Apr 22, 2026

Charge Up Your Busy Life: Skullcandy Fat Stash 2 Review

　　When you’re out shopping for a power bank to keep your electronics charged while you’re away from home, there are numerous things to consider. 　　First off, what are you going to be charging? Power banks come in various capacities, from boosting your smartphone to charging your laptop a few times. Then, there’s the overall size of the power bank. You...

Apr 22, 2026

Industry Mourns Three Killed in Avalanche in B.C.’s Kootenay Mountains

　　Three men were killed and one critically injured in a devastating avalanche on Monday, March 24, near Kaslo, British Columbia, according to reporting by Global News and the Vancouver Sun. The slide occurred in the Clute Creek watershed, on the east side of Kootenay Lake, while two groups of heli skiers with Stellar Heli Skiing were staging below the treeline....

Apr 22, 2026

Mud Season Is Coming. Are You Ready to Survive It?

　　Whenever I encounter mud puddles on a trail, I flash back to one of the best-loved books of my 1990s childhood, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. After contending with tall grass and a river, the characters in the book find themselves facing their latest obstacle, “thick, oozy mud.” “We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it,” they...

Apr 22, 2026

More Fun for Bronco Owners: Ford ‘Off-Roadeo’ Courses Evolve to Multiday Overland Adventures

　　Ford claims its Bronco-owners-exclusive Off-Roadeo overland trips were so popular, it couldnt resist creating an upgraded series. Bronco Off-Road Adventure packages offer a spectrum of experiences, according to Ford, from novice-level trails with nightly hotel lodgings, to serious double black diamond routes and camping setups for Bronco owners. 　　These guided trips start at $3,695 and will include guides, meals (sans...

Apr 22, 2026

Road-Ready Rally Cars: 2025 Subaru WRX tS vs. 2025 Toyota GR Corolla

　　A powerful turbocharged engine, road-gripping all-wheel drive, and a slick-shifting manual transmission. Together, they create the holy trinity of sought-after automotive enthusiast combinations. Hallelujah! 　　This sacred formula may conjure up rally fantasies of perfectly executed Scandinavian flicks around snowy corners, blasts through tree-lined stages at breakneck speeds, and crests over dirt hills at dizzying velocities. Even if buyers of boosted...

Apr 22, 2026

The Best Fishing Hats of 2025

　　What in the world is a fishing hat? That term seems like something a marketing team would create to target old men who are bored in retirement. In the past, those were the only people we knew who had a hat specifically for a day of fishing. We just wore whatever hat we had lying around. 　　Thats a bit of...

Apr 22, 2026

Featherweight Binding, Big-Mountain Power: Salomon MTN Pure/Atomic Backland Tour Bindings Review

　　Clicking into the MTNP Pure (whether you’ve purchased under the Salomon or Atomic brand name) makes it sound pure. It’s everything you need to feel confident, nothing you don’t. I’ve never skied so hard on touring bindings, and I didn’t even think about it. 　　I ripped groomers on early ups at Steamboat in the morning alpenglow. I shralped perfectly spaced...

Apr 22, 2026

Patagonia Launches Adaptable, Lightweight, Snow-Shedding Pack: PowSlayer Ski Backpack Review

　　I waited above the powdery roller while several snowboarders and skiers in my crew dropped one by one down the short, open pitch. Each rider ollied, popping a few feet above the fresh snow before falling out of view. Our group of testers met in Silverton, Colo., to grind vertically in Patagonias new head-to-toe kit, which included one of my...

Apr 22, 2026

The Best Fly Fishing Rods of 2025

　　The best fly fishing rods are timeless pieces of equipment. With simple care and safe storage, they can last a lifetime or more. Yet the technology keeps improving, rods are becoming more refined, and there’s always that one rod you’d like to add to your quiver. 　　In our annual hunt to find the best fly rods on the market, we...

Apr 22, 2026

He Tried to Hike the Appalachian Trail on a $1,000 Budget. Here’s What He Learned.

　　Jack Jones was not a cheat-code kid. 　　When he played computer games like World of Warcraft or EverQuest, Jones always wanted to know about the next level, where the struggles and the stakes would both be a bit higher. This characteristic hasnt changed. Jones, now 38, is better known as Quadzilla, a hiking powerhouse famous not only for the gams...

Apr 22, 2026

Unicorns Are Real: Atomic Maven Skis Review

　　It’s a spring day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort when I click into the Atomic Maven 94 CTI at the top of Bridger Gondola. The sun has barely kissed the slopes, and the corduroy is crisp and untouched. I drop over the edge of the flats onto the slope and carve my first snowy arc of the day. 　　I slice...

Apr 22, 2026

Arches National Park’s Fiery Furnace Closes as Staff Shortages Mount

　　Arches National Park posted an alert on its website on March 23, announcing that the Fiery Furnace would be closed to visitors for the foreseeable future. 　　No ranger-led tours nor self-guided permits will be issued until further notice, read the park closure alert. We look forward to offering these services soon. 　　The closure is due to reduced staffing at the...

Apr 22, 2026

5 Amazing Outdoor Gear Deals From Amazon’s Spring Sale

　　DJI Osmo Action 4: 30% Off 　　　　(Photo/Nathan Mitka) In our GJ review, contributor Nate Mitka wrote that the DJI Osmo Action 4s large sensor size, stabilization, and ease of use make it an impressive contender for the best action camera. 　　Now you can snag one for 30% through Amazons Spring Sale, bringing the price down to a reasonable $210....

Apr 22, 2026

Try It to Buy It: Near Zero Launches Backpacking Gear Rental Program

　　Its not the mileage, inclines, or creepy crawlies that can scare off new backpackers fastest — its the cost of gear. The hefty price tag associated with collecting backpacking equipment is a reasonable hesitation. Its also hard to know if you love overnight backpacking without the gear to try it first. 　　Thats why Near Zero launched its backpacking gear rental...

Apr 22, 2026

Mount Everest Ban of Unsupported Climbers Won’t Affect 2025 Season

　　Guide services for Mount Everest and other Nepalese 8,000m peaks have confirmed that new measures that make a Sherpa guide compulsory will not kick in before September at the earliest. Unsupported (or solo) climbers can now proceed as planned for the 2025 season. This is a relief, as climbers plan far in advance for any expedition to this area and...

Apr 22, 2026

Why I Couldn’t Resist the Colorado Trail’s Cursed Charm

　　It was somewhere around the third or fourth storm on the tenth day of my first attempt at the Colorado Trail that I began to question my sanity. 　　I was drenched nearly to my internal organs, my pack probably five or 500 pounds heavier than before the sky began throwing its endless tantrum. So much hail had come down over...