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Admit that you’re taking your 10-month-old baby rafting and most people will look at you like that’s the craziest idea they’ve ever heard. And between the water and the wilderness, it can seem majorly daunting to pull off a DIY river trip with young children in tow. But…
Slopes at Squaw Valley and Mt. Bachelor to reopen July 2-4
By Stephen Regenold In a column last year, “Belt Drive Mountain Bike,” I covered the bike-chain-replacing Carbon Drive System from Gates, writing that “the humble bike chain — greasy, gunk-prone, finicky if not lubed and maintained — has been standard equipment…
(Noa Ginella on his way to 1st place in the SUP cross.) Last week I went to the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado, to standup paddleboard in whitewater rapids. It’s hard to explain why whitewater SUPing is so…
On August 18, 1992, Chrisopher McCandless died alone in a bus in the Alaskan backcountry. Before his stay in the bus that others now visit as a pilgrimage, he journeyed all over North America. This gallery features some of the photos and notes from his ramblings. To read more notes and view more photos from Christopher McCandless, go to christophermccandless.info.
All you have to do is “like” the Send-a-Kid-to-Camp Facebook page from an in-store kiosk and Mountain Hardware will donate $5 to this great program. The campaign benefits Outdooor Outreach, Kismet, American River Conservancy,…
Before heading up to Alaska, Christopher McCandless spent time exploring the Western U.S. The following video clip highlights some of that journey, with narration courtesy of Hal Holbrook. For more about Christopher McCandless, check out the Back to the Wild DVD.
Our panel runs down the challenges, including the unwaveringly white face of adventure media
The gluten-free movement isn’t just a fad. It could be the performance boost you’ve been missing.
Friends, family, fellow dirtbags, and the man himself on one of the world's best aerialists
I’ve been a slow convert to the barefoot-running phenomenon. What’s holding me back: jarring a body part, the cave-woman aesthetic, and my attachment to traditional running-shoe cush. But I have friends who swear by barefoot shoes and run trails in Vibram FiveFingers (vibramfivefingers.com). The benefits, they say, are that…
I'm looking for a two-person tent that can be used for backpacking or car camping. Something light but not ultralight, and easy enough for one person to set up. I usually camp alone but want the space of a two-person tent. Suggestions?
The Spanish rider has IOC-head Rogge's approval, but he's not out of the woods yet.
New rules about SPF can help you decide what to buy now.
Was it a not-so-cordial conversation, or witness tampering?
In 1999, Camille Seaman gave up her seat on a one-hour flight from Oakland to L.A. and scored a round trip ticket anywhere in the world. She chose Alaska. Once there, she decided to walk from a coastal town named Kotzebue across the ice…
Hi, my name is Katie and today I'm launching this blog, Raising Rippers, about bringing up adventurous, outdoor kids. Before our first daughter, Pippa (that's her below), was born, a friend of mine gave me the best parenting advice I’ve ever gotten: Start off as you mean to go on.
I know many readers are self proclaimed Gear Junkies so I thought a brief review of my gear I used to summit Everest would be of interest. As usual, these are not endorsements and I always paid for my gear unless noted otherwise. Overall, I used the same items…
Keira Newton of Dynamic Kettlebell Fitness shows us an advanced exercise.
Keira Newton of Dynamic Kettlebell Fitness shows her strength by swinging 88 pounds.
Keira Newton demonstrates advanced kettlebell exercises.
A commuter pack that can handle the toughest weather and keep your tech gear safe. $79…
A comfortable goggle with lenses that automatically tint when the sun gets bright.
A knee-length parka that keeps you toasty, and stuffs down into a pocket the size of a PB and J.
A 3-in-1 jacket with a waterproof membrane that can be worn in any combination.
A tough new shoe developed with input from Appalacian Trail hikers.
An ultralight, 250 gram carbon fiber trekking pole, that made our jaws drop.
A revolutionary design–spiral, elastic baffles–not only allows you to twist and turn at night, but also holds the insulation against you for fewer cold spots. Our Gear of the Year winner. $379…
The lightest down bag on the market, this 15-degree, 850-fill sleeping bag won't weigh down your pack at just 1.4 pounds. $439…
An affordable zero-degree bag that our testers agreed was the warmest zero-degree bag yet. $219…
Ultralight backpackers will praise this 2,014-cubic-inch minimalist pack for its perfectly designed organizational pockets and breathable back panel. $175…
Sticky rubber keeps these lightweight trail runners glued to the dirt, especially excelling on mellow, rolling trails. $100…
Water- and wind-resistant, the Nau Lightbeam 100%-recycled polyester staves off the elements with a low-profile design. $175…
New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…
Thanks to fender mounts, our Gear-of-the-Year-winning road bike can, not only excel as a racer, thanks to a carbon fiber frame, it can double as a commuter. $2,630…
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
Designed like a pro racer's bike but with a less-expensive weave of carbon fiber making it peloton- and wallet-friendly. $3,750…
The most barebones training shoe in our line-up–our testers only wanted to run fast in this featherweight runner. $110…
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…
Ultralight, waterproof, breathable, reinforced panels: all the ingredients that make up our Gear-of-the-Year-winning jacket. $200…
Thinking about getting a new pair? First, consider these three things. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Do not become a statistic: Four products to include in your pack when heading into the backcountry. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…