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For the past 25 years, Land Rover’s TRĕK event has tested the adventure and off-roading skills of its employees. This year, ski-racing champion Lindsey Vonn and team crashed the party.
We only have space for seven shoes in our print magazine, but there are a few others you should know about, too
Meet the innovators and activists who are making their favorite sports more accessible to plus-size adventurers
Don’t let your old stuff gather dust or go to the landfill. Put it to work doing good.
Yes, this flannel is expensive. But judging by its effect on our writers, it’s worth every penny.
What happens when you put ski racing's fiercest competitor behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender at the company's annual TRĕK event? We found out.
Give well-loved clothes new life with this DIY sewing repair
With these nuggets of knowledge, you’ll be better equipped to enjoy your upcoming ski season
Bryan Rogala demonstrates how to add a portable propane water heater to any rig
The online gear-finding service offers all the expertise of a brick-and-mortar store without any of the awkwardness or humiliation
40-plus testers spent four months testing the latest, greatest winter gear on ski hills, backcountry routes, and trails, and in our own home gyms and backyards
Only the very best makes it into print. But there are some pretty great runners-up you should know about, too.
This kit will get you out the door even on cold days
Make like a hare in any conditions
Lids that let you push your limits
We still love these runner-up apparel pieces and accessories
There were so many good boards this year that it was hard to pick just a few for print. Here are the others our testers loved.
These vests, fleeces, shells, and puffies came up just short of print inclusion—but they’re still worth your attention
The apparel and accessories we loved for exercising at home
These shred-slippers mean business
Sleek timepieces for every kind of adventure
A kit to keep you protected in the mountains
Outer-layer technology has reached new heights
Tough, multifunctional accessories for any itinerary
A knife, rangefinder, jacket, and other pieces that are worth checking out
Threads that keep your body temp just right
Gear up to test your speed limit
Even the runner-up hikers from this year’s test are pretty great
Testers like eight boots, but we only had room for six. Here’s an all-around boot and a women’s powder-chasing boot that almost made the cut.
We only have space for six pants in the print magazine, but there are plenty more worthy pairs you should know about
With this gear, twice the ice is just as nice
This year’s fastest kicks for every kind of terrain
Bring the festivities to your living room or backyard
Kit upgrades for the climb and the descent
Timeless after-ski essentials you’ll be reaching for all season long
In a lineup of touring packs, this boot bag and small daypack didn't make the cut, but they're still well worth your attention
No matter the temperature, these tops and bottoms kept us comfortable
All your exercise data, simplified
There are five wearables in our print magazine, but several more worth checking out
These haulers can handle any winter mission
Turn the parking lot into your party HQ
Skimo tech meets four-buckle power
These bottoms will amaze you
Let the rippers’ rumpus start
It’s a great truck—even with zero modifications
We combed the event for the most unique and badass builds
Wes Siler takes you inside the automaker’s newest offering
As a professional photographer, I was disappointed in GoPro’s cameras until the brand’s newest iteration
A new Fast Tracks pass at four Powdr-owned resorts—Mount Bachelor, Killington, Copper, and Snowbird—is sparking anger and conversations about elitism
As long as you aren’t weight sensitive, it’s now possible for one rig to serve all your in-bounds, sidecountry, and backcountry needs. This is that rig.
We spent three days testing more than 100 new models. This is the kit that helped us get through.
The new Tundra is not the old Tundra. It’s now a much more sophisticated, complex truck.
From campsite to nightlight, BioLite’s AlpenGlow sets the perfect vibe
Meet the companies making rad products and empowering communities
Equipped with this knowledge, you’ll be able to pick the right sleeping bag for you and, most important, stay warm
A month of high-profile acquisitions indicates investors are bullish on the long-term strength of the outdoor economy, even as the industry itself struggles to keep pace with the maturing moral ethos of outdoor consumers
