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This company takes your GPS route and turns it into a three-dimensional sculpture
Photographer David Stubbs captured the action as workers harvested more than seven tons of raw Rambouillet wool at Helle Rambouillet Ranch's annual shearing
So you want to start mountain biking? Bravo! Whether you’re a roadie looking to play in the dirt or just upgrading a daily commuter, the decision to ride on trails could be the best one you’ve ever made.
The heart of a good bike is its frame. With dozens of brands to choose from, each with lots of models in different styles, knowing where to start can be a quandary. The good news: All that competition makes for a lot of great bikes.
Colorado-based gear shop 123Mountain has lost much of its inventory following a court-ordered seizure to repay debts
The Chris Reeve Carbon Fiber Sebenza 25 knife is a work of art. Online gear editor Jakob Schiller demonstrates why it's the ultimate everyday carry—and why it costs $500. …
Two new models from Specialized and Cannondale prove that you don’t have to spend a fortune on carbon fiber to get a top-performing road bike
The company's head designer talks about next-gen vehicles hidden in new designs
And he’s taking it off-roading in Utah this weekend
Can the supremely portable boat hold up to long-term abuse?
A rain cover for you and your bike
Fashion meets performance in these retro-inspired kicks
Online gear editor Jakob Schiller tests a lot of skis. Watch to find out what makes the new backcountry Wailer 106 Tour1 stand out from the rest.
Everything you need for adventures, or mishaps, on the road
An electric speedboat made for hosting dinner parties
Why you would use these things instead of touring skis is beyond us. But hey, anything in the name of snowsports innovation, right?
A one-stop guide on what to wear while hiking this spring and summer
Our bike editor couldn't find the ultimate single-speed, so he built one himself
Blurring the lines between where your sock ends and your shoe begins
Mystery Ranch, known for making bomber products for the pros and special-ops, is finally selling consumer packs in retail stores
A versatile ride for ripping singletrack or pedaling to work
Earin buds are fully wireless so there’s no cord to tangle or accidentally yank out. Plus, they sound great.
This winter getaway is in a full warm-weather swing. To top it off, a killer mountain bike festival takes place this weekend.
Crush competitors on Zwift and answer emails, all at the same time
The short answer: no. If you’re a casual resort skier, you can get away with $100 pants. But if you often find yourself deep in the backcountry, make the $450 investment.
The best sport sunglasses out there? At $540 and up, they’d better be.
With 36-inch wheels adapted from unicycles, the DirtySixer scales bikes for riders 6’8” and taller
The outdoor-apparel industry’s surprising effort to get you to purchase less stuff
Our mechanically impaired writer tested 15 bike locks with the goal of defeating every single one. He succeeded and learned one very important lesson in the process: protecting your bike depends on way more than your hardware. (*Money-back guarantee not included. Some of this really is on you.)
How do you start a new sport from scratch? A former Tough Mudder executive and other entrepreneurs around the world are about to find out.
It’s no Land Rover, but this Russian 4x4 is still an off-road beast
Startup Knix Wear raised $1.1 million on Kickstarter during its quest to build the world’s most advanced bra. Why the hell did it take the industry so long?
The beloved Bombardier snowcoaches are headed to the auction block
Why didn't someone think of this before?
A redesigned suspension system makes this year's model a lot more fun to drive
A leather jacket a generation in the making
A sporty diesel Range Rover. A mightily efficient Chevy truck. A hybrid Volvo SUV. The options for rolling to and from your favorite playgrounds have never looked better.
Heavyweight features in a middleweight package
Liam Doran, one of the country’s best ski photographers, takes better photos than you. Here's how.
It’s still Rapha quality, but marketed for the masses
America’s tiniest two-seater gets slightly less tiny and a lot more confident
You’d think washing these items would hurt them. It’s just the opposite.
All the luxury you’d expect from a Mercedes, built into the body of an affordable adventure rig
A car to get you through years of lifestyle changes and adventure pursuits
It drives with the confidence of a Wrangler but offers better gas mileage
For the past 12 months, we tested these skins—which eschew the traditional mohair design in favor of patterned plastic—on everything from bulletproof skin tracks to sloppy PNW cement. Here’s what we found out.
Beartooth, a small device that pairs to your phone, allows you to talk to other users within a two-mile range
This all-mountain machine proves that 27.5+ is here to stay
Debuting in March 2016, Lumo Run shorts (and women’s tights) have a built-in sensor that analyzes your form and provides real-time coaching. We took the beta version for a test run.
They’re often billed as part of the shoe-fit system, and many claim to alleviate common foot ailments like plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Are they worth your money?
The machete’s lesser-known Malaysian cousin is bigger, stronger, and easier to use
The perfect getaway for mountain bikers and skiers alike
