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Soft, broken-in fabrics are ideal for casual weekends in cool weather
A bike that sits right in the sweet spot between fast and capable
The new GPS app SkiLynx tracks stats (think speed and miles skied) as well as your, and your friends', exact locations on a resort map
Zach Caldwell is Vermont's homegrown ski whisperer, with the ability to almost magically divine a board's properties. Here's how he does it.
We’d gladly put this beautiful machine through its paces in the far north
Now you can take care of that kink anywhere, any time
Don’t leave the house without it
Most ice axes are made from metal—and for good reason. But last month, the geniuses at Furnace Industries launched their new wooden tool that’s as strong as it is pretty. While you may be tempted to just hang it over the fireplace, please don’t.
A super-cozy layer guaranteed to last three decades
On Monday, we got a sneak peek of the two new backcountry products at the company's Canadian headquarters
The former managing director of the New York Stock Exchange hated staying at overcrowded, dirty campsites. So he came up with a new model: single canvas tents for rent on some of the most beautiful private property in the U.S.
Thanks to advances in materials, quality doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg
Turns out the navigation devices routinely overestimate distance traveled. Why that quirk hasn't—and won't—affect cyclists.
A commuter so light it wouldn’t qualify for the Tour de France
Many of us never wax our skis. We’re either too intimidated or too lazy. That’s a problem.
Sure, it looks like a normal jacket. But it's actually a mobile bar.
A simple device to keep your bikes organized and out of the way.
An XC bike dressed up in trail accoutrements, this short-travel 29er highlights the industry trend toward longer, more capable machines
Just make sure your kid wears a helmet
These new cameras can take photos and video that are just as good, and in some cases better, than those of their old-school rivals
Your local outdoor retailer probably doesn’t carry this stuff. But it should.
Will the staged release of physiological data, nearly five months after the Tour, do anything to dispel the cloud of suspicion around the British rider since his first Tour win in 2013?
Riding in the snow should be fun, not uncomfortable
Ditch the wood and the nails for this instant tree house
5 ways to ensure you land plenty of powder days this season
America’s Wilderness areas have been off limits to mountain bikes for decades, but a new draft bill seeks to change that
It's beautiful, fuel efficient, powerful, and reliable. Read: It's everything you could ever want in a truck
Last week, Google announced it will make its maps available offline. We tested the new feature in New York and South Africa—and found the service works brilliantly.
For killing zombies or cleaning up your backyard
The FAA task force released its drone-registration recommendations Monday. Every small UAV weighing more than half a pound must be registered with the agency, but the process to do so seems downright reasonable.
Last month, REI launched its #OptOutside campaign and announced that it would close on Black Friday. Here are 5 other companies that followed suit—or beat the big retailer to the punch.
It looks like a sweatshirt, but performs like a jacket.
And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices
Perfect for weddings at the ski area or on muddy forest roads
Presenting the ultimate winter workhorse for 2016
Toyota finally made the RAV4 a hybrid—with 4WD
The 23-year-old inventor on upgradable smart jackets, Zero UI, and why the Apple Watch isn’t the future of wearables
The death of the cutting-edge shoe is the story of a fiercely competitive running landscape and it raises the question: Can new brands enter—and survive—in today’s market?
Bono and Revo team up to release a new collection that will raise money for eye care across the world
The Seattle company's gear lasts approximately forever. But when the stuff is ready to retire, it ends up on this duo’s table and turns into something brand new.
Say hello to your new winter project: a DIY trailer you can tow with a bike
Our writer tested the ST2 for a month to see if he could ditch his minivan entirely. Turns out, the big high-voltage machine can be touchy, and a crazy useful transportation tool. It also makes late-night ice-cream runs a hell of a lot more fun.
Buy it for weekend cruises. But mostly because it'll look good in your driveway.
After trying goTenna on the streets of Brooklyn, we’re convinced the Snickers-sized device is the future of off-the-grid communication and a game changer for international travelers
The coolest zero-carbon home we've ever seen
Square footage and height matter. But a new group of companies is advocating for adding another metric to the spec list: volume.
Our editors played hooky for a day to take advantage of last week's 29-inch dump on Santa Fe, New Mexico
From kraut to kefir, we’ve partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.
Forget a beach cruiser. This is how we want to carry our boards to the sea.
The Avanet app provides key data about weather, snowpack, and avalanche danger—crowdsouced by the people who live and play in the mountains
Nobody has more fun on the rock than Cedar Wright and his wife Nellie Milfeld
Earlier this year, Optum Pro Cycling teamed up with volunteers from healthcare company Optum, the San Francisco 49ers, and California-based non-profit Turning Wheels for Kids to build and distribute 50 bikes—with helmets and locks—to students of the 49ers Academy.
Yet another reason to want one of these classic cars
Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?
Never overcook your steak again
Pro skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa lets us in on his preseason training hacks
Jonny Armstrong is a portrait photographer, but he’s never met any of his subjects. He sets hidden cameras that are triggered by motion sensors and captures candid, amazing portraits of wildlife.
If you have the right gear, there's no excuse to stop training
Sure, it would look good over the fireplace. But the bow deserves a shot in the field.
The feds want you to shred—and that's a major shift in policy
There was no better bike for this 116-mile gravel race though the back roads of Vermont
Collin Schaafsma, the founder of Matter Cycles, got his start the way a lot of bike builders do: by building rides for himself and his friends. Three years later, the Boulder, Colorado-based company has three bikes in their lineup. With names like SlayRide, BeneFat and WolfBeard, it's easy to see they're a brand focused on…
This well-thought-out adventure road bike proves you don’t have to pay a lot for high performance
When an airline bag packed with ski stuff goes unclaimed, it ends up at a warehouse in Alabama. Once a year, that gear goes on sale in the world’s biggest winter-goods orgy. We sent a photographer to document the chaos.
Who needs a DeLorean when you can have this truck?
New designs and better materials mean you should immediately throw out all your cotton boxers
James Bond just made vintage glacier glasses cool again
Complete with an electric motor (you'll need it to move the 70-pound machine) and a 10-inch front tire
Snow and wind will do a number on your face and hands. Treat your skin right this season with these seven essential soaps, scrubs, and razors made from all-natural ingredients.
From water to powder to gravel, these four new toys give you extra float—and will have you grinning from ear to ear. (Tahoe SUP) Tahoe SUP Keep Tahoe Blue Rubicon Paddleboard The crew at Tahoe SUP shaved pounds off the 12-foot Keep Tahoe Blue Rubicon paddleboard by constructing the core…
Five essentials to keep you safer, and happier, on the slopes or in the city. (Zeal Optics) Zeal Optics HD2 Goggles Zeal Optics’ HD2 goggles incorporate a 170-degree high-definition camera that’s operated by a three-button control on the side of the frame, so you can discreetly capture action…
Whether you need to cut ounces or film backcountry turns, here are four items for charging hard on the slopes
The U.S. government just created our dream house and car
Putting in big miles on dirt roads? This is the kit you need.