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A few boutique U.S. companies are making headway to bring the entire supply chain—from raising the sheep to processing the wool to sewing the apparel—back home
Pro big-mountain extreme skier Lexi DuPont has a 500-square-foot geodesic dome—complete with wooden shingles, a cow skull, and riverside hot springs.
We tested the Canadian company's new backcountry ski boot and avalanche airbag for a week in B.C. Here's what we learned.
The short answer? It all depends on what kind of skiing you want to do.
Sometimes your canine friends need a little extra protection
Hunting is growing beyond its hook-and-bullet roots, thanks to outdoor inventions like the fat bike
In Colorado, small units could be the solution to a chronic mountain-town problem: lack of affordable housing for the people who work there
Everything from basic bump protection to bomber cases designed to keep your Watch safe from rocks, dirt, and water
Who needs a submarine when you can have this $600,000 dive suit instead?
Make sure the bike lovers in your family get exactly what they want this winter with these essentials, from $8 to $2,900
We love all kinds of bikes, but there's something to be said for having one rig that can do it all. Jeff Jones: A Man and His Bikes is a film from Michael Carlini about bicycle builder Jeff Jones, who wanted to create a one-bike quiver…
A new way to brew a cup of joe
A $680,000 Japanese vintage super car
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
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.
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.
Now you can take care of that kink anywhere, any time
We’d gladly put this beautiful machine through its paces in the far north
Don’t leave the house without it
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.
Your local outdoor retailer probably doesn’t carry this stuff. But it should.
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
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
5 ways to ensure you land plenty of powder days this season
Ditch the wood and the nails for this instant tree house
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.
Perfect for weddings at the ski area or on muddy forest roads
Toyota finally made the RAV4 a hybrid—with 4WD
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.
Presenting the ultimate winter workhorse for 2016
And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices
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
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
Buy it for weekend cruises. But mostly because it'll look good in your driveway.
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.
From kraut to kefir, we’ve partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.
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
The Avanet app provides key data about weather, snowpack, and avalanche danger—crowdsouced by the people who live and play in the mountains
Forget a beach cruiser. This is how we want to carry our boards to the sea.
Yet another reason to want one of these classic cars
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.
Nobody has more fun on the rock than Cedar Wright and his wife Nellie Milfeld
Pro skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa lets us in on his preseason training hacks
Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?
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.
Never overcook your steak again
If you have the right gear, there's no excuse to stop training
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
Sure, it would look good over the fireplace. But the bow deserves a shot in the field.