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Burton has been building snowboards in Vermont for more than 30 years. Along the way, it learned a thing or two about what makes a board well balanced.
Rossi is the industry leader when it comes to balancing rocker (upturned tip and tail), camber (for edge hold and glide), and taper (the pin shape in the front and back, which delivers a loose feel in and out of turns). This year it packed all that institutional knowledge into the Super 7.
With ice-ax retention you can release with the pack on, gear loops for ’biners and belay devices, and an integrated crampon pocket, the Matrix is purpose-built for ski mountaineering. But you don’t have to rope up to appreciate how light, roomy, and useful the Matrix is.
Looking for a little inspiration for your next ride? Look no further than cyclist, triathlete, and double amputee Hector Picard.
Clothing that’s purpose-built for serious outdoor activities has been migrating to the city for several years now.
Whether you think e-mountain bikes are a godsend or an abomination, as companies like Currie Tech prepare to roll out whole lines of electric-assist trail rides for 2014, it’s clear the debate is upon us.
Snow is coming (and already here if you're in Colorado). Time to get my ski gear in shape?
Giro’s Combyn helmet is made from the same material used to protect football players’ noggins.
For its redesigned Super 7, Rossignol found the perfect balance of rocker (upturned tip and tail), camber (underfoot for edge hold), and taper (for easy turn entry and exit).
I'm wondering could you recommend some sunglasses that could block 100% UV and 82-91% visible light. I want to use it for high altitude climbing and snow activities.
The Black Diamond pack that promises to set a new standard for avalanche survival gear
I'm looking for a badass camp shoe that is also comfortable and up for a good rock scramble.
After a friend's recent near-miss with disaster in the backcountry, our writer has been thinking about risk, personal responsibility, and what it means to be "ready" to go the wild.
A closer look at how air bags increase your chances of surviving a deadly slide
I'm in search of the Holy Grail of water bottles. Something that keeps my coffee hot and my G&T cold. It should also be able to take a serious beating.
The Kona Ironman is this week, so we take a look at the latest and greatest new gear from Hincapie, Zoot, Barracuda, and Felt
It’s hard to go wrong with either the Bianchi Oltre XR or the Wilier Cento1 SR. Choosing between them, however, proved easier.
The latest and greatest outdoor-gear projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and other fund-me sites.
Government shutdown be damned, an all-star team of ski and snowboard bigwigs converged in D.C. this week to support Obama's climate plan.
April Showers or Labor Day deluge—new gear to keep you dry
Think you can squeeze in another season with that old lid? Read this first.
The remarkably well-priced Theory features damping wood-core construction, powerful vertical side walls, and energetic carbon fiber stringers.
This gold-standard shell holds its own come wind, rain, snow, or shine—and plays well with others
Long popular in Europe, kid-hauling bikes with an electric assist are catching on stateside and opening up new roads for family adventure.
Speciality ski and snowboard manufacturers team up to tell snow sliders to buy local
Maximalist shoes are all the rage in my running circle. Should I try to get over how they look and give them a shot?
There are quite a few cool kid- and cargo-hauling utility bikes at this year’s show. But there are a bunch of reasons why Xtracycle’s new Edgerunner is our favorite.
Now Shimano unveils the R785 levers, which are optimized to work with Ultegra Di2. Because they are electronic and not mechanical, the R785s are trimmer than their SRAM equivalents, with sleek ergonomics that closely match Dura Ace and Ultegra feel.
The Forefront is as lightweight and airy as many XC helmets, thanks to a highly breathable honeycomb-style polymer called Koroyd, yet it has the lower rear coverage and extra protection of an enduro-style lid.
This disc-exclusive aluminum frame takes tires up to 45mm, has internal cable routings to keep out the grit, a color-matched carbon fork to cut the rattle, and is built longer, lower, and slacker than your average road bike for fire roads, gravel grinding, and basically going wherever you please.
E-bikes and fat bikes are once again getting a lot of buzz at this year’s Interbike show. And while the e-bikes get faster and sleeker and cooler looking and fat bikes get lighter and more tricked out, we only found one bike that embodies both trends: Felt’s concept e-fat bike, which mates an electric motor from Bosch to a rigid-framed fat bike.
It’s not too late to reboot your career. Just ask David Lang, who bounced back from a layoff by launching a thriving underwater-exploration startup in a matter of months.
The GoPro founder on failure, finding a passion, and making your hardest-working decade count
A late-summer weekend at Angel Fire bolsters our writer's belief in all the benefits of the bike park
What are the coolest and most unexpected uses of duct tape in the outdoor world?
Finding gear in my size is impossible. What are the best products for bigger guys?
You love to read product reviews and research the hell out of every purchase. Here's what you should bookmark.
Women’s different hydration needs have historically been ignored because research on women in sports has lagged. Until now.
We pitted the Spot Honey Badger against the Jackal K9 in search of the finest one-geared ride. So which one’s tougher, dog or badger?
After thousands of miles on the bike this summer, we’ve settled on our favorite new cycling apparel
What gear do filmmakers use to capture the insane aerial shots we see in ski videos?
If you thought you knew Fuji, think again. This muscly all-arounder might just be one of the most underrated race bikes on the market.
Everything you need to plan the perfect Grand Canyon summer escape
I'm in search of the Holy Grail of water bottles. Something that keeps my coffee hot and my G&T cold. It should also be able to take a serious beating.
Should I buy that new down jacket sooner rather than later? I keep hearing rumors that clothing prices are set to jump. Is there any truth to the chatter?
A camera can capture things the human eye can't—including star trails.
A few simple exercises can cure plantar fasciitis
We rode the 2014 Epic at Specialized’s Leadville 100 launch and walked away wondering, as always, whether there’s any better race bike out there.
Hack your way to comfort in the great outdoors
The best way to keep your water supply squeaky clean
PowerIce, a cross between a hydration drink and a popsicle, might just be the perfect summer nutrition product for athletes
On a riding trip in the north woods this summer, Salsa showed off deft new redesigns of its venerable Spearfish and Horsethief models
Bringing my pricey DSLR out on adventures scares me. But that's why I bought it. How can I can keep my gear safe?
In an already fast and remarkable year at the Leadville 100 mountain bike race, Matt Dewitt made history as the first double amputee finisher
I'm looking to buy my first pair of climbing shoes, and I'm completely lost. What features should I be looking for?
Patagonia updates ten classic designs for the company’s 40th anniversary
Though the course of this race, which starts Monday, lacks a defining uphill finish, the strong field of contenders should make for exciting racing.
The Idaho-based optics company seeks to redefine the mountain bike helmet market with its Forefront all-mountain lid
This titanium-body chronograph is the smallest, sharpest-looking personal beacon we’ve seen.
The outdoors can be deadly if you're unprepared. But these gear items will help you make it home alive—even if everything else goes wrong.
Next-gen satellite phones make it easier than ever to stay connected
The less you carry, the more fun you'll have. Cut down your weight with these easy ideas.
Garmin finally released Vector, its pedal-based power meter system, to the public this week at a launch in Boulder, Colorado. We rode along to test them out.
There are plenty of concessions to minimalism in Keen’s new CNX series
Hiking is a gloriously simple activity, but that doesn't mean that there isn't room for improvement. These five products, including waterproof cell phones and rescue-ready drones, could make you look at backpacking in a different light.
Kitsbow is bringing bespoke-quality apparel to the dirt bike crowd. But how much are mountain bikers willing to spend?
Hyper-Specialized SUPs are taking over the market. Are they a new trend or simply a fad?
The MX Divide was probably one of the most highly anticipated bikes of 2012. But does it live up to expectations?
The Key log, a nearly 12-foot-long, 60-pound synthetic log designed for rolling, is without a doubt one of the coolest products we've seen.
Zipperless outdoor gear like the PK 50 is (almost) a trend this year at the show this year