The Wind River High Route covers two 13,000-foot summits, nine mountain passes, and more than 65 miles of off-trail travel. Sara Aranda and Emma Mure recently completed the route in a record-setting 3 days, 17 hours, and 20 minutes.
Via ferratas offer more convenient form of climbing for the entire family without sacrificing adventure. Here are six of our favorites in the U.S., great for cross-country road trips.
These bass baits will consistently produce as the seasons change and bass get finicky.
Hydro Flask makes some great products. And now you can score some at Backcountry at a crazy discount.
You might not think you need this electric chainsaw, but you’re wrong. Stash the Greenworks GS 110 in your pack, and you’ll clear trail with lightning speed.
More than 50 years after its introduction, Seiko has stunned the watch world with an update of its venerable 5 Series. This overhaul represents a significant upgrade of an activewear icon that debuted all the way back in 1963.
The Breck Epic is a tough 6-day mountain bike race in the peaks surrounding Breckenridge, Colorado. And when one woman’s husband died before competing this year, she picked up his bib and headed to the starting line.
Run away from the beach to experience the real islands of Tahiti.
We tested and reviewed the best women’s mountain bike shorts, including top picks from Patagonia, Wild Rye, 2XU, Shredly, and more.
Designed for big elevation and temperature changes, this kit is perfect for big missions in the alpine — but maybe not for everyone.
The Yeti SB140 fills a niche as a well-rounded 27.5-inch bike that can do it all with a penchant for downhill. The SB140 impressed our tester with its versatility and great manners in this review.
We tested the best, most affordable satellite phones. Travel safely with the ability to make calls from remote places around the world.
Just like people, dogs need to learn the best techniques for hiking and how to overcome its challenges. And that’s where a good owner comes in. Hiking with Fido can — and will — be great fun, but there are a few things you should know before taking your pup on trail.
A Yosemite backpacking guide shares his picks for the best backpacking gear to fill your pack in 2019.
Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has set an unprecedented record in the world of high-altitude mountaineering as he pursues the audacious goal of climbing all 8,000m peaks in one year.
Check out our complete guide to open-water swimming. Train outside with the best swimming gear, including top picks from ROKA, blueseventy, and more.
Many hunters have tried and true methods for putting meat on their family’s tables. But if you’re entering a new area or looking to switch things up a bit, here’s a look at options available for successfully getting your harvest out of the woods and into your freezer.
The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks on the market.
Built for young riders with big talent, these carbon-fiber downhill kids’ mountain bikes are downright drool-worthy.
Replacing the brand’s old guard, the Yeti SB165 is a 27.5 wheel bike that will make you feel like a kid again. If you feel like 29ers are a little slow to get going, and a little less playful than you are, then swipe right on the SB165 and prepare for a real relationship — not just a one night stand.
A quick trip to the end of the world is better than never going at all. Make the most of your trip to Patagonia in s short time.
From slow-action rods to the perfect nymphing setup, these are the best budget fly rods of 2019.
The Spyderco Endela marries two of the brand’s most popular models for a true display of function over form.
We got the scoop on exciting new gear before the doors open at North America’s largest outdoor industry trade show. The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held each year in Denver, highlights summer sports such as hiking, camping, trail running, and climbing.
Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, June 9-15, 2019.
A new kind of Everest record now belongs to Roxanne Vogel, a GU sports nutritionist. She departed her coastal California home on May 10, summited the world’s highest peak on May 22, and returned to California on May 24.
Ultramarathons don’t require all that much gear, but they do require a little, and each piece is extremely important. I used this gear to tackle a run beyond 26.2 miles.
Board shorts, books, and a donkey?! Chris McDougall reshaped modern running, but what’s in his gear stash may be the most impressive.
Ski boot company Tecnica expands into mountain running with a thermo-moldable trail-running shoe. We got a first look review of the Origin.
With billions of routes logged and trillions of GPS points, Strava owns the largest library of outdoor activities in the world. Here’s how it can help you.
Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, June 2-8, 2019.