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Diamondback Races To The Top With Overdrive Carbon Pro

Until recently, Diamondback was known for value-oriented bikes. Not anymore. Our team rider reviews the Overdrive Carbon Pro, a bike that goes nose to nose…

Written by Sean McCoy October 29, 2013

Video: Cycling, Swimming, Running LeBron James Gets Outside

We love to see superstar mainstream athletes pedaling and running through city streets even if it is in an ad from Nike.

Written by Sean McCoy October 29, 2013

‘Fat Bike For Hunters’ Put To Test

The Cogburn CG4 is a fat bike built for hunters who want human-powered access to the woods. One man puts it through its paces.

Written by Sean McCoy October 29, 2013

Specialized New Winter Cycling Gear Revealed

With the right gear, you can ride through the coldest of winter weather. Two new products from Minnesota-based 45NRTH will help keep you riding warm…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 29, 2013

U.S. Freeskiing Olympic Uniform Unveiling (made by The North Face)

It’s 100 days until the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, and The North Face used the occasion to unveil its uniforms for the U.S. Freeskiing Team…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 29, 2013

First Look: Minimalist Shoe With Big Traction

The Icebug Acceleritas3 are a minimalist shoe with burly tread. They are built to take on slick trails and off-trail terrain. Our editor gave them…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 28, 2013

Self-Declared ‘Rubber Tramp’ Shuttles PCT Through-Hikers

Jeff Kish spent his summer free time helping through-hikers get to and from resupply points in the customized van he calls home.

Written by Sean McCoy October 28, 2013

ECCO ‘Take A Hike’ Photo Contest (30 Readers Will Win!)

This week we launch a contest with ECCO, including a grand prize trip to Canyonlands National Park! In addition, 29 gear prizes will be awarded…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 28, 2013

Back Story Of #followmeto Travel Photo Series

These photographs, shot on an iPhone and shared with the world on Instagram, will get the travel bug biting.

Written by Sean McCoy October 28, 2013

Avalanche Center Warns Cell Phone Apps Don’t Replace Beacons

Avalanche transceivers are standard equipment for backcountry winter travel. Apps that claim to turn cell phones into beacons for search and rescue are not a…

Written by Sean McCoy October 25, 2013

Garage-Based Company Cranking Out Mountain Bike Apparel

Gravity Anomaly is new, small and makes quality, competitively priced mountain biking clothes in the USA.

Written by Sean McCoy October 25, 2013

Man Walks 704-Foot Highline Between Two Cliffs

Watch as Jerry Miszewski shatters a world record walking 704 feet on a thin strip of webbing high above a valley floor.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 25, 2013

$7 Keychain Gizmo More Than Simple Bottle Opener

This tool from Gerber is the size of the ubiquitous bottle opener but useful in many ways.

Written by Sean McCoy October 24, 2013

Video: How to be a Mountain biker (29 hilarious steps)

Want to be a better mountain biker? This video will help you step up your game in no time.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 24, 2013

Future Gear! Peek Inside The North Face Products Lab

We traveled to The North Face’s headquarters this month for a look inside the company’s R&D lab. Here are six innovations that caught our eye,…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 24, 2013

Mountain Music: Climbers Jam Out Inside Portaledge

An iPod might be lighter, but for these climbers it’s just not the same as making their own music.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 24, 2013

14 Skis and Boards Manufactured in USA

Think you don’t have choices when it comes to American-made skis and snowboards? Think again. We preview 14 rides that are just the tip of…

Written by Sean McCoy October 23, 2013

World’s First Glow-In-The-Dark Path

During the day it absorbs the sun’s rays. At night it releases an iridescent blue hue. A Cambridge, U.K., path is claimed to be the…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 23, 2013

Rooftop Tent Turns Car Into Ultimate Adventure Mobile

Pitchin’ tents just got easier with a new car-top tent that lets you sleep on your vehicle and unfolds in seconds.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 23, 2013

10 Questions: Todd Spaletto, President of The North Face

We met up with the headman at The North Face last week at the brand’s new headquarters campus in Alameda, Calif.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 22, 2013

Hold On Tight! Insane Downhill POV Video

See what it’s like to bomb down a narrow mountain ridge and land a backflip over a massive canyon gap. This footage might make you…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 22, 2013

GPS Watch For Commandos, Real And Aspirational

The latest GPS watch from Garmin combines training, navigation and weather prediction tools in a military-inspired design. Hooah!

Written by Sean McCoy October 22, 2013

Video: Powder Skiing In Norway By Sailboat

A sailboat carries skiers through breathtaking fjords on the way to deep powder in this 8-minute video from Salomon Freeski TV.

Written by Sean McCoy October 22, 2013

Pearl Izumi’s Ultralight, ‘Dynamic Drop’ Road Shoe

The Pearl Izumi Women’s E:Motion Road N1 has a “dynamic offset” and is the brand’s lightest road running shoe. Our editor tested them on the…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 22, 2013

Popular Strava Cycling App Heads Indoors

Committed riders log hours spinning indoors when the weather turns cold. Strava, a company whose app tabulates and ranks miles ridden outdoors, is now heading…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 22, 2013

First Look: Yeti ARC Carbon is a Fast, Agile 29er

The 2014 Yeti ARC Carbon is fun on singletrack, quick through turns and light up hills, but at $4,300, is it worth it? We test…

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2013

Brr! Iceland Surfing Photos And Video

Photographer and surfer Chris Burkard scores shots of great waves in Iceland while traveling the coast and avoiding icebergs.

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2013

Made In USA Bike Bell Raises $300,000 On Kickstarter

Simple, functional and streamlined, this bike bell drew the support of nearly 6,000 backers during a month-long campaign.

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2013

8 Questions: Steve McCallion, President of Chrome Industries

We met up with the headman at Chrome this week for a quick interview at the brand’s HQ office and flagship San Francisco store.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 18, 2013

Men Destroy Ancient Rock Formation, Could Face Felony Charges

A group of men are currently under criminal investigation after posting a video of themselves pushing over an ancient rock formation in Utah’s Goblin Valley…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 18, 2013

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