Camp Coffee: Best Ways to Brew in the Outdoors Roughing it is only tolerable with coffee, otherwise it’s just barbaric. Here are 11 ways to brew coffee at camp, from basic to high tech. Written by Adam Ruggiero January 13, 2026
Trailblazing Olympic Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche in Swiss Alps On Jan. 11, 2026, pioneering snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz was involved in a fatal avalanche incident in Switzerland. Written by Will Brendza January 13, 2026
The Rise of ‘Burrito Leagues’: What’s Behind the Global Running Phenomenon? It began as a simple event asking participants to run laps on Strava for free burritos. Now it’s offering entries to the Cocodona 250, attracting… Written by Andrew McLemore January 13, 2026
Interior Moves to Open All Federal Lands to Hunting and Fishing by Default A new Interior policy would make federal lands open to hunting and fishing by default, requiring managers to justify closures. Written by Rachelle Schrute January 13, 2026
Armada’s First Boot Tackles Skiers’ Biggest Pain Points: AR ONE Review The new boots blend cabrio and overlap design to deliver smooth, progressive flex and top-tier comfort. Written by Bergen Tjossem January 13, 2026
Better Storage, No Ladder Option: DECKED Truck Bed Tool Box Gets a Redesign DECKED has completely redesigned its truck bed Tool Box. The new unit has plenty of new features, but it is missing a key old one. Written by Evan Williams January 13, 2026
2-Strokes and Triumph: Why the Return of Snowmobiles Could Save the Soul of the X Games Snowmobiles make their long-awaited return to the Winter X Games this month. But where have they been for the last 5 years? Written by Kurt Spurlock January 12, 2026
Extreme Off-Roader, HD Truck, and Daily Driver in One: The Ford Super Duty AEV FXL Has Arrived American Expedition Vehicles has finally put its OEM-level-engineered special sauce on the Ford Super Duty to produce the FXL package. Written by Bryon Dorr January 12, 2026
The Best Flashlights of 2026 We tested the best flashlights for 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include Fenix, ThruNite, and more! Written by Sean McCoy January 12, 2026
It’s Time for a Hard Talk About (Not) Using Chairlift Bars Chairlift accidents are more common (and often severe) than most people realize. So, why is there still so much resistance to using safety bars in… Written by Will Brendza January 12, 2026
Classy to Casual, and 100% Made in the USA: Origin Statesman Chelsea Boot Review Made in Maine, the Origin Statesman is a Chelsea boot with fine details and a great look while still offering functional versatility as an everyday… Written by Sean McCoy January 12, 2026
Better Backcountry Safety: Avalanche Center Releases New Data & Mapping Tools The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) released a slate of new tools for backcountry skiers, including a Weather Station Map display, expanded Avalanche Accident Data… Written by Will Brendza January 12, 2026
Small, Shockingly Stout, and Available: Montana Knife Company Blackfoot 2.0 Review The Montana Knife Company Blackfoot 2.0 is readily available, but can it live up to the reputation built by its harder-to-attain siblings? Written by Morgan Nowels January 12, 2026
‘Absolute Disaster’: U.S. Bobsled Pilot Races Solo After Team Fails to Jump In It was a tough weekend for the U.S. bobsled team, and especially for Kris Horn, who survived two scary crashes during a World Cup event… Written by Andrew McLemore January 12, 2026
Fashion Meets Function for Bigger Bodies: TREW Gear Stella PRIMO Plus-Size Women’s Ski Jacket Review Made in plus sizes, TREW Gear’s Stella PRIMO Plus women’s ski jacket is durable, technical, and eco-friendly for the resort and backcountry. Written by Tania Awalegaonkar January 12, 2026
Why Every Athlete Needs a Foam Roller and How to Choose We tested the best foam rollers from Roll Recovery, Therabody, AmazonBasics, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Written by Rebecca Ross and Meg Carney January 09, 2026
Mother and Son Found Dead in Canyonlands National Park Authorities responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle. Written by Mary Andino January 09, 2026
Hard-Charging, Benchmark Sustainability: Jones Shralpinist Recycled GORE-TEX ePE Men’s Ski Bibs No matter the conditions, the Jones Shralpinist Recycled GORE-TEX ePE Men’s Ski Bibs deliver superior performance. Written by Eric Phillips January 09, 2026
Virtually Unbreakable Power Station, Modular Outdoor Exoskeleton, Extra Speedy E-Foil, and More Emerging Gear Innovative tech from Ascentiz, Heel, and Flite promises to transform outdoor recreation. Written by Mary Andino January 09, 2026
Colorado Town Takes Major Step in Purchase of Ski Resort The small mountain town is making moves to purchase its local ski resort for close to $120 million. Written by Cooper Gegan January 09, 2026
Telluride Ski Patrol Ends Strike, Mountain to Fully Reopen After almost two full weeks, the Telluride Ski Patrol has signed an agreement with its employer and will return to work immediately to reopen the… Written by Will Brendza January 09, 2026
‘High and Tight’ Optics Carry: Kifaru Standard Bino Harness Review I’ve tried dozens of binocular harnesses. None is perfect, but the Kifaru Standard Bino Harness is my current ride or die. Written by Morgan Nowels January 09, 2026
Stellantis Cancels Plug-In Hybrids, Effective Immediately: No Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, or Alfa Romeo Model Year 2026 PHEV Vehicles It’s official: Stellantis has discontinued all of its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, effective immediately. Written by Bryon Dorr January 09, 2026
Small, Simple, and Shockingly Capable: REI Co-op Flash 18 Daypack Review Some daypacks are so feature-rich they start to look like mini-backpacking packs, but the Flash 18 keeps thing simple, reliable, and affordable. Written by Meghan LaHatte January 08, 2026
The Power of Outdoor Guides: How I Overcame My Fear of Camping Alone Guided outdoor experiences can benefit everyone, even if you’ve got plenty of experience under your belt. Written by Mary Andino January 08, 2026
This Camping Cot Packs Small, Sleeps Big: Kelty Lowdown Cot Review At less than 5 pounds, the Kelty Lowdown Cot is about the most minimal camping cot available, but it doesn’t skimp on comfort. Written by Meghan LaHatte January 08, 2026
Indy Pass Now Gets You Skiing in Finland Now with the Indy Pass, skiers and riders can access 2 days at Levi Ski Resort in Finland, one of the region’s most acclaimed ski… Written by Will Brendza January 08, 2026
How to Choose the Right Shoes for Your Trip The best travel shoes combine versatility, comfort, and style. Here are our favorites, including shoes from ON, OluKai, and Salewa. Written by Billy Brown January 08, 2026
The Best Running Socks of 2025 After months spent pounding the pavement, we found the best running socks of 2025. From Balega to Darn Tough and Saucony, these are the top… Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort and Constance Mahoney January 08, 2026
National Park Pass ‘Stickergate’: Creative Workarounds Find New Ways of Covering Controversial Redesign Not a fan of the new national park pass design? Several artists have proposed creative solutions, despite pushback from the Trump administration. Written by Andrew McLemore January 08, 2026
