2 Weeks Until the 2022 Olympics: What You Need to Know About the Winter Games
We’re just 2 weeks away from the 2022 Winter Olympics, held in Beijing, China. Here’s everything you need to know to watch, follow, and enjoy.
Belgian Duo Seeks ‘The Dawn Wall’ Third Ascent
‘The Dawn Wall’ (5.14d, 32 pitches) may be the world’s hardest rock climb. Siebe Vanhee and Seb Berthe started sieging the route on Jan. 9.
Peloton Crash: Fitness Brand Halts Production, Stock Plummets
Peloton stock tanked 25% in 15 minutes on Thursday, Jan. 20, as the brand announced a production stoppage.
Emerging Gear: Custom-Made Balaclava, Fire Pit Heat Deflector, and More
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Tecnica Breaks Ultralight Backcountry Boot Barrier
Tecnica unveils the Zero G Peak ultralight alpine boot. The sub-1,000g boot focuses on fit and performance, drawing on the brand’s roots.
‘#1 Boot Brand in Scandinavia’ Comes to the US: All You Need to Know About Polyver Sweden
Polyver says its winter boots are 40% lighter, twice as durable, and three times as insulative as competitors like Muck Boot.
Apex of Endurance? ‘Expedition Race’ Series Brings Multiday Adventures to North America
A new coalition of race organizers seeks to level up multiday adventure racing in North America. The Expedition Racing Series starts in May.
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Practical New Suunto 5 Peak GPS Watch Is Lighter, Cheaper
The new Suunto 5 Peak weighs a minute 39 g, has a substantial 100 hours of GPS battery life, and features a solid array of fitness capabilities.
One of Scotland’s Hardest Mixed Climbing Routes Gets Gritty First Repeat
Mixed climbing in Scotland doesn’t get much harder than Martin Moran’s ‘The Wailing Wall’ (IX 9). A vivid report followed the route’s first repeat.
SRAM Acquires Hammerhead, Adds Popular Karoo 2 Head Unit to Portfolio
Today, SRAM announced it acquired Hammerhead, maker of the popular Karoo 2 head unit. The move aims to expand the Karoo 2’s popularity.
Personal Ski Lift: Zoa Unveils Tow-Rope Concept You Can Bring Anywhere
The Zoa PL1 personal ski lift will go to production soon. Creators say the electric gadget can tow a skier 2,600 feet on a single charge.
Nike ZoomX Streakfly: Fast, Furious, Futuristic Running Shoe
The Nike ZoomX Streakfly steps away from the carbon fiber fad to create a purpose-built, comfortable speed shoe for short-distance races.
Apply Now: Mammut Launches Learn to Ski or Snowboard Scholarship
Today, Mammut announced an all-inclusive, learn to ski or ride scholarship to help reduce the barrier of entry into snowsports and the greater outdoors.
Calling All Outbacks: Subaru ‘WinterFest’ Returns With Music, Gear Demos, and More
This year’s Subaru WinterFest will hit mountain resorts from Vermont to Oregon, bringing adventure mobiles, live music, gear demos, raffles, and doggos along for the ride.
Relive Hours of World-Class Surfing: Bethany Hamilton & Co. Crush at Da Hui Backdoor Shootout
Watch Bethany Hamilton and other World Surf League women contenders put on a show on day 3 of Hawaii’s Da Hui Backdoor Shootout.
Endangered Wolf Killed in Arizona, Officials Offer $12K Reward for Tips
In early January, officials confirmed that an endangered Mexican gray wolf was found dead in Northern Arizona. Later, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a reward for tips leading to an arrest as it investigates the case.
Fight for Your Right to Climb: US Olympian Stars in ‘Home Crag’ Documentary
Olympian Nathaniel Coleman has joined up with The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance and Gnarly Nutrition to create a new film that aims to highlight — and help save — an at-risk climbing area near Salt Lake City.
Colorado Proposes Hunting Ban on Mountain Lion, Lynx, Bobcat
Colorado’s state Democrats introduced SB22-031 on Jan. 12. It aims to ban legal hunting and trapping of the state’s wild felines.
Spyder Unveils US Ski Team Uniforms for 2022 Olympic Games
Spyder partnered with Dragon Alliance eyewear and artist Eric Haze to design the U.S. Aerial, Alpine, Freeski, and Mogul Ski Team kits.
Another EV Bites the Dust: Bollinger Pulls Plug on Electric Pickup and SUV
Bollinger Motors has unexpectedly unplugged the B1 SUV and B2 pickup, shifting its focus to commercial truck applications. Learn more about it here.
Emerging Gear: Modular Snowshoe, Timberland Super Boot, and More
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Fundraiser Helps Climbing Guides Who Lost Livelihoods in Marshall Fire
A number of drives, GoFundMes, and donation centers have been established to help victims of the Marshall Fire.
Decoy Board Jockeys Into Moon Board, Kilter Board Climbing Market
The new Decoy Board distinguishes itself with multi-textured holds shaped with real rock in mind, plus high angle adjustability.
Ride Minnesota’s ‘Wave of the Century’ With Ben Gravy
Surfer Ben Gravy and friends spent winter scoring swells in the Midwest. Watch them catch a legendary day in Minnesota.
NordicTrack Releases World’s First Voice-Controlled Adjustable Dumbbells
The new NordicTrack iSelect adjustable dumbbells are the world’s first voice-controlled dumbbells. Specify your weight with Alexa and get after it.
Leatherman Teases Innovation ‘Garage’: What Does It Mean?
Just announced, the Leatherman Garage will focus on creating innovative, small-batch products that extend beyond pocket tools and knives.
Buy a ‘Swiss Village’ Near a Canadian Rockies Ski Town for $2.3 Million
Six legendary Swiss mountain guides lived at the Canadian Rockies’ Edelweiss Village in the early 1900s. Now, the 50-acre property is for sale.
John Deere Announces Pricey, Feature-Packed Crossover Utility Vehicles
John Deere puts more emphasis than ever on driver comfort with its new full-sized Signature Edition Gator crossover utility vehicles.
Vail Resorts Disavows Recruitment Email, Park City Ski Patrol Moves Toward Strike
On Jan. 7, a leaked email impacted stagnant wage talks between Vail Resorts and Park City ski patrollers. The ski patrol union voted decisively to strike.
Broken Hydrant Blasts Skiers Off Chairlift
On Jan. 7, a broken water hydrant at North Carolina’s Beech Mountain Ski Resort saturated skiers with high-velocity water. The state’s Department of Labor is now investigating the incident.
Florida Charges 10 People With Felony Use of Gillnet in Fish Poaching
Florida authorities recently caught a group of people fish poaching with illegal gillnet which poses a substantial threat to marine life.
