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Win a Hardtail in the 2022 Esker Ride Scholarship

The Montana-founded bike brand acknowledges that the threshold of entry tends to be a little high in MTB. One big reason: buying a bike.

Written by Sam Anderson August 08, 2022

Search-and-Rescue ‘Hot Map’ Aims to Predict Mountain Accidents, Speed Emergency Aid

When, where, and why do most accidents happen in the mountains? One Colorado search-and-rescue organization orchestrated extensive data research to find out.

Written by Sam Anderson August 08, 2022

Jeep, QuietKat Unveil Longer-Range ‘Rubicon’ E-Bike

E-bike-maker QuietKat and Jeep collaborated on one of the burliest e-bikes you could get.

Written by Mary Murphy August 08, 2022

Infamous ‘Death Road’ Becomes Wildlife Sanctuary in Bolivia

When a safer alternative to the perilous ‘Camino de la Muerte’ opened, new traffic appeared on the old road: endangered wildlife.

Written by Sam Anderson August 05, 2022

E-Bike Battery Explosion Kills 2 in New York Apartment Blaze

Two people died after an e-bike battery exploded in a New York apartment on Aug. 3. As e-bikes become more popular, the problem is growing.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 05, 2022

Youngest Athlete to Finish IRONMAN on 6 Continents Had No Coach and a Side Hustle

A 26-year-old Canadian man has become the youngest person to complete an IRONMAN on six continents. Instead of a coach, he used YouTube.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 05, 2022

World Triathlon Allows Trans Women to Compete Under Rigid New Policy

The World Triathlon executive board’s new policy allows trans women to compete in the female category under moderately strict rules.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 04, 2022

‘Smart’ Sunglasses, Inflatable Catamaran, Camera Fanny Pack, and More Emerging Gear

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.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss August 04, 2022

Horrific Track Cycling Crash Hospitalizes a Fan, Prompts Safety Review

An ugly wipeout at the Commonwealth Games over the weekend put three riders and a fan in the hospital, exposing organizers to scrutiny.

Written by Sam Anderson August 04, 2022

Extremes on Mont Blanc Prompt Mayor to Seek ‘Funeral Deposit’ for Climbers

A rescue or body recovery on Mont Blanc would cost €10,000; the remaining €5,000 would cover climbers who paid the ultimate price.

Written by Sam Anderson August 04, 2022

Classic Climbs Closed: Record Heat Cancels European Alps Tours

The sweltering, dry conditions in the European Alps have turned glacier areas and classic routes into deadly traps.

Written by Angela Benavides August 03, 2022

Driver Accused of Killing 2 Cyclists ‘Didn’t Understand Severity’ of Incident, Attorney Says

The woman who allegedly killed two cyclists during a charity event failed to comprehend what she’d done, according to a prosecutor.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 03, 2022

Visit World’s Tallest Tree, Get a $5K Fine and 6 Months in Jail

Starting this month, Redwood visitors seeking to see the tallest tree in the world will risk serious penalties.

Written by Sam Anderson August 03, 2022

In Wake of Murder, Group Seeks Aid for Family of Slain Wildlife Ranger

Several people murdered one of South Africa’s best rhinoceros protectors in his own home in July. Now, a conservation group starts a memorial fund.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 02, 2022

Watch ‘THE Gnarliest Day’ of Ben Gravy’s Life: 43 Beach Towns

Did this really happen? The perma-stoked surfer says he paddled out from ‘every beach town’ in New Jersey in one day.