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Breaking news in the world of outdoors, adventure, and gear. Product launches, company updates, brand news, and more.
Emerging Gear: Ultralight Tent Stakes, Reebok Instapump, Scissors Multitool
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Check out the best RVs on the road, our guide to off-road Jeep upgrades, expert winter camping tips, and more popular stories this past week, March 10-16, 2019.
Emerging Gear: Onewheel ‘Pint,’ Hunting Canoe, MTB Bibs
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Get a Tax Break for Riding Your Bike: New Bill Would Add Commuter Deduction
If passed, the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2019 would allow cyclists to deduct more than $50 per month and write off bike-share memberships.
Dick’s to Pull Guns From 125 More Stores as Stock Tumbles
Rifles, ammunition, and ‘anything associated with hunting’ will vacate shelves at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores across the country this year.
Public Lands and Waters Protected! Natural Resources Management Act Signed Into Law
Today, the National Resource Management Act became law as President Trump finally put his signature on the wildly popular piece of legislation.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Check out the realities of Instagram fame, a review of the Toyota Prius AWD-e, which camp chairs are the best, and more popular stories this past week, March 3-9, 2019.
All-Time Epic CAIC Avalanche Warnings Are Astounding Reading
I’ve read the CAIC’s avalanche forecast pages for years. Never has it been such a harrowing story of danger in the backcountry!
Emerging Gear: Kayak Roof Rack, Patagonia Danner Wading Boot, Salsa Spearfish
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Far Out: Copper Will Lift-Serve Tucker Mountain Chutes Next Season
The rumors are true. Copper Mountain will install a lift to make skiing in the far reaches of the resort more accessible next winter.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation Office Leader Luis Benitez Headed to VF Corp
Luis Benitez built Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office into a model for other states. Now, he’s leaving the office he helped build for a new position with VF Corp, the parent company of The North Face, Smartwool, Altra, and other major brands.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Check out The North Face’s first tuxedo, a 300-pound pop-up camper, REI’s newest bike offerings, and more popular stories this past week, Feb. 24-March 2, 2019.
Helicopter Crash Kills High-Profile Nepali Diplomats
On the eve of the Himalayan trekking and climbing season, Nepal’s helicopters once again dominate headlines. This time, a tragic crash claimed the lives of seven people, including the country’s minister of tourism and a prolific tour industry entrepreneur.
Emerging Gear: Vacuum Bike Rack, Custom Chacos, ‘Avocado Toast’ Sauconys
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Full-Custom Chacos: PrintShop Lets You Design Your Own Sandal
Chaco launched a made-in-the-USA sandal customizer called MyChacos this week. We traveled to the brand’s Michigan factory to learn more.
REI Launches Bontrager & Cannondale Nationwide, Doubles Down on Cycling in 2019
New brands, new bikes, and new adventures all reflect ‘major investments in cycling’ by REI this year.
‘Historic’ Conservation Bill Passes Congress, Awaits Trump
The bipartisan Natural Resources Management Act resoundingly passed in both the Senate and the House this month.
Denver Hosts First US Ice Climbing World Championship
Athletes from around the world traveled to Denver to climb in the heart of downtown. It was the first time the U.S. hosted the UIAA Ice Climbing World Championship.