Callaway Golf is topping out the bag game with the new Summit Collection
What is the definition of luxury? The state of great comfort, elegance, and indulgence? Quality and craftsmanship? Is it a feeling? A product? How about all of the above? In any case, it is something most of us strive for and few of us truly experience. That is why it is important to strike when […]
Grilling is on our mind: Here is what you need for a successful Independence Day
Dust off the old recipe book. The manual for smokers. The Pitmaster’s Bible. Whatever it is that you use to brush up on your grilling techniques, because Fourth of July is right around the corner. And that means it is almost time for one of the most iconic days for the BBQ professional. Your family […]
Five Aventon E-Bikes We’d Choose for Family Rides and Weekend Adventures
Everyone loves a good bikeride. From the time you’re a kid until the days of riding romantically on the beach, and finally, riding with your kids around daily or on vacation. I have gotten an opportunity to check out a lot that Aventon has to offer. From towing our kids around the neighborhood to exploring […]
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Cape to Cape: Adventurer sets a new time record on unbelievable journey
When you think about a photographer, what do you think of? I always think of the gal who took my senior pictures in the garden outside the Shelter Insurance building in my hometown. I never thought of a cross between Indiana Jones and Ernest Shackleton. That is who John Balsdon is, though, a fine-art photographer […] -
Get out of your own way and become Unbridled with a real deal men’s retreat
Men are simple creatures. At least, we outwardly are simple creatures. Underneath, we are as complicated as they come. Those of us who seem well adjusted and the ones who project having our s*** together are something else entirely. We are ducks on a pond. On the surface, everything is calm. Serene. But go a […] -
Smoky Mountains Weekend Guide: Where to Stay, Hikes & Best Views
I recently learned that the Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited U.S. National Park. I find this statistic fascinating, as I would’ve guessed parks like the Grand Canyon would get more visitors in any given year than the Smoky Mountains. However, the Smoky Mountains gets more than double the number of visitors per […] -
5 things to know before you watch The Masters this weekend
I am 43 years old, and the only thing I ever knew about golf was that I was bad at it and Tiger was the best that there ever was at it. Nowadays, there is an entire culture surrounding the sport I never knew of, thanks to social media and my inability to play baseball […] -
Jake Canter on Creativity, Comebacks, and the Mindset Behind an Olympic Run
Jake Canter stood above the Milano Cortina slopestyle course and surveyed the terrain with a laser-like focus. Then, with a determined slap of his hands, he ollied 90 degrees and dropped in for his third and final run, needing a near-perfect performance for a medal. Rolling down the course, he executed precise boardslides, a double […] -
Jones Howler Review: Freeride Precision with Freestyle Instincts
I hiked toward the Continental Divide, perched above the back bowls of Copper Mountain, and took in the Tenmile Range. Up ahead, the snow-covered, teepee-like heights of Peak 1 (12,805 ft), Peak 2 (13,580 ft, and Peak 6 (12,573 ft) unfolded before me. Then, as I reached the Ski Patrol shack, I noticed something: the […] -
The 25 Coolest Gifts for Your Buddies Turning 30 in 2026
Right before turning thirty, I earned my bread tending bar on Martha’s Vineyard. I remember confessing to a fellow barkeep—then in his forties—my dread at closing the decade of devil-may-care youth. He offered cheerful reassurance: “Dude, your thirties are like your twenties, but your head’s screwed on better.” I’m now thirty-six, and to my pleasant […] -
These coastal cabins sit at Washington’s Pacific edge in the heart of a national park
I spent a night in a cabin at the historic Kalaloch Lodge, and here's what you can expect from the only coastal property in Olympic National Park. -
Natural Selection DNA: Burton High Fidelity Snowboard Review
Testing Burton's High Fidelity Snowboard in the Canadian Rockies. -
What is a Gyro? (and Does Your Boat Need One?)
There’s nothing like going out on the open water, catching your own dinner, then coming home with one of those wacky blown-out hairstyles only salt water can create. People have been doing this for thousands of years, but it’s the 21st century, so there’s always a way to do things a bit more comfortably. That’s […] -
This portable jump starter could save your next overlanding trip from disaster
Recovery gear is probably the most unexciting overlanding gear to shop for, but it’s literally the most important. If your portable fridge, Starlink Mini, or digital camera dies out in the backcountry, it’s no great shakes. But if you blow a tire, get bogged in mud, or wake up to a dead battery, you could […] -
Why Crandon should be your vacation spot in 2026
Last Labor Day, I had the pleasure of reigniting my inner 10-year-old with a trip to one of the most unlikely destinations, Crandon, Wisconsin. Now, you may be asking yourself: “Mark, of all the trips you take and all the exotic destinations you can go to, why on Earth would you go to the middle […] -
Jasper National Park’s Dark Night Sky Festival lights up the Canadian Rockies
When the sun sets in the Canadian Rockies, the sky comes alive, and the Jasper Dark Sky Festival takes stargazing to another level. -
All saunas need to be on the water
Scandinavian culture has taught us so many great lessons, from super clean design aesthetics to surviving the winter by way of a good sauna. Speaking of the latter, there’s a fantastic new floating sauna in Portland. It’s heavily influenced by winter lifestyles is places like Finland and Iceland is offers guests the chance to cold […] -
Jake Burton’s words inspire Burton’s newest collection
Jake Burton’s voice resonated across snowboarding, from the founding of his company in 1977 through his passing in 2019. During that period, Burton Snowboards went from producing simple wooden surf-inspired boards to making technology-infused sticks of carbon and stainless steel. Along the way, Jake advocated for the young sport, pushing for acceptance among skeptical ski […] -
Honda Base Station hints at the future of compact electrified travel trailers
While Honda is a household name for many reasons, building futuristic electric travel trailers isn’t one of them. Now, the iconic automaker is looking to change that with the debut of its all-new Base Station concept. While Honda lists its new Base Station as a “prototype,” it hints at a very bright future for electric […]
Snow Sports
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Jake Canter on Creativity, Comebacks, and the Mindset Behind an Olympic Run
Jake Canter stood above the Milano Cortina slopestyle course and surveyed the terrain with a laser-like focus. Then, with a determined slap of his hands, he ollied 90 degrees and dropped in for his third and final run, needing a near-perfect performance for a medal. Rolling down the course, he executed precise boardslides, a double […] -
Jones Howler Review: Freeride Precision with Freestyle Instincts
I hiked toward the Continental Divide, perched above the back bowls of Copper Mountain, and took in the Tenmile Range. Up ahead, the snow-covered, teepee-like heights of Peak 1 (12,805 ft), Peak 2 (13,580 ft, and Peak 6 (12,573 ft) unfolded before me. Then, as I reached the Ski Patrol shack, I noticed something: the […] -
Natural Selection DNA: Burton High Fidelity Snowboard Review
Testing Burton's High Fidelity Snowboard in the Canadian Rockies. -
Frisco, Colorado: The Cozy Basecamp Between Colorado’s Biggest Mountains
I stepped out the door of Hotel Frisco and turned left, and walked west down Main Street. A snow dusting lingered from the prior weekend and covered chairs and lined sidewalks. The air was calm, quiet. Multi-colored Christmas lights wrapped around lampposts, like the swirls in a candycane. Mount Royal loomed over the horizon as […]
Camping
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Honda Base Station hints at the future of compact electrified travel trailers
While Honda is a household name for many reasons, building futuristic electric travel trailers isn’t one of them. Now, the iconic automaker is looking to change that with the debut of its all-new Base Station concept. While Honda lists its new Base Station as a “prototype,” it hints at a very bright future for electric […] -
Hyundai’s sleek new Staria electric campervan is a beauty, but there’s a catch
Electric RVs are almost certainly the way of the future, and campervans are no exception. Hyundai just unveiled a fully-loaded, off-grid-ready version of its understated Staria van, and it’s a thing of beauty for vanlifers. But there’s a catch. The reimagined Staria is an all-electric camper van from the powertrain to the fully-applianced kitchen. Hyundai […] -
Airstream’s World Traveler 22RB is among the company’s most affordable RVs ever
Few names are as synonymous with road-tripping as Airstream. But the brand’s iconic “silver bullet” travel trailers often come with a sky-high price tag. Now, the company wants to change that with the debut of one of its most accessible models ever. The new World Traveler 22RB relies on the same World Traveler chassis that […] -
Deuter’s Duffel Pro Roller 90 might be the year’s best adventure travel bag
Yes, we’re only two weeks into 2026. But, I’m calling it now: Deuter may have just created the year’s best, most versatile bag for adventure travelers. The all-new Duffel Pro Roller 90 is a near-perfect hybrid bag. It combines the roomy packability (90 liters, as the name implies) of a duffel bag with the free-wheeling […]
Hiking
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Delivery drone helps stranded hiker in first-of-its-kind Arizona mountain rescue
Drones have become a nuisance for many hikers despite strict laws prohibiting their use in US National Parks and other wilderness areas. But this recent story out of Arizona proves they can also be used for good. Earlier this month, a helicopter flying a routine patrol over Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain spotted a hiker attempting to […] -
The Roccia Vet Woolfelt boot by Diemme x Hiking Patrol is hiking refined
Hiking Patrol and Diemme unite for their fourth collaboration that introduces a new iteration of the Roccia Vet Woolfelt -
These are the best U.S. states for hiking, according to a new study
According to a new study from outdoor brand KÜHL, some states are far better trail territory than others. -
Mizuno’s latest hiking shoe gets tailored elegance from Margaret Howell
Mizuno and Margaret reimagine the brand's iconic hiking shoe with more style and technical features.