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BLUETTI’s Black Friday deals are the best time to stock up on portable power

These Bluetti Black Friday deals are one of the best opportunities to get backup and portable power solution for your home, adventures, or off-grid living.

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Snowboard types, explained: All Mountain, freeride, freestyle, park, powder, and touring/splitboard

A complete breakdown of the different types of snowboards you'll find in stores.

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Our simple guide tells you which ski and snowboard wax to use for any conditions

The wax you use on your skis or snowboard should match the snow conditions. Our easy guide makes it incredibly easy to know which wax to apply — and when.

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Meet the U.S.’s oldest ski mountain, tucked away in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Over the course of its 100 years, Howelsen Hill has solidified itself as both the oldest ski mountain in the U.S., as well as the cradle of American ski culture.

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Burton Snowboards, a brand I love, just made 77 boards I’ll never buy

It’s true: I’m a Burton fanboy. My first board was a Burton Custom. I learned to ride on that board, and for my whole snowboarding life, Burton has been . But this new release from Burton? Hard pass – like Magic Johnson on a fast break. Burton’s new Mine 77 collection drop honors the 2008 […]

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Pop and jib this winter with our snowboarding flex guide

Snowboard flex is key to choosing the right snowboard. Do you want a stiff setup for deep powder or a flexible jibbing snowboard?

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Gerber, Benchmade, and more: Arm yourself with the 14 best hunting knives available

Move in after the kill with the best hunting knives on the market.

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How to resurface your mountain bike brakes

To consistently go fast on your mountain bike, you must have quality brakes. Having powerful bike brakes seems counterintuitive for building and maintaining speed, but it is true.

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Vail resorts just disrupted ski gear and snowboard gear ownership and rental programs in a big way

Ski and snowboard rental programs have been revamped at Vail resorts, and you might never want to travel with your gear again

Auto

Mitsubishi DX concept previews future for outdoor enthusiasts: A compact EV as comfortable in the city as off the beaten path

The Mitsubishi DX Concept hybrid adventure van prompts consideration of minivans as more than kid haulers.

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This site is like Airbnb for pickleball courts, and it’s incredible

The Swimply app makes the process of finding a pickleball court easy. So use it to find the next court you're going to play on with family and friends.

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Grounded’s G2 EV RV offers all the comforts of home, remote-controlled everything, and a 250-mile range

It might look like a bland, repurposed Amazon delivery truck, but the inside is thoroughly state-of-the-art with wall-to-wall, remote-controlled tech.

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You can now buy used Burton snowboards and snowboard gear directly from Burton

Riders who are growing out of old gear and looking to buy new will have the opportunity to trade in and trade up.

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The story behind that viral, terrifying ski lift malfunction video you’ll see posted across social media all winter long

You'll see it posted all winter long: A video of people being tossed off a malfunctioning ski lift. This is what happened.

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27North’s F550 Ascender is a luxurious overlander that looks more like a yacht than a pickup truck camper

When you’re looking to get far, far off the beaten path, you need a rugged rig that’s built to go just about anywhere — a rig like the F550 Ascender.

Snowboarder cranks turn on mountain slope

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Improve your snowboarding edge transition with this easy-to-follow rule

Align your direction of travel with your snowboard angle for a smooth edge transition and clean S turns.

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How to wax a snowboard: A guide so your ride is ready for the slopes

Here's everything you need to know about hot waxing a snowboard for beginners.

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These are the best ski resorts for beginners in the U.S.

Skiing can be intimidating, even scary if you're just starting out. These ski destinations are the best resorts for beginners.

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2024 camping preview: Hilleberg unveils new tent options

Whether you're planning a rugged expedition or a leisurely family camping trip, Hilleberg's Saivo 4 and Rogen 3 have got you covered with innovative features and reliable performance.

A man skis on a clear run, with mountains and trees behind him.

Health & Fitness

Snow is falling: These 7 workouts will get you ready for skiing and snowboarding in no time

We'll guide you through a comprehensive eight-week exercise plan with ski workouts designed to get you in peak condition for skiing and snowboarding.

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How to choose the right pair of skis for you

Getting the proper pair of skis for your level of ability and height is important. Check out our guide to choosing the right pair of skis for you.

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Canyon bikes introduces all new Lux Trail mountain bike lineup with 4 unique models

Taking inspiration from World Cup race bikes, Canyon’s redesigned Lux Trail brings new levels of speed to a mountain bike created to ride all day.

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Utah ski resorts saw upgrades across the board this offseason: What you need to know before you go

Utah ski resorts had a busy offseason! From new lifts to resort improvements, here are all the details you need to know.

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These tiny, cleverly designed Japanese RVs make your small camper van look like a palace

These ultra-compact RV/campers pack all — or at least most — of the comforts of home into vehicles that aren't much larger than a typical minivan.

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NOAA has released its winter weather outlook, and it’s good news for ski and snowboard season in these regions

Robson Hatsukami / Unsplash Have you started weather-watching yet? The wizard of weather is the person everyone on the ski and snowboard scene wants to know. These can be found in lift queues across the country, giving sage advice on the best slope aspect of the day, the pockets where you can find the freshest […]

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Kia EV6, Rivian R1T, and more: The 8 best EVs for camping, thanks to bidirectional charging

Are you looking for an electric pickup, SUV, or van that's ideal for camping? Here are the best options.

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One of Utah’s best ski resorts – that we’re not supposed to talk about – just won an award for ‘best ski resort’

Locals will tell you not to talk about Powder Mountain, but Ski Magazine just blew its cover by naming it the best ski resort in the west.

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Apple Watch study shows pickleball now more popular than tennis

Pickleball participation has grown by 158.6% in the last three years and is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.

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Optimized Overlanding’s new $25K pop-up camper has everything you need for off-grid adventuring

Optimized Overlanding's all-new pop-up camper is a unique, purpose-built RV that's rugged and capable enough for hardcore off-grid trips.

Fashion & Style

Burton may have just made the most luxurious snowboarding gear ever

When you think about high elevation, chances are the . Burton Snowboards is changing that with its latest line of outerwear, dubbed Kalausi. Part of Burton’s [ak] collection, Kalausi aims to be the most performant outerwear you’ll ever own, thanks to a design team that leaned into haute couture. How Burton used fashion tech for […]

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