If you have a dog of your own, or just happen to love these four-legged friends, then you’re going to want to watch this video. It features a pup named Balu who loves to run the trails with his owner, even while he mountain bikes. The four-minute clip is pure joy for dog lovers and…
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Gear Closet: Helly Hansen LifaLoft Insulator Jacket Review
Winter is nearly here, which means we’re all looking for the best ways to stay warm during out outdoor adventures. That usually means developing a good layering system designed to be functional and comfortable at the same time. One of the key components of any such layering system is an insulating layer, which often comes…
Alex Txikon to Attempt First Ascent of K2 This Winter
For the past few years we’ve followed Alex Txikon’s attempts to make a winter ascent of Everest without the use of bottled oxygen, with the Spanish mountaineer proving his winter climbing chops even without reaching the summit. But this year, Txikon has elected to go elsewhere for his cold weather fix, choosing instead to make…
The Best Black Friday Deals on Outdoor Gear
It’s Thanksgiving here in the U.S., which is a time for us to gather with families, relax, eat a meal we all look forward to all year long, and collectively give thanks for all of the things we’ve been blessed with. Today is also the calm before the storm, as tomorrow is Black Friday, the…
Video: Freestyle Skiing Down Italy’s Stelvio Pass
Italy’s Stelvio Pass is a well-known road that includes numerous switchbacks that vehicles must navigate in order to reach the top of the mountain. In this video, we join freestyle skier Bene Mayr as he attempts to descend the pass, jumping the numerous switchbacks as he descends. It’s a harrowing, wild ride to say the least…
Video: Will Gadd Ice Climbs Helmcken Falls Using Natural Gear
There is no question that Will Gadd has been known to push the limits when it comes to ice climbing, but in this video he may have gone a step too far. In the clip below we join Gadd as he sets out to climb the challenging Helmcken Falls in British Colombia using nothing but…
Outdoor and Travel Gifts for Under $50
We all know that buying outdoor and adventure travel gear can be expensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of great products that remain affordable too. Today’s holiday gift guide offers suggestions for outstanding products that we all can appreciate that are available for less than $50. If you’re on a tight budget this…
Woman Completes ‘Triple Crown’ of Hiking in a Single Year
Recently we’ve had some big news regarding major achievements in hiking, including the story of the first person to hike the entire length of Canada’s Great Trail. But one of the most impressive stories I’ve seen lately comes our way from Outside magazine, who are reporting on the first woman to complete the “Triple Crown” of…
Video: Flashes of the Altai
This video takes us to one of my absolute favorite places on the planet –– the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. There, you’ll finding incredibly friendly and accommodating people, stunning landscapes, and some of the most wide-open spaces anywhere on Earth. It is a spectacular place for sure, and I recommend exploring it on horseback. Flashes…
Video: Paragliding From the Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro
This past September, a group of trekkers and paragliders hiked to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and took flight from the fabled “Roof of Africa.” They climbed up the Rongai Route but upon reaching the top, they found the conditions to be difficult for flying. Eventually however, they were able to soar out…