Know What's Happening in Outdoors
Know What's Happening in Outdoors
Nortent Vern 1 Solo Tent Offers All‑Season Performance at a Sub‑$600 Price
The Nortent Vern 1 solo tent is now available for UK pre‑order at $560–$620. Weighing 2.88 kg, it provides a 1.9 m² floor, a 3,500 mm rainfly and a 10,000 mm floor hydrostatic head, and can withstand winds over 40 mph and heavy snowfall. Its pole‑sleeve design enables a rapid five‑step setup.
The article warns that iconic long‑distance trails such as the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail are increasingly vulnerable to wildfires, floods, pandemic fallout and political land‑use decisions. Recent events—including record‑breaking fires in the West, a 2024 hurricane that closed 800 miles of the AT, and legislative attempts to sell public land—have already fragmented these routes. Because trail conditions can change rapidly, the author urges aspiring thru‑hikers to seize the opportunity now rather than postpone. Delaying could mean missing the classic trail experience altogether.
Cannondale has officially launched the 2026 CAAD14, reviving the iconic aluminum road‑bike lineage with a retro‑inspired frame that shuns carbon‑copy aesthetics. The bike offers three complete builds—from a $2,499 entry model to a $7,499 premium version—featuring disc brakes, internal cable...
Three‑time world surfing champion John John Florence announced he will skip the 2026 Championship Tour to pursue a family sailing adventure. He is debuting a behind‑the‑scenes YouTube series called “Vela,” which will document global surf and sailing expeditions. The move...
The USA Climbing National Championships and Team Trials have finalized the 2026 National Team rosters across Boulder, Lead, and Speed for both men and women. Five athletes per gender were selected in each discipline, with pre‑selected climbers like Annie Sanders...
Charlize Theron learned to rock climb and performed the majority of the grueling climbing sequences in Netflix’s upcoming thriller *Apex* without a stunt double. She was coached by elite climber Beth Rodden and filmed on location in Australia’s remote Blue Mountains....
Mélanie Fusco completed the Lake Neuchâtel Tour on March 7, 2026, finishing in 14 hours, 20 minutes and 5 seconds. The race, a single‑day, standard‑route event around Switzerland’s Lake Neuchâtel, was verified via Strava, confirming the athlete’s performance. The event highlights the growing...
Lewis Bike’s new LHP+ U4 hydraulic disc brake enters the market with a mineral‑oil system, a non‑ambidextrous lever and a patented 2‑in‑1 reach‑and‑bite adjustment. Priced at $460, the brake weighs 324 g front and offers rotor options up to 223 mm, but its...
Terra Bikes unveiled the Nera, a high‑pivot downhill/freeride bike featuring a virtual I‑track suspension and optional Pinion or Effigear gearboxes. The steel CroMo frame is custom‑built in Italy with configurable geometry ranging 440‑550 mm reach and travel options of 200 mm or...
Field & Stream’s roundup identifies the top turkey‑hunting camouflage patterns for 2024, categorizing them by season, terrain and budget. Mossy Oak Bottomland is highlighted as the overall winner for its classic, versatile bark‑tone design, while Sitka Optifade Cover leads for spring...
The .410 gauge has become a viable turkey hunting option thanks to Tungsten Super Shot (TSS), which extends its effective range to about 40 yards. Social‑media exposure and strong demand have prompted ammo makers and gun manufacturers to restock and...
Nathan Florence, a well‑known surf YouTuber, posted a documentary‑style video recounting a perilous session on a haunted outer reef. He initially forgot his inflatable vest, and when he finally strapped it on, the vest failed to inflate because ocean pressure...
A meteorologist on YouTube predicts a "Godzilla" El Niño developing in fall 2026, potentially rivaling the historic 1997‑98 event. The forecast suggests a rapidly strengthening pattern that could dramatically reshape the jet stream and global weather for months. While NOAA has...
On Day 9 of Grey Fox’s Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, he logged his 102nd mile, leaving roughly 2,102 miles to the southern terminus. A relentless rainstorm forced him to start early despite forecasts predicting showers until mid‑afternoon. Wool base layers proved effective at...
In January 2026 Nicolai Užnik completed the first ascent of Full Gem, a new V16 (8C+) boulder in Ticino, Switzerland. The line adds a sit‑start to the previously established Forgotten Gem V15, making the problem significantly harder. This ascent marks Užnik’s third confirmed...
Jeff completed the second day of his Bama‑to‑Baxter thru‑hike, adding 18 miles to bring his total distance to 41 miles. After an early start, he reunited with fellow hiker Scurvy, who helped with a water‑carry and shared trail knowledge. A...
French 19‑year‑old Paul Seixas surprised the peloton by finishing runner‑up at this year’s Strade Bianche, prompting a wave of media hype. UAE Team Emirates, fresh off Tadej Pogačar’s dominance, confirmed they are monitoring the young rider and would like to add...
Max Kanter of XDS‑Astana captured his maiden WorldTour victory in a chaotic bunch sprint on Stage 2 of the 2026 Paris‑Nice. A well‑timed lead‑out allowed him to surge in the final metres, edging out Laurence Pithie and Jasper Stuyven. Overnight leader...
Filippo Ganna dominated the opening 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, posting a 12:08 effort that was 22 seconds faster than his nearest rival. His Ineos Grenadiers teammate Thymen Arensman finished second, while Max Walscheid of Lidl‑Trek took third. The...
U.S. alpinists Miles Moser, Trevor Anthes and Harry Kinnard have opened a new 36‑pitch route called "Paradigm Shift" on the East Face of Torre del Paine after two years and 70 nights on the wall. The line, free‑climbable and graded...
Next month, I’ll be in Guatemala chasing volcano views and lake swims. 🇬🇹 Already teaming up with Title Nine for the trip, do any other brands want to collaborate?
🌼 Where can you find wildflowers, mud cracks and sunsets all in one place? Death Valley National Park 🏜️ it’s a photographer dream and with the superbloom going on right now in Death Valley it’s a sight to see. . . . #deathvalley...
A massive 25‑foot slab wave known as The Right has erupted off Western Australia’s remote reef, delivering some of the planet’s thickest barrels. Documentarian Tim Bonython captured the wave’s raw power as a storm‑driven swell slammed the outer ocean ledge,...
Blister Review podcast episode 397 features pro skier Connery Lundin discussing the newly minted ‘BOSS’ (Blister’s Overall Sickest Skier) concept. Lundin outlines the blend of racing pedigree, big‑mountain instincts, and filming chops that define an all‑round skier. The conversation also...
Ridge Lenny examines whether tsunamis can be surfed, contrasting the non‑surfable tidal surge from the 8.8‑magnitude Kamchatka quake with the brief, breaking wave generated by the 2011 Japan tsunami. He explains the physics that sometimes allow a tsunami to form...
Professional skateboarder Andy Anderson stars in "The Shape of Paris," a new short film directed by renowned videographer Brett Novak. The film captures Anderson’s seamless blend of vintage skateboarding style with contemporary, fluid lines as he navigates iconic Parisian streets...
Mountain goat numbers in Glacier National Park fell 45% over a 12‑year citizen‑science study, with the steepest losses occurring between 2008 and 2015 before stabilizing. The herd represents the largest non‑hunted native population in the contiguous United States and sits...
Last Death Valley trip of the season. Excited to know I’ll be back next winter (like I always am) 🤭
Myles Moser, Trevor Anthes and Harry Kinnard completed a new 36‑pitch free climb on the 4,000‑foot east face of Torres del Paine’s Central Tower after a 41‑day capsule‑style effort. The route combines 29 original pitches with seven sections of the...
Reinhold Messner, the legendary mountaineer, has published a new memoir titled *Against the Wind*, reflecting on eight decades of climbing, exploration, and personal controversy. The book revisits his historic first solo, oxygen‑free Everest ascent, completion of all fourteen eight‑thousanders, and...
The author recounts a Kalahari safari where a missed warthog sighting gave way to spotting a kudu, prompting a renewed hunt for the elusive animal. Despite earlier criticism of tree‑stand hunting, the writer ends up perched 15 feet high in...
South‑Tyrolean guide Simon Gietl completed a two‑day winter solo of the 17‑pitch, 550‑metre Das Phantom der Zinne on Cima Grande’s north face. The route, established in 1995, demands climbing up to XI+ (5.13a) with mandatory 5.12 sections and is famed...
SRAM has released the Maven B1 Lever Tuning Kit, designed to transplant the lighter, more responsive feel of its new Maven B1 brake levers onto the legacy A1 lever platform. The kit includes internal spring adjustments and a redesigned fulcrum...
The piece chronicles a personal odyssey through Switzerland’s iconic lakes, from Lake Geneva’s historic Bains des Pâquis to the alpine serenity of Lake Walensee. It highlights how luxury hotels such as the Ritz‑Carlton and Fairmont blend upscale spa amenities with...
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife and State Parks announced a $7 million budget reduction for 2025, slicing $3 million—about 20%—from trail and facility maintenance. Additional proposals could trim another $3 million in 2026, with the DNR slated to lose $750,000....
Death Valley National Park is experiencing a rare wildflower superbloom, the most extensive since 2016. The phenomenon follows an unprecedented 2.41 inches of fall rainfall, providing the moisture needed for desert flora to thrive. The National Park Service reports blooms...
Laurie Greenland announced on Instagram that he will race the iconic Iron Horse Sunday downhill bike at Crankworx Rotorua if his post reaches one million likes. The challenge currently has about 21,000 likes, far short of the target, but the...
Commencal Bikes & Skis released a new riding video titled “Dirty Hands,” starring pro rider Jérémy Berthier. The short film celebrates the timeless appeal of dirt‑jump spots, focusing on raw riding, community camaraderie, and the simple pleasure of “dirty hands.” Featuring...
Lucid Gravity released the season‑final episode of its "Are You Dreaming?" docu‑series, chronicling a training stint in Kamloops, BC, and a full‑throttle weekend at Crankworx Whistler. The crew tackled iconic runs like Garbo DH and Air DH, while rookie Janelle...
After a four‑year hiatus, Aer has relaunched its travel collection, adding two new travel backpacks and two day slings. The Travel Pack 4 comes in 28 L and 35 L sizes, featuring a flat‑lay main compartment, side handles, internal framesheet, and optional hip...
Revel’s Ritual, the brand’s largest enduro‑oriented bike, returns after a turbulent 2025 ownership shuffle and a move to Golden, Colorado. The carbon‑only dual‑29 machine features 165 mm rear travel, a 64° head angle, and Revel’s CBF suspension that promises high pedalling...
Alastair McDowell set a new Fastest Known Time on New Zealand’s Three Passes route, completing the west‑to‑east traverse in 9 hours 20 minutes 56 seconds on 28 February 2026. The performance beats the previous unofficial record held by Ben Mangan (9 hours 37 minutes) by 17 minutes. This was McDowell’s fourth attempt,...
Ancient reed boats known as caballitos de totora are being rescued by surf tourism in Peru’s Huanchaco region. A 2025 sewage spill destroyed over half of the totora reed beds, leaving only about 40 fishermen still using the craft. Conservation...
Waking up at 3:30 to guide a trip on the same day the clocks change is a new kind of hell I didn’t realize existed til I woke up confused af this morning. Now I’m a coffee in and about...
The weekly roundup spotlights recent adventure‑industry headlines, from extreme backcountry incidents to cultural commentary. Highlights include Jake Evans’ aborted 1,000‑km Scottish Watershed trek after a broken ankle, a deadly Sierra Nevada avalanche that claimed nine skiers, and Garmin’s 2025 rescue...
The post outlines a curated Jacobite Trail that follows the 1745 campaign from Eriskay to Inverness, spotlighting key sites such as Glenfinnan, Blair Castle, Braemar and Culloden Battlefield. It reframes the Jacobite story as a political and dynastic struggle rather...
Hossegor’s iconic La Gravière break delivered waves described as the best in a decade during a week‑long swell in early March 2026. Surfers captured the action in a three‑and‑a‑half‑minute video that quickly went viral on the Ripitup YouTube channel. The unusually...
World Surf League announced Jeffreys Bay will be omitted from the 2026 Championship Tour due to insufficient financial support. The South African right‑hand break is being replaced by Raglan, New Zealand, as the league’s new venue. The decision impacts local surf...
Hossegor’s iconic La Gravière beach break has revived after several quiet years, delivering heavy, clean barrels that surfers are calling the best day in years. Strong Atlantic swells, offshore winds and restored sandbanks created deep tubes and hollow right‑hand waves. Surfline...
Buddy Wiggins, a 32‑year‑old Honolulu pool cleaner, hit rock bottom after a years‑long sports‑betting addiction. He launched the First Wave Project, offering free surf lessons to strangers on Waikiki Beach. The initiative has introduced roughly 100 novice surfers to the...
Just an absolutely outrageous morning in the Wasatch backcountry today. 3 feet of brand new snow and we got to make fresh tracks 😍 (Video from my friend Todd, I’m in the orange)
