News•Mar 11, 2026
The Shoes I Wear on Ski Trips When I’m Not on the Slopes
The article reviews après‑ski footwear that bridges mountain performance and casual comfort. It highlights the Stio Colter Boot as the best overall option, the Columbia Venturetrot Boot as the top value pick for muddy conditions, and The North Face Thermoball Traction Mules for short drives and hot‑tub relaxation. Each product balances warmth, traction, and packability, allowing snowboarders and skiers to transition off the slopes without changing into bulky winter boots. The author emphasizes portability and style for mountain‑town activities.
By Outside
News•Mar 11, 2026
There’s a New Sheriff in Waterproof Cycling Jacket Town, and Its Name Is the Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket
The Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket emerges as a top‑tier waterproof cycling shell, featuring a 20,000 mm waterproof rating and 20,000 g/m²/24 h breathability thanks to a Polartec Power Shield Pro membrane. Its roomy, slightly stretchy cut accommodates substantial mid‑layers, while a durable...
By Cyclingnews
News•Mar 11, 2026
The 12 Best Carry-On Backpacks
The Strategist’s latest guide ranks the 12 best carry‑on backpacks, spotlighting the Cotopaxi Allpa 50 L system as the overall winner and the Peak Design Travel Backpack as the top choice for business travelers. The list covers a range of capacities from...
By The Strategist (NYMag)
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News•Mar 11, 2026
This Historic Steam Train Has Been Taking Travelers to the Grand Canyon for 125 Years—And It Just Added More Dates
The Grand Canyon Railway, operating since 1901, celebrates its 125th anniversary by expanding steam‑locomotive service. From March through October, the vintage steam train runs the first Saturday of each month plus an extra special day, offering a 65‑mile round‑trip from...
By Travel + Leisure
News•Mar 11, 2026
How Goodland and Sculptor Trent Hutton Embedded a Wood Fired Hot Tub in Stone
Goodland partnered with sculptor Trent Hutton to embed its wood‑fired hot tub inside a concrete rock sculpture on Bowen Island. Hutton used his signature landscape‑inspired concrete technique, leaving a hollow core for the tub with only minor adjustments to the...
By Field Mag
News•Mar 11, 2026
Cycplus AS2 Ultra: Small, Accurate, and Good Enough to Leave the CO2 at Home
The Cycplus AS2 Ultra is a pocket‑sized electric tire inflator that weighs just 107 g and measures 2.5 × 1.75 × 1 in. In lab tests it inflated a 28 mm road tire to 65 psi in 42 seconds and a 2.3″ mountain‑bike tire to 20 psi in 45 seconds, while...
By Bicycling
News•Mar 11, 2026
Yellowstone’s First Grizzly Bear of 2026 Emerges From His Den
Biologists in northern Yellowstone reported the park’s first grizzly bear of 2026 on March 9, observing the male scavenging a bull bison carcass. The sighting aligns with the typical early‑March emergence of male grizzlies from winter torpor, while females with cubs...
By Popular Science
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News•Mar 11, 2026
This Is the Best Beach in the U.S.—and It Has 1,200-Foot Cliffs, 2 Beautiful Coves, and a Waterfall
Honopu Beach on Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast has been crowned the best U.S. beach by The World’s 50 Best Beaches, thanks to its dramatic 1,200‑foot cliffs, a waterfall, and two secluded coves. The site is a sacred Hawaiian burial ground and remains inaccessible by...
By Travel + Leisure
News•Mar 11, 2026
Neuhaus Metalworks Launches 32-Inch Rigid Mountain Bike
California framebuilder Neuhaus Metalworks has introduced the Nova32, a rigid mountain bike built around oversized 32‑inch wheels. The bike features a steel Hummingbird‑derived tubeset and a carbon fork, targeting long‑distance cross‑country riders seeking higher speeds on rough terrain. Neuhaus will...
By Escape Collective
News•Mar 11, 2026
Klättermusen Launches New Hiking Gear With a Freaky Folklore Film
Swedish outdoor brand Klättermusen unveiled its Go Feel Wild collection, introducing lightweight, waterproof pieces such as the Barrö Shirt and Vingner Anorak that use the quick‑dry Oculus fabric. The launch is paired with a short folklore‑inspired film, “Forest Bound,” which showcases the gear...
By Field Mag
News•Mar 11, 2026
How to Find the Perfect Used ATV for Sale
Buying a used ATV can deliver capability at a fraction of new‑model cost, but the market’s variety creates hidden risks. Prospective owners must first identify the specific type—utility, sport, or youth—that matches their intended use, then set a total budget...
By Tread Magazine
News•Mar 11, 2026
Shade Systems for Campers, Vans, and Overland Rigs
Shade systems are becoming essential accessories for campers, vans, and overland rigs, turning open‑air sites into comfortable living spaces. A well‑designed awning mitigates heat, UV exposure, and sudden rain, extending usable square footage and protecting gear. Choosing the right system...
By Tread Magazine
News•Mar 11, 2026
Ticket Sales For Crystal Cave In Sequoia National Park To Open March 16
Ticket sales for the 2026 Crystal Cave season open on March 16, 2026 at 9 a.m. online. Guided tours, operated by the Sequoia Parks Conservancy, will run from May 22 through November 1, 2026, offering 50‑minute explorations of the park’s only public cave....
By National Parks Traveler
News•Mar 11, 2026
The Neuhaus NOVA32 Is a 32-Inch MTB You Can Actually Buy
Neuhaus has launched the NOVA32, a 32‑inch rigid mountain bike built on a quad‑butted 4130 steel frame with a carbon fork and Maxxis Aspen 32×2.4" tires. Frames are in limited stock and ship now, with three size options (M/L, L,...
By BIKEPACKING.com
News•Mar 11, 2026
Volcanic Eruption Causes Closure Of Kīlauea Summit In Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
On March 10, 2026, Kīlauea volcano erupted for its 43rd episode, sending lava fountains up to 1,300 feet and generating hazardous tephra. The National Park Service closed the summit area and Highway 11 between mile markers 24‑40 as football‑sized volcanic fragments rained...
By National Parks Traveler