How to Run & Crew Your First 100K
Ellie Baxter completed her first ultra‑trail challenge, the 62‑mile, 11,000‑foot Gorge Waterfalls 100K, guided by pro runner Kat Edwards Anderson and crew chief Jason Anderson. The discussion covers everything from nutrition and hydration to aid‑station logistics and mental support. Kat shares elite pacing and fueling tactics, while Jason explains how a well‑organized crew can keep a runner on track when conditions shift. Podcast veteran Scotty Sandow highlights how storytelling spreads these insights across the ultra‑running community.
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The Most Wish-Listed Airbnb in New York Is a Gorgeous Tree House With Peaceful Mountain Views—And It's Just 2 Hours...
Airbnb’s latest data shows the Willow Treehouse in Willow, New York, as the state’s most wish‑listed listing. The one‑bed, one‑bath treehouse, designed by Antony Gibbon with sustainable materials, offers floor‑to‑ceiling mountain views, a swimmable pond, and a Swedish wood‑burning hot tub. Located...
Two Climbers Will Have Manaslu to Themselves This Spring
Kyrgyz climbers Alexandr Moroz and Mark Ablovacky are attempting a solo, alpine‑style ascent of Manaslu (8,163 m) in the spring, holding the only permit issued so far. They forgo base camps, fixed ropes and Sherpa support, carrying all gear themselves. At...
These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost
L'Atitude 52°N, founded by ex‑OnePlus engineer Gary Chen, announced the Berlin smart‑glasses will ship on May 26 at $399, with an optional $50 photochromic lens upgrade. The glasses feature a 12‑MP camera, 32 GB storage, and Google Gemini‑powered AI tour‑guide called Goya, but...
A Look at Petzl’s New 2026 Grigri +
Petzl has launched the 2026 Grigri+, a belay device upgraded with an assisted mode that keeps the cam engaged for a more secure lock. The new model also adds an anti‑panic feature that moderates descent speed when the lowering lever...
In the English Countryside, a Regency-Era Parsonage With a Walled Garden
The Newt’s owners in Somerset have completed the restoration of Yarlington Lodge, a Regency‑era parsonage turned luxury vacation rental that opens June 1 with rates from $14,250 a night and capacity for 32 guests. In New York, chef Hasung Lee and farmer...
New Panerai Submersible Comes with a Three-Day Navy SEALs Experience and an Incredibly Rare Case Material
Panerai has launched the Submersible Navy SEALs Afniotech, a limited‑edition dive watch capped at 35 pieces and paired with a three‑day Navy SEAL‑inspired experience. The 47 mm case is made from Afniotech, an alloy of 95 % hafnium that is exceptionally rare...
Garrya Mù Cang Chải Launches Highland Retreat and Helicopter Access
Garrya Mù Cang Chải has launched a high‑land retreat in northern Vietnam that blends landscape, Hmong culture and well‑being experiences. The property highlights the water‑pouring season when terraced rice fields flood, offering guests vivid scenery before harvest. To simplify access,...
InterContinental Danang Expands Nature-Led Guest Experiences
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has rolled out four new nature‑led experiences that showcase the biodiversity of Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula. The offerings include a free Ecowalk for guests, a fee‑based Jungle Hike to an 800‑year‑old banyan tree, a half‑day...
Review: Exped Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad
The Exped Ultra 6.5R Mummy Sleeping Pad delivers a high 6.9 R‑value while weighing just 15.6 oz, positioning it as one of the lightest four‑season pads on the market. Its tapered mummy shape and side‑rail design keep sleepers centered, and the pad...
Connecticut’s New State Record Rainbow Was Used to 'Help Trigger' Hatchery Salmon to Eat
On April 11, Connecticut angler Richard Courtright Jr. landed a 31‑inch, 16‑lb 7.5‑oz rainbow trout that set a new state record, surpassing the 1998 14‑lb benchmark. The fish was part of a batch stocked by the Kensington Hatchery, which uses large...
REVIEW: HOKA ZINAL 3 TRAIL SHOE
Ultra Running Magazine’s review of the HOKA Zinal 3 highlights the shoe’s redesign for fast, technical trail running. The third‑generation model adds a supercritical EVA midsole and a proprietary sticky‑rubber outsole, swapping out the previous Vibram Megagrip compound. A leno‑weave textile...
Airoh’s Commander 2 Lands Stateside, Was It Worth the Wait?
Airoh has finally opened a U.S. distribution channel, bringing its premium Commander 2 adventure helmet to American riders. The helmet offers two shell options—Composite Carbon (3.46 lb) and Full Carbon 6K (3.35 lb)—and includes safety upgrades like an ASN sliding layer and quick‑release cheek...
1-Min Rooftop Camper Cube Is a Rock-Solid Mobile Habitat Like No Other
Mohab’s Altus series introduces a hard‑walled, electric‑lift rooftop cabin that transforms pickups and 4×4s into all‑season mobile habitats. The 93 × 54 in (236 × 137 cm) standard unit and its larger XL version provide full headroom and a double‑mattress space, opening in 60 seconds with...
John John Florence Calls Cloudbreak ‘Best Wave In The World’ in New Edit
John John Florence released a new mini‑documentary on his YouTube channel, declaring Fiji’s Cloudbreak the "best wave in the world." The edit blends surf footage, local Q&A, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from Florence’s boat, highlighting the wave’s power and the community...
Shark Deterrent Surfboard Fins Currently Being Developed by Australian Research Team
University of Wollongong’s Surf Flex Lab is developing “smart composite” surfboard fins that embed miniaturized sensors, electromagnetic emitters and illumination to deter shark attacks. The project, partially funded by the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC, aims to match the flex and...
Trail Name Tales Captures The Essence of Life on the AT
Photographer Carly Rae Brunault captured the quirky, heartfelt tradition of trail names on the Appalachian Trail, turning Instagram interviews into the 130‑page book "Trail Name Tales." The project began during her 2022 thru‑hike, a journey she undertook after the sudden...
Deep Dive: DPS Pisteworks 94
DPS has launched the Pisteworks 94, a versatile all‑mountain ski positioned for aggressive on‑piste performance. In a detailed side‑by‑side test it is measured against a roster of 30‑plus competitors, from the Rossignol Arcade 94 to the Salomon QST 94. Reviewers highlight its 94 mm...
California Marks Biggest State Park Expansion in Decades with 3 New Parks
California announced the State Parks Forward initiative to add three new state parks—Feather River, San Joaquin River Parkway, and Dust Bowl Camp—primarily serving underserved Central Valley communities. The parks would raise the state system to 283 sites, the most of...
Matt Segal Climbs 385-Metre 5.14 in Mexico in a Day
Matt Segal and Emily Harrington tackled La Sombra del Chamán, a 385‑metre, 5.14a multi‑pitch route in Mexico, achieving the first one‑day ascent and the second free ascent. Segal linked the original 14 pitches into nine, while Harrington switched to a...
Washington's Once-Thriving Military Fort Is Now A Coastal State Park Gem With Trails, Fishing, And Beach Fun
Fort Ebey State Park, a 651‑acre former World II coastal fort on Whidbey Island, opened to the public in 1981. The site preserves Battery 248’s historic ruins while offering 28 miles of hiking, mountain‑bike, and paragliding trails. Visitors can fish in stocked...
Morocco Is Having a Ski Moment. We Hit the North African Slopes to See, and Ski, for Ourselves
Morocco’s Oukaimeden ski resort, perched at 10,738 ft in the Atlas Mountains, is experiencing a surge of visitors after record snowfall this winter. Travelers from Europe and local enthusiasts are flocking to the modest slopes, where ski rentals cost roughly $10...
Canada's Stunning National Park Outside Edmonton Is An Idyllic Getaway With Bison, Hiking Trails, And Lake Fun
Elk Island National Park, located just 30 miles east of Edmonton, offers a compact yet diverse wilderness experience with 11 marked trails, two pristine lakes, and free‑roaming bison herds. Designated part of the UNESCO‑recognized Beaver Hills Biosphere in 2016, the park...
4 Affordable Summer Fishing Slams Anyone Can Do
Outdoor Life outlines four budget‑friendly summer fishing "slams" that let anglers chase multiple species without flying far or spending big. The Great Lakes slam in Michigan targets trout, salmon and steelhead with spoons and herring strips in June‑July. Florida’s Suwannee...
Florida's Free Sculpture Garden In Orlando Is A Lovely Escape
The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden in Orlando offers a free, 50,000‑sq‑ft art experience just 12 minutes from the international airport. Featuring the Lewis Collection, the site showcases works by Henry Moore, Fernando Botero and a replica of the iconic Charging...
Near Downtown Memphis Is A Historic Tennessee State Park Packed With Outdoor Recreation
T.O. Fuller State Park, a 1,100‑acre historic preserve just nine miles from downtown Memphis, was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s and originally served African‑American visitors during the Jim Crow era. Today the park is free to...
Dean Potter Once BASE Jumped Off a Canadian Peak After Climbing a New Route
In 2011 Dean Potter and a four‑person team completed a new free climb on the west face of Mount Bute in British Columbia, grading the line at 5.11+. The ascent was captured for National Geographic’s documentary “The Man Who Can...
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I’ve Worn These Wide-Leg Travel Pants on Dozens of Trips to Europe—And Now They're Under $40 at Amazon
Travel writer Becca Blond highlights the Iuga Wide‑leg Trousers as her go‑to piece for European trips, noting they now sell for under $40 on Amazon. The high‑waisted, stretchy, wrinkle‑resistant fabric lets her transition from long‑haul flights to dinner outings without...
Has Skiing Bounced Back From COVID? Global Skier Visit Numbers Suggest So
The 18th International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism shows the ski industry rebounding strongly, with 399 million skier visits in the 2024/25 season—surpassing the 2018/19 record of 392 million. Growth occurred despite below‑average natural snowfall across North America and Europe, highlighting...
Close Call: How Canoeist Frank Bures Survived An Early-Season Capsize
Frank Bures capsized his solo canoe on the Mississippi River in early March when water temperatures were around 42 °F (5 °C). He battled cold shock, hypothermia and a strong current for ten minutes before two paddlers, Jake and Hunter, threw a...
Secret Life Of Rookies
The article spotlights standout rookie performances across sports, outdoor recreation, and entertainment, from Wyatt Hammond’s unprecedented double win in kayak bass fishing to Jackie Robinson’s historic baseball debut. It also references iconic rookie achievements in basketball, football, literature, and music,...
Exodus Celebrates Five Years of Rewilding Europe
Exodus Adventure Travels marked five years of collaboration with Rewilding Europe on World Earth Day, highlighting the restoration of more than 1,000 hectares in Italy’s central Apennines. The partnership has installed over 60 bear‑smart prevention measures and launched the first...
Atlantic Canada’s Only Gondola Is Still Spinning as Other Ski Resorts Call It Quits
Cape Smokey, Nova Scotia’s ocean‑side ski resort, announced it will stay open from April 24‑26, extending a season that normally runs November‑April. The resort highlighted “soft turns” and “bluebird views” as spring conditions remain excellent, while many western U.S. mountains...
What's The Easiest National Park To Visit From Chicago?
Indiana Dunes National Park is the nearest national park to Chicago, about an hour’s drive from the city’s edge on Lake Michigan’s southern shore. The area was elevated to national‑park status in 2019 and now spans roughly 16,000 acres, including...
You Could Win $1,000 For Skiing All Day at This Vermont Resort
Killington Resort in Vermont will host the Superstar Showdown on May 16, 2026, a bell‑to‑bell downhill endurance race where the male and female skiers who log the most vertical on the Superstar Glacier win $1,000 plus new skis or a...
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I’ve Traveled to 5 Continents on as Little as $10 a Day Using These Budget Travel Tips to Save Hundreds
Travel writer Olivia Young shows how she’s explored five continents on as little as $10 a day by applying a decade‑long set of budget travel habits. She emphasizes ultra‑light packing, reusable accessories, grocery‑first dining, and free‑entry activities to keep daily...
Inuit Man Lost For Three Days Without Food or Shelter in Blizzard -- Then Wins Volleyball Tournament
Peter Qayutinuak Jr., an Inuit from Taloyoak, Nunavut, became separated from his snowmobile group during a blizzard while traveling 140 km to a volleyball tournament in Gjoa Haven. He endured three days without food or shelter in -30 °C temperatures, navigating by stars...
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You Can Drive Across This Tiny Caribbean Island in Under 30 Minutes—And It Has Stunning Beaches and a Floating Bar
Bequia, the northernmost Grenadine island, can be driven across in under 30 minutes, offering a compact yet diverse Caribbean experience. Visitors stay at boutique properties such as the 58‑room Bequia Beach Hotel, which features a seawater infinity pool, spa and...
The Hamptons, But Make It British: An Ode to West Wittering in Sussex
West Wittering in West Sussex has emerged as a UK stay‑cation hotspot, offering a half‑mile golden beach that rivals the Hamptons and Cape Cod. The coastal strip combines family‑friendly amenities, dog‑allowed zones, and a vibrant water‑sports scene with world‑class bird‑watching opportunities,...
Check Out: POC’s Modular Helmet, Stashed's SpaceRail System, & Ergon's New GDH Grips
Pinkbike’s April 22 roundup highlights new mountain‑bike gear, from Stashed’s modular SpaceRail wall‑mounted rack ($639 for four hooks) to POC’s lower‑priced Cularis Pure helmet ($210) and upgraded VPD Max knee pads ($170). Ergon expands its GDH grip line with 30 mm, 32 mm and...
The Best Bike Racks of Sea Otter 2026
Sea Otter 2026 showcased a wave of premium bike racks from top brands such as Thule, Yakima, 1UP, and Velocirax. The article highlights high‑end models with prices ranging from $599 to $1,699 and load capacities up to 275 lb per bike,...
Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Birthday Is a Great Excuse to Explore the Sussex Forest that Inspired the Books
The 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s *Winnie‑the‑Pooh* is being celebrated with a series of free cultural events across Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. Highlights include interactive puppet shows, five new themed walks, and the popular 2.5‑mile Pooh Sticks Bridge trek....
7 Best Tourist Attractions in Africa in 2026
The article highlights Africa’s seven top tourist attractions for 2026, ranging from the ancient Pyramids of Giza to natural wonders like Victoria Falls and Table Mountain. It notes each site’s unique draw—historical significance, adventure sports, wildlife spectacles, and urban waterfront...
ATTA Releases 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights Report
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) released its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights report, based on a survey of 329 operators worldwide. While revenue still rose in 2025, growth slowed as firms shifted focus from volume to efficiency, margins...
Walmart's 4-Person Glamping Tent Is 57% Off and Allows You to Enjoy Luxurious Vacations for Less
Walmart is offering the Kffkff Bell‑Shaped Glamping Yurt for $216, a 57% rollback from its regular $502 price. The canvas yurt accommodates up to four people, measures 9.8 ft in diameter and 6.5 ft high, and includes a rain cap, ropes, stakes,...
Ultralight Foam-Core Camper Brings New Form to Alaskan Truck Camping
Alaskan Campers, a pioneer of hard‑sided pop‑up truck campers, unveiled the HS640—a fixed‑roof composite camper built with 1.5‑in fiberglass‑skinned PIR foam‑core panels and an aluminum/PVC hybrid frame. Weighing about 1,200 lb, roughly 350 lb lighter than existing Alaskan models, it fits full‑size...
Climbers Tackle a Backcountry Wyoming 1,000-Foot 5.13
Josh Wharton, Michael Larson and Zack Smith completed a full alpine ascent of Mixed Signals, a 1,000‑foot, roughly 5.13c line on Wyoming’s Spider Web Wall. The route, originally bolted by Chris Hirsch in 2016 as a 5.12+ C1, demands eight...
Inside Japan’s Haunted Ghost Island Where 1,300 Workers Died (Video)
Hashima Island, once a bustling coal mining hub off Nagasaki, peaked at over 5,000 residents in 1959 before abandonment in 1974 when coal ran out. During World War II, forced labor of thousands of Korean and Chinese workers led to more...
A Critical Delay on Mount Everest Is Raising Anxieties Over Crowding and Congestion
A dangerous serac in Nepal’s Khumbu Icefall has halted the route‑fixing work that normally opens Mount Everest in early April, pushing the spring climbing season’s start back. The delay prevents climbers, guides and porters from moving beyond Base Camp, sparking...
Guided By Osprey, Angler Stumbles Upon Pre-Storm Feeding Frenzy (Video)
Tennessee angler Michael Kaal ventured onto Boone Lake amid looming clouds and landed a series of trophy bass, including a 21.5‑inch largemouth and a sizable striped bass. As the sky darkened, a hunting Osprey circled the boat, prompting a surface...