Can We Ever Understand the Mind of a Stormchaser?
> It seems needless to say that driving after tornadoes in a truck is a dangerous hobby. And yet, for the first half-century that stormchasing existed, not a single chaser died from weather-related reasons. In May 2013, 30 miles outside…
Riding Begets Riding
Why cycling—and the world—would be better if we all stopped driving to rides Ours is a culture that thrives on dichotomy: iOS versus Android; Coke versus Pepsi; the current presidential administration versus pretty much everyone; and of course the eternal…
Four Go-to Camper Meals
Learning to eat simply—and well—and cook without a mess on the road At home in Santa Fe, I joke that if my wife, Jen Judge, cooks, she will dirty every pot, pan, and serving platter in the kitchen. That’s endearing if…
The Ethics of E-Bikes
When it comes to bikes and tech, morality is a moving target It was back-to-school week, and I was pedaling my two-and-a-half-year-old to his first day when I felt myself beginning to crack. The route is a grueling 1.3 miles…
Ombraz Prove That Armless Sunglasses are the Future
> No arms, no problems. Newly launched brand Ombraz designed a nearly indestructible pair of sunglasses that won’t fall off your head. The aviator-style frames stay put via a soft cord made of a poly-cotton blend, rather than the plastic pieces that…
Trump's Tariffs Could Make Made-in-the-USA Gear Pricier
> Last week, President Trump announced tariffs on most imported steel and aluminum (25 percent on the former and 10 on the latter), which go into effect on March 23. So what's that mean for the price of your favorite camping stove,…
7 Beginner-Friendly Ultramarathons
> There are no two ways about it: Your first ultramarathon is going to be tough. Really tough. Even on flat courses with soft trails, the body and mind take a beating while running 50 kilometers or more. But that…
Two Women Just Climbed One of America’s Hardest Routes
> On Tuesday, February 6, Michaela Kiersch, 23, sent Necessary Evil (5.14c), making her the first woman to climb this benchmark route in Arizona’s Virgin River Gorge. Paige Claassen, 27, sent the same line the following day. At 5.14c, Necessary…
Cotopaxi's Flashy, Functional New Activewear
> Cotopaxi has become known for its colorful, eco-conscious approach to outdoor gear and apparel—puffy coats insulated with llama wool, backpacks made from fabric scraps. Earlier this month, the brand released a new activewear collection—the first time the company has branched…
12 Ways to Help Make the World Feel Less Hopeless
And maybe make yourself feel better, too Don't argue with people on the Internet. Use your car horn to communicate with other drivers for emergencies, not to communicate your frustration with other things in life. Pretty much 100 percent…