"It’s Bizarro Land": Joshua Tree Will Remain Open
> On Wednesday, the eve of the planned temporary closure of Joshua Tree National Park, the National Park Service did an about-face on California’s Hi Desert Radio Z107.7 FM. “The National Park Service now says the park expects to stay open and…
Our Favorite Budget Gear at Outdoor Retailer
> Our gear editors scoured the floor of Winter Outdoor Retailer 2018 for the most interesting products under $50. Here’s what we found. Look for these products on the shelves starting in fall 2019. We often times find the most practical gear is also…
Whitney Has Turned Into an Overcrowded Catastrophe
Summit fever, a lack of mountaineering skills, and the allure of social media are leading to serious accidents on the lower 48’s highest peak. Can anything be done to stop the injuries and deaths? Facebook Icon Twitter Icon sms email…
Poler Has Filed for Bankruptcy
> Hipster-favorite gear brand Poleris no more. The maker of camping equipment and apparel has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Founded in 2011, the Portland, Oregon, company built its brand on a laid-back approach to camping. Promoting what it called camp vibes,the company…
How Emotional Intelligence Boosts Your Endurance
New research finds that those who can identify and regulate their emotions keep pushing when the going gets tough In tests of endurance, some people push harder than others. These aren’t necessarily the people who collapse at the finish, who…
Someone Died in a National Park During the Shutdown
> A man died after falling into a river in Yosemite National Park on December 25, three days into the current government shutdown, according to a government spokesperson. “On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 25, Yosemite National Park Emergency Communications…
California Is Burning. Again.
> Update: All of Malibu went under an evacuation order on Friday afternoon. Five people are reported dead in the Camp Fire, which reports indicate has completely destroyed the town of Paradise, California. https://twitter.com/mercnews/status/1060928827122245634 “By the end of the day, I…
Alone and Stranded on Latok I
The true story of a daring rescue on one of the Himalayas’ most notorious peaks Facebook Icon Twitter Icon sms email By July 25, Alexander Gukov and Sergey Glazunov had been on Latok I for 14 days. The Russian climbers…
Arc'teryx Launches Gear-Demo Program
> Deciding on a new waterproof shell, backpack, or pair of ski pants isn’t easy. High-end gear is expensive, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck. You can try on clothing in a…
Beyond Books Club: The ‘American Wolf’ Author Podcast
Our features editor sat down with author Nate Blakeslee to talk about his book, and you can listen in on their conversation We followed a famous wolfpack in Yellowstone for our fourth official Outside Beyond Books Club pick, American Wolf: A True Story of…