Sole Searching: Designing Norda x Black Diamond's New Norda 000 Mountain Running Shoe
The new Norda 000 is the result of a partnership that goes deeper than the typical collab, and the particular exploration style of a serious athlete
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Sole Searching: How Brooks Retooled the Iconic Cascadia Shoe for Modern Trail Running
A beloved best-seller since '04, the Cascadia 20 introduces an overhaul with material updates like Vibram Megagrip for all-mountain running
La Sportiva's Revamped Ultra Raptor 3 Is for Fast-and-Light Hiking
One of the original running shoe-inspired hiking boots gets rebuilt to be nimbler—and faster looking—than ever
New Film "Energia Vitale" Artfully Portrays Milan's Deep Alpine History
With archival footage, New Age tracks, and modern climbing the striking film by Vibram explores the relationship between urban and mountain landscapes
Wyld Is Using Conservation to Build a Modern Cannabis Brand & Rebuild Mother Earth
Wyld's THC gummies are a popular trail snack, but the company is building a legacy of responsibility that goes beyond a quality high
How KEEN Turned 20 Years of Trail Experience Into the New Targhee Apex
The famously comfy-burly hiking boot gets a modern revamp with lighter materials and a sleeker profile—without losing its soul
How to Carve a Simple Wood Spoon On Your Next Camping Trip
Forgot your spork? Follow these easy steps to making your own spoon with a classic Case pocketknife. Bag dinner and campfire meals approved!
How Sweden's Peak Performance Uses Color Psychology to Create Enduring Designs
In embracing natural hues inspired by Nordic landscapes, the Swedish mountain brand lets its design and outerwear performance do the talking
The Untold History of Outdoor Research, One of America's Great Gear Brands
How the PNW-based outfitter launched from a failed summit attempt on Denali and grew to hometown hero status over 40 years by putting function first
Amundsen Challenges the Cotton Controversy With New Natural Outerwear Line
With the brand's namesake Arctic explorer in mind, the Norwegian outfitter looks to the past for a more sustainable—and plastic free—way forward
The Jasper Zionic Adapts KEEN's Iconic Approach Shoe for Modern Life
Hands-on with the all-new outdoor sneaker, built with a climbing style upper inspired by the Jasper and the Zionic's rugged performance outsole
How Thermore Became the Most Influential Ingredient Brand You've Never Heard Of
Thermore's sustainable, synthetic insulation made with recycled PET bottles has been quietly driving change in the outdoor industry since 1972
Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds (and Rebuilds) Our Favorite Hiking Boots
The famed Oregon bootmaker has expanded its Recrafting repair program and opened its doors to factory tours for the first time in its 90 year history
Ditch the Itinerary? Exploring Norway's Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps
In the latest Amundsen Field Test, a group of hikers embrace the concept of wandering without objective among stunning fjords, valleys, and peaks
How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet
By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet
5 Adventurous Things to Do in Jackson Hole This Summer
Head to the high mountain valley to experience summer's best adventures in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update
How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs
Vasque’s New St. Elias Is a Minimalist Boot Made for Maximal Trail Time
Hands-on with the all-new St. Elias hiking boot, a sleek modern update with a nod to the heritage hikers the Minnesota-brand built its reputation upon
Go Hiking This Weekend and AllTrails Will Plant a Tree For You
Trail time equals tree time as the award-winning app pledges to plant a tree for every person who logs an hour outside April 6 and 7th—up to 100,000!
Sole Searching: Arc’teryx Creates New Footwear Category With Vertex Alpine
Inside the problem solving and design process of the new lightweight hybrid approach shoe, moving athletes over mountains like never before
AllTrails Is Harnessing AI & Innovative Tech to Make Getting Outside a Lot Easier
New OpenAI integration and location sharing are making the award-winning app better then ever at helping hikers find and safely explore trails
Sole Searching: How Bedrock Sandals Changed the Look of Adventure Footwear
Exploring the Cairn's evolution from barefoot-like DIY concept to Vibram-clad icon capable of going wherever its wearer was wild enough to go
The 13 Best Gifts to Give Skiers This Holiday Season
A wishlist of editor-approved gear for the discerning skier, including USA-made ski socks, leather mittens, custom fit goggles, and much more
KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: A Sleek Softshell for Daily Wear
Testing body mapping synthetic insulation and a tailored build against NYC’s rugged streets and unpredictable fall weather