Best Urban Thru-Hiking in Southern California
[ad_1] “Pristine backcountry” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Los Angeles. But the nearby Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area offers a surprisingly easy escape from potholes and population density. Hiding in plain view above (insert your least favorite L.A. freeway), the 153,000 acres of sage-covered slopes and oaky canyons […]
Hobie Launches New Mirage Lynx Pedal Kayak
[ad_1] Start your summer on the water off right with the new Mirage Lynx kayak from Hobie. This feature-packed, pedal-powered boat is lightweight, tough, and versatile, plus features an elevated seat you can remove for lounging on the beach or bank. Based off the popular inflatable Hobie i11s kayaks, the new Lynx weighs […]
The School of Trout and Other Adventure Schools
[ad_1] John Juracek, one of the best fly-casting teachers on the planet, squints at my reach-cast and tells me to tweak the finish with a bigger sweep of my arm. Then Juracek moves down the row of students, critiquing, slapping his leg with a yellow section of rod as if it were Patton’s riding crop. […]
A Guide’s Guide to Alaska’s Brown Bears
[ad_1] Bjorn Dihle’s new book explores humans’ complicated relationship with Alaskan brown bears and grizzlies, tracing the history of our interactions—from Meriwether Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas Peacock and Timothy Treadwell. A Shape in the Dark: Living and Dying with Brown Bears (Mountaineers Books, $18) also includes profound personal reflection as Dihle, an Alaskan writer, […]
Montana Legislation Would Give Majority Hunting Tags to Outfitted Hunters
[ad_1] Montana legislation (House Bill 637) could drastically impact big game hunting for nonresident DIY hunters. Here’s what’s at stake if wildlife becomes private property. Each fall thousands of people from around the country flock to Montana to hunt. They come for the state’s wilderness, abundant game, and the mythology that imbues its vast, open […]
Best E-Mountain Bike Routes in America
[ad_1] In case you haven’t noticed, bikers are getting charged up. Pedal-assist bikes make steep climbs and technical terrain less intimidating. E-mountain bikes don’t make squats obsolete, but they do open new territory for riders. Read why it’s worth nabbing an e-mountain bike, then check out the best pedal-assisted e-mountain bike routes across the country. […]
More Fun, Less Effort: E-Mountain Bikes Are Here to Stay
[ad_1] Barely a year ago, e-mountain bikes were a curiosity on backcountry trails—now they’re here to stay. Twenty-five percent of all dollars spent on mountain bikes in 2020 went to models equipped with a motor and battery that boost pedaling power. That’s because pedal-assisted bikes offer indisputable advantages: They lessen the gut-punch of harsh, relentless […]
The 76-Year-Old Polar Explorer Who Saved Antarctica
[ad_1] Polar explorer Will Steger traces the inspiration for a 30-year career raising awareness of climate change to a chance meeting in the middle of nowhere. It was 1986 and the Minnesota-born activist was part of a team crossing the Arctic on the first unsupported expedition to the North Pole. “I was driving my dog […]
Lessons for Life From a Heroic Standup Paddling Rescue
[ad_1] This article was produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. The emergency calls came in a flurry as the weather turned sour along the coast of North Wales. When the last one came, Andy Bolter was the only person in the little operations […]
The Best Beginner Surfing Waves in North America
[ad_1] Produced in partnership with Founders Brewing Co. Every great surfer starts somewhere. The next one might be you. Find out by taking the first step and stealing away for a day (or a few) at one of these beginner-friendly breaks. At these five killer spots, you’ll find predictable surf, helpful instruction, and a sandy […]
