A prominent Instagram influencer has been accused of illegally killing bears in the Yukon, according to court documents and Canadian news reports. Tristan James Hamm, a 34-year-old athlete and entrepreneur with more than 2 million followers on Instagram, now faces 19 state and federal charges related to illegal hunting in Canada’s Yukon Territory. A native
Month: November 2023
Surprisingly, it took CamelBak this long to get into bikepacking. The company made its auspicious start in 1989 when future founder Michael Eidson decided to get creative with his hydration system for the “Hotter’N Hell 100.” The race, as it still does today, covered 100 miles through the summer heat of Wichita Falls, Texas. He
I’ve slept on a lot of different things in the bed of my truck over the years. I’ve used yoga mats and backpacking sleeping pads. On at least one occasion, I used cardboard when I didn’t have another option. Then, for a long time, my girlfriend and I had a big twin-size scrap of memory
If they’ve got spikes on the end, you can basically use any pair of shoes to climb Mount Everest, right? Not exactly. But that didn’t stop Reddit users this weekend from posting imaginative shoe choices for ice climbing. To be clear, their creative ideas probably don’t meet American Mountain Guides Association standards. My guess is
Indy Pass, long considered the underdog compared to big names in ski passes, has come a long way since its inception in 2019. In April, the collective of medium-size ski resorts cut off sales of 2023-2024 season passes just 10 days after opening to the public. Management said they wanted to keep their promise to
The midsize pickup market has grown increasingly crowded in recent years, with new and upgraded offerings from a variety of domestic and foreign brands. Yet, even though it’s been going up against some of the toughest competition it’s ever faced, the Toyota Tacoma has remained the overwhelming dominant option. What’s all the more curious is
Burned out on the rampant consumerism that has somehow come to define this time of year? Me too. That’s why I love Giving Tuesday, a day where many of the brands in the outdoor industry (and beyond) give a portion of their proceeds to worthy organizations. But which brands are supporting which causes? That’s where
Hammocks are underrated. Sure, they take up a little more space in your pack. But what’s better than lounging by an alpine lake after a grueling hike? Or getting off the ground at a campsite? All you need is two trees sturdy enough to carry your weight. While backpacking, a luxury item is anything that
Osprey is a mainstay in the backpacking world thanks to well-designed packs that sit at the intersection of comfort and affordability. This Black Friday sale covers a wide array of packs, but I scoured the brand’s deal pages to bring you some can’t-miss grabs. After all, it’s the holidays — you’ve got better things to
After spreading to 31 states across the U.S., chronic wasting disease (CWD) has finally reached the deer population at America’s first national park. A mule deer in Yellowstone National Park has tested positive for the disease, and it’s likely that 10-15% of the local deer population is already infected, the U.S. National Park Service said
Have you watched Free Solo and Dawn Wall? Did you enjoy them but wish there were more jokes about drinking beer and falling to an untimely death? If so, then The Long Wall — a brisk 20-minute documentary about arguably the longest technical rock climb in the world — has plenty of humor to complement
The Brooks Range in Alaska’s far north is one of the most beautiful and prehistorically wild places on the planet. Polar bears wander the shorelines all winter, grizzlies prowl the tundras through the summer, wolves hunt in packs, and a thousand different species of birds nest and pass through in migration. And, of course, the
After a two-week trial in Austin, Texas, jurors deliberated for two hours before handing down a guilty verdict against Kaitlin Armstrong for the murder of cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson, local news reported. Wilson, an emerging talent in gravel riding, was found dead in an Austin apartment in May 2022 from three gunshot wounds. Prosecutors argued
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Available only in hybrid form, the 2025 Crown Signia is taking its bow at a media-only event ahead of this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota has been working hard to shed its long-standing reputation for plain vanilla products. And, it took a big step forward when it launched the Crown model 2 years ago.
In April 2023, the female-dedicated brand launched the Intrigue LT, a long-travel mountain bike with the most generous suspension Liv has offered yet. The bikes have 160mm of front suspension travel and 150mm in the back, which is steady across three carbon builds. These are the Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0, 1, and 2. (Though
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0: 25% Off Solo Stove has Black Friday deals going all month long on everything from flagship products — like this popular Bonfire 2.0 — to accessories like stands and heat deflectors. So, if you don’t already have one of these smokeless bonfires for your back porch, now’s the time. And if
Shopping for an adventurer who already has all the gadgets and gizmos they’ll ever need? You’re in the right spot. This guide isn’t about gear. It’s about something better than that. Experiences. I’ll be your guide through this list of stoke-tastic activities — experiences that range from extreme sports excursions to cozy lodge stays, snowy
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The holidays are on our very doorstep. But this is no gift guide (allow me to direct you here if that’s what you’re after.) No, this is Emerging Gear, where I’m your tour guide through all the coolest gear drops the outdoor world has to offer. So, you officially have my permission to use the