A vest is a vest is a vest to the casual upland hunter. If you’re serious about chasing feathers in the field, the Final Rise Summit vest might be an option you should be considering to up your game. If you mentioned upland hunting to a younger me, it would have evoked romantic visions of tweed, hedgerows, and
Month: December 2023
I never expected to see blood at a water fight — or collapse from sheer fatigue. My adrenaline had been pumping for nearly an hour and my reserves were flagging. I was exhausted and cold to the bone despite my drysuit. But the smile on my face just kept growing. This was the most pure
It was dumping snow for 24 hours with no sign of letting up. The valley was completely socked in. It was the kind of day that skiers and riders wait for all year. It was going to be a cold one, an extra-wet one, and there wouldn’t be time for warm-up breaks. These are the
Once a year, Louis Citadelle creates a silent, moody film about biking alone in the wilderness. The filmmaker spends most of his time on the World Cup Circuit, documenting the world’s best racers in professional competitions. But for the last few years, he has developed a personal approach to storytelling, aiming for a more abstract
In Japan, the only place to ride early-season November snow is a zone called Tateyama in the Japanese Alps. And while they ain’t the real Alps — at least not to the level of fame as the Eiger, Chamonix, or the Matterhorn … it’s still something. Japan’s Mt. Dainichi — which aptly translates to ‘Big
What can you do with your Polaris Xpedition? A new YouTube series featuring three epic adventurers showcases how they use the Xpedition to get out and do the things they love. Kayaking With Rush Sturges Episode one of “Chasing the Wild” stars pro whitewater kayaker Rush Sturges. Rush uses the Xpedition to take his gear
The Hyundai Kona Electric won’t set records for range or power. You won’t find one at the top of a mountain, and you probably won’t find fans fighting over its merits on social media. What the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric does instead is deliver value and comfort. It plays nearly every card in the electric
Whether it’s charging our cellphones to fuel our digital mapping in the field, headlamps for night navigation, or even our cameras for documenting the hunt, keeping things charged at the ready is crucial to your success in the field every single day. And because each day brings a fresh sunrise, what better energy source for charging
Peak Ski Company: Save Up to $500 Skis are expensive. But Peak Ski Company’s current sale, which runs through December 31, will save you some serious cheddar. If you pair some Peak sticks with the brand’s Marker Griffon 13 or ATK Raider Evo bindings, you can save up to $500. And if you don’t need
We made it, folks! The light begins returning after today! To celebrate, let’s take a good look at the freshest innovations in the outdoor adventure world. That’s right, it’s Emerging Gear time. This week’s edition includes playful skis, toasty socks, and innovative wine that helps with bison conservation. What more could you ask for? The
There’s essentially no upper limit on what you could spend on an adventure vehicle. You could put down a solid down payment on a house for the price of a new Tacoma, and some van conversions are more expensive than purchasing a decent three-bedroom, two-bath abode. But what about the folks who don’t need something