The most commonplace question about long-distance hiking is also the most complicated to answer: How do you find the resources—the time, the money, the petcare, the childcare—to walk into the woods and…
What to Know When Shopping for Used Ski Gear
Buying used skis, poles, and boots is risky business. Not only does it take a lot of knowledge to actually know what you’re looking for, but the signs of wear and tear…
How Mountain Biker Hannah Otto Set the FKT on Moab’s Whole Enchilada
Pro off-road cyclist andVeloNews contributor Hannah Otto has set a new fastest known time (FKT) on the Whole Enchilada, a legendary 55-mile mountain bike route outside of Moab, Utah. Otto’s time is…
New Cordura Fabric Will Be Showcased Around the World Through Material ConneXion
Marking another milestone in the Cordura re/cor fabric launch, Material ConneXion, a leading material insights company, has accepted the Cordura re/cor collection—which features ten new fabrics—onto its platform. The award-winning fabrics, including…
I Never Used to Run with Poles. Now I Won’t Hit the Trails Without Them.
The first time I used poles for running was in 2008 at a vertical kilometer race in the Italian Dolomites. The slope was so steep I practically scraped my chin on the…
Fearing for Employee Safety, Cotopaxi Closed Its San Francisco Location Three Weeks Ago. It Reopened Today.
Cotopaxi CEO Davis Smith announced today that the company’s San Francisco Hayes Valley store has reopened after closing down three weeks ago due to theft, vandalism, and fear for employee safety. On…
‘I’m an Olympian With a Degree in Dietetics, and This Is the Protein-Packed Workout Snack I Make on Repeat’
Although Colleen Quigley‘s athletic resumé is filled with impressive running credits—competing in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2016 Olympics, setting a world record in the 4×1500-meter relay—she’s been trying out a new…
These Are the Best Shoes To Wear for the Rowing Machine, According to Row Instructors
No matter where you’re at in your rowing journey, you’re bound to hear the same verbiage time and time again. Particularly, that you should push from your legs and lean back with…
Stirrup Leggings *Actually* Stay in Place—Here Are the 8 Pairs You Need for an Ultra Snuggly Outfit
Of all the trends to make a comeback over the past few years—the ‘90s claw clip, cargo jeans, and platform shoes—the return of the stirrup legging was one we truly didn’t see…
17 RD-Approved ‘Brain Snacks’ That’ll Help Boost Your Memory and Focus (That You Can Find on Amazon)
Let’s set the scene: You’ve barely made it past lunchtime without nodding off at least 15 times at your desk, but your Slack DMs are blowing up with messages from your coworkers…
This 4-in-1 Vibrator Is the Dyson Airwrap of Sex Toys, and Each Attachment Is Better Than the Last
I’ve reviewed a lot of sex toys throughout my career. Like, a lot. Most recently, I rounded up the best toys for people with penises, also called strokers and masturbators. Wearable vibrators,…
There Are 10 Core Skill Sets, and Identifying Yours Can Point You to Your Best Job Fit
Searching for a job is… a job. To attract an offer, you need to make sure your résumé is polished, you nail your interview, and that you are, in general, your best…
We Imagined Our Dream Bike. Then We Actually Built It.
From our sister site Pinkbike. Video by Max Barron The first Grim Donut wasn’t supposed to work… and, to be honest, most of the time it didn’t. Sure, it was fast as hell during…
Used Gear: What’s a Steal and What’s Best Left on the Shelf?
There seems to be more used-gear stores than ever these days, and I want to take advantage of the lower prices and environmentally conscious approach. But some of the items I’ve seen…
Strongman Legend Hafthor Björnsson Receives International Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Hafthor Björnsson is best known in the strength sports world for his stellar work with Atlas Stones, log lifts, and deadlifts. Such a steadfast commitment to the former 2018 World’s Strongest Man…
Four-Buckle Boots Are About to Become a Relic of the Past
When Bill Johnson won the gold in the 1984 Olympic men’s downhill in modern-day Bosnia, he brought about a permanent shift in the ski boot marketplace. Skiing in the Raichle Flexon Comp,…