“The horizon took me completely awestruck. I’d seen a lot of mountain ranges before, in the Alps, Scotland, Albania, Spain, but I’d never seen this much depth of mountains. Peaks as far as the eye could see. As the sky turned pink, setting behind Whistler Mountain’s iconic Inuit statue, Inukshuk, I looked around our group,
Welcome to today’s program photo of the Day! Here we have a unique thing coming out of Italy in the 1980s. This is the Sights Specter HC, a semi-auto pistol version of the Specter M4 submachine gun manufactured in Turin. The Full-Auto Original was built for close range work, VIP protection, counter-terrorism, jobs where you
We got a glimpse of dozens of outdoor gear innovations during the Switchback Gear Show. These were our favourites. Published on June 30, 2026 09:08 am New Orleans is known for great music and amazing food. In mid-June, it was also hosting the Switchback Gear Show, where brands from around the world gathered to show
Published June 30, 2026 01:11 pm Hiking or going on an outdoor adventure can leave you feeling well-tired, at peace, and connected to nature. But you may also end up with a less pleasant souvenir: a nasty bug bite—or their extermination. Figuring out which one bit you can help determine what kind of itching or
Dressed in all black and defying New York law, urban climbers Angela Nicolau and Evan Bierkus took their viral “rooftopping” romance to the absolute pinnacle of Manhattan — and ended up in police custody. Angela Nicolaou and Evan Bierkus star in 2024 Netflix documentary, “Skywalkers” (Photo: Jason Mendez/Getty Images) Published July 1, 2026 02:19 pm
okuma Bringing a new baitcaster with advanced cast controls and an audible drag clicker with JDM-inspired Okuma Helios XT Reels. This is a performance-driven, low-profile reel designed with power, accuracy, and long-term reliability in mind. With a rigid ALC aluminum frame that minimizes flex under load, gearing remains smooth and consistent even when fighting larger
okuma Giving fishermen what they need while staying on budget with new Okuma Famous Baitcast ReelsCombining top-tier performance with value. This is a new series of low-profile baitcasters engineered with a sophisticated design and reliable performance. Some features include a rigid C-40X frame with matching gears and palm sideplate. These parts feature a CNC-cut aluminum
With its unparalleled images, user-friendly features and bombproof construction, OM System’s new OM-5 Mark II camera will keep your smartphone in your pocket where it belongs. Meet the new OM Systems OM-5 Mark II (Photo: Om System) Published July 1, 2026 02:35 pm When it comes to capturing outdoor adventures in all their glory, smartphone
The lightning strike started a new fire in the northern rim of the valley. A view of the Cliff Spring Fire (Photo: National Park Service) Updated July 1, 2026 04:32 PM Grand Canyon National Park announced Wednesday that almost exactly one year after the Dragon Bravo Fire, the Cliff Spring Fire was sparked by lightning
Recreational fishermen in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina were scheduled to begin the 62-day Atlantic red snapper season today. But this inauguration ceremony was prevented from taking place, after a court order in May ordered NOAA to revoke the state permit on June 29. For now, recreational red snapper harvest is closed in South