A new study from PACT Outdoors shows that climbers just need the right equipment to perform responsibly in the alpine. The research team stands near their Mount Albert trailhead kiosk. Updated June 26, 2026 02:01 pm Would you be willing to pay to carry your poop down a mountain? New research shows that most pedestrians
This week we have some additional great gear releases aimed squarely at women who love the outdoors. This includes a trail shoe inspired by rising outdoor collective GorpGirls, an ultralight fleece from women’s hiking brand HikerKind, a linen running shirt, and aviator sunglasses named after Ella Fitzgerald (it’s not clear why). But that’s not all,
The REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket is a solid midlayer at its full retail price of $120 — and right now, you can get it at a steep discount. REI 650 Jacket Published June 26, 2026 02:41 pm Starting at $30 (76 percent off) at REI-Men Starting at $64 (50 percent off) at REI-Womens The
The genetic material of some rare plants and wildlife in the US may soon be stored for future recovery work. Department of the Interior announced On June 25, the US Fish and Wildlife Service signed a memorandum of understanding Colossal BiosciencesA Texas-based biotechnology company known for its work on extinction. The agreement focuses on biobanking,
Published on June 26, 2026 01:50 pm “Summer Friday” is a sacred concept – a green light to slowly step away from the laptop and head toward the sunshine. (Even if that sunshine lasts until midnight, as senior travel and culture editor Kathleen Relihan experienced in Finland, below). For this month’s Gear Spotlight, we asked
Wes Littlefield 06.26.26 I set the hook and immediately thought to myself, “Oh my God, this could be the biggest fish of the day.” The fight made me laugh like a little kid, but as I pulled the 4-pound bass onto the gunwale of my kayak, I noticed something strange around its neck. I went
Sign up for the Outdoor Life newsletter Get the latest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Members of Congress took another concrete step toward passing an updated Farm Bill this week, and conservation groups hope they can keep the momentum going. On Tuesday, Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas), chairman of the Senate Committee
I continued up the delta in a cool start that turned into a sweaty climb. This is exactly where Arc’teryx Delta Jacket ($200) makes the most sense. It is a lightweight, fitted, highly breathable fleece that manages temperature fluctuations during high-output activities. I tested Delta for over a year on at least 30 trips into
Making a living writing about hiking sounds like a backpacker’s dream. But Maggie Slepian writes that it’s impossible to bring money into your favorite pastime without changing the way you experience it. Ooh Ahh Point of the Grand Canyon on the Arizona Trail (Photo: Benjamin Klinger/iStock via Getty) Updated June 26, 2026 12:09 pm Dawn
Efforts to protect endangered and threatened species are more important than ever (Photo: Brian Scerri) Updated June 25, 2026 10:08 am Red wolves are a uniquely American species. They live in the southeastern United States and are not found anywhere else on Earth. They are also a uniquely American story. red wolves They were declared