Scott Einsman is Outdoor Life’s gear editor. He oversees the gear team of editors and writers who are subject matter experts in bows, knives, hunting, fishing, backpacking, and more. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two bird dogs.
Living next to a ski resort is the dream, but a luxury that many people can’t afford. I recently moved into the valley from Crested Butte to Gunnison. Now, instead of the quick bus trip from my home to the lifts, I join the skiers traveling at highway speed between home and the mountain. So
Grizzly and black bear attacks on hikers have made headlines this spring and summer. But although killing is not decreasing, long-term trends show that we have some work to do when it comes to co-existing with the trail’s biggest predators. Published June 22, 2026 02:11 pm This April, hikers on two popular Great Smoky Mountain
Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks A fishing guide in British Columbia who helped land a giant sturgeon in the Fraser River in early June says he believes the fish is the largest white sturgeon ever caught on rod and reel. And the guide, Kevin Estrada, knows
Updated June 22, 2026 12:52 pm The mountain at the brand new OZ Trails Bike Park isn’t very big. Being less than 300 feet tall, I don’t think you can call it a mountain. This is a hill. But what the trail designers have done with that hill is nothing short of amazing. The park
Trump administration orders removal of more than 900 bison from Montana federal lands The Trump administration has ordered the removal of more than 900 bison from federal lands in Montana, marking a significant shift in wildlife management policy for the region. This decision affects bison populations roaming in areas adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, where
Published June 22, 2026 03:02 pm Culinary mishaps are a rite of passage for most backpackers. We’ve all tried – at least once – to cook an elaborate group meal on a small aluminum pan. An hour later, only to show up with a charred and somehow undercooked onion, you resolve to buy a proper
From small-town Americana to one of the country’s newest national parks, the Capital Circle is an epic journey you won’t want to miss Capital Circle of West Virginia. (Photo: West Virginia Tourism) Published June 22, 2026 05:07 pm As I walked on that ribbon of highway, I saw that endless sky way above me; I
When the afternoon heat arrives, my first instinct is to ditch my long sleeves – but my sunburned skin doesn’t allow it. that tension is what really created Outdoor Research Eco Hoodie ($79) Very impressive. From standup paddleboarding in the Snake River and spring ski tours in the Tetons to bear watching trips in Alaska,
Published June 22, 2026 02:20 pm When someone got bitten by a tick at her cousin’s wedding in Arkansas, public health researcher Ellie Fawcett knew there was a problem. Not only the tick, which Fawcett easily identified as the American dog tick, a species known to carry diseases such as tularemia (aka rabbit fever) and