Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Minneapolis-St Paul. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Nashville. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 3rd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Miami. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 3rd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in London, UK. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 3rd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Las Vegas. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Detroit. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Dallas. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 3rd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 3rd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Boston. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 3rd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Austin. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Baltimore. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall annnounces the 1st ever 25 Best Restaurants for Atlanta, [Read more]

Xploritall kicks off the 4th annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants with our home base city, Denver. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners for 2019. This "poll of polls" balances the current opinions of dining [Read more]

Rolling Stone Magazine made a list of the 10 best live music venues in the U.S., shown [Read more]

The 2018 edition of the "World's 50 Best Restaurants," presented by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, was released. Add the restaurants to your travel wishlist on [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in London, UK. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Phoenix. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Nashville. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Minneapolis-St Paul. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Baltimore. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Boston. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Miami. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Las Vegas. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Austin. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Dallas. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in New York City. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Seattle. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 3rd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Denver. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

This article was posted The Guardian about Portugal’s top 10 hidden beaches. Some of the beaches appear to be pretty popular based on photos I've seen, but that shouldn't stop anyone from wanting to check these places out. I encourage you to check out the original article [Read more]

The 2017 edition of the "World's 50 Best Restaurants," presented by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, was released. Add the restaurants to your travel wishlist on [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Miami. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Las Vegas. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Boston. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Austin. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Seattle. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in New York City. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. [Read more]

Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Denver. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The [Read more]

The 2016 edition of the "World's 50 Best Restaurants," presented by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, was released on June 13th. Add the restaurants to your travel wishlist on [Read more]

Every year, bike manufacturers hit the road with a fleet of "demo" bikes and let the general publictest them out. Whether or not you are currently in the market for a new bike, there are several reasons why attending a demo would be a great [Read more]

With the popularity of Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, taking off the past several years, we are beginning to see some fun and innovative accessories and adaptations to the sport. Arrows Inflatable is coming out with the iRIG ONE, an inflatable rig that will turn a paddle [Read more]

You probably know Vibram from those Five Finger barefoot shoes. But their bread and butter is actually developing the best shoe soles on the market and integrating them onto the products of many of the biggest shoe brands. Vibram just announced a breakthrough new sole [Read more]

If you are tired of continuously packing and repacking your clothes while travelling, you might be interested in the Shelfpack. Shelfpack is a piece of luggage that has four collapsible shelves that extend up into a vertical position, allowing you to organize and have [Read more]

With the ski season now going strong this season so far, you might be in the market for your first set, or a new set for your quiver to cover some new terrain. We will be showcasing some of the new equipment from various manufacturers. Below, you will find the new releases [Read more]

Snow is starting to fly and ski resorts are starting to open. Forecasts are calling for above average snow this season. If you are thinking about getting a new ski setup, we will be posting the 2015/16 lineups from many of the ski manufacturers. We start with Dynastar, a [Read more]

Xploritall announces the list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Denver. Using a complex algorithm (not really), we sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of poll" balances the opinions of dining critics with actual [Read more]

Schwalbe's G-One is one of several new offerings by Schwalbe for different uses that feature their "Tubeless Easy Microskin" technology. Schwalbe claims their Tubeless Easy system mounts better and requires less shaking and repeated shaking to seat the tire beads. MicroSkin [Read more]

Italian cycling clothing manufacturer Castelli has released a line of travel luggage designed for the serious cyclist. Four years in the making, Castelli solicited feedback from pro cyclists about what traditional luggage lacked for their specific usage. The result is the [Read more]

Anyone who rides needs to have a reliable hand pump or CO2 system to fix flats when biking. And know how to use it. I had some bad experiences with CO2 inflators in the past, with the cartridges invariably shooting off all of their contents before I could even attach them [Read more]

Mount McKinley, as the largest peak in North America had officially been named since 1896, is officially being renamed Denali. The 20,320 foot high peak is located in Alaska in the Denali National Park and Preserve. The name change was announced by President Obama after a [Read more]

Giro Sports are running a contest in conjunction with their inaugural Grinduro event. Grinduro, co-sponsored by SRAM components, is an epic race that will take place on October 10, 2015 in Quincy, California (north of [Read more]

Every year the list of the "World's 50 Best Restaurants," presented by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, is announced by the UK magazine, Restaurant. Throughout the year, a who's who of the restaurant industry rates and votes for the winners. The 14th annual Best Restaurants [Read more]

This hike was so amazing, it’s difficult to write about it. Please forgive me in advance for including so many photographs. They really are necessary because it’s such an indescribable place. What I had expected to be a fairly quick walk turned into something much [Read more]

We recently told you about Competitive Cyclist, a premiere online cycling retailer, rolling out a new partnership with Strava. The program let users of the performance tracking app to earn purchase credits at Competitive Cyclist based on the time they spend riding their [Read more]

Competitive Cyclist, a premiere online cycling retailer, has partnered with Strava, a cycling and running tracking and social app to offer you credits for riding your bike. Yes, you will get free stuff just for putting in time in your [Read more]

Goal Zero, makers of portable solar power products, have begun working with other companies to integrate solar power into their products under their Solar Ready Partnership program. Goal Zero offers a selection of systems that you can piece together to power and recharge [Read more]

One of the coolest uses for drones, UAVs, or whatever else you want to call them, is for action sports. They are rapidly showing up in all sorts of places - competitions, promotional videos, TV broadcasts, you name it. Traditional camera setups require expensive equipment [Read more]

Clif Bar has rolled out a new product category, called Organic Energy Food. Using real-food ingredients, the flavors were inspired by the home recipes of Team Clif Bar athletes to supply energy and satisfy cravings. The focus is on two types of activities: Go Fast, or high [Read more]

With this scratch off, you are always a winner because you have been places. This 36"x23" glossy poster has a gold foil coating over all of the countries of the world. Every time you check a country off your to-visit list, scratch it off to reveal the colored layer below. [Read more]

What better way to enjoy a craft beer than having one in a handcrafted pint glass? North Drinkware, a trio of Portland transplants with over 30 years of product design, engineering, and marketing experience, created a beverage delivery device that celebrates an icon of the [Read more]

How are the best restaurants in the world determined? There are a few groups that attempt to present their own list, but the most recognized is the "World's 50 Best Restaurants, presented by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna." The list is published by the UK magazine, [Read more]

The new Kodiak portable power bank from Outdoor Tech might be one of those must-have items for your next trip or outdoor adventure. It is essentially a rechargeable 6000 mA lithium-ion battery that can charge up your tablet, smart phone, action camera, GPS, headlamp - [Read more]

Saris has a new tray style hitch rack that is half the weight of similar types of bike racks. The Freedom SuperClamp is available in both 2- and 4-bike versions. The 2-bike rack weighs only 32 lbs, with a weight capacity of 60 pounds per bike. The 4-bike version is 63 lbs, [Read more]

Handlebar tape is a bike accessory that usually boils down to personal preference to each rider. I am willing to bet that most people find a tape that works for them, and they stick to it. Maybe they will change colors just to shake things up, or if they have a new bike or [Read more]

I love compression gear. Calf sleeves, tights, socks…you name it and I’ll wear it while I’m running. I truly believe that compression helps thwart muscle fatigue and boost recovery time. I had been wanting to try out a pair of compression arm sleeves for [Read more]

Chris Bombardier will be attempting to climb Mount McKinley (Denali) in a few months. This will potentially be his 4th summit in his pursuit of the Seven Summits challenge. Chris, also from Colorado, already successfully completed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and Aconcagua. As if [Read more]

In honor of Earth Day and Earth Week, ZEAL Optics will plant a tree for every pair of its sunglasses sold during the week of April 22-26. The trees will be planted in the company's "5480 Forest," a project launched in June 2013 in partnership with American Forests. ZEAL's [Read more]

ZEAL Optics, based in Boulder, Colorado, are more known for their high-tech goggles, like their models with GPS heads up display built in. But they also make performance and lifestyle sunglasses as well. Touting their focus on sustainability, they have a line of sunglasses [Read more]

Chrome is releasing a series of Knurled Welded Waterproof Rolltop bags this Spring (2014), perfect for bike camping, adventure biking and commuting in all types of weather. Rolltop bags are perfect for keeping the wet out, and for allowing you to compact (or expand) the bag [Read more]

Salomon is introducing a new ski for pure backcountry performance. The Q BC Lab ski is ideal for touring the flats, skinning uphill and flying down. A full-length poplar wood core reinforced with a CFX Superfiber (carbon/flax laminate), and a honeycomb tip keeps the skis [Read more]

We have been covering cross country ski offerings that give versatility of use. Fischer has a range of products meant for light backcountry use called "Offtrack Cruising." We also recently added the Adventure 60 model from this line, which can be used both in or off track. [Read more]

We have been covering some of the current and upcoming models of cross country skis that are designed for a bit of versatility in using on-track and light backcountry. Fischer has a ski set-up for just that kind of versatility, the Adventure [Read more]

Atomic Skis is venturing into the ski apparel market for the first time in Fall 2014. Their debut will be comprised of three lines of tiered technologies and price points: Cliffline, Ridgeline, and Timberline. All are designed specifically for skiers, not as do-it-all [Read more]

The new JetForce avalanche bag technology eliminates the issues with the standard avy bags, because they don't use compressed-gas-cylinders. Instead, the system operates using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery powered fan, the first of its kind. The fan spins at 60,000rpms [Read more]

Sugoi is launching a new line of apparel for Fall 2014 for their Zap Bike Collection that revolutionizes visibility for cyclists. The products will feature their Pixel fabric, which in addition to being waterproof is woven with micro-glass beads that illuminate and flash [Read more]

Does the idea of hurtling down a hill inside a plastic sphere like some sort of hamster/astronaut excite you? If so, then you should try Zorbing if you ever have the chance. Zorbing is an activity where one or more (usually no more than 3) people ride downhill in an [Read more]

Julbo, a 126 year old company, touts itself as being the largest provider of technical, photochromic goggle lenses on the market. Always seeking to build on the versatility and performance of their photochromic lenses, they announced their new Snow Tiger lens to be released [Read more]

POC, a company with a strong background in safety and who previously made a name for themselves with skiing and mountain biking products, is launching full-force into the road biking market. This spring, POC will be debuting their AVIP road-specific line. AVIP stands for [Read more]

With the weather systems hitting much of the United States with brutally cold temperatures this winter, it is good to be aware of the danger of frostbite. It can only take minutes for frostbite to set in on exposed skin. The onset of frostbite is a function of not only the [Read more]

Mammut unveiled the Alyeska GTX Pro Realization Pants, which have an integrated climbing harness built in. Yes, you read that correctly. Mammut recently released their Realization Shorts and Pants with the same built in harness, and the GTX Pro version adds GORE-TEX® Pro [Read more]

Veteran hanglider and Red Bull athlete, Jonny Durand, broke not one but two hangliding world records - in the same day.

The record flights were the culmination of a year of planning, narrowed down to a two-week window. He selected the coastline of the Great [Read more]

Helly Hansen revealed their Spectrum Jacket, suited to perform in any condition on or off piste. This great looking jacket has the look of a Helly technical jacket and is fully loaded with techy features for those that are serious about their fun. 2 ply Helly Tech® [Read more]

Snow helmets with integrated googles are hit or miss. In many cases they are really just a visor that retracts up into the helmet, and do not always provide the most comfortable fit when down on the face. Bolle's new Osmoz helmet with integrated goggle, is an example of a [Read more]

One great product we saw at the SIA Snow Show was the Snowmule pack, fresh off of winning a gold medal at the ISPO sports product show. The idea of the Snowmule pack is to make a day at the resorts with your kids more enjoyable. The inventor, Kevin Stevens, could not find a [Read more]

A product launching this year aims to simplify some problems inherent in capturing action video. AIMe is a robotic device that operates remotely to automatically film a subject, and keeps them framed in the shot. Whether you are alone and want to film yourself nailing a big [Read more]

It is hard to imagine geeking out over a tool that has been around for over 6,000 years. But a Norweigan company set out to create a stronger, lighter, more durable and ergonomic snowshoe from scratch. The result is the Fimbulvetr, which means "Great Winter" in Old Norse. [Read more]

For those that wish they had more time in the day to get things done, or suffer from jetlag, a new gadget just successfully emerged from a Kickstarter campaign that the company claims will change your life. The NeuroOn is a sleep mask paired with a smartphone app that [Read more]

Salsa is raising the stakes in the fat bike market with their 2014 Mukluk TI fat bike. The Mukluk TI features an all titanium frame, to lower weight but still provide strength and durability. The innovative Alternator dropouts gives adaptability to run this as a [Read more]

A Travel Guide for locations used in the HBO television series, Game of Thrones. Odds are, if you're reading this, you're likely in a state that is currently dealing with the "Polar Vortex" of artic air dropping down to say hello. Hearing "Winter is Coming" is a bit late [Read more]

Simon Best has been creating geometric patterns in the snow of the French Alps for the past decade. An Englishman who creates maps for orienteering by trade, he uses those same skills to draw out his geometric patterns around the Les Arcs 2000 ski resort, where he keeps an [Read more]

The 19th annual Winter Trails Day, on January 11, 2014, is a nationwide event meant to introduce these fun activities to people of all ages. The event is held at nearly 100 venues, including resorts, nordic centers, trail systems and state and national parks. Equipment [Read more]

The new STM Velo 2 is a do-it-all kind of messenger bag that is deceivingly chock full of features. Don't let the "Velo" name fool you into thinking this is just another bike styled messenger bag. It could easily be used as one, though. But it's features and styling make [Read more]

A look at this season's updated Rossignol BC 70 Cross Country ski [Read more]

New for Winter 2013/14, Rossignol released a new off trail cross country ski line meant to fill the gap between their versatile Evo Tour and Backcountry [Read more]

Do you experience problems such as tired or sore feet while hiking, walking, skiing, riding a bike, or even just standing for long periods during work? You may be able to benefit from getting shoe inserts (aka insoles or footbeds). Even back or knee aches could possibly [Read more]

Despite all of the official mounts available from GoPro for their action cameras, there just is not enough to meet every potential need for mounting or capturing possible points of view. It goes without saying that enterprising DIY'ers and entrepreneurs have come up with [Read more]

Drones instantly conjure up negative ideas - the controversial act of sending unmanned, rocket-equipped assassin aircraft into sovereign countries, or of eavesdropping, surveillance and unwarranted data collection. Husband and wife team, Terry and Belinda Kilby, are seeking [Read more]

What is almost as good as getting new gear? Making money on your old gear. And of course, the funds gained from clearing out your old gear can be put toward your new stuff. Which might make your significant other slightly less upset. You can go the eBay route; but I can't [Read more]

Calling all cyclists! We started an Xploritall club on Strava, and it is open for anyone to join. If you are already on Strava, find the club by going to Explore > Clubs and type in "Xploritall." The full club name is "Xploritall.com World Xploration Team." Joining will not [Read more]

The recent flooding in Colorado is one of the worst disasters the state has ever experienced. Eight people were killed, hundreds of people lost their homes, many more homes were damaged, and entire communities are now isolated after connecting roadways and bridges were [Read more]

For Spring/Summer 2014, Kelty has designed a new backpacking system from the ground up. Called TraiLogic, the system is meant to take the focus off of your equipment and put it where it belongs - enjoying your [Read more]

Someone managed to put a camera on an eagle and captured stunning video of the French Alps from its point of view. I was already leaning toward wanting to be reborn as a bird in my next life, and now I am completely sold on that idea. The only negative thing about this [Read more]

REEL ROCK 8 premiered with four new films last night in Boulder, Colorado. If you're a fan of going vertical, or like me - are comfortable with just watching others scale impossibly sheer cliffs - then check out these films if you happen to be near one of the [Read more]

The new ReVolt headlamp from Black Diamond will allow the use of alkaline batteries OR rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries. Even better, the headlamp itself acts as a charger for the rechargeable batteries, through a USB plug on the side. So, if you have access to a car, [Read more]

A few companies are looking at the limitations of mobility with sleeping bags, and adding features to allow a user to leave their tent and perform tasks without needing to leave their sleeping bag. The idea is practical; heating up the inside of the bag with your body heat [Read more]

Baffin, a Canadian adventure footwear brand, introduced two different water-focused shoes to debut for Spring 2014. Both bring a bit of flair in addition to practicality and [Read more]

Every three years, Red Bull hosts an action and adventure sports photography contest called Illume. They have narrowed down the field to 250 photographs. The top 50 finalists will be chosen at live event in Hong Kong on August 29th. We selected 10 of our favorites below, in [Read more]

There are quite a few companies incorporating paracord into products as an emergency preparation option. Some begin as woven wristbands or necklaces that can be untied in a bind. Or tied into a bind. See what I did there? Maybe you will never need to use the paracord, but [Read more]

As the name suggests, the Backcountry Bed is meant to perform as the camping equivalent of a real bed. In a traditional mummy bag, it is difficult to impossible to be able to turn while sleeping without the bag moving with you. The Backcountry Bed is built more like a [Read more]

What do you get when you take a sandal, already a comfortable footwear option, and add a Thermarest footbed? An even MORE comfortable sandal. Yes, Thermarest, the same company that pioneered technology to pack supreme comfort into impossibly thin applications like sleeping [Read more]

In most cases, the simplest ideas are the most elegant. And ideas born out of necessity are usually the most valuable kind. Take the PackNet, an attachment cargo system that extends the carrying ability of a backpack. Sure, we would love to go ultralight. But that is not [Read more]

The Costa Rican government has decided to close its two zoos, the Simon Bolivar Zoo and Santa Ana Conservation Center. Most of the 400 animals, of 60 different species, will be released back into the wild. Animals not able to be reintroduced into their native habitats will [Read more]

Precision Travel Werx announced their newest premium sport trailer, the Atlas 8 Base Camp. The Atlas 8 is a cargo trailer for the adventurer, allowing you to pull your gear behind your vehicle and reduce the drag from roof-mounted storage. That in turn will help save gas on [Read more]

The BBQ-Donut is a new idea for getting together to enjoy food, the water, and the company of friends and family. As the name implies, the BBQ-Donut is a circular boat that seats 9-10 people around a central charcoal grill and eating table. OK, maybe that is the second [Read more]

The Grayl (pronounced "Grail") is a new take on personal water filtration. Using a metal cannister, the process is similar to a coffee press. The water to be filtered is put into the cannister, then an inner sleeve with the attached filter is pressed down, and the filtered [Read more]

what if there was a way to have your coffee ready at the exact time you wanted it, made the exact way you like it, by a push of a button? Well then you'll love the Coffee Haus. The Coffee Haus is a coffee kiosk being developed by startup firm Briggo and industrial designer [Read more]

An interesting new product at the show was the Scrubba Washbag. For those on long trips, it provides a portable way to wash your clothes in minutes. The basic form is that of a compression dry bag, with use-specific features added. Simply fill the bag with your dirty [Read more]

Heineken has a new ad campaign that is part social experiment. They set up in a terminal at JFK Airport in New York, and asked people if they'd be willing to give up their current plans and hop on a plane somewhere. The catch? That somewhere is randomly chosen by pressing a [Read more]

If you're like me, you are very picky about what sports energy products you choose. The flavors can range from nasty to tolerable, to the rare "holy crap, that's awesome!" flavor, henceforth to be abbreviated HCTA. Then there's my friend Mike, who insists on eating the GU [Read more]

It's July, so that means the Tour de France is underway. If you like to watch but still had questions about the history of the event or the strategies that make up the races within the race, check out this nifty little animated movie. Even if you know everything about the [Read more]

Back in October we told you about Google Street View Trekker, the backpack camera picking up where the Google cars can't quite reach. Well, Google is now accepting applications to "borrow" a Trekker camera. If you represent a tourism board, non-profit, government agency, [Read more]

GoPro cameras have become ubiquitous in a wide variety of applications over the past several years. They have fed sites like YouTube with plenty of viral videos that previously were only possible if you had a professional film crew following you around. Though the GoPro [Read more]

Former Baltimore Raven star Ray Lewis was forced to abandon his attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjara in Tanzania, Africa. Lewis had planned to ascend the mountain as part of an effort to raise money for clean water projects. [Read more]

I had this same idea as soon as I first found out about 3D printers. So, it must be a good one, right? TinyMtn has created 3D topography profiles of many favorite US mountain peaks and National Parks. There's also one for Mt. Everest, naturally. The scales vary, but the [Read more]

In almost every case of finding the right camping gear, it is a matter of balancing weight versus comfort. This is especially true when trying to select a sleeping pad. More comfort usually means more weight and [Read more]

Regional sandwich chain, Which Wich, has a pretty cool program that gives you a free sandwich for hiking one of the "14ers" mountains in [Read more]

Saga Outerwear is looking for a new AM to add to their already star studded roster. This contest may be the springboard you need to launch a lucrative professional career or it may just be your 15 minutes of amateur web video fame. Saga is putting the fate of their next Am [Read more]

Hiking socks.... they're all the same, right? Wrong! I think people tend to focus more attention on the sexier parts of their outdoor wardrobe and other gear selections, but a poor choice in socks could easily make for a miserable outdoors experience. Socks are the [Read more]

I love product innovation. As a cyclist, I especially love that the bicycle is still a focus for product designers, even though I already consider the bike to be as close to a perfect machine as there is.

The latest concept is the 4 Strike Bike, designed by a [Read more]

Moab, Utah is a playground for people that are outdoors-oriented. Like the mighty Colorado River, which varies in quantity and intensity while passing through town, the number of visitors to Moab also ebbs and flows throughout the year. The interests of visitors can span a [Read more]

DENVER, COLORADO - In an amazingly short period of time, Joe Dombrowski has elevated himself into a very select group of elite American cyclists. The timing of his meteoric rise into the professional ranks comes after a tumultuous period for American cycling, and cycling in [Read more]

25 photographs of surreal locations around the [Read more]

American Airlines has grounded its entire fleet due to "network outages."

American's network system is experiencing intermittent outages. At this time, we are holding all flights on the ground until later this afternoon, when we will provide another update. We [Read more]

Imagine the downsides of owning a kayak: lack of space to store it; needing an expensive car rack to transport it; having to portage it back and forth along with the rest of your gear. Oru Kayak eliminates all of those problems. A new San Francisco based company, Oru Kayak [Read more]

Water hazard? Sand trap? You won't have to drive around those things to fetch your golf ball anymore, thanks to Bubba's Hover.

Bubba Watson stripped down the current golf cart design that hasn't changed much in years, adding the must-have necessities and put [Read more]

‘El Cono Sur’ (the Southern Cone) is the name given by many South American natives for the area including of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. The mild, warm, and summery climate is known for attracting tourists and students studying abroad from northern hemispherical [Read more]

For many families, a beloved pet is viewed as a bona fide family member. Many take that inclusiveness to the extent that they wish to bring their furry friend along when traveling. Perhaps it's because they will miss the companionship, or maybe it's to eliminate the worry [Read more]

If you're a hiker or backpacker that wants to expand your season by starting it a little earlier or extending it a little later, these shoe accessories are a must-have. This is especially true if you plan to tilt your travels uphill, where the snow arrives early and [Read more]

The whole concept of taking a cruise does not make sense to me. The travel industry will gladly provide statistics showing the number of people embarking on cruises increases every year, cruises are a better overall value than other more traditional vacation packages, and [Read more]

National Geographic Student Expeditions announced the winners of their photography contest open to high school students around the world. The task was to submit a photograph and caption conveying a sense of exploration or adventure. The winners were selected by a jury of [Read more]

Score one for cyclists. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the town of Black Hawk can no longer ban bicyclists from riding through the town. In 2009, the popular gambling town passed regulations prohibiting cyclists from using their streets due to safety and traffic [Read more]

The Rossignol Evo Tour Positrack classic cross country skis are a great beginner recreational setup for those that want flexibility -- flexibility in usable terrain and in not outgrowing the equipment too quickly as skills improve. My girlfriend and I bought the same [Read more]

Dolphins truly are a majestic species. They never cease to amaze us with their intelligence and gentle natures. A diving group in Hawaii was recently filming a night dive of Manta Rays feeding on plankton when a lone Bottlenose dolphin began hanging around. It became [Read more]

As other rival car rental companies are adding rent by the hour options to their traditional service, Avis announced plans to acquire Zipcar, the leading car-sharing service for approximately $500 million. Zipcar should be able to benefit from having a bigger infrastructure [Read more]

Right around the end of the year is traditionally when people make their grand resolutions for the next year. They proclaim goals, usually things such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or a multitude of other self-improvement or life-enhancing changes. "This year I will [Read more]

I am now realizing that I am a sucker for abandoned man-made structures, though not obsessively so. Not yet, anyway. In my youth, I've explored the odd abandoned house, run through forgotten early 1800's era forts, played paintball in a decaying farm complex, and threw a [Read more]

Did you know that 11,500 Revolutionary War prisoners were buried in a Brooklyn, New York park? Neither did I.

During the war, the British kept prisoners of war in decrepit ships in Wallabout Bay. In the poor conditions they were forced to endure, disease and [Read more]

We always hear that before and after Thanksgiving are among the busiest traveling days of the year, but this video is ridiculous. It's not real, though. Well, it IS real, but just not at real time. Filmmaker and Photographer Cy Kuckenbaker filmed planes landing at San Diego [Read more]

When Colorado and Washington both successfully voted in favor of ballot measures to legalize recreational use of marijuana a few weeks ago, my Facebook page lit up (no pun intended) with friends, acquaintances, and friends of friends joking that they wanted to move to one [Read more]

Flooding in Venice is almost routine. The coastal city famous for its gondola rides is no stranger to dealing with the minor inconvenience of water. Residents are frequently seen trying to carry on normally in spite of the intrusion to daily life... you can often see them [Read more]

Google Street-View has become old-hat at this point, right? The feature on Google Maps to see a location as if you were standing there in person has spread to thousands of cities worldwide. Though at first only available for major roads, Google has dispatched armies of cars [Read more]

Back on September 28 we mentioned that the European Union was stopping the use of body scanners at airports. The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now removing the full-body X-ray scanners from busy [Read more]

Is it art, or vandalism? Banky is a Bristol, UK based graffiti and guerrilla artist that has become famous for his clever, satirical designs. Mostly using spray-painted stencils, he anonymously leaves his artwork in public locations with varying themes - but often including [Read more]

Felix Baumgartner is at it again. Remember the guy who used a rocket-powered wing to cross the English Channel and Grand Canyon? This time, he's planning to skydive from 23 miles up (120,000 ft) in an attempt to break the world record for the highest skydive. The current [Read more]

The European Union will be phasing out the use of Full-Body X-ray imaging scanners at airports through Europe. The controversial machines had been put into service following the failed 2009 "underwear bomber" incident. [Read more]

With the Autumnal Equinox arriving tomorrow, it will officially be Fall. Are you planning to go "leaf peeping" this year? The melody of colors just adds something extra to already awesome landscapes, am I right? We're all for any additional reason to get out of the house or [Read more]

Great news for those bummed out by the amount of snow you got last winter. AccuWeather.com is predicting above average snowfall for portions of the country. Sections of the Mid-Atlantic and Southwest should see this impact, as the El Niño pattern is expected to weaken by [Read more]

Maybe you've seen the image posted on our Twitter or Facebook with the "Before I Die..." wall, with people writing their bucket list items out in public view. Just like most images we come across on the internet that catch our attention, we all probably Laugh Out Loud, [Read more]

Getting started with a new sport or activity can be kind of daunting, especially if you don’t know anyone who shares the interest. Or perhaps your friends are already experts, and you’re afraid of embarrassing yourself or possibly slowing them down, making the [Read more]

Go West, young man. That quote resonates with some in a metaphorical sense – as in to get out there and broaden your horizons. Or push yourself out of your comfort zone. For others, it takes a more literal sense... as in actually moving out West. I guess being the literal [Read more]