Karl Lagerfeld once said that sweatpants are a sign of defeat. “You lost control of your life,” the late German fashion designer put it, “so you bought some sweatpants.” Yet, thanks to Childish Gambino and a 2020 locked in a pandemic work-from-home time warp, we all know that Lagerfeld was wrong; you can still be …
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UGG’s brand-new Neumel GORE-TEX boot is a perfect match: warm, comfortable winter kicks with the legendary waterproof protection of Gore-Tex fabric. The Neumel features simple, unassuming chukka style with a cozy sheepskin lining, great for getting around town or the resort. [$180; ugg.com] First impressions of the Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Fleece Hoodie reveal an …
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The holidays are a beautiful time of year—and also incredibly wasteful. According to a study conducted by Stanford University, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the holiday season, accounting for 25 million tons of excess garbage. Factor in the amount of supplies used and fossil fuels burned to produce and deliver gifts, and …
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The great outdoors is experiencing a historic crisis, one that’s resulted in the new buzzwords “sustainable recreation.” On one hand, there’s the push by the outdoor industry to get more people outside, especially nontraditional users. However, COVID-19 has done this job better than any marketing campaign could ever dream. Many state parks have experienced a …
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No matter where you decide to get your next workout on — we’ve got you covered. MISSION’s new line of adjustable gaiters and sports masks are an absolute for fitness lovers and are sure to be your new go-to exercise gear. These new, innovative MISSION products are built with a multi-layer design and powered by …
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“This is the crux move, keep me tight,” Crista barked from 60 feet above us, as she prepared for the biggest risk of the route. Lead climbing (without the safety of a rope secured to an anchor above her), the next few moves—a slabby foothold and a crimpy handhold by her fingertips—would dictate a clean …
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We’re all eager for the pandemic to end. COVID-19 has introduced change at such an alarming rate that many of us haven’t even had time to grieve what used to be. The ‘new normal’ includes rigid cleaning protocols, virtual yoga classes, one-way shopping aisles, and a loss of human connection. All have felt the impact …
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Summers ago, back in ‘the normal times,’ I attended the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy in Squamish, BC. It was a special few days, not only because of the nightly film screenings and live music, but for the excellent clinics with world-class guides at a fraction of the cost—not to mention the access to the professional athletes, …
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It used to be that those who audibly huffed and puffed their way through workouts were just annoying. Now—as they share equipment and steam up gyms with their sweat and heavy breath—they can be downright deadly, expelling tiny, potentially infectious particles that linger in the air for hours—making gyms an especially high-risk environment for COVID-19 …
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Being introduced to the outdoors through the Boy Scouts can be a crapshoot. Some guys have incredible experiences that propel them to seek lives filled with wilderness adventure, others have a lackluster or downright miserable time that can forever turn them off to the great outdoors. For Jahmicah Dawes, his time in the Scouts tended …
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