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I am being sincere when I say that Mountain Standard has perfected an old standby – the breakfast scramble. By perfecting, I mean they made it so easy and tasty (better than anything I’ve had at a restaurant lately) that it left me wondering why I hadn’t thought of the idea first. The simple-yet-sturdy paper cartons come with a combination of freeze dried and dehydrated ingredients like pinto beans, onions, bell peppers and hemp seeds....

With the new three-row Ascent, Subaru loses some shagginess but wins with a tough-luxe hauler for families who need versatility. Design Since the demise of the Tribeca in 2014, the Subaru faithful who reproduced enough to need a three-row SUV had to leave the brand’s warm, earthy embrace for the likes of the Toyota Highlander or the Honda Pilot. No longer: The Ascent seats seven (eight in a pinch) in a bigger silhouette that mimics our favorite soft-roader, the Outback....

With winter just around the corner, it’s important to be sure you have the proper gear dialed in order to get yourself through the inevitable inclement weather. And an area that some people may overlook is where the rubber meets the road (or the dirt). From the office to the outdoors, the Phil Chukka can hang. Photo: Courtesy of Forsake Proper winter footwear is key to maintaining an outdoor lifestyle when the temperatures dip and the ice/snow/rain is upon you....

First and foremost, Canadian author and academic Adam Shoalts defines himself as an explorer. In his debut book, the 31-year-old fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society chronicled his canoe expeditions to record unmapped waterfalls on remote northern rivers. Up next, he’s set to launch a work of historical non-fiction later this fall. Shoalts is also a Ph.D. candidate, his studies blending history, archaeology, anthropology and geography. Shoalts’s latest expedition, marking Canada’s 150th anniversary, was arguably his most ambitious....

If you’ve been exercising for years, you’ve probably experienced the following maladies: Achy joints from all the heavy weights, boredom with your workouts, or your job restricts the time and space you have to work out regularly. There’s a simple, easy, versatile solution to all three—resistance bands. Even if you’ve never been a gym rat, resistance bands are a fantastic way to tone muscle and recover from injury. If you’ve got achy joints, bands are a low-impact option to build muscle while keeping your joints from further damage....

As adults, we know that high-school bullies are just jerks whose rudeness won’t take them too far in the real world, and who just end up becoming “that guy” at the gym. (So our parents inform us.) But just as Biff and his asshat buddies would have you believe, high-school bullies may have more sex in their teenage years specifically because of their disagreeable personalities, according to a study published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science....

Champagne is a staple of New Year’s celebrations and big occasions. But using the same old champagne options can make things feel stale. Now, there’s a new champagne out there that will make you rethink the drink: Mod Sélection Champagne. 3 Rules You Need to Follow When Buying (and Drinking) Champagne Read article The new champagne comes from Brent Hocking, the entrepreneur and spirits mogul who previously founded DeLeón Tequila as well as Virginia Black Whiskey....

With winter seemingly staying further and further away, the impulse to keep rocking shoes with no socks is sticking around. However, London’s College of Podiatry doesn’t think that’s the brightest idea. Speaking with the BBC, podiatrist Emma Stephenson said the College has noticed a jump in fungal infections, primarily in guys between the ages of 18 to 25, directly related to the “sockless trend. That problem, compounded by how many guys wear ill-fitting shoe that force their feet into cramped, humid environments for hours on end, is only starting to get more serious....

Hot off the the television return of his iconic show Twin Peaks, legendary artist David Lynch has collaborated with Danish brewmasters Mikkeller to create three new beers inspired by its world. The three beers will debut this weekend at Lynch’s Los Angeles-based Festival of Disruption. The new brews include Log Lady Lager, Red Room Ale, and Damn Good Coffee Stout. The java brew is an oatmeal stout made with Lynch’s own blend of coffee, the David Lynch Signature Cup Organic House Blend....

The next time you order up some Dunkin’ Donuts craziness, the company wants you to know those fun colors in your pastry are the real deal. In a statement, the company American runs on said it would stop using artificial dyes to make its donuts in 2018. The Dunkin’ Brands Group, which also owns Baskin-Robbins, had also recently pledged to get rid of all artificial dyes from its foods and beverages by the end of the year, so this is just the beginning....

There are lots of startling cancer statistics—we know hearing more won’t fend off the disease or hasten your next visit to the doctor. The only information that’ll truly help you is the truth about the cancers you most likely face as a man, the symptoms to watch out for, the tests you’ll need to take, and the future you might face if you do get the diagnosis. “Listen to your body,” says Mike LeFevre, M....

In our always-on world, where there never seems to be enough hours in the day, finding balance can be hard, especially when it comes to food and meal preparation. Kevin Curry personifies the “on-the-go” lifestyle. An entrepreneur, chef, fitness enthusiast and YouTube sensation, the Fit Men Cook founder is constantly on the hunt for food hacks that can help keep him full, without taking up too much time. That’s why he banks on Bob Evans Egg Whites for an easy, protein-filled way to reenergize for whatever demands come his way....

After testing Patagonia’s first-ever completely neoprene-free R1 a couple years ago, we called it the ‘Tesla of wetsuits’, an impressive synergy of design, craftsmanship, and eco-innovation. But only now do we fully appreciate that comparison given its obvious — though, little discussed — shortcomings. Yulex 1.0 was by almost all accounts — including our own and of those who designed it — not nearly as flexible as neoprene. Yet, that was a mere footnote among the near universal praise....

Did you forget that Google+ still exists? It does, though not for much longer. The Wall Street Journal reported today that Google discovered a major security issue on the social network this spring, but opted not to release the information to the public. Now the company has announced new privacy measures for its products and is shutting down the underused platform. Is Someone Stealing Your Health Data? Read article According to a company blog post, Google engineers first discovered the security issue while conducting an audit of its platforms called “Project Strobe....

If you made some New Year’s fitness resolutions, maybe you’ll stick to them. Maybe not. Maybe you plan to cut 10 pounds, finish a Tough Mudder, or enter your first triathlon. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But rather than bowing out in the first quarter due to lack of motivation or willpower, separate yourself from the masses and actually stick to your resolutions. With a little guidance, you can transform aspirations into long-term habits that extend beyond the first few months of the new year....

Sports bras are big business. The apparel category continues to show rapid growth year over year, according to market research firm Statista, mostly because women increasingly want to wear comfy bras to play – and work. The same firm found that approximately 20 percent of women wore a sports bra “almost daily” in 2017. Ah, bra issues. Sometimes we just want to hang it all up. Photo: Pablo Heimplatz/Unsplash But ever wonder why it’s so hard to make a sports bra that’s both functional and flattering?...

Words and photos by Ryan Salm Despite a few bouts with heavy wind that pulled her terrifyingly into the middle of giant lakes in the Boundary Waters, not to mention the occasional five-mile portage with 80 pounds of gear, everything was going well for Lauren. It was her first major remote SUP expedition—an off-grid, 10-day journey through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—and to be fully honest, at times she seemed more at ease than me....

It’s becoming a bit more common to see new bottles of whiskey so well conceived that they’re capable of unseating the classics, and Jack Daniel’s Heritage Barrel is one such whiskey. Were it not a limited release of limited volume, it would be an obvious replacement for America’s best-selling whiskey. You should try to buy some anyway. Heritage Barrel is amped-up Jack Daniel’s, if we’ve ever seen it, and it all starts with specially designed barrels....

Want to learn about open-water paddling from two of the top instructors in the Pacific Northwest? Karl Kruger, the first person to finish the 766-mile Race to Alaska on a SUP and Rob Casey, owner of PNW mainstay Salmon Bay Paddle, are teaching two sessions of open water distance and expedition paddling this spring for those paddlers wanting to expand their boundaries. Dates are February 1-3 and April 26-28. If you’re thinking about doing Seventy48 this year, this is the course for you!...

The extreme contrast of Harlem-based rap vs. Led Zeppelin-like hybrid rock leads is what Stale Sandbech’s eclectic contest playlist is comprised of. High-energy mixes and both masculine types of music in their own way, these are the songs that Stale flat-spin 1440s to. Pro Snowboarder Danny Davis’ Spotify Playlists for Every Occasion Read article Stale has a snowboard style that stands out, so his sound selections are not entirely a shock....