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In recent years, the term “overlanding” has become an increasingly popular term – maybe not quite as popular as CBD, but it has certainly gained some steam. But what exactly is overlanding? Simply put, it’s a vehicular departure that embraces the lost art of getting lost; being able to load up your truck with supplies and self-recovery gear and head nowhere as quickly as you can get there. No cell phone reception, no traffic, no stores or fuel stations, no Starbucks or WeWork, and ideally, no people outside of your own crew....

There’s no better time than now to dream about your next wilderness expedition. But dreaming is easy; making the leap to reality is a bigger challenge. Two recent northern journeys reveal totally different strategies to execute the trip of your dreams. Vancouver-based filmmaker Dianne Whelan’s ongoing project is trekking Canada’s Great Trail, a 15,000-mile epic that includes several lengthy paddling sections, as well as hiking and cycling. The artist Whelan, whose previous Mount Everest Base Camp project headlined the prestigious Banff Film Festival, simply put her life on hold—for five years—to journey under her own power from coast to coast to coast....

The loop of roads around southeastern British Columbia that wind through the Kootenay Rockies is said to have the highest concentration of ski operations in the world. They call it the Powder Highway, and if you do it right, you can make a multi-day loop around some of the best skiing in the world. It doesn’t hurt that interior B.C. and western Alberta are also home to some of the categorically friendliest people in the world, and a glut of surprisingly good bars and restaurants....

This piece was produced with support from Visit Montana. Sometimes, there just aren’t words. St. Mary Lake. Photo: Courtesy of Tevin Trinh/Unsplash There’s a reason Montana is known as “Big Sky Country,” and it’s not just that the sky looks bigger here (although it does). At more than 147,000 square miles, the fourth largest state in the U.S. is also one of its most naturally diverse. In short, it’s an outdoor adventurer’s paradise....

After the tragic death of British journalist Paul McClean in Sri Lanka last week, surfers are reminded that in some parts of the world crocodiles can be a deadly danger. While McLean wasn’t actually surfing at the time of his death, he had been staying at a surf camp near the well-known spot of Elephant Rock and had walked 500 yards to relieve himself near a lagoon when he was taken by the crocodile....

Boy bands. Walkmen. Frosted tips. Some things are best left in the ‘90s, but for fans of malt beverages, there’s one blast from the past that’s back on shelves this summer: Zima. The Y2K-era carbonated, clear, citrus-flavored beverage is being brought back by MillerCoors until Labor Day, by way of a spectacularly goofy marketing campaign that capitalizes on two key things: nostalgia and Millennial-era irony. MORE: Now You Can Drink Ramen-Flavored Beer… Just Like You Always Wanted?...

Neal Stephenson is back with a new book. The best-selling author, who has made a career out of writing epic science fiction novels about topics as diverse as nanotechnology, virtual reality, mathematics, linguistics, philosophy, and future technology, is taking on the ideas of mind uploading and cloud technology and its effects on human nature in Fall; or, Dodge in Hell. The new book brings back a character Stephenson has used before: Richard “Dodge” Forthrast, who appeared in his 2011 book Reamde....

Banana Republic has released a new line of chinos called Rapid Movement ($98), made from a proprietary cotton-Lycra blend that offers the softness and breathability of cotton and the stretch (and bounce-back) of Lycra, so they’re comfortable and keep their shape over time. They come in four different fits for whatever look you’re into: skinny, slim, tapered, or vintage straight leg (for you traditionalists out there). They also have a nice selection of colors, from staid khaki to slightly bolder tones like blue shadow (a light blue grey) and burgundy....

Are you ready for winter? Ready or not, winter is here, friends—and it’s time to get serious about your winter wardrobe. If you’re planning on facing winter in last year’s frayed, leaky boots, it’s time to retire those worn-out workhorses. Here are a couple of pair of fantastic, essential waterproof winter boots on sale right now at Zappos. Both styles are great choices to take you straight through to spring. They’re both waterproof, so they’ll keep your feet dry when you’re trudging through snow or racing through the rain....

Words by Rebecca Parsons It’s well-known that standup paddling works out the core and arms but it also relies heavily on the glutes. If you find your hips, knees, IT band, or calves are often tight or sore after paddling, you likely need to focus some strength training on your rear. Strong glutes help to keep your hips strong and loose, which is important for good paddling technique. While many people resort to the gym or their living room for strength training, working out atop your SUP can be more effective due to the added challenge of maintaining your balance....

You know that feeling of anxiety that sets in when you visit a foreign city for the first time? The fear that you won’t see it all, or that you’ll never get the hang of things in this unfamiliar place? That fear doesn’t exist in Florence. You simply sense the excitement in others as you wait in the taxi line. It feels like you’re in a queue at Disney World, only now Florence is arguably the happiest place on earth....

Feel like you’re in a losing (electrical) battle with your home, forever changing lightbulbs? New findings from MIT will brighten your day. Engineers at the school have created glowing plants, according to a press release. And one day they may replace lamps. The 6 Vegetables That Will Save Your Life Read article In the study, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, scientists put plants in a solution with an enzyme called luciferase—the same one that makes fireflies light up....

Earlier this week, at the iconic fishing trade show, ICAST, Patagonia announced their collaboration with Danner on a brand new, top-of-the-line wading boot, as reported by Gear Patrol. This is the first true gear collaboration that Patagonia has ever done. The two heavily trusted outdoor brands have constructed a boot intended for wading across slippery river beds while fishing. According to both brands, the boot will last you a lifetime....

Soon the snow will fall (in some places it already has) and the stoke for getting in the backcountry will rise. Tempting as it is to just grab whatever gear you can find and get out there after the first storm arrives, doing some simple prep before your first trip will save you headaches and you will get to enjoy the winter weather more. Snow gear costs money, but there’s a reason for this: It’s made to be extremely durable, and when you take care of your gear, it can last a long time....

This video was produced in partnership with Visit Utah. Learn more about the town of Boulder. When touring a national monument the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante, figuring out where to start can be a challenge. Erik Balken, a Salt Lake City-based skier and conservationist, leans on the expertise of a local guide to get a proper sense of the nearly 2 million acres of protected lands sprawling across southern Utah. Join Balken and Guide Jeff Sanders of outfitter Desert Dawn as the duo touches base in the nearby gateway town of Boulder before hiking through a remote landscape with a huge diversity of rock formations and varied terrain—from high desert to deep slot canyons and hidden waterfalls....

Any future Super Bowl winners thinking about giving a speech at their victory parade might want to go ahead and quit now, because no one will ever be able to top what Jason Kelce did on Thursday. The Philadelphia Eagles center, decked out in an outlandish Mummers outfit, offered the millions of Philly fans in attendance one of the most inspirational five-minute tirades ever issued from a Super Bowl champion. Kelce’s profanity-laden rant—half victory missive, half WWE promo—will go down in Philadelphia sports history as a battle hymn of the underdog....

At the bar, my friends and I play a game—borrowed from the surrealists—called Exquisite Corpse. You fold a paper napkin over several times. Then you divide up a body: one person gets the head, another the torso, a third the legs. Each player draws their part, folds it over, pass it along. Without the other parties knowing the whole, the figure takes shape. The result can be an ungodly monster, a nonsensical beast, or an oddly perfect agreement....

More sustainable brewing news: MillerCoors has announced plans to reduce its water-to-beer ratio to three-to-one by 2020. The goals were projected following an announcement that MillerCoors had already used 15 billion fewer gallons of water in 2016 compared to 2015, a 17 percent reduction in water usage, reported the Beer Connoisseur. This is equivalent to more than 500 million kegs, they said. ALSO: Brewers to Trump: For the Love of Beer, Please Protect Our Water...

San Francisco-based company Peak Design has made a name for themselves making crafty and innovative products for photographers, often changing the game in their respective categories. This week they launched the Travel Tripod on Kickstarter (their ninth campaign to date), a full-featured and portable tripod designed for all of us that are sick of the bulky and knobby pods of the past. I was fortunate to test a prototype Travel Tripod this week and was amazed at how compact the new design is....

Have some time to kill? We’re here to offer a comprehensive guide of free footie available online for your binging pleasure. We all need a distraction sometimes, whether that looks like Wallisch and Dumont’s throwback edit or Seth Morrison hate-hucking 60-footers. Just remember to click your poles before clicking play. An Avalanche Expert’s Tips on Spring Backcountry Safety Read article Full Films: An Avalanche Expert’s Tips on Spring Backcountry Safety...