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Winter brings an interesting array of challenges each year. Not eating pavement when you walk down any stretch of street or stairs. Leaving the couch to get in your sub-zero run. And, of course, stopping the urge to devour the contents of your pantry and avoid the subsequent weight gain. That last one’s not your fault. Really. We’ve evolved to develop a subconscious impulse to do exactly that in the winter months, according to research from the University of Exeter....

If you thought you missed all the choice online holiday deals, we’ve got some great news for you: There are still plenty of sales to be found all over the internet! But if you want to take delivery before 12/25, you’d best hurry. From clothes to gear to tech, in no particular order we’ve rounded up a few deals below that would make great gifts, from long-time MJ favorites (Faherty, Omaha Steaks) to intriguing newbies (G-Ro, DJI Tech)....

Light Your Camp is a series of reviews by Alan Kesselheim about lighting solutions for paddlers. 5.11 Tactical TMT Penlight Weight: 3 oz. with batteries; 5” long; 4 hours battery life; LED light; water resistant; $26.99; www.511tactical.com Ignore what I just said about lanterns for the moment. If you still like the standard flashlight, the TMT ‘Pen’ is your baby. It’s stout, it’s compact, it clips to a shirt pocket, and it casts a dazzling, 40-meter cone of light in a small package....

Catching fish on topwater lures is among the most exciting experiences enjoyed by contemporary bass anglers. A consistent, rhythmic, or even stealthy presentation sometimes triggers the most surface bites. Under other conditions, however, it’s best to cause a commotion: fish big, throw water, and make plenty of noise. Building upon their heritage in crafting the most realistic lures available, and their dominance in the arena of hollow body topwater research and development, the artisans at LIVETARGET unveil an entirely new topwater lure design, one that’s destined to cause a commotion....

On Monday, Sep. 10, 2018, 26-year-old George William Graham was sentenced to five years in prison— the maximum sentence—for lighting a palm frond on fire in Joshua Tree National Park with a handheld lighter, according to the United States Department of Justice. Graham, a Twentynine Palms, CA resident, caused damage to nearly 10,000 square feet in the Oasis of Mara and was arrested at the scene for unlawfully setting timber afire....

As he enters his sixth year in the NBA, Moe Harkless is undoubtedly playing the best basketball of his life. In 2016-17, his second year with the Portland Trail Blazers, Harkless set or tied career highs in games played, games started, points per game, assists per game, rebounds per game, blocks per game, minutes per game, and field-goal shooting percentage. The only question that remains: Can Harkless take his game to that mythical All-Star level?...

A fat-wheeled electric unicycle is the toy you buy when you already have everything else — or if you’re James Cameron, it turns out. Sean Chan, the inventor of the Uno E-unicycle, knew he was on to something unique when the world-famous director became his first customer. “What inspired us to build a unicycle was [to see] if it was even possible,” Chan explains. “Now our third version is complete. The second version was not released to the public but we ended up selling the V2 to James Cameron’s production company....

Forget the margarita-soaked Mexican beaches of Cancun and Acapulco—if you look inland, you’ll find a city so wonderful it’s deemed magical (“Pueblos Magicos”) by the Mexican government: Oaxaca. It lies about six hours southeast of Mexico City, and boasts a unique mix of natural beauty, architecture, culture, historical relevance, cuisine, and hospitality. Oaxaca doesn’t disappoint on any front. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The colonial city was once a market town, and you can still get lost for hours admiring the colorful handicrafts in cheap markets all over the city....

Any climber knows that hoisting yourself up rocks and other natural obstacles requires an immense amount of strength and flexibility. So, with climbing, inevitably comes sore muscles. This 6-minute Yoga Universe flow from instructor Meg Tuazon-Shemai incorporates four postures designed to support the muscle groups crucial for climbers: forearms, fingers, wrists and hips. Going into any dynamic movement without proper stretching can result in injury, and climbing is no exception. Keep these four poses in mind next time you’re gearing up for a climb....

Outdoor Retailer is gear heaven. Hundreds of outdoor companies flooded Denver, Colorado for four days this week to show of their wares for the 2019 season, while 33,000-plus registered attendees clogged the halls of the Denver Convention Center to take it all in. As we wandered the small city that is OR, we found the top gear in the SUP space, from completely new board lines, to new innovations in wetsuits to minor gear tweaks that will make your life on the water that much easier....

Now, if you want to plunk down the money and get a digital body composition analyzer, you sure can. They are very helpful in tracking your progress, so you can see results. And that’s a huge weight-loss motivator. Most have free apps and sync with whatever fitness-tracking program you already use. But there’s no need. If you’re already semi-motivated—a regular runner, or a pretty reliable gym rat—a simple scale is all you really need....

The Bahamas is one of the most beautiful places in the world. With 700 islands scattered across over 100 square miles of area, there’s almost an infinite amount of adventurous things you can do. But if you’re looking for a unique and beautiful—and of course, adventurous—time, there’s one place you should look to go: Long Island in the Bahamas. Relax and Unplug on Long Island, the Hidden Gem of the Bahamas...

Everyone’s favorite knife brand is back with a new, limited-edition blade: in a collaboration with ROAM, The James Brand has announced the launch of the “County” knife. The County is a collaboration between the James Brand and ROAM. Photo: The James Brand The collaboration is a limited-run version of the James Brand’s County knife, and according to the brand’s website, was built to commemorate the completion of “Lines to Hawaii,” the original short film by Travis Rice and ROAM....

In about 5 months’ time, surfing will make its Olympic debut at the 2020 Games in Japan–which means if you’ve purchased tickets to check out the event in person at Tsurigasaki Beach, you’d be wise to start planning your trip now. Or like yesterday. It goes without saying that crowds, traffic and expenses are going to be through the roof during the 2020 Games. According to the NYTimes, an estimated 600,000 overseas visitors are expected to descend upon Tokyo and its surrounding regions during the event’s window–and that’s not even including the number of Japanese locals who will be traveling to the area....

It might be a long wait until Stranger Things 4 hits Netflix, but in the meantime, you’ll have quite a few things things to laugh about. In honor of “Stranger Things Day” on November 6—which was the day in the first season that Will (Noah Schnapp) disappeared—Netflix released a bunch of bloopers from the first three seasons of the show. ‘Stranger Things’ Has Been Renewed for Season 4. Here’s What to Expect Next...

Picking a running shoe often involves making a difficult choice: Are you looking for a shoe to race in, or a shoe to train in? There’s usually a trade-off. With a racing shoe, you get something light and lean that helps you go fast, usually without the cushioning found in a training shoe. But with new advances in foam and other weight-saving tech, the gap between racing and training has started to close in recent years....

Let’s face it: Deep down inside, every gymgoer fantasizes about finding that magic bullet, the secret sauce that can build muscle, burn fat, and generally help you realize fitness goals faster and more efficiently. Thousands of exercise supplements promise just that, but let’s face this: If we’re honest with ourselves, we know that few are based on actual science and that the ones that do “work” owe their effectiveness to the magical ingredient known as placebo....

Losing weight is hard enough when you’re already overweight or obese. But once you finally arrive at your goal weight, keeping that weight off can be even more difficult: Only about 20% of people who lose weight end up maintaining that new, lower weight, research shows. There are several reasons keeping weight off is difficult. Two significant causes: Your body’s hormones like to keep you heavy, and your body typically defaults to conserving energy, according to recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism....

It’s a feeling you probably know all too well: You go out to eat and suddenly find yourself unable to think about anything but the creamiest pasta or double-bacon whatever. Before leaving home, you planned to eat clean, go easy, or otherwise not indulge—but once you started reading the menu, all bets were off. “Cravings are a natural response to living in a world where high-calorie foods are all around us,” says Susan B....

Watch 2020 Winter Dew Tour Copper! Day 3 will have Women’s Snowboard Modified Superpipe Final Presented by Toyota, Men’s Snowboard and Ski Slopestyle Finals, Women’s Ski and Snowboard Streetstyle Finals, and Men’s Ski and Snowboard Streetstyle Finals. When the competition isn’t going on, be sure to watch DEW VIEW on the webcast—an additional live show featuring behind the scenes interviews, footage from practices, commentary, and more. Photo: Courtesy of Dew Tour Schedule for Saturday, Feb....