Why downhill camera operators are winter sport’s true unsung heroes
Downhill camera operators for snowboarding films and big events like the Olympics or the Burton U.S. Open have a tough but highly rewarding job. Calling them the sport's unsung heroes is just the tip of the iceberg.
Cell phones in Amazon trees alert rangers to illegal logging, record wildlife
By stashing solar-powered cell phones in jungle canopies and leveraging machine learning tech, physicist Topher White leads the fight against illegal logging in the Amazon.
50 years in, Nike’s new digital studio defends its title as the king of kicks
Formed in late 2016, s23NYC is Nike’s first ever digital experience studio tasked with helping Nike innovate in a constantly changing sneaker industry. The studio is responsible for turning Nike’s sneaker reservation app, SNKRS, from a shopping experience into a paragon of everything that is the sneaker culture.
Snowpulse Highmark’s avalanche airbags help save lives of snowmobilers
Snowpulse Highmark incorporates cutting edge technology into their snowmobile-specific avalanche airbags -- serving for added margins of avalanche safety. The new 3.0 technology is its latest and greatest to date.
PrimaLoft harnesses NASA’s Aerogel insulation to save your cell phone battery
NASA's trademark Aerogel is making waves across the outdoor industry. Companies like Helly Hansen use PrimaLoft Gold Aerogel for its Life Pocket product to help users preserve smartphone battery life in even the most frigid of conditions.
Squaw Valley is going completely green with renewable energy
In a progressive effort that's light years ahead of California legislation, renowned Squaw Valley announces it will power its ski resort completely by renewable energy by December 2018 -- in addition to other sustainable energy initiatives.
Climb-On Maps changes the climbing game by getting you there faster and safer
More than just a simple smartphone application, Climb-On Maps goes the extra mile by giving users incredibly detailed information on climbing routes and how to reach them. Its founders told us why they hiked thousands of miles to make the app a reality.
See better, play better. A simple philosophy belies complex tech in Adidas glasses
There's more to a proper pair of sports eyewear than simply protecting against the sun. Ron Muehlboeck, global brand director for adidas Sport eyewear, gave us an inside look at how the brand pushes innovation and offers more than just dark lenses.
How Instagram’s being used to make the outdoors more inclusive and diverse
Though there exists a problem with diversity as it relates to the outdoors -- referred to as the adventure gap -- many have turned to the social media platform Instagram to raise awareness and make the outdoors more inclusive.
Why the internet dooms the sneaker industry as much as it helps it
Digital Trend spoke with notable sneaker enthusiasts and business owners within the industry about how the internet changed sneaker culture, for better and worse.
First, LifeStraw conquered bacteria and chemicals. Now it’s getting the lead out
LifeStraw's dedication to providing safe drinking water to people all over the world took another step forward at Outdoor Retailer as the brand unveiled its new lead filtration system.
Spy Ace EC electronic ski goggles change tints with the tap of a button
With the simple press of a button, Spy's new Ace EC goggles transition between sunny, mixed, and flat weather conditions, giving riders complete control over their visibility.
A 3D-printed single sidewall gives Capita’s Spring Break snowboards an edge
Capita's innovative sidewall technology, which will feature in the company's Spring Break series, uses a unique 3D printing technique to achieve a single sidewall which doesn't compromise durability.
Nepal Trekking Gear Guide
From boots to backpack, we put together a potent assortment of lightweight gear for a modern trekking adventure in Nepal’s Himalaya mountains.
Surfer Shane Dorian travels to remote parts of Scotland to find the perfect wave
In episodes one and two of Outside TV's "A Life in Proximity," Shane Dorian and Albee Layer search for gnarly waves in remote Scotland.
While Nike dominated the sneaker industry, hip-hop allowed Reebok to stay relevant
Reebok Classic head Todd Krinsky and rapper Cam'ron break down how hip-hop helped Reebok stay relevant for more than 15 years.
Comfort or performance? Under Armour’s high-tech foam gives runners both
At its new Portland, Oregon headquarters, Under Armour and its group of athletes and Olympians unveiled the new Hovr running shoe.
From Utah to Finland, “This is Home” hits the slopes for white-knuckle skiing
Filmed in its entirety during the 2016-17 ski season, "This is Home" follows the Faction Collective to the mountains they consider home.
Will Gadd opens the doors of ice climbing with his new app, ‘Ice and Mixed’
Will Gadd's new ice climbing app, "Ice and Mixed," includes GPS overlays, topos, route descriptions, and photos to help users find climbs.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Instant prints from your phone, snake fences
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Secret key vaults, ice ballers, yogurt makers
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Engineered for fighter pilots, Everysight Raptor AR goggles are built for bikers
Everysight's Raptor augmented reality goggles play music and show turn-by-turn directions, and they may be a cyclist's dream come true.
Enlightened Equipment’s Enigma Quilt let us sleep warm and pack light
The Enigma from Enlightened Equipment is the ideal minimalist quilt when weight and simplicity are critical on the trail.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Ultra-grippy socks and dirt-cheap 3D printers
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Heavy water doesn’t bother hydrofoil surfboard innovator Kai Lenny
Ahead of Red Bull's Heavy Water stand-up paddleboard event, surfer Kai Lenny talked about why it's the "gnarliest" race and how he prepares.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Go-anywhere washers, stoves, adventure tape
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Treepods, robot cutters, Firefly flints
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Eskates, snow bikes, a better measuring cup
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
The pioneers of wireless electricity want to bring it to your next campsite
Imagine backcountry ski huts with wireless charging. Ossia's Cota wireless technology could change the way we operate outdoors.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: 8K VR, smoke-free fires, a drone for your home
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
To shoot photos this epic, sometimes you’ve gotta break some ankles
Once a professional climber, Tim Kemple decided to change gears and start photographing extreme sports. We sat down with him to learn why.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Aquarium robots and LED globes
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
How Vicis developed Zero1, the high-tech helmet that could save the NFL
Vicis hopes to drastically reduce concussions in football with its helmet, the Zero1. We went behind the scenes to see innovation in action.
In Yeti’s innovation labs, tough outdoor gear is born (and beaten senseless)
We took a look inside Yeti's top-secret Innovation Center, where new products are tested and pushed to their absolute limits.