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Mountain Hardwear is currently offering <b>up to 65% off</b> its web specials with promo code <b>MHWAPR65</b> at checkout. You can find great deals on jackets, vests, pants, gloves and more. Shipping adds $6 to your order.<p>The men’s StretchDown Hooded Jacket is currently on sale for <b>$116</b>, which originally was priced …

Niviuk release sports class Artik 5 - Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988

<b>Niviuk have released their new sports class cross-country paraglider, the EN-C Artik 5.</b><p>They say it’s a very accessible and comfortable wing, with …

REI Adventures Is Booming As Travelers Say Yes To Outdoor Experiences

You know it as a place to buy tents and hiking boots but REI is really in the business of experiences—weekend outings, camping trips, perhaps a bucket-list mountain ascent. That get-up-and-go spirit is what drives REI Adventures, the fastest growing source of revenue for the retailer, and one that …

EXOMO electrifies recreational aviation with electric paramotor

Yet another type of vehicle that’s going electric: the paramotor (a motor worn on a pilot’s back to power a paraglider). EXOMO, a collaboration …

#BIGPICTURE: Glacier Patrol race in Switzerland

These rainbow colored blurs you see? They're actually people taking part in the Glacier Patrol race. It's held every two years high up in the alps, …

5Point Adventure Film Festival: Documentary celebrates Carbondale’s age-defying ‘Frenchy’

If you've spent much time on local trails in recent years, you may have seen Jacques "Frenchy" Houot ripping by on skis or on a mountain bike. If …

Breathtaking aerial footage shows Italy's 'floating' cycle path on Lake Garda

A new "floating" bike path will offer the chance to cycle around Italy's Lake Garda.<p>With unrivalled panoramic views, the path will be 140 km long and cross three regions (Trentino, Lombardia and Veneto).<p>The route is built into cliffs surrounding Italy's largest lake and in some places even skims …

The 10 Best Winter Hiking Boots in 2018

Winter is coming (for Game of Thrones fans and avoiders alike…)! Yes, dear Cool of the Wilders, the nights are getting shorter and the mercury on the …

Calgary man survives 30-metre-plus fall into glacier crevasse south of Jasper

REI Co-op opens new store in West Hartford, Connecticut on April 27 | REI Newsroom

<b>SEATTLE –</b> Outdoor co-op REI will be officially open for business in its new West Hartford location at Corbin’s Corner on April 27, just three miles …

Icaro Xema reversible paraglider harness - Cross Country Magazine – In the Core since 1988

<b>Icaro have replaced the Energy Cross reversible paraglider harness with the new Xema.</b><p>Icaro say the Xema is lightweight and comfortable with good …

A vast, snowy wilderness: why you should visit Svalbard

‘Did you really go to the North Pole on holiday?’ I was asked on my return from Svalbard. It wasn’t too far from the truth.<p>While the snowy …

A new Breath of the Wild glitch could be ‘holy grail’ of speedrunning

Breath of the Wild’s “Super Speed Launch” could be game-changing<p><i>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</i> remains a popular choice for speedrunners, more than a year after launch. The community may have even happened upon a huge breakthrough for players: a new glitch that runners are calling a …

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Q&A with Maja Hvammen Adriaensen, founder of Startup Extreme

Dan Taylor/Heisenberg Media<p><b>It started less than four years ago but has already built a reputation as one of Europe’s hottest startup festivals.</b><p><b>We had a chat with Maja Hvammen Adriaensen, the founder and CEO of Startup Extreme, about the upcoming event in June and how she manages a fast-growing</b> …

Elemental adventures in Lake Garda and the Brenta Dolomites

The drive from Molveno in the Brenta Dolomites to Riva del Garda on the north shore of Lake Garda takes only an hour, but the change in scenery and vegetation on the way is dramatic. The 50km journey begins amidst conifer forests and stark limestone peaks, passing through alpine pastures and …

Paraglider Soars Over Alaska Glacier in Thrilling Video

Chris Reynolds has flown hundreds of times over the last decade, and he’s not stopping anytime soon.<p>From its frozen-solid lakes and crystal-clear waters to its vast, sweeping landscapes that make a photographer giddy, Alaska has a lot to offer. The northern-most U.S. state has an impressive …

Kite Day To Be Celebrated Saturday At Fonthill Castle

Go fly a kite at Fonthill Castle during a special community event Saturday. The forecast looks great for outdoor activities that day.<p>The 3rd Annual …

Swiss still hope to find German billionaire missing in Alps

BERLIN (AP) — Swiss rescue teams held out hope Wednesday that there was still a chance of finding a German billionaire alive even though he has been missing in the Alps for days, but admitted the likelihood of his survival was diminishing rapidly.<p>Karl-Erivan Haub, the 58-year-old heir to the …

Storm hampers search for billionaire missing in Swiss Alps

A strong storm in the Swiss Alps is hampering efforts to find a German billionaire who has been missing on the Matterhorn for days.<p>Karl-Erivan Haub …

Top-ranked kite stars join the GKA Kiteboarding World Tour

The Global Kitesports Association (GKA) announced that a growing number of athletes is joining the newly-formed GKA Kiteboarding World Tour.<p>The World …

Decorating for the holidays early makes you happier

People who deck the halls and trim the trees early in the holiday season are happier than people who wait, according to psychoanalyst Steve McKeown of The McKeown Clinic. Experts say decorating reminds us how excited we were for Christmas as children.

Internet loves viral photo of Meghan Markle’s dad reading about Britain

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Gorgeous Glacier Hikes Around the World

Kind of like that special deal on the Ronco Electric Food Dehydrator that’s only available for the next 30 minutes, or the McRib sandwich, there are …

DNR, REI Partner For New 'Adventure Station' In Bloomington

The custom-built Adventure Station is equipped with iPads, a video monitor, maps and seasonal brochures to help with trip-planning.<p>Wondering where to …

Bucket Hats Are Back. Here Are 10 of the Best.

Get ready for sunny days.<p>Baseball caps are great, sure. You can't go wrong with a baseball cap—but expanding the reach of your hat collection can be even more powerful than relying on the same old accessory. Enter: the bucket hat. In a time of fashion where it's cool to be uncool, the bucket hat …

German business magnate, Tengelmann chief Karl-Erivan Haub, missing in Alps

One of the richest men in Germany, Karl-Erivan Haub, has been in charge of the Tengelmann retail group since 2000. The avid alpine skier was reported …