Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2021 i Outside

A. Haglöfs Touring Mid jacket $140 Haglöfs stitched this 14.8-ounce full-zip layer with two kinds of ultra-breathable Polartec insulation and wicking stretch panels in the armpits, resulting in a garment that’s both breezy on short hikes and toasty under a shell on descents. (Men’s S–XXL; women’s XS–XXL) B. Union Travis Rice Falcor bindings $370 Union’s collab with freerider Travis Rice introduced reinforced ratchets and ankle straps, boosting durability and responsiveness. The highback’s Y-shaped carbon strut reduces weight while adding power and pop. C. Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Insulated pants $449 Ideal for wet and powdery conditions, these warm, weatherproof pants feature PrimaLoft insulation and two layers of Gore-Tex. A pocket on the right thigh keeps devices safe. (Men’s S–XXL; women’s XS–XL) D. Suunto 9 Peak watch $699 This titanium-frame, mountain-ready smartwatch…

A. Rab Quest Fleece hoodie $120 Rab’s full-zip recycled-poly Quest is just fuzzy enough to lure us out the door on cold days. The trim cut fits beneath a shell, and it’s toasty as an outer layer on crisp hikes. The fleece interior and knit outer are cozy, and three zip pockets stow a ski pass, credit card, and snacks. (Men’s S–XXL; women’s XS–XL) B. Flylow Men’s Fez shirt $110 The Fez pairs the warmth and style of old-school cotton corduroy with quick-drying polyester for twice the versatility. And the added stretch of spandex allows this shirt to move way better than your grandpa’s hand-me-down. Thanks to those enhancements and a form-fitting cut, the Fez can be worn from the office to the slopes. (S–XXL) C. Fjällräven Övik knit sweater…

The kind of cuff you use during unsupervised BFR training is key, says physiologist Jim Stray-Gundersen. He recommends one that’s inflatable (so you can control the pressure) and elastic (to accommodate changes in muscle size during exercise). Just make sure some quantity of blood is flowing into the limb while wearing it. BFR is safe for anyone following accepted protocols, unless you have sickle cell disease or lymphedema, are pregnant, have a fresh wound or a fever, or are in pain due to a healing injury. The following resources will help get you started. B Strong training systems: These kits come with inflatable arm and leg bands, a hand pump, and an app with video instructions and tutorials. From $289 Kaatsu Specialist Certification Program: An online offering at Kaatsu.org that…

ADVENTURE UPGRADE Sedona, Arizona We optimize every part of our lives, so why not our outdoor excursions? The 218-casita Enchantment Resort recently opened a facility dedicated to the kinds of activities enjoyed in surrounding Boynton Canyon. Its 4,000-square-foot Trail House has a 3D topographic map of the area’s 300 miles of trails, screens adventure films, rents mountain bikes, and even sells gear. The resort also employs 28 guides, many of whom spent years working with the Forest Service to create the region’s trail network. From $380 —E.R. SOUTHWESTERN CHILL-OUT Santa Fe, New Mexico Once a spiritual retreat owned by the first archbishop of Santa Fe, Bishop’s Lodge has been reimagined by luxury group Auberge Resorts into a retreat of a different kind. The 100-room hotel manages to capture all that…

KEVIN PERRY was riding his bike near the Great Salt Lake when the first bullet whizzed over his head. A couple seconds later, a second round plunked into the sand a few yards from his feet. He hit the ground, crawling under a trailer he was towing. Terror battled confusion: Who the hell was shooting at him, and from where? It was October 2017, and he was alone on the playa, a wide-open, waterless lake bed that extended for miles in every direction. The nearest cover or vegetation was more than a mile away, and Perry knew this part of the lake was popular with target shooters, so it was not a good place to be exposed. “They just saw something moving out there and decided to take a couple…

THERE’S NICK Offerman the actor, best known for playing the mustached, hard-ass libertarian Ron Swanson on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. There’s Nick Offerman the woodworker, who runs a shop in East Los Angeles that crafts custom furniture and the occasional canoe. And there’s Nick Offerman the author, whose latest book recounts a number of real-life adventures while making a convincing case that we need to consume less stuff (shoes, fast food, social media), read more environmental literature (Wendell Berry, Aldo Leopold), and spend as much time as possible exploring wilderness (or at least roaming our neighborhoods). This is about what you’d expect, given the book’s title, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside ($28, Dutton). Offerman,…

A. Columbia Bugaboot Celsius Plus $150 Columbia’s line of cold-weather classics has a new modern, sporty look. But don’t worry: this Bugaboot hasn’t lost its technical chops. A hefty 400 grams of insulation, coupled with the brand’s heat-reflecting liner, keeps feet toasty, while the wet-surface-specific tread pattern and sole compound lend stability on winter jaunts. With responsive foam in the midsole, it’s our favorite for exploring town, tackling trails, and shoveling the driveway. B. Merrell Cloud Mid Polar $120 Boots billed as winter hikers are often overbuilt, leaving them feeling like cement blocks. Not so with the aptly named Cloud. Weighing only 11 ounces per shoe and designed with 100 grams of insulation and a waterproof-breathable membrane, this is a great pick for cold, wet outings, yet it won’t overheat…

Every week at the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan, surrounded by the vast desert and white tents, girls and boys practice kicks and punches at the Taekwondo Academy. Since 2016, the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation has taught martial arts in the camp, which is home to 37,129 Syrian refugees, more than half of them children. When UK photographer Sophie Stafford heard about it, she was intrigued. In 2018, she began to focus her work on women in combat sports, hoping to understand what drives their participation and how it affects the other women around them. Since many of the school’s students are girls, Stafford wanted to show the value of encouraging young women to participate in martial arts, a sport that has historically been dominated by men. Especially in the face…

THE GLOBAL market for pet accessories is now worth $30 billion, which means that pups and their owners have an abundance of dog beds, leashes, collars, and chew toys to choose from. To help you wade through the deluge, we tested a mix of indoor and outdoor gear for active dogs. Some items emphasize style while others focus on the rugged protection our four-legged friends need on cold hikes and snowy runs. All are made to last. a. Musher’s Secret balm $15 Paw treatments are a dime a dozen, but Musher’s Secret remains the gold standard. Developed for sled dogs, it soothes and protects in extreme temperatures and on rough surfaces. Dab a small amount on your dog’s pads and between the toes before heading out—the buttery blend of natural…

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MY PALMS SLICE THROUGH DARK, CLEAR WATER as I remind myself to swim slowly and evenly. I breathe after every third stroke, and I can feel, like always, that it’s slightly less natural for me to turn my head to the left. Those neck muscles aren’t quite as developed, thanks to years of breathing only to the right, before a coach told me to do both. I’m at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts—one of the closest public bodies of fresh water to Boston—for a good, long open-water swim. This is the land of the Massa-adchu-es-et, the Nipmuc, and the Pawtucket, a place known in American history as Thoreau’s home, though he moved to Walden after a community of free Black people had already been homesteading there for decades. Jumping into…

A. Buff Merino Lightweight neck gaiter $29 This gauzy neck tube can function as a sweatband on ascents, an ear warmer in windy weather, and a face mask on the downhill—yet it’s small enough to tuck into a pocket. B. Marker Duke PT 12 bindings $700 The first touring binding that skis as well as a dedicated alpine model, the Marker Duke PT is burly enough for hardpack turns, with a no-compromise heel and a lateral toe release to prevent injury. For the uphill, lift the toeplate to reveal a tech binding. C. FW Manifest Tour 3L jacket $550 The Manifest Tour pairs supple waterproof-breathable fabric with features like torso vents that dump heat and provide access to interior drop pockets. The nose-high collar protects your face even if the…

A. Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down jacket $250 This 14-ounce, slim-fitting jacket has you covered. A DWR finish shields you from the elements, while 800-fill down keeps you toasty. (Men’s S–XXL; women’s XS–XL) B. Therm-a-Rest Lite seat $25 A self-inflating perch bolstered by hardy foam and 50-denier polyester, this feels like a small luxury when making a repair or waiting for a tow truck. C. Hydro Flask mug $30 This 24-ounce mug will help you nurse your caffeine addiction and avoid single-use waste. Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks hot, and the slide-open lid resists spills. D. Kahtoola Exospikes $60 Tackle icy or muddy terrain with these versatile shoe spikes. Lightweight, durable TPU grips uneven surfaces, and the harness stretches without breaking in temperatures down to minus 22 degrees. E. Maxtrax Mini…

AFTER A WORKOUT several years ago, Mikaela Shiffrin slipped inflatable cuffs over her upper arms and legs, then cranked through a 20-minute circuit of relatively easy exercises. “In 15 minutes I was exhausted, more exhausted than I felt from a two-hour strength session,” the two-time Olympic gold medalist says. “I remember thinking, Oh my gosh, my arms are sore, like I just did 200 push-ups or something.” Exhaustion was the point. The technique—called blood-flow-restriction training, and also known as Kaatsu—uses pressure around the arms and legs to significantly limit circulation, triggering a wide range of adaptations in the body. Invented in 1966 by Yoshiaki Sato, an MD and a researcher, BFR training was first adopted by Japanese bodybuilders and powerlifters. It wasn’t until the early 2000s that it made its…

Gels, gummies, and sports drinks have long been go-tos for athletes in need of quick-burning carbohydrates. But there’s no need to overcomplicate things: good old maple syrup does the trick too, without the laundry list of polysyllabic ingredients. It has a lot to offer, and not just at the breakfast table. Maple syrup is calorically dense and digests quickly, making it great fuel before and during endurance activities, says Hayden James, a registered dietitian and the owner of Satiate Nutrition in Salt Lake City. A single tablespoon offers 14 grams of carbohydrates and a third of the recommended daily intake of manganese, an essential mineral that plays a role in bone health, immune function, and energy production. Additionally, maple syrup is a solid source of vitamin B2 and of phytochemicals,…

ITALIAN OLYMPIC DREAMS Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy OK, we know that the 2022 Winter Games will be in Beijing. But we’re looking down the road to 2026, when ski mountaineering makes its Olympic debut and alpine events return to the slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The chic mountain village, in the heart of the Unesco World Heritage Italian Dolomites, hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956, which brought an avalanche of celebrities who stayed at the five-star Cristallo Resort and Spa (from $516). Cristallo, with stunning views of the valley and peaks beyond, is as glamorous as ever. And in preparation, the rest of the village is receiving a significant face-lift, with nine new or substantially updated hotels and chalets; a four-seat chairlift at Ra Valles, the highest ski area in Cortina; and…