Located 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, Stoney Point city park has been a popular climbing and bouldering spot since the 1930's. "Stoney Point: Portrait of an American Crag" is an upcoming documentary about the history of rock climbing at Stoney Point covering the last 80 years. The goal of this project is to highlight the pivotal role this small park has played in the development of some of America's most legendary climbers and to showcase the best problems and most classic lines the ar…read more

Tanner Hall is a force in the world of skiing and it doesn't look like he's going to stop anytime soon.

Some say the Rocky Mountaineer offers the most spectacular rail route in the world. Chugging 550 miles through the heart of the Canadian Rockies aboard the "First Passage to the West" vacation package, travelers gain a unique perspective of how the original 19th century explorers first witnessed -and enjoyed- this pristine landscape.   An engineering and transportation feat in itself during the western expansion, Woolrich is proud to have supported the locomotive boom during their storied …read more

Photo: WengerFeaturing Wenger's new Evolution handle design, which combines both concave and convex styling, the EvoWood line of knives and multi-tools uses sustainable top-quality Swiss Walnut that would otherwise be wasted materials. Ranging from seven to 11 tools per model, you can get out of sticky situations -using the pliers and wire crimper- knowing that you're using one of the more sustainable tools available. The natural walnut, which is durable for light outdoor use, is colored in a ri…read more

This year's edition of Red Bull Rampage -titled "Evolution"- was capped with a dramatic win by Cam Zink. The world's best pushed the limits in Zion, and on December 1, 2010 Red Bull and Freeride Entertainment will release a limited edition DVD which documents all the guts and glory. Follow The Claw, Kyle Strait, Cam Zink and the Coastal Crew on their way to one of the scariest events of the year.

Photo: WildernessSystems.comThe innovative hull design and balance of control, edging and speed has led to much deserved attention of Wilderness Systems' sea kayaking siren: the Tempest. The boat itself has won editor's and reader's choice awards in the day and weekend touring category, and the manufacturer recently received accolades as 'Boat Brand of the Year' - chosen based on surveys from 300 retailers across the paddling industry. Available at specialty boating retailers listed in their …read more

Jason Tattersall and Shroder Baker tell us about skiing the fresh powder on Teton Pass in Jackson Hole.

Alleycat bike racing pits urban riders against a course made to mimic the route of a bike messenger on an average day in a city. Alleycat racing combines three things I love -- urban riding, bike racing, and navigation with a map. The resulting game, which includes manned checkpoints where you get a "manifest" passport stamped as well as landmarks where you write in the answer to a clue, is an elaborate feat of athletic ability, urban riding, and route strategy as you crisscross a city. This ph…read more

Photo: Justin GuralBig Agnes StagecoachUnsure about the terrain that I'd cover during my recent trip, I wanted to explore the on/off-road features that come with convertible wheelie backpacks. I knew I wouldn't spend more than two days in one location, but I wasn't sure where the pavement would start or stop. Photo: TheNorthFace.comThe North Face Doubletrack 21Check out Part 1 of this two-part series. For reference, here are the parameters: carry-on approved dimensions, lightweight, waterproof…read more

Photo: Justin GuralMission Workshop Vandal PackAs with all travels, the appropriate luggage can either make or break the efficiency of your trip. We've all been there: jamming a bag into the overhead compartment, watching from the window seat as your gate-checked bag gets drenched in a downpour, cursing airlines as you shell out cash for checked luggage, schlepping disorganized bags from one stop to the next. Photo: timbuk2.comMavericks MessengerWell, I was dead-set to break this vicious cycl…read more