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I think of the X Games as the Olympics’ cooler younger brother. There’s no denying the two are related: Both draw the world’s greatest talent from around the globe, and both push the envelope of human athleticism. That being said, the X Games is clearly more fun at parties. There are two good reasons for this. The first is that the X Games doesn’t drug test its athletes. Remember when Michael Phelps got a 3-month suspension because someone caught him hitting a bong in the off-season? Or when Sha’Carri Richardson lost her gold medal in Tokyo because she tested positive…

CINCINNATI, Ohio – January 9, 2026 – Range USA, the nation’s premier indoor gun range and firearm retailer, announced the promotion of Jimmy McManus to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. The promotion is part of a strategic organizational realignment designed to accelerate growth and enhance operational excellence across the company’s 50 locations in 14 states, with more coming in 2026. In his new role, McManus will be responsible for day-to-day operations spanning store operations, accounting, marketing, merchandising, membership, customer experience, training and ecommerce, with a major focus on revenue generation, profitability and scaling the business. McManus will own P&L performance…

Vail’s Mountaintop Express had been stalled for a while when I pulled into line. A group of frenzied ski patrollers was working below the first tower, a pair of crossed skis stuck in the snow above them. I craned my neck just in time to catch the toboggan take off behind a snowmobile, two patrollers kneeling on the sled beside its occupant, and two more holding stabilizing ropes behind. Not a good sign. I asked the person beside me what happened. “I didn’t see it,” he said. “But I heard people shouting, ‘He fell off the lift!‘” Later, I’d learn…

American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has finally added its special sauce to a Ford. That means the three brands of HD trucks in North America can now all be purchased as turnkey, everyday drivers with extreme off-road capability backed by OEM levels of engineering and quality. AEV has already built proven vehicle systems for the Ram HD platform, with the Prospector and Prospector XL, and the Chevy/GM HD, with the Bison/AEV Edition. Now, they bring the same mindset, feature set, and engineering experience to the Ford Super Duty, with the FXL program. Where’d the Name Come From? “F” stands for “Ford”…

Plymouth, MI (January 2026) – EOTECH is proud to introduce the OGL-C.  This commercial variant provides all the features and benefits of the standard OGL but with eye-safe visible and IR lasers and IR illumination.   Available in either Black or Tan, the OGL-C can be mounted on any side of the rifle’s handguard, but the primary position is on the top rail.  Ample separation between the lasers and the IR illuminator ensures no interference with front iron sights.  Only slightly larger than a deck of cards, the housing incorporates strategic cuts and channels to reduce unnecessary weight.   “We…

I’d been told to dress nicely for the holiday party. But realistically, I was an airline flight away from home and traveling with a small carry-on for a 3-day work trip. It was one pair of boots for everything. Easy choice: I threw on the Origin Statesman Chelsea Boot, both outdoor-capable and sharp-looking, and booked it for the airport. For a trip that included a lot of gentle outdoor hiking, hours in the office, and a moderately fancy night out, it was the one boot that could do it all. In short: The Origin Statesman Chelsea Boot is a handsome,…

Germany’s armoured infantry will soon receive nine training systems for firing and combat training (AGSP in German) for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a corresponding delivery contract to Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM), a joint venture between KNDS Germany and Rheinmetall, on 19 December 2025. The total gross volume of the procurement is €119.5 million, of which €118.5 million are assigned to Rheinmetall. Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH is playing a key role as subcontractor in the project. The first firing and combat training devices are…

The more information backcountry users have at their fingertips, the easier it is to make safer choices. That’s why the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) offers a suite of useful tools, from its avalanche field reports to weather and avalanche forecasts for the entire Rocky Mountain region of the state. This season, CAIC released a brand-new online tool for backcountry travelers to add to their kit and upgraded several of its most helpful features. People will now be able to access a totally new Weather Station Map display, which maps accurate snowfall reports from around the state. CAIC also added…

Zero Tolerance and its sister company Kershaw have started the week with a bang, both dropping their new for 2026 models at the same time. We’ll look at the Kershaw side of things tomorrow, but today it’s all about the ZT 0117, an EDC piece that’s all about sleek linework and major weight savings. According to ZT, the 0117 is inspired, visually, by the F-117 aircraft – and upon further consultation with sister site PlaneNews we can confirm that the heritage is apparent, particularly in the sweep of the 3.3-inch drop point blade, whose curvature echoes that of its aviary…

The new year marks the last few days of deer season in my home state. After spending all fall pursuing target bucks and “shooters” exclusively, January is about fun and harvest in my household. And harvest I did. On New Year’s Day, I found myself standing over two mature does in the big woods of Middle Tennessee. I pulled the Montana Knife Company Blackfoot 2.0 from my pack and got to work. I was very excited to test the knife. Over the last few years, Montana Knife Company has made quite the splash, and I had been hearing nothing but…