Author: Jack Bogart

This article originally appeared on Explorersweb. The attempt last week to break the speed record on Everest by American trail runner Tyler Andrews created confusion and debate. It may have also crossed some red lines that might invalidate the record, if not on the books, at least among the mountaineering community. At the same time — refreshingly, compared to most Everest personalities — Andrews has openly replied to our questions, even the controversial ones. His answers give a clearer picture of the gray areas in commercial high-altitude climbing. In fact, Andrews’ testimony may change how we look at other Everest-related…

After months of silence about Patagonia’s lawsuit, the celebrity known as “Pattie Gonia” has finally responded: “I am afraid and I’m frustrated.” Wyn Wiley — an activist, drag queen, and social media influencer known as “Pattie Gonia” — was sued by Patagonia in January. The federal suit accused Wiley of trademark violations for selling merchandise using the name and for seeking her own trademark of the moniker. The company later said that Wiley’s “near-copy of our name” would “pose long-term threats to Patagonia’s brand and our activism.” Wiley has now filed court documents denying those allegations. On Wednesday, she asked…

If you prioritize time on the water, you’ve surely been exposed to polarized lenses. Maybe you don’t know exactly how the optics work. But there are simple reasons you’re drawn to them, namely the instant eye comfort that results from overall glare reduction. The deeper you go with on-water vision, however, the more you’ll commit to polarized lenses. Their capabilities and benefits led Costa to exclusively manufacture polarized sunglasses. That’s not a cosmetic choice for the beloved Florida-based brand; it’s a performance-critical attribute for anglers, boaters, surfers, and paddlers exploring fresh- and saltwater wilds.  Now, Costa is upping its polarized game…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a major expansion of hunting and fishing access across national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. The agency’s 2026-2027 station-specific hunting and sport fishing rule would open or expand opportunities at 111 field stations. That includes 107 National Wildlife Refuge System units and four National Fish Hatchery System units. The Department of the Interior describes it as the largest proposed hunting and fishing access expansion in FWS history. The agency says the proposal would add more than 1,450 hunting and fishing opportunities across 32 states. On the access side, the pitch is…

Next week, large scale manufacturers, small custom shops, dealers, and enthusiasts will all mix and mingle in Atlanta for Blade Show 2026. The first thing that comes to mind with Blade (’round these parts, anyway) is the new knives. Along with SHOT Show in the winter, Blade is one of the two big stages for production companies to unveil their next round of models. Some history-making models stepped into the world’s view at Blade Show, and there’s no reason to expect this year will be any different; we’ll be here to cover all the major developments as they come in.…

Rampart Range Day 26 – Warq Warq exhibited their Gen 2 Force-on-Force Helmet as well as its Helmet Bag. Improvements to the anti-fog Gen 2 helmet include: EN 1385 bump certified: The only bump-certified force-on-force helmet on the market. D3O Halo 7 pad system: Advanced blunt impact absorption. Reinforced fiberglass shell. Improved sizing ratchet and retention system For more information, visit warqhelmets.com. This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 18:00 and is filed under Helmets, Rampart Range Day. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end…

Getting a good night’s sleep in the backcountry is paramount for recovery and performance on demanding backcountry trips. Recovery matters, and a sleeping pad plays a big role in whether you wake up ready to hunt or ready to throw your entire sleep system off a ridge. A bad sleeping pad can make for a bad night fast. For people who go in deep, a pad needs to be light, packable, warm, durable, and comfortable enough to actually sleep on. The NEMO Tensor All-Season checks a lot of those boxes. In short: Backcountry folks looking for a packable, ultralight sleeping…

Rampart Range Day 26 – S&S Precision Despite it being summer in the Great White North, S&S Precision surprised everyone with a MultiCam Alpine variant of their popular load carriage panels. www.sandsprecision.com/gear/oss-pouches This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 16:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Load Carrying, Rampart Range Day. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Read the full article here

Wildfires are an inextricable element of land management, but the last few years have seen historically devastating fires: the massive Palisades fire in Los Angeles, the deadly blazes on Maui, and the largest-ever fire in Grand Canyon National Park. In light of these destructive fires, it is natural to assume that climate change has led to an increase in wildfires over the last few decades. But scientists don’t make assumptions, and a new study reveals how both human-caused and naturally occurring wildfires have changed over time in the American West. The Study Amirhossein Montazeri and other authors published “Spatial and…

Rampart Range Day 26 – Canadian Modular Assault Rifle Update Manufactured by Colt Canada, the two variants of the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle have been designated C25 and C26 and will replace the currently fielded C7 and C8 which have been in service for 35 years. Chambered in 5.56mm NATO, Colt Canada was able to quickly bring the project to fruition due to improvement efforts which have been ongoing. I was able to photograph and fire both variants at Rampart Range Day. These photos are configured as per the contract, including optics and outfitted with the Strategic Sciences Corporation Multi…