
This Week in Sports and Outdoors: January 7, 2016
A standoff at a wildlife refuge, bury reef surfing, skiing in North Korea and more.

A standoff at a wildlife refuge, bury reef surfing, skiing in North Korea and more.

At age 14, Ashima Shiraishi is already one of the best climbers alive.

The father of freestyle skiing passes away, epic lines in Alaska, 650 Santas on one wave, and more sports and outdoor news you missed this week.

Slate-ing is the riding of the future, and all those gravel grinders out there better beware.

Eight months from Rio, Speedo launches the swimsuit that the world’s best swimmers will wear.
By Tucker Bowe

Hit jumps, crush descents and send up rooster tails on Fuji’s newest enduro rig.
By AJ Powell

There’s the right way and the long way to take on a marathon.

Deep seas and scares break language barriers for the only English-speaker in a Japanese diving group.
By Jason Heaton

Two shoes with two very different approaches are given an in-depth test out on the trail.
By Greg Lamont

These six snowboard boots cover everything from all-mountain to freestyle and are the best to hit snowboard shops this winter.
By AJ Powell

A new store in a historic part of Seattle anchors the brand’s Northwestern roots.

If you’re going to own one piece of ski equipment, it should be boots.

With a bird count at near-historic levels, this year’s upland hunting season was particularly fruitful.

These socks combat the cold and will keep you comfortable on the slopes this season.
By AJ Powell


The material used in The North Face Moon Parka prototype is considered the toughest in the world.

Taking on the backcountry is slashes and carves better than riding the lift.
By AJ Powell

To get the most out of your next cast, try it from the middle of the lake.
By Greg Lamont

Like to run when everyone else is inside keeping warm with red wine and braised short ribs?

What better way to spend time with your little one than tossing them in a pack and hitting the trail?