Outdoor Activities

SEATTLE – November 06, 2026 -- REI Co-op's Holiday Sale runs November 13-23 with thousands of deals on outdoor gear and clothing, including 25% off selected REI Co-op brand items and up to $250 off selected Garmin products.

Brand discounts reach 25% across clothing and footwear

The sale covers favorites from REI Co-op, Smartwool, Garmin, KEEN and Oboz. Highlights include:

• 25% off selected REI Co-op brand clothing and gear
• 25% off Smartwool clothing and socks, excluding Smartloft
• 25% off selected The North Face clothing and accessories, for members only
• 25% off all KEEN and Oboz footwear
• 20% off Thule and Yakima racks, roof boxes and accessories
• Up to $250 off selected Garmin products, with that offer continuing through December 28

A three-day REI Outlet event, November 17-19, takes up to 60% off selected items.

DONNELLY, Idaho – November 05, 2026 -- Tamarack Resort, 90 miles north of Boise, has landed at No. 25 among ski resorts in the West in SKI Magazine's 2027 Resort Guide, its first appearance in the annual rankings. This winter, skiers can also expect a seven-figure snowmaking expansion and two free ski days for eligible Ikon Pass holders.

Readers rewarded value and uncrowded slopes

The ranking comes from SKI's Reader Resort Survey, which scores resorts across 18 categories, including snow quality, grooming, terrain, lifts and guest service. Tamarack stood out for value and its family-friendly atmosphere. Readers pointed to welcoming staff, well-groomed runs and uncrowded slopes, and one called the resort a "hidden gem."

Auburn Hills – October 06, 2026 -- Jeep has been named the Official 4x4 of Moab, Utah, under a new two-year agreement approved by the Moab City Council that ties the brand directly to trail maintenance, local events, and conservation funding in the off-road destination.

The deal formalizes decades of trail history between Jeep and Moab

Jeep vehicles have been tested on Moab's trails for generations, and the city hosts the annual Easter Jeep Safari, run by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers, which draws thousands of off-road enthusiasts each year. Branden Coté, Jeep CEO, said Moab's trails, landscapes, and community have helped define off-road adventure for generations of owners.

Dallas – October 05, 2026 -- Urban Air Adventure Park is giving every family a free unlimited play pass worth up to $49 through its KidHub app, timed to National Adventure Day on Oct. 9.

Families must download the free KidHub app to claim a pass

Starting now, anyone who downloads and registers for KidHub, Unleashed Brands' free family activity app, by 11:59 p.m. local time on Oct. 9 will receive one unlimited play pass to a participating Urban Air park. Existing KidHub users also qualify automatically. The passes are limited to one per account, and anyone planning to visit on Oct. 9 itself is advised to download the app at least an hour in advance so the ticket has time to process.

Sundance, Utah – October 02, 2026 -- Sundance Mountain Resort has opened sales for its 2026/2027 season passes and S-Cards, giving skiers access to an expanded mountain with more than 600 skiable acres this winter.

The resort adds over 60 acres of newly accessible terrain

A new Electric Horseman high-speed quad will carry riders to the entire back mountain in roughly six minutes. The new Storyteller ridge run adds a 1.7-mile groomed run along with access to three expert gladed chutes.

Five season pass tiers cover every schedule and budget

The Unlimited Season Pass has no blackout dates and costs $799 for adults aged 27 and up, $669 for young adults (18-26), $409 for youth (13-18, high school), $319 for juniors (6-12) and $359 for seniors (65+). Perks include free UTA bus access, discounted buddy passes and complimentary summer scenic lift rides.

Missoula, Mont. – October 01, 2026 -- onX Hunt has rolled out a set of new safety and navigation tools for hunters, including live group location sharing, fully offline turn-by-turn navigation, and a separate $49.99-per-year emergency rescue add-on called onX SOS.

Location Sharing lets hunters track up to nine companions on a single live map

Paid onX Hunt members can start or join a session with up to nine other people, updating locations every five seconds so the group can adjust meeting points and regroup in the field. If a member loses signal, their last known position stays pinned with a timestamp until they reconnect. The feature requires a data connection via cellular, Wi-Fi, or compatible satellite service, and onX deletes location data immediately when a user leaves a session or when the session ends.

Sheridan – October 01, 2026 -- Special Olympics Indiana is moving its signature Polar Plunge season showcase from Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis to SKYLAKE Adventures, a new adventure park in Sheridan, starting in 2027.

SKYLAKE Adventures opened in June 2026 just north of Westfield's Grand Park Sports Campus. Its first phase included a six-acre manmade lagoon, white-sand beaches, floating obstacle courses and water slides. For winter, the venue will add a snow tubing hill, ice skating, a three-story ropes course and holiday activities to host the plunge.

Ramp access will let wheelchair users take the plunge

The new venue keeps Polar Plunge traditions intact, including costumes, teams and fundraising challenges. Ramp access to the water will create opportunities for individuals who use wheelchairs to participate.

Birmingham, Alabama – September 30, 2026 -- Storyteller Overland will launch its GEAR MODE van nationwide in the fourth quarter, with pricing starting at $149,497.67 for the base STR trim.

A rear cargo bay swaps out for a queen bed in minutes

The van's GearWall system opens the rear into a full cargo bay for storing motorcycles, climbing gear, or tools. A modular panel system called GearShift then reconfigures the interior into four setups: an open gear bay, an RV queen bed, bench seating, or a table for dining and work. L-track tie-down points run through the floor and walls to secure equipment during transit.

San Diego – – September 28, 2026 -- Cyclists in San Diego are increasingly drawn to Mount Soledad, a climb that ends not just at a scenic overlook but at a nearly century-old veterans memorial.

Multiple routes lead to the same summit

Mount Soledad offers several distinct roads to the top. Some are short and steep, testing riders early with punishing pitches. Others wind longer through residential streets, offering a more gradual but sustained effort. Regardless of the route chosen, every path converges at the same summit.

A nearly 30-foot cross anchors the memorial

At the top stands the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial, centered on a large white cross rising nearly 30 feet and visible from much of the city below. An American flag flies beside it. The structure has stood on the hilltop in some form for close to a century.

Camden, N.J. – – September 28, 2026 -- Subaru of America is rolling out SubieCrew, a new owner engagement program that will establish 50 local chapters across the U.S., giving Subaru drivers structured ways to meet up, volunteer and shape brand events in their own communities.

Nearly 700 ambassadors will lead new city chapters

The program is powered by close to 700 volunteer ambassadors, who will fill roles such as Chapter Lead, Director and specialized team members at each of the 50 chapters. Ambassadors organize events ranging from Cars & Coffee meetups and trailhead gatherings to pet adoptions and community cleanups, with support from Subaru of America and its national retailer network.