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Published October 25, 2026 09:51AMMore Americans are traveling to the Alps than ever before. At the same time, the conditions surrounding travel plans are changing rapidly. Snow coverage is dwindling, the dollar is losing value, and more U.S. based megapasses are Americans are using their megapasses overseas. Having spent several winters (and summers) in the Alps, I’m in a good place to consider everything the prospective American tourist needs to know when planning a trip. Let’s Talk About Snow Coverage With a super El Niño forecasted for the coming season, snow coverage at Alps resorts is likely to be more…

Published October 25, 2026 09:25AMWriter Lauren Liebhaber lives in Salem, Massachusetts, and loves Halloween more than most. She is a spooky season expert. For this story, she dug into the legends of ghost stories in some of the country’s most popular national parks. From a headless bride in the Old Faithful Inn to phantom hikers in the Grand Canyon, she researched five haunting tales, their origins and the truth behind them. National parks are fertile ground for storytelling. These lands hold deep geological, cultural and sacred histories stretching back thousands of years, and places like this have a way of…

Published October 25, 2026 04:36AMFor nearly 40 years, Mick Charowsky has lived in a converted wooden barn in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Charowsky is the caretaker of the Eckville shelter, a historic bunkhouse built in 1880, which sits at mile 1,235 of the Appalachian Trail (AT). The AT consists of about 2,200 miles of rocky footpaths, rugged hill climbs, and historic shelters like Eckville. Scattered roughly a day’s hike apart along the trail, these simple structures—from rough wooden lean-tos to fully enclosed cabins—are more than a place to rest. To a tired hiker who’s just pushed through hours of relentless rain,…

Published October 25, 2026 03:05AMFor the last few decades, debates about how to improve running form have often gone something like this: Enthusiast: We can all learn to run better and more efficiently! You just need to [stop landing on your heels / increase your cadence / switch to barefoot shoes / sign up for my six-part webinar / etc.]. Skeptic: But scientists tested that, and literally everyone got less efficient when they tried it. Enthusiast: That’s because they didn’t give it enough time! Of course you get less efficient initially, because it takes a while to retrain your neuromuscular…

Prices are slashed on favorite models from Brooks, Nike, and New Balance as stores prepare for the arrival of new versions. (Photo: 101 Degrees West)Published October 25, 2026 03:22AMRunners love getting clean, fresh new running shoes, but they don’t love the escalating prices. One tried-and-true strategy for feeding your shoe addiction without remortgaging your house is to wait for the new version of a favorite model to arrive—and then snag last year’s model at a closeout price. Granted, you won’t be getting the newest shoe tech as soon as it is unloaded from the ship. But the year-to-year upgrades are…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways After a mistake, write the conditions that led to that mistake before you write the name of the person who made it. Leaders control more of the context than anyone else, so they own a share of the failure environment even when they did not make the last move. Upward accountability does not erase individual agency. Someone still made a choice, so you should still hold them accountable. The principle: The leader’s first job after failure is to make truth safe enough to surface. The first time a deadline slipped…

Published October 24, 2026 03:06AMA flurry of rescues on California’s Mount Shasta this year has prompted officials to remind hikers that the popular 14,179-foot peak is also dangerous and potentially deadly. On October 18, a 39-year-old Florida man summited Whitney Glacier, a technical alpine climb accessible via Mount Shasta’s popular Avalanche Gulch route. During his downclimb, a snowbridge collapsed under his weight. He injured his leg, fell into a crevasse, and spent two days waiting for rescuers. The climber did not bring snow and ice equipment and wore sweatpants and a hoodie, according to the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center. Eventually, rescuers airlifted…

Published October 24, 2026 03:12AMHiking boots have lost some ground to trail runners and low-cut shoes over the past decade, but don’t write them off just yet: If you have weak ankles or are prone to stumbles, an old-school hiking boot may be exactly what you need, especially if your trips often involve rough terrain or heavier loads. Besides providing protection from rolls and twists, a mid-cut boot can help lower your injury risk by supporting your foot and ankle and easing the fatigue and soreness that builds up over the course of a long backpacking trip. We’ve gone through…

Published October 24, 2026 03:30AMPrepping for long road trips can feel exhilarating. Packed bags and itinerary set. Check. Salty, sweet snacks stashed in a handy spot? Check. Plush interior, blankets and pillows, blasting A/C, and a carefully curated cruising playlist ready? Check, check, check, and check. Of course, even the coziest upholstery and upbeat bangers can’t always shake that aching, exhausted feeling that sets in after the third or fourth hour on the road to your favorite trailhead or camping grounds. You’re not lifting heavy things or solving complex math equations in the car: you’re just sitting there. Why do…

Published October 24, 2026 03:30AMI love a Pacific Northwest rugged look—cabin-core, if you will. Some of what I choose is fashion, an expression of how I feel inside and the life I want to live. But I also choose my clothes for durability. Because for me, it’s not just about the look. What I wear has to hold up through the colder months and harsh elements. It has to work on the trails, in the snow, and when I’m brave enough to winter camp. I’ve tried many brands of overalls, and most of them just don’t work for me. I…