Reaching the summit of Mt. Whitney is one thing. Reaching the safety of your car afterward is another. The 21.4-mile round-trip hike has an elevation gain of over 6,000 feet. Near the summit, the air is thin, and the terrain can be snow-covered in places and icy. It’s a dangerous climb that claims lives every year. In 2025, there were five fatalities on the mountain, the deadliest year of the last decade. In 2026, Whitney has already claimed one life near the summit on Jan. 19. Despite the dangers, between 25,000 and 30,000 people successfully hike Mount Whitney every year. It is…
Less than a year and counting until its first “Universal EV” debuts, Ford wants to change the equation with a new approach to designing and manufacturing battery-electric vehicles. While we’ll have to wait to see if it meets that lofty goal, the automaker claims the new lineup will be less expensive, offer longer range, and be more capable than any EV now on the market. First off the line will be a Maverick-sized pickup offering Ranger-sized roominess and at least 300 miles of range, starting under $30,000. Over the next several years, Ford confirmed today, it will add a variety…
There’s no doubt that Missouri is one of, if not the most, pro-gun states in the nation. I mean, this is a state that took sanctuary status for the Second Amendment and enshrined it into law via the Second Amendment Preservation Act. Unfortunately, that law was overturned by the courts, which cited the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. (Cool, now do immigration sanctuary laws, guys.)Now, the state is once again considering how to bulk up its protections for the gun rights of Missourians, while trying not to cross the line where the law gets smacked…
Regional organizations unite to strategize on Second Amendment defense The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) is organizing the first-ever New England Firearms Advocacy Conference, scheduled for May 30, 2026, at Castle of Knights in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The event brings together six regional Second Amendment organizations: Connecticut Citizens Defense League, Massachusetts Gun Owners’ Action League, Gun Owners of Maine, New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Rhode Island 2nd Amendment Coalition, and Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. Conference chair Holly Sullivan, who serves as CCRKBA Director, explained the strategic thinking behind the regional approach. “We wanted to create…
The Florida Department of Health’s officials have released an update on a measles outbreak at a university. There have been 46 confirmed cases of measles across Collier County from January 1st to February 7th. Fifty-seven students at Ave Maria University are quarantined, so far, as the school works on providing free vaccinations to those who may want them. The vigorous campaign to vaccinate the masses is being promoted as a way to protect the community. Local fire departments are also working closely with health officials to hand out vaccines. Collier County has said that the majority of the Ave Maria University…
Most flipper knives require a bit of actual flipping to open the blade. But with the WEKnife Speedliner, a late 2024 introduction designed by Tashi Bharucha, it’s more like pulling a trigger. WEKnife sent me a Speedliner Flipper Knife with a titanium handle around the holidays. I hadn’t sought it out, but it arrived with a brief note of thanks and carried my name on the handle. I didn’t think much of reviewing it until now, a couple of months later, as it has really earned a spot in my daily rotation. While the Speedliner seemed to garner a lukewarm…
Before the Lewiston shooting, Maine had what was termed a “yellow flag” law. It worked like a red flag law, but it was more limited in who could seek an order. Basically, it left it up to mental health experts after an evaluation. Unfortunately, the Lewiston killer had seen mental health professionals who didn’t do anything. It was reported that the law was too complex and that no one was really sure how to use it, so no one bothered.A terrible excuse, in my view, but whatever.Regardless of my take, though, Maine implemented a red…
Gun Owners of America is celebrating what it calls another shot across the bow of the ATF. Congress and President Trump just signed the latest federal funding bill into law, and tucked inside is a $40 million cut to the ATF’s budget. It’s not the sweeping rollback some in the House originally pushed for, but GOA says it’s part of a bigger trend: stopping the agency’s growth, and shrinking it where possible. According to GOA, the ATF’s budget steadily climbed from roughly $1.4 billion in 2019 to about $1.75 billion by 2022. The Biden administration later requested as much as…
As I make my way around a hairpin left, a 30-degree slope enters my vision. Undeterred, I turn on X-mode and start to ascend. The Dunlop Grandtrek all-terrain tires momentarily slip and strain as I climb. But the 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland dutifully marches up the grade, greeting me with a stunning vista of rolling hills and avocado farms beneath me as the cobalt Pacific Ocean wafts in the distance. With 8.4 inches of ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and nearly 400 pound-feet of torque to play with, the bZ Woodland makes ventures like this comfortable. And, thankfully, I only…
I grew up rummaging through my grandfather’s relics. I was constantly looking in the nooks and crannies where he may have tucked away a treasure. Being a curious little boy growing up watching MacGyver, Indiana Jones, and Rambo, I eventually found a knife. I didn’t know it then, but it marked a watershed moment that shaped me. I would find other knives of his, but one of the first was an old jack knife. Over the years, I’ve become a devout fan of locking pocket knives that deploy quickly with one hand. But I will always have a place in…
Springfield has a reputation of crafting the firearms of battle from their 1911s to M1As and even modern renditions of the AR-15s of old. They also added into their arsenal in recent years the iconic Browning Hi-Power design – the P35 – which Springfield dubbed theirs as the SA-35. Now, at SHOT Show 2026 they announced a new Polished Blued SA-35 for even more curb appeal. Springfield Armory Polished Blued SA-35 9mm The Springfield Armory Polished Blued SA-35 9mm (SKU: HP9202) has an MSRP of $799 making it a bargain considering the parkerized version of Springfield’s SA-35 retails for the same…
This week’s gear roundup has plenty of ways to take care of your body — before, during, or after an intense workout. From cozy camping chairs and comfy boxers to portable massagers, wool socks, and even cushy, noise-canceling earbuds, there’s likely something below to ease some tension from your body and leave you refreshed for your next bit of training or outdoor adventure. Find all that and more in this week’s Emerging Gear. Sleepy Time Earbuds (Photo/Fitnexa) Earbuds for sleeping are certainly a niche product, but I’m a big fan of the Ozlo Sleepbuds ($300). The Fitnexa SomniPods 3 look…
You’ve probably seen plenty of builds that feature a partially or fully “tucked” or recessed suppressor. Aside from a vast majority of them looking very cool, the real reason for tucking a suppressor is most often cited as being in an effort to shorten the overall length of the gun. There are many other good reasons to do this, especially if you’re looking for a more compact package. Still, as we’ll discuss in this article, not every gun needs a tuck job, and in many cases, it’s actually sub-optimal in almost every respect except for the reduced overall length. Today,…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. Introduction: The Silver Market Seizure – Opportunity Amidst the Chaos The physical silver market is experiencing a historic infrastructure meltdown as prices shatter all records, recently piercing the $100 per ounce barrier for the first time in history. This parabolic move—a tripling in value since early 2025—has triggered a market cataclysm years in the making, finally revealed by the collision of explosive industrial demand and utterly constrained supply. As reported in Natural News, silver’s surge past $110 per ounce represents a seismic shift in the world of money, acting…
All insulated pants are designed for days when temperatures are expected to stay cold. Wearing baselayers underneath pants is my preferred layering strategy. But sometimes, a pair of pants lined with a soft, warm fabric just hits right on its own. It’s like wearing sweatpants disguised as regular trousers. That’s why I got my hands on a pair of the Royal Robbins Billy Goat BC Pants. Shoveling snow and dog walks weren’t planned testing metrics for these fleece-lined hiking pants, but that experience made me appreciate their versatility and comfort beyond the trails. Obviously, hiking is the most relevant use…
Dear Patriot,Our ask is simple: Help us stand with ICE.The men and women of ICE who are arresting and deporting dangerous illegals across the country need our support now more than ever before. With the left-wing media and Democratic politicians calling ICE President Trump’s “Gestapo,” “Nazis,” “the SS,” “fascists,” and more, the truth needs to be told about who’s really creating the chaos and mayhem in Democrat-run sanctuary cities and who’s trying to keep the public safe.The radical Left’s dangerous rhetoric has now resulted in the deaths of two Americans. Due to Democratic politicians and…
With the Los Angeles Summer Olympics just 2 years away, we’ve officially entered “OTQ season.” That familiar rush is on as competitive marathoners chase the 2:16:00 (men) and 2:37:00 (women) standards needed to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. And if you still think of Salomon as a trail-only brand, its new S/LAB Phantasm 3 ($280) should put that notion to rest. The brand now fields a legitimately competitive road roster, with several of its athletes aiming squarely at Olympic qualification. To support that effort and to further advance its road-racing bona fides, Salomon asked a simple question with…
While the bottom line is that California’s ban on switchblades is still enforceable, today’s decision by a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel should keep hope alive for Knife Rights, Inc. and supporters of their lawsuit to strike down the prohibition. In their ruling, the panel “determined that switchblades are relevantly similar to Bowie knives and other weapons in terms of the concerns they pose to legislatures (the “why”), and California’s concealed carry prohibition is relevantly similar to the manner in which historical legislatures responded to these concerns (the“how”).”The total ban on switchblades carried in public…
Damage on the AT; (photo/USFS) Last week’s winter storm hit millions of Americans hard and inflicted significant damage on one of the country’s most iconic thru-hikes. Georgia’s recent winter storm left fallen trees and hazardous conditions on over 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT). Here’s what you need to know. The Impact The AT crosses many states that were hit by the storm. However, reports from the U.S. Forest Service and Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) indicate that Georgia’s portion of the AT fared the worst. According to the ATC, as of Jan. 29, forest roads that provide trail access…
Hawaii has been under a microscope because of their anti-Second Amendment stance, and lawmakers are unrepentant in their efforts to undermind a fundamental right. On Jan. 20, 2026 attorney Alan Beck delivered masterful and sound arguments when challenging Hawaii’s so-called “sensitive location” law. Wolford v. Lopez seeks to undo Hawaii’s flipping of the default firearm possession rules; their law makes it so carriers must get affirmative permission to carry a firearm on private property open to the public. Three days after Beck minced Hawaii’s flawed arguments, a bill was introduced that would force all businesses…
A lifted Bentley with a go-kart on the roof? The Bentley Bentayga X concept is an ultra-fancy off-roader that has been cranked up for clearance, beefed up for strength, and then had the strangest cargo we’ve seen in a long time added to the roof. All this was revealed at one of the coolest ice race events in the world. A Bentley Speed Model for Off-Pavement Use (Photo/Bentley) When it comes to on-road performance, Bentley has things covered. From its Continental GT and Bentayga Speed models to the hilarious “lightweight” Supersports, there are plenty of half-million–dollar options. If you want…
