Jenny Willden

Calling all roving audiophiles! This techy gear guide takes your music streaming up a notch with hands-free headphones and wireless speakers delivering powerful sound. Upgrade your gear to make jamming out a joy on any journey.

Who wants to check a bag these days? The hassle, cost, long lines and potential for lost luggage makes traveling light better than ever before. But choosing the perfect carry-on isn’t easy. From underseat rollers to stylish satchels, we’ve selected 12 bags that make jet-setting simple — and all of them fit in an overhead bin.

It’s no secret that traveling is stressful. Even the best travel day isn’t as chill as a day relaxing in a spa, but these 10 gear finds can help you unwind — even when you’re on the go.

Whether you’re bound for the beach or a round-the-world tour, you’ve likely long forgone the idea of traveling without tech. From getting lost to misplacing your smartphone, tech can prevent the worst in travel mishaps. Reduce your stress by packing these 10 essential gadgets in your vacay carry-on.

Reinvented clipless pedals, women’s fly-fishing waders, and zipper hammock hanging systems took center stage at Utah State University in Logan on April 12 for its first-ever Senior Showcase for the Outdoor Product Design & Development program.

Winters can be LOOONG in Park City. If you’re getting cabin fever and craving warmer days, escape mud season and find spring a half-hour down canyon in Salt Lake City. Check out these active and chill outings.

Kicking off with a trip down the Yoshino River and wrapping with a stay at an authentic Japanese ryokan, this bucket list hits all the sights you wanted to see in Japan but never knew to visit.

For those seeking fun outside without the crowds, the Canadian province of Québec shows its best self when snow blankets the ground. From ice sculptures dotting the city to a frozen hotel and ice climbing just beyond its borders, winter activities abound, enticing visitors to escape the indoors and embrace the cold.

Bust out your ridiculous onesie, ski/ride all the corn snow and then, bask in the après scene. Here are just a few spots to raise a glass to spring in the mountains.

Instead of wasting your ski break on pizza or basic burger at a ski cafeteria, step up your lunch and treat yourself at Alta's on-mountain bistro, Collins Grill.

Alta is one of the world’s last remaining ski-only resorts, and its traditional vibe and fresh pow keep skiers coming back season after season. While you won’t find night clubs or a bumping all-night party scene, Alta does deliver in the dining and drinking department.

Manufacturer of portable solar-charging technology brings power to the people

The great state of Idaho is famous for more than potatoes. With more than 130 usable hot springs, it has one of the highest concentrations in the country—and they’re not as far from Utah as you might think. Next time you’re looking to fight winter’s chill, take a drive north for a soak in these five thermal springs.

Today, the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains are known as one of the top ski destinations on the East Coast as well as a scenic outdoor escape any time of the year. Over the last 70-plus years, the Poconos have evolved from a convenient getaway for couples to an outdoor destination for winter lovers from all over the East Coast.

Launching in 2019, snowsports apparel brand Picture Organic Clothing is bringing its first bio-based membrane to market with a collection of sustainably sourced outerwear. Called Dryplay Biosource, this bio-based membrane is 30 percent castor oil and 70 percent recycled PET, plus it’s waterproof and has a 20K breathability rating, just like its PU-based counterparts.