When he was 18 years old,����had a friend who gifted him his first fly rod. He’s been hooked ever since. Now, the Bend, Oregon–based angler is paying it forward by introducing his favorite pastime to roommate and friend��. A college student by day and DJ by night, Pasternak rarely gets time to spend in the great outdoors. It doesn’t take much convincing to lure him on a fishing trip to the Owens River, which snakes along the majestic foot of the Eastern Sierra.

While the escape from daily stressors is one thing, fishing together in such grandeur is another. Braving the elements, encouraging one another, and celebrating each other’s success makes this often solitary pursuit into a team sport, which adds a new dimension to their friendship.

“We get to bond in a new way,” Leonard says. “And it’s not like we’re bonding over music or something else. It’s something I’m truly passionate about and get to share with him.”

For Pasternak, the experience reignites a love for nature—one he plans to prioritize more frequently—while echoing Leonard’s perspective on a day that helps the duo “slow things down a little while, just get on the water and take a breath of fresh air.”

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��excels at a number of outdoor pursuits, from surfing big waves to climbing exposed peaks. But it wasn’t until after meeting��—a fellow surfer, accomplished rock climber, and runner-up in Max’s inaugural season of the reality competition��The Climb—that his skill and love for sport climbing grew to new heights.

“We’ve come so far working together,” says King, who’s originally from Detroit. “And now I sport-climb in all parts of the world. I’ve done things I didn’t think I could have done.”

Both King and Barry are drawn to aesthetically beautiful climbs, which they find on the Shark’s Fin Arete in California’s Alabama Hills wilderness. They’re reminded that being a solid climbing partner goes beyond the obvious belayer-climber dynamic that’s inherent to climbing. It’s knowing exactly what to say and when to say it—or saying nothing at all—and ultimately bringing each other home safely.

“It’s nice to be able to see these things on your own, but when you get to bring people you care about into these spaces and see how it affects them, it just makes it that much better and that much more profound,” Barry adds, noting a shared desire with King to inspire the next generation of climbers.

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Samsung’s James Fishler explains The Ultimate View geo-guessing challenge, where adventurers travel the country to watch iconic movies in epic settings—dropping clues and photos along the way. Guess the locations correctly and enter to win a cutting-edge Samsung screen: Head to , follow , follow the ���ϳԹ��� Creator posting clues, comment with an answer location.

You could win one of the screens that Fishler, Chief Executive of Samsung Home Entertainment, explains, “can turn anywhere into The Ultimate View,” including the�� portable projector as well as�� .

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On an epic overlanding journey through Baja, Andrew Muse decided to take the notorious North Road to a magical surf break. The route required fail-safe navigation, superb driving skills, and tires with excellent traction and durability.

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We caught up with Andrew Muse and Kicker at ��on two different occasions this year. The annual gathering, held in four locations from spring to fall, offers a full immersion in overlanding gear and culture. At Overland Expo Mountain West, in Colorado this August, Muse shared his favorite gear— tires—and canvassed the crowd to learn about other attendees’ favorite overlanding products, from a rooftop tent to an espresso maker.

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Emily Fisher, executive director of��Youth Sports Alliance��(YSA), discusses the impact of winning��the Outdoor Accessibility and Education category of the 2023��Defender Service Awards��Presented by CHASE. Designed to support hardworking nonprofits across the United States and Canada, the award (which included a brand-new customized Defender 130) recognized YSA’s work helping kids of all backgrounds to experience the wonder and empowerment of outdoor sports, from mountain biking and sailing to skiing and snowboarding.

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Outdoor adventures haven’t come easy for James Lawless, a career firefighter who discovers that being a Ford Bronco owner provides free access to the action-packed Bronco Off-Roadeo experiences located across the country. So a trip to provides a timely escape. Lawless tackles the rugged terrain outside of Las Vegas, then teams up with Bronco Ambassador , who leads him up his first rock climbing route. Watch the rest of ���ϳԹ���’s three-part series with Ford, profiling unique, overworked individuals who find outdoor adventures as the antidote for their unhealthy work lives.

is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.��

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Starved for an outdoor adventure, Giovanni McEastland takes a much-needed escape to . There, the stressed-out office coordinator gains new perspective on his overall work-life balance—first off-roading through the rocky hill country west of Austin, then teaming up with professional athlete and Bronco Ambassador, , who guides McEastland through his first standup paddleboarding experience. Watch all of ���ϳԹ���’s three-part series with Ford, profiling unique, overworked individuals who find outdoor adventures as the antidote for their unhealthy work lives.

is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.��

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The story of Jamie Holmes begins ���ϳԹ���’s three-part series with Ford, profiling unique, overworked individuals who report an unhealthy work-life balance. Starved for an unmatched outdoor experience, they’re prescribed with a trip to a Bronco Off-Roadeo. Holmes, a social worker and part-time server in need of outdoor recreation therapy, visits , where she gets her fill by tackling the rough terrain of Gunstock Mountain—first driving a Bronco and then riding a mountain bike with guidance from Bronco Ambassador .

is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.��

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Kirk Williams has always lived an active lifestyle. So when he fractured his spinal cord in a mountain bike crash, it wasn’t about if he’d return to a life of outdoor adventures but how to do it. As a quadriplegic, Kirk has relearned how to live an active life, which has involved learning to be patient with himself and his progress. Kirk’s dog Maddox has been by his side every step of the way—both as a loyal companion for life on the road and as a teacher who reminds Kirk to slow down, be patient, and appreciate every moment. Watch the video and learn more��life lessons from a dog.

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