Dave Golder
Latest articles by Dave Golder
![Sean Leader skiing in Windrock Bike Park just west of Knoxville, Tennessee](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oTw7AFtGhUFSCBXswvxRt3-320-80.png)
Fresh snow on your local bike trail? Why not ski down it instead
By Dave Golder published
The founder of a Knoxville bike park says he never thought he’d be skiing down his trails, but why waste an opportunity like this?
![Hikers with Mount Fuji in the distance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yGSvEZgdoLx8hPMReyWW5K-320-80.jpg)
Japan to introduce toll and daily limits for Mount Fuji climbers and hikers
By Dave Golder published
From July 1 2024, Japan will restrict climbers and hikers to 4,000 a day on Fuji's popular Yoshida hiking trail
![Fabio Wibmer Bikes Down the Streif Ski Race Course](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jjjFUjMvqvUqwbpZiENftK-320-80.png)
Watch top mountain biker’s awesome ride down the world’s most challenging ski race course
By Dave Golder published
Fabio Wibmer spikes up his tires to hurtle down Austria’s Streif, even attempting the slalom
![Samsung Galaxy Ring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZoyuxqX3DJaY4E669YabJd-320-80.jpeg)
Samsung reveals Galaxy Ring in teaser video, but nothing about what it actually does
By Dave Golder published
The teaser certainly looks impressive but will this smart ring represent a new form of wearable tech?
![Jack Scott just having crossed the finishing line of the 2024 Spine Race](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YuzfhM9jdJ685hDhiNcVRY-320-80.jpg)
Jack Scott obliterates record for UK’s most brutal ultra marathon, the 268-mile Winter Spine Race, by over 10 hours
By Dave Golder published
He could have won last year, if he hadn’t been penalized for accidentally taking a short cut
![Mountain bike dog sledding – or bikejoring – in the snow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HjcDHYWbzAwVgFUQrPouRh-320-80.png)
Forget horsepower – watch mountain biker opt for dog power in the snow
By Dave Golder published
Mountain biking meets dog sledding as rider hitches huskies up to his bike for a snowy ride with a difference
![Snowtunnel Melbourne](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nHRCWvwwGhZpC5WKJ3gnyM-320-80.jpg)
Are giant hamster wheels the future of skiing?
By Dave Golder published
Australian company hopes people will like skiing in massive tumble driers as an alternative to dry ski slopes
![BlitzWolf BW-HL5 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tX7cHdcFeuAPCnraCyeUci-320-80.jpeg)
Can this $30 smartwatch really offer reliable fitness tracking?
By Dave Golder published
According to its manufacturer, the BlitzWolf BW-HL5 can do it all, including monitoring blood sugar and pressure – is it too good to be true?
![Mountain bike, Falzarego pass, Dolomites, Italy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4bqJcsuWJw3WGdFhdjHAV-320-80.jpg)
AI will soon be controlling your MTB’s suspension, says Shimano
By Dave Golder published
Shimano patents a suspension control system to take the guesswork out of ride setup, automatically adapting to rider and course requirements
![Australian Donna Urquhart runs record-breaking 1300km ultramarathon in Antarctica](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wY7kDSKzxLSbVxLhnRRkjJ-320-80.jpeg)
Australian woman runs record-breaking 1,300km Antarctica ultramarathon
By Dave Golder published
Donna Urquhart takes 26 days to break the endurance record in some of the harshest conditions on Earth
![Vincent Colliard in Antarctica, January 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z5VnftwQ9iHapXeWa6b4CK-320-80.jpeg)
French trekker sets new South Pole speed record just two weeks after women’s record tumbled
By Dave Golder published
Vincent Colliard completes the 1,130km trek in 22 days to beat 13 year-old record
![Swarovski Optik AX Visio smart binoculars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tFVUxq6M7Ym2HehFnwve9T-320-80.jpeg)
These AI-powered binoculars can identify animals while you're looking at them
By Dave Golder published
The AI-powered AX Visio binoculars boast a neural processing unit that can identify a wide variety of animal species
![Hypershell exoskeletons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WVLB2pZkdbsPszLtYS8Nvk-320-80.jpg)
This AI-controlled exoskeleton is designed to help you hike faster and further
By Dave Golder published
The GoX, ProX, and CarbonX exoskeletons from Hypershell could help take the strain out of hiking with heavy packs
![Momentum Sport Earbuds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XBJCGmXkqMyGyv7PDiM3EH-320-80.jpeg)
Sennheiser and Polar join forces for new fitness tracking earbuds
By Dave Golder published
Sennheiser’s new Momentum Sport earbuds can track body temperature and heart rate through your ears
![Backcountry Responsibility film](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R9qsWXguErjjcdqBw3L3cJ-320-80.png)
Watch Backcountry Responsibly, a new short film about reducing the risks of backcountry skiing
By Dave Golder published
With the number of backcountry skiers rising sharply, so are the number of backcountry skiing accidents. This film urges the skiers themselves to act responsibly
![Moose licking car](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aBZxsM4nsqvZAcsD3HPjXc-320-80.jpg)
Don’t let moose lick your cars, warns Parks Canada
By Dave Golder published
Moose looking for a salt fix are getting a little too overfamiliar with motor vehicles
![Fiido Kidz e-bike with parental controls](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xPncPaJtugYE4VXoveyzia-320-80.jpg)
Introducing the Fiido Kidz, the first e-bike for kids with parental controls
By Dave Golder published
Stop your children zooming off into the sunset by taking control of the Fiido Kidz’ throttle yourself
![Concept art for a cross-shaped swimming pool in New York City's East River](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaUeaRRifga3AmKZiJPMTW-320-80.jpeg)
9,000ft² cross-shaped swimming pool to open in New York City river by 2025
By Dave Golder published
It’ll purify hundreds of thousands of gallons of water by non-chemical mean for swimmers to enjoy
![Yamaha Enyring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZWirHRCAYTJV7mHJMjrSGA-320-80.jpg)
Yamaha launches new e-bike battery swapping company for Europe
By Dave Golder published
Enyring aims to provide a convenient alternative to stopping and charging batteries
![The Arctic Cowboys Northwest Passage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WKLqBuNSa9kf9TxAFGijSM-320-80.jpeg)
Record-breaking kayakers face hefty fines over illegal camping on protected island
By Dave Golder published
The Arctic Cowboys are in trouble with Parks Canada for failing to gain the necessary permission to stay on an island that’s a migratory bird sanctuary
![Polar bears](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcL89fN3nMGmg2jcnEtqD8-320-80.jpg)
New sweater inspired by polar bear fur provides a thinner, warmer alternative to down jackets
By Dave Golder published
Will we all be wearing 'faux'-lar bear apparel on the slopes in a few years? Scientists backing a new synthetic fabric think so
![Juggling skier](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qL8KJrDxvMJoagKfqhidnd-320-80.jpeg)
Watch juggling skier time tricky stunt to perfection
By Dave Golder published
He throws! He jumps! But does he catch?
![New Balance fragrance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rrdJE5Jbj7NsJAzyCbEGLC-320-80.jpg)
New Balance launches fragrance range that smells like sneakers… NEW sneakers, thankfully
By Dave Golder published
Exclusive to Australia – a perfume the evokes the whiff of unboxing a fresh pair of running shoes