Justin Park

Tested a half-dozen consumer pizza ovens for Men's Journal Grilling Awards content.

Avalanche airbag packs featuring the LiTRIC electronic deployment system co-developed by Arc’teryx and Ortovox are finally available in the US for this winter. The electronic airbag inflation system is much lighter and takes up less pack volume than canister-driven airbag systems and the LiTRIC system also has a battery backup that allows for multiple inflations.

The innovative system generated a lot of excitement when the collaboration was announced in 2022 and Ortovox released the first ver...

Created a shareable, digestible guide to booking a trip and skiing my home resort.

Hands-on tested. I review and recommend quality ski boots fit for the backcountry.

Hunting jackets have evolved significantly since the 1990s when Realtree camo patterns first started to become popular and most hunting gear was still made from cotton blends. (I wore Army surplus BDU camo pants for my first deer hunt.) Today, hunting outerwear has caught up with advances in materials and treatments borrowed from other outdoor pursuits such as skiing, and hunting coats get every bit as techy as those for mountaineers. They also deliver lots of features created especially for ...

“It’s not what you do once in a while, it’s what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.” —Jenny Craig
Have you ever eaten the same thing every day for a week straight?
To most people — foodies and nutritionists, especially — the idea probably sounds boring at best and, at worst, unhealthy.
In fact, it directly contradicts the United State Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) dietary guidelines, which suggest people “include foods from all food groups: vegetables, fruits, whole gra...

There are dos and don'ts for long hikes especially
Carrying a pack is smart, even for short, casual hikes. But while something is almost always better than nothing, there are definite dos and don’ts that matter more as your hike gets longer. Whether on all-day backcountry skiing tours, hunting or fishing deep in the wilderness, or filming multi-day extreme backcountry mountain bike races, I have dedicated backpacks for each type of activity. Over the past few decades, I’ve ruthlessly audited ...

Worked with established reporter to produce a video piece that echoed the writer's unique style.

The myriad benefits attributed to yoga—weight-loss, heart disease protection, freedom from depression—are enough to get anyone on the mat, but do they hold up to modern scientific investigation? New York Times science writer and long-time yogi William J. Broad decided to find out. For his latest book, The Science of Yoga, Broad took a deep dive into the research to reveal which promises the ancient tradition can—and can’t—deliver on. “Yoga makes you feel good—every practitioner knows that. Bu...

While opinions on fishing lures are easy to come by, relatively few people spend as much time thinking about their choice of reel—and that might be a mistake. While of course choosing the right lure for the fish and water you’re on is super-important, having the wrong reel (or rod for that matter) can make a difference in your fishing experience.
Spinning reels are the most common type of reel and will make up the majority of the options you see on the racks at Walmart, Bass Pro Shops, or you...

There are health tests we need, and those we don't. Pelvic ultrasound? Sounds ultrasuspicious. Occult blood test? Only if it comes with an exorcism. Urinalysis? Great, now I'll be kicked off the tour . . .
It's tough to know which of these are truly essential, especially when they're packaged with dozens of other tests and called an "executive health exam." And yet thousands of men sign up for these screenings—at an out-of-pocket cost of up to $10,000 apiece—based on the sales pitch that a te...

Colorado is an "opportunity state" for residents and non-residents alike. The largest state elk population and over-the-counter tags gives Colorado a deserved reputation for providing lots of hunters with annual chances at animals. Its central location also makes it convenient for Midwestern and Western out-of-state hunters. The sheer number of available tags can be overwhelming to first-time applicants, but read on to get an understanding of the basics of applying for elk, deer, sheep, goat,...

The Arc'teryx Men’s Sabre Jacket is a smartly designed, purpose-built outer layer for dedicated skiers who are confident customizing their layering to match weather conditions.
Arc’teryx is a Vancouver-based outerwear company whose outdoor gear has become the symbol of craftsmanship and engineering in the industry. The company’s website declares: “Using only advanced premium materials, meticulous detail and unique construction processes enable us to create technical products that can be trust...

From its roots as a fringe pursuit, mountain biking has grown into mainstream popularity over the past few decades and spawned a multibillion-dollar industry. The bikes have evolved, but so, too, have their prices.
Nowadays the best mountain bikes go for around $5,000, and more than a handful top $10,000. What you get for all that dough is smart engineering, a well-machined frame and strong-yet-light components with designs tested and perfected by company race teams.
I spend all summer filmin...