Legendary Himalayan Journalist Elizabeth Hawley Dies
Generations of climbers, journalists, and scholars relied on her reporting from the foot of the world's 8,000-meter peaks
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Introducing the GolfBoard: The Electric Skate Deck of the Well Heeled
Surfer, fitness icon, and inspired inventor Laird Hamilton was tired of humping his wrenches down the fairway. So he created a motorized skateboard marketed toward the country club crowd.
The Outsider’s Ode to the City
The metal spires and busy streets of a city pale in comparison to snowy peaks and undulating countryside, but there's something redeeming—dare I say special—about the concrete jungle
Drones Grounded
As of Wednesday, pilots of hobbyist drones like the DJI Phantom will no longer be allowed to fly their gadgets in national parks.
The Ultimate Urban Utility Bike
What do you get when a company known for its luxury airplane seats teams up with a well-known bike builder from Seattle? Answer: the ultimate utility bike. And we’re excited about it for a few...
Raleigh Tamland 1
The Raleigh Tamland is the most versatile, well-behaved, and eager bike this author has ridden.
A Boy and His Drone
Camera-equipped flying robots have quickly become a staple of the adventure world, filming first ascents and nailing poachers. But that’s just the beginning. As Eric Hansen found out during a cross...
The Best Travel Cameras
Anyone shopping now can pick up a terrific, future-proof travel camera. So get ready to hit the road—and document your adventure.
The Five Most Lavish Winter Resorts
Want to impress your date? Whisk her off to one of these high-end slopes. They're a splurge, but worth it.
The 5 Best Ski Resorts for Families
These slopes provide fun for all ages.
Niseko Is Japan’s Mythical Powder Paradise
In a typical January, the fabled Japanese resort Niseko gets more snow—nearly 15 feet—than any other ski area in the world. Is there such a thing as too much? We sent Eric Hansen to find out.
The 7 Sweetest Apres Ski Bars
Kick back, you earned it. And at one of these lively winter watering holes, you won't regret it.
Mom and Dad's Excellent Adventure
When Eric Hansen’s parents abruptly decided to join the Peace Corps in their fifties, it was just what the family needed
Surfing the Desert States of India
Eric Hansen gets a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of a project to surf in each of India's states, nevermind that 21 (of 28) are landlocked and that the coastline is known for little more than...
3 of Our Favorite Wetsuits
Lots of surfers take pride in spending as little as possible on a wetsuit. What do you get if you spend more? In the best cases, exactly what you pay for.
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