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The Ptarmigan Traverse in Washington State’s North Cascades has had the word “classic” pinned to it nearly from the time it was pioneered in 1938. You don’t get much more high-n-wild in the Lower 48 than on this 35-mile-plus mountaineering trip, which starts in North Cascades National Park and immediately dives south into the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
As every local knows, crisp days and cool nights make fall the best time to explore Montana
When Chris Brinlee Jr. left a job as the art director for an agency based in LA, he'd never been out of the country.
You may be in the middle of the wilderness, but a local IPA isn’t that far away
Colorado's inaugural Velorama was a colorful combination of bike racing, music, and fan-friendly spectacle aimed at giving road racing in the US a shot in the arm.
Big portions of Highway 1 are closed—which means there's never been a better time to explore this coastal paradise on foot and bike
Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season’s quintessential weekend escapes.
It's amazing what you can find at a yard sale.
How does a town go from logging and livestock to bits and bytes? Tiny Prineville, Oregon, is finding out as huge data centers from Apple and Facebook transform the timber town into a recreational hub of mountain bikers and craft brewers.
These summer cabins can help you have one of the best weekends of your summer
I returned to this windswept corner of Patagonia with news that mountain bike access to Torres del Paine’s hallowed trails had been negotiated by local Punta Arenas based guide Javier Aguilar.
Why visiting Mammoth Lakes will make you happier, less stressed, and more creative
The perfect summer day in this California beach town
How to pedal (and eat) your way through Chianti country.
Get far into the wilderness in as little time as possible
Due to the cold, altitude, and wicked weather, only half of those who attempt Mount Logan make it to the summit. We were fortunate enough to reach the top via the standard King's Trench route after 15 days on the mountain.
Have a perfect summer day in this beautiful North Carolina mountain town
On a seven-day road trip through Arizona, filmmakers World Else explored many of Arizona's natural wonders.
From steep hikes to the best place to catch an outdoor concert, professional ski mountaineer and adventurer Caroline Gleich shares her top picks for the ultimate weekend in her hometown
From filmmakers Tyler Allyn and Cooper Lambla, The Al Hajar Traverse is a bikepacking journey through the Al Hajar Mountains on northern Oman. Nothing went according to plan.
America will soon be treated to its first total solar eclipse in decades. Here's where to see it.
Craving sun and sand on the Atlantic? These beach towns offer that and more.
With transparent rooms, Buubble Lodge is the best place to watch the northern lights.
From Yeti Cycles and Filmmakers Joey Schusler and Craig Grant, High Altitude Lines bring us along on a fly-fishing and mountain biking adventure through the San Juan high country.
There's so much more than sunbathing at these eight spots
Here are the experts who helped us name the country's most amazing places
From full-fledged resorts to rustic, remote pools, these spots are worth tracking down
This off-grid escape sits on a small, remote British Columbia island and overlooks the Salish Sea. Rainwater barrels provide water for outdoor bathing, solar powers the cabin, and a woodstove keeps everything warm and cozy. Buy Now …
Here are some innovative ideas towns and cities across the country have adopted to make the world a better place, one mile of singletrack at a time
Beginning at the 630-foot high Maletsunyane Waterfall in the middle of the country, we found top-notch mountain biking between 10,000-foot peaks, along wild valleys, and through countless remote towns.
Make the most of summer with these 48-hour adventures, from surfing in Texas to tasting your way through Oregon’s wine country
With thousands of acres of parkland, 13 lakes, and hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails that can be found all across town, it's no wonder the Twin Cities is active year-round.
In our ongoing Weekly Escape series, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in two minutes or less. In this week's installment, videographer Matt Vasquez traveled to Point Lobos State Park in Carmel, California.
A Whole Different Enchilada is a short film from Evo that follows professional athletes Adam Craig and Josh Dirksen.
Far beyond the glorified surf spots, volcano hikes, and coffee plantation tours is a 26-hour-long bus ride to Nicaragua’s Mosquito Coast, a Caribbean region that’s rarely visited. For my wife, Claire Cripps, and me, the idea to explore this region began in 2015 after we completed a packrafting journey down the Rio Coco, which is the longest river in Central America and flows through the heart of mosquito country in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Maybe you don't want to live in a 200-square-foot house full-time, but you wouldn't mind vacationing in one
Professional skier Kalen Thorien has been living out of her 1993 Bigfoot trailer and 60-series Land Cruiser for two years.
A new European carrier takes you to the heart of the Alps. Skis fly free.
When the grind of working in broadcast television pushed Paul Manning to his breaking point he dove headfirst into a passion that could not be more different: falconry.
These six remote beaches are worth the effort it takes to get there
This January, in the heart of the Middle East, a crew of rock climbers set out to establish an 1,800-foot, 14-pitch, 5.13+ route up Jordan’s Jebel Rum.
Famously cold and frighteningly massive, Lake Superior contains 10 percent of the world's surface freshwater, holds the remains of 6,000 shipwrecks, and offers a lifetime of adventure. Stephanie Pearson sets out to circumnavigate America's most overlooked playground.
Why should grade schoolers have all the fun? Here are eight summer camp–inspired lodges where adults are welcome.
New Mexico's largest city is home to the Southwest's most vibrant outdoors community
Our favorite bands are turning up in the darndest places
Blame Danny is from filmmaker Aaron Peterson that features The Marji Gesick 100 which is a cross country mountain bike and trail running race held annually in Marquette, Michigan.
Thanks to a state-wide initiative to expand rails-to-trails and mountain bike networks and dedicated groups of cycling enthusiasts, Michigan has become one of the most bike-friendly states in the nation
From wild rivers to serene lake paddling, Michigan has more than 3,000 miles of designated water trails to canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard.
Whether you’re looking for a mellow day hike with the kids or a weeklong backpacking trip in true wilderness, Michigan has the perfect trail for you
It's a big state. Step one: get your bearings.
Ignore the countless images of the super bloom in your Instagram feed—the real miracle of the desert is just how much life it contains
Eric Porter has lived in Utah for 12 years now and in that time he's developed a few favorite trails like the Thunder Mountain Trail. However, for this trip with Kurt Gensheimer, they decided to connect this favorite trail with a few they'd never ridden before.
Mexico’s Wild West is best seen from two wheels
The Pace of Formation was a goal for Givot Media for three years. Immediately, they were mesmerized by the ever changing landscape and sheer heat that the lava produced
Everyone in the family can get a piece of the action on these summer floats
Exhale is a timelapse film highlighting beautiful landscapes across the west.
Three prominent van dwellers share their favorite spots to set up camp
Traveling across the Arctic isn’t easy no matter how you do it, but Palmer, Alaska-based photographer Fredrik Norrsell and his wife, Nancy Pfeiffer, thought the winter landscape of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, north of the Brooks Range, would make for a nice ride. In April 2014, the couple covered about 75 miles using the wind and skis near the village of Kaktovik on the northern coast of Alaska.
Hawaiian native athlete, model, and writer Chelsea Yamase's favorite picks on everything from waterfall hikes and snorkeling spots to poke bowls and shave ice
After a day of adventuring, you deserve an amazing beer paired with a tour of an amazing brewery
This film is one of the coolest night sky time-lapse films we've seen.
Go ride a bike in one of these five up-and-coming singletrack meccas
Who needs room service and fancy bedding when you can rent your own mobile suite, complete with kitchenette and two full-size beds for the same price? Our writer spent several nights drifting off to the serenades of alpine streams from the cabin of his rented VW.
It takes a certain kind of person to willingly stand outside in -20-degree temperatures.
Bikepacking Cuba coast to coast
Whether you're hitting the beach, boarding a long flight, or flipping on a headlamp in your tent, you'll want these must-reads at your side
Don’t get us wrong: Disneyland is great. But here are ten reasons your kids will dig a trip to Mammoth Lakes even more.
Trail crews have carved out hundreds of new miles for hikers, runners, and riders from New York to California. It's time to freshen up your route.
Twenty years ago the rainforest was destroyed, but as rains continue and lava flows it creates the foundation for new life.
Get ready to bike, surf, and hike your way out of winter on these killer warm-weather adventures
In the wake of the widely publicized near-failure of the country’s tallest earthen dam last month, locals in Oroville, California, are wondering how to leverage the disaster as a tourist attraction
Leaving behind one of the best Rocky Mountain winters in recent history, we traded ski boots for fat bikes in February and headed south. Twelve days, 283 miles, and more than a few beach beers later, we completed a section of the Baja Divide called the Cape Loop, which we started at San José del Cabo. Here are some highlights from our trip.