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In the face of unexpected pitfalls, you learn that it’s not about the problems you encounter—it’s how you deal with them
I can’t deny the appeals of the nomad existence. But it has its challenges, too.
We crowdsourced reviews on this crucial piece of gear
A new proposal would nearly triple entrance fees to the busiest national parks during peak season
Photographer David Katz once backpacked through Bolivia and was struck by its diversity of culture and wildlife.
Learn to build a fire, track animals, and forage for wild food—and still sleep in a bed
The pro climber's 10 essential travel tools
Thanks to the opening of Woodward Riviera Maya, a 29,000-square-foot indoor action sports center, the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is now the most family-friendly adventure hotel on the planet
Photographer Max Rive’s debut film Future Memories is a travel film about a journey he took through Greenland.
Skip the overpriced food from the concessioner and check out these local restaurants instead
New approaches to wellness travel offer detoxifying spa treatments, nutritious meals, and awesome fitness options
There's a new breed of low-cost lodging that's custom-made for getting into the wild
Why settle for crappy hotel-room java when you can bring your own?
When the filmmakers at Untold Skies arrived in Iceland they mad a meticulously planned out schedule and dozens pre-planned shots. After landing at the Keflavik airport, surging winds and storms threatened to dismantle their entire journey.
Up North from filmmaker Julian Voltmann is a travel film of a road trip he took to the Atlantic Road. The many fjords and national parks make this drive particularly exceptional.
The Koraloc Pack is the ultimate wave rider's companion
As a landscape photographer, Colm Keating has traveled around the world in search of the perfect shot—but he knows there is nothing quite like the rugged beauty near his home in West Cork, Ireland. In The Experience, Keating takes filmmaker Ignas Laugalis on a tour through this beautiful land.
Gleich, a professional ski mountaineer, spends a lot of time on the road. Here's the gear she always brings along.
While the industry was focused on racing, a hard-nosed group of adventurers were quietly carving out their own path in mountain biking history. They challenged the status quo and turn cycling on its head.
On average, the town of Bergen, Norway, gets 242 days of rain a year—not ideal for the host of one of Europe's biggest cycling races. But when you consider the mountainous coastal roads, the Bergenseres' passion for cycling, and their outspoken, often brash local patriotism, it starts to seem like the perfect location to hop on a bike and ride.
Keep your best friend comfortable and well fed on your next adventure
From via ferrata routes and wild whitewater to mellow hikes and lush farms, the Mountain State is brimming with adventure
The Mobot Big Bertha is the ultimate après tool
Six things that will make road trips and plane rides more pleasant
Peak Design’s Give a Shot project matches photographers with nonprofits in need of eye-catching images
In the first chapter of Blackburn Designs film series, Water Cycle, Brian Ohlen bikes around the west coast in search of Steelhead.
If there’s anything better than an epic day outside, it’s reliving it over great food and drink. From mountain decks to beachside watering holes, our favorite après spots have mastered Cajun fries, crustaceans, and craft ales.
Five pieces of easy-on-your-wallet gear to make stays away from home more enjoyable
These hotels and lodges roll out the welcome mat for cyclists
Why one couple couldn’t keep a secluded Caribbean island to themselves
There's now a map for that, brought to you by the National Park Service
Filmmaker Ben Walton is traveling around Australia in a bus which he and some friends have outfitted for an endless road trip.
After a photography mission with Project PoSSUM studying noctilucent clouds, Adrien Mauduit took a three thousand mile road trip and filmed My Canadian Summer.
This wasn't filmmaker Jesse Yang's first time in Iceland, but it was his first solo trip. On a backpacking trip with friends, he vowed to return in an attempt to illustrate how majestic this place truly is.
Over the years, I've lost count of how many times this road has tried to kill me. And the worst part about it is that there's nothing I can do but rant in resignation.
From $30,000 Airbnb rentals to animal sacrifices to 25,000 sometimes-naked umbraphiles, this is the weirdness that went down in the Wyoming resort town leading up to last week's astrological dance
From hikes near town to the best place to grab a drink with a view, photographer and adventurer Elise Sterck shares her favorite things to do around her hometown
Filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov has traveled all over the globe creating exceptional timelapses, and The North is no different.
You don't have to strike it mega-rich to have access to an amazing private island—but it helps
With the JetBag, flying with glass bottles no longer means risking the destruction of your luggage
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
Filmmaker Arvids Baranovs of Eaglewood Films loaded up his family of four and headed to the Portugal coast. In search of some finer weather than early spring in Latvia can provide, they caught a glimpse of solitude on the mainland Europe's western region.
There’s more to amateur photography than a selfie stick
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.
Desert & Glass is a timelapse from eastern Oregon's high desert. The film demonstrates that though it lacks the huge cacti and large rock spires of the southwest, it more than makes up for in sheer vastness.
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.
It takes more than a pack of toothpicks to feel fresh and clean on the road
These summer cabins can help you have one of the best weekends of your summer
From Wesley Versteeg of VIP3Rmedia, Serenity is a drone film that features stunning landscapes in Iceland.
Travel is one long introduction to the broadest of humanity. We aren’t perfect, but most members of our species are worth knowing. To meet those neighbors, follow these simple rules.
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
Do yourself a favor: book shorter legs and stop in unexpected spots. You might be surprised at all the little treasures you find.
From filmmaker Taylor Gray, Clearly Coastal is a drone journey along the coast of Oregon.
How to pedal (and eat) your way through Chianti country.
Get far into the wilderness in as little time as possible
Have a perfect summer day in this beautiful North Carolina mountain town
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.
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.
Think ahead, travel right—and for goodness' sake, bring clean water
To get you psyched for your next trip, look for a classic novel from the road
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
America will soon be treated to its first total solar eclipse in decades. Here's where to see it.
When the folks at NorthSouth decided to travel to the Faroe Islands and make their film Silent Odyssey they wanted to do it without the assistance of motors. Armed with two bikes, one kayak, and one kiteboard they explored the 18 islands that make up this archipelago.