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Glaciers, crevasses and mountain bikes? Episode 3 of Mind the Gap: The Making of unReal takes us to an unlikely destination: the Pemberton Ice Cap in B.C.'s backcountry. Cam McCaul, James Doerfling and Graham Agassiz put their bike handling skills to the test as…
From mountain biking and climbing to swimming and kiteboarding, there’s a lifetime of adventure in the Lone Star State
Where to camp, how to navigate—and how not to get stuck
Snow in New Mexico? Better believe it. One of the best ski resorts in the West is celebrating the good spring conditions by pushing back closing day and slashing prices on lift tickets.
Hang Son Doong, located in Vietnam, is the world's largest cave. Filmmaker and photographer Ryan Deboodt recently took cameras and a drone with him into the cave, to capture what the otherworldly landscape is like from the air and ground. More of Deboodt's work can be…
Polar Night is a short film that tells the story of the people who live and work in a remote Norwegian town 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle, as they wait to see the sun for the first time in over two months. Filmmaker…
Even if you’re more likely to scoff at a spa than be found in one, you’ll still be in awe of these relaxing retreats.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “We live amidst surfaces, and the true art of life is to skate well on them.” Surfaces: A Vermont Skateboarding Adventure is a short film by Ian Durkin about an idyllic Vermont skateboarding trip. …
Lift tickets for $20, hot dogs for $1.50, and no snow-making machines. Quebec’s Mont Chilly is one you don't want to miss.
Finish the season at one of these lower-key hills
Stop using that beat-up suitcase—and pack your new luggage with these foolproof essentials
Avoid airports known for lengthy delays, choose the right flights, and be a high-value customer.
Clint Kemp is the manager of Blackfly Lodge on the Bahamian island of Abaco, and a legendary Bonefish guide. In Chasing Salt, a short film from Simms and filmmaker Max Lowe, Kemp talks about having the opportunity to do what he loves most:…
Fly for less to Hawaii, save big on next season's Epic Pass, and compete to own a piece of Maine for $125
Canadian Derek Kesek has set about making the first airplane made almost entirely of hemp. That’s right, Cannabis. (Don’t bother with the “flying high” jokes, he’s heard them all.)
If loud, cramped, and impersonal beach bars aren’t your thing, then turn your attention to these low-key drinking establishments where the owners will probably greet you and views are as top-shelf as the cocktails.
Research almost any travel destination and you'll probably wind up on travel-industry Goliath, where passionate people praise and denounce everything from romantic getaways to cockroach-infested hotel rooms. But who can you trust?
Even more of the most adventurous landscapes, lodges, and outfitters on earth
New stats detail which airlines are the most on-time, but the numbers only tell a quarter of the story.
Don't plan any vacations before reading this year's Best of Travel winners.
These adventure geniuses will make your next trip the one you never, ever forget.
Because you can have it all. Bring your favorite traveling companion to the slopes and everyone will be happy.
Many questions make their way to our desks, but this one in particular had us baffled.
Shot by award-winning filmmaker Mike Bishop with a DJI Phantom 2 and a GoPro Hero4, this film takes you on a journey to through some of Switzerland’s iconic landscapes. The crew was based in one of the oldest towns in Graubunden, and the footage was captured in the…
Africa's newest safari camp, how you can sleep on a ski jump, and 'Game of Thrones' gets touristy in this week’s adventure travel dispatch.
Vancouver is an incredible city, nestled in between mountains and the sea. Many residents choose to explore the city by bicycle, and Thomas Eleizegui, a local rider and owner of Musette Cafe, loves one particular ride called Cypress Mountain – a 10.5 kilometer climb that gives the…
Seeing Europe's famed countryside just got a lot easier.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. But follow these guidelines to save money—and protect your gear.
Thirty years after it was officially decommissioned comes Bicycle Route 66—the first all encompassing cycling map of the iconic byway. So finally, you can ditch the car and explore the most historic road in the U.S. on two wheels.
The aerial cinema experts at Teton Gravity Research release the first ultra HD footage of the Himalayas shot from above 20,000 feet with the GSS C520 system, the most advanced gyro-stabilized camera system in the world. Filmed from a helicopter with a crew flying…
For the latest film from More Than Just Parks, the crew spent 15 days covering over 200 miles in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Known for its immense boulder piles, colorful cactus fields, endless desert expanses, unusual Joshua trees, and epic climbing routes, the park…
This year, go beyond Daytona Beach to surf Puerto Rico, fish the Bahamas, or explore an Ecuadorean rainforest. (Don't worry, skiers—there's neck-deep powder here for you, too.)
You can kiss cloud gazing goodbye—these days in-flight WiFi is your ticket to an entertaining, productive flight. But plans, prices, and speeds vary, so use these pro tips to help you make the most out of your connection.
Flying international? You could end up paying more than half the original price of the ticket if you have to reschedule. But one group is trying to change that. Here's why they won't succeed.
Marriott’s new relationship with GoPro is good for its guests, but it also means that your favorite action cam is no longer just for outdoor adventurers.
Relaxing on the Greek islands is easy. Finding a unique outdoor adventure? Much trickier. So take it from someone who has lived there and stop the guessing.
When 27-year-old Johan Lolos set out from Belgium in 2013 with his camera and no return ticket, he admittedly didn't anticipate becoming one of New Zealand's most popular Instagrammers. It was only a year ago, in February of 2014, that Lolos started taking his Instagram account—@lebackpacker—seriously while traveling through Australia. He started getting noticed, even reposted by larger accounts like @australia and @natgeotravel, and began trading his Instagram skills with outfitters and local tourism boards for accommodations or tickets for his next trip. Lolos's current gig is as New Zealand's Lake Wanaka tourism photographer, where he is staying free for three months, sharing daily adventures with his 75,000 followers.
Most of the time it's as simple as asking, but there are a few other tricks to keep in your bag.
Test your inner compass in these six labyrinthine gardens!
Tow this ultralight camping trailer with a motorcycle.
Getting on a plane currently takes forever. But a new invention might put an end to bottlenecks in the aisles and fights for overhead space forever.
We knew the Balkans were beautiful, but this is really something. Filmmaker Amir Kulagic shot this stunning timelapse of some of Bosnia’s most popular mountains, lakes and waterfalls in 4K, and the country never looked better. …
The Ebola virus has devastated a tiny corner of West Africa, but the entire continent is feeling the fallout
Pricing snafus can be a wonderful thing for travelers, but they also reveal that airlines aren’t as vigilant over their databases as they should be.
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a droplet of water cascading off of a cliff? If you try waterfall jumping, you might just find out.
Gas is cheap and flying is not. The dollar is strong, so tourists will be flocking to Europe—leaving domestic destinations blissfully uncrowded. The result: stay local and the country will be yours.
If you know what to ask for, and when to make your request, the answer may surprise you.
After a day in the snow, melt into one of these six natural hot springs.
If you love sleeping under the sky, you should try it in the coziest way possible—within the snug confines of a plush outdoor bed.
Regional airports put you closer to the action and feature great perks. Their biggest downside? Cost. So stop booking with money. And start saving.
Bring your creature comforts wherever the road takes you.
Where to ski, stay, eat, and drink in the Colorado mountain town.
The isolated community is still a ski-bum heaven, with steep and deep terrain and a touch of cowboy charm.
Wild West charm alongside wild, crowd-free lines—Let's Go!
And it definitely has the coolest heli-skiing setup.
Take in as many mountains (and drinks) as you can in a breakneck, hardcore-skier's perfect weekend in Park City and Deer Valley.
Plan a perfect weekend to the legendary British Columbia ski area
Who needs nightlife when your days are spent tackling terrain like this?
From surfing powder to high-altitude hot tubs, California boasts an array of splashy wintertime activities for the whole family.
Ocearch, a non-profit organization founded by former reality-TV host Chris Fischer, is known for their research on Great White Sharks and other apex ocean predators. In the Spring of 2014, the Ocearch team headed to the remote Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile on a…
Among the benefits to hitting the trail in winter? No mosquitoes. But there are more!
After 5 years of work, 38 flights, and 10 separate visas to Burma, photographer David Heath released his first book late last year. Undeniably one of the most raw and photogenic places on earth, Heath brought an eye to the region that can only be explained by his hours logged behind the lens and devotion to this project. We caught up with Heath to hear his thoughts on some of his favorite images and get a preview into his 248-page book Burma: An Enchanted Spirit.
Capture the placid perfection of a winter forest by staying in one of these arboreal lofts. Not only are they specifically made to weather the cold, but they’re cozy too.
A father-son Nashville duo makes this lust-worthy, bombproof bag designed to stop bullets and turn heads.
There’s nothing worse than a bumpy flight, but really, there’s nothing to be afraid of.
The sport has long been the cardio cousin to carving lines alpine style. But, people are finally beginning to realize that it’s actually a lot of fun! Especially if you hit up one of the trails listed here.
The classic in-flight catalog that sold everything from life-sized gorilla statues to stationary bike-desks has filed for bankruptcy. Here, we mourn.
Saddle up for brisk days and cozy fireside nights at some of the plushest digs in the West.
What you need to know about the change in the frequent flier program.