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It’s not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you’ll say it was the best time you ever had
Follow three professional athletes on their grueling journey to make the cut for the inaugural Collins Cup
Many Canadians think old-growth forests are protected from logging. Turns out, Indigenous people and a scrappy band of activists called the Rainforest Flying Squad are all that stands between Vancouver Island’s last old growth and logging companies.
A long-running gym debate about whether to train each limb separately comes to the cycling world
The outdoor apparel company celebrated the first anniversary of its self-created Responsible Packaging Movement by declaring itself a 100 percent plastic-free packaging brand
We've compiled the 50 best products of next season, ranked by more than 100 retailers, gear testers, and outdoor enthusiasts
1500m Olympic medalist Josh Kerr and his Coach Danny Mackey on the training, psychology and key workouts that led to him to become one of the best middle distance runners in the world.
The two outdoor brands have disputed a warming-technology patent for several years. Though the latest verdict fell in Seirus’ favor, Columbia plans to appeal the decision.
Meet Bernd Heinrich, naturalist, author, and ultra runner. He lives off the grid, climbs trees with great glee, and can still run hard at 81.
The National Park Service hasn’t had a director in four years. The Biden administration is trying to fix that but faces a host of major challenges.
People are earning unprecedented amounts of money loaning out their cars on this app. Here’s how you can, too.
The perfect side hustle, as explained by Wes Siler
Moab isn’t the only place to go. Explorer and professional skier Kalen Thorien shares her intel on how to find adventures off the beaten path.
One should be a staple in your outdoor kit
The invite-only trade show set to stage this November in Kansas City will bar unvaccinated registrants, according to event leadership
Get to know these outdoor movers and shakers through their own words
In order to achieve his first UTMB win, the American ultrarunning star is taking a whole new approach: rest
We asked a pediatrician for advice on getting outside safely when temperatures soar
After an American Army captain came home traumatized from the war, he lost his ability to love. It took the wilderness to reopen his heart.
If it seems like you’ve been hearing about lakes and beaches closing down more often, you’re right. Various types of toxic algae are multiplying like crazy in bodies of water across the country, and stopping them won’t be easy.
Bryan Rogala meets up with his buddy David Silver to delve into the details of the flexible solar panel he installed on his Timberleaf Pika teardrop trailer
We’ve found the most adventure-packed routes for your road-trip bucket list
If I can help or influence one person, all the negative comments will have been worth it
Like all runners, the athletes of the Paralympics overcome obstacles to reach the top — they just have different challenges.
Mental health is now factoring more heavily in business leaders' decisions
The historic expedition was announced at Outdoor Retailer's summer show in Denver this month
How one runner and researcher found himself immersed in the culture of those who never, ever take a day off from running, and the patterns he uncovered amongst those in the community.
It is believed to be the first death in the 19-year history of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc races in and around Chamonix
How the Hushin crew is challenging hunting stereotypes, growing a vital wildlife management tool, and giving back to the community
Give a dog a forever home by looking to the shelters and humane societies.
Everything you need to know about the Collins Cup, who could win the first-ever event, how it works, and what the broadcast will look like
“I would contend that stupid behavior is sometimes the proper response to stupid laws”
Sitka’s versatile new Aerolite 30 isn’t just warm when wet, it’ll help dry your other layers, too
The singer-songwriter’s latest album shows that getting away from it all isn’t easy—especially when you’re a pop superstar
Follow the founders of the Collins Cup as they organize and train for a new kind of global triathlon
Hills, mud, redline intensity... training like an XC runner will make you a better runner all around: faster, stronger, more in tune with your body and mentally tougher.
The most disciplined runners know how to not to always do the max. Here's how to nurture one of the skills that can separate those who achieve long-term success from those whose careers are often plagued by injury.
As the world gets used to doing more business online, B2B e-commerce providers are sparring for market leadership in the outdoor industry. Dozens of brands have yet to adopt a technology. Welcome to open season.
An athlete and adventurer wants to summit the world’s highest peaks while advocating for inclusivity in the world of outdoor recreation
Journalist Lizzie Johnson provides a comprehensive postmortem of how the notorious 2018 inferno came to destroy Paradise, California—and what it means for the future of wildfires
Merino wicks moisture, dries quickly, and is comfortable against the skin. These are my favorite pieces to sweat in.
In the same way that backcountry skiers read avalanche reports and whitewater kayakers check water levels, anyone hiking in the West needs to start planning for fires as a baseline safety precaution
Renowned for making premium sleeping bags, pads, tents, and other outdoor products, the 20-year-old company has decided it no longer wants customers carrying gear in backpacks made by other brands
In an era of “code-red” climate catastrophe, the survival of our sport depends on its ability to adapt. Here’s what running and races may need to look like in the near future as global temperatures climb.
Coach Carl explains how to optimize your last weeks before the marathon to arrive fresh, strong and fast.
The running market is missing a huge opportunity by largely ignoring BIPOC participants. How can brands fix the problem? Start with proper recognition and support.
A look at how Envoy B2B is helping this iconic brand stay in step with the times
The popular app promises weight loss without dieting. Then it proposes restrictive eating habits.
With a pair of Army SPECS and a little ingenuity, Pit Viper’s cofounders built a brand that nobody could have predicted
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics get underway this week. Here’s who and how to watch.
Hiking is for everyone—but as Kara Richardson Whitely, a.k.a. Mama Kubwa, discovered, not everyone has gotten the memo
Your partner’s planning an epic adventure with his ex, but you’d rather be his go-to travel buddy
As a new film comes out about his 1:59 marathon, Kipchoge talks about training, challenges, motivation and running until he's 100.
Endurance-science experts explain the world record holder’s incredible marathon dominance
‘The Noor,’ filmed by Vadim Sherbakov, captures the otherworldly winter beauty of the planet’s deepest lake, Russia’s Lake Baikal
‘Breathing Fire,’ a new book by Jaime Lowe, delves into the personal stories behind California’s inmate firefighter program
Avoiding premature peaking requires a strategic, patient, long-term view that builds over months and seasons.
Writer Jason Motlagh has been reporting in Afghanistan since 2006, which has involved developing close relationships with Afghan journalists and their families. He and a network of media colleagues are currently in a race to get more than 100 of them out of the country as the Taliban cracks down.
More brands are reducing waste by selling used and upcycled gear. It’s good for the environment, but it’s also good for the bottom line.
Coming to terms with a landscape ravaged by fire
From light sprinkles to daylong downpours, these shells have you covered
Running nerds won’t learn anything new from ‘Kipchoge: The Last Milestone,’ but it’s still a feast for the eyes
Each one is a reflection of our society—for better or for worse
The New Mexico ski resort has hiked its minimum wage to $15 per hour to exceed the living-wage standard for Taos County
The outdoor brand has reportedly stopped selling products to JHMR’s retail stores because of an event held earlier this month by one of the resort’s owners
Author Susan Lacke confesses to the social anxiety of joining a group run, and why it is worth overcoming the fear.
How a Boston-based program is using running, fitness, and holistic care to help veterans in life after service
The cost of your backpacking tent shouldn’t keep you awake at night. These double-wall, two-person shelters are all $300 or less, and will put your mind—and body—at ease with their dialed combinations of performance and price.
For elite mountain athlete Hillary Allen, a near deadly fall was the start of a long, winding journey to find a new source of strength and purpose
More people are buying vehicles that allow them to visit national parks, car-camp, and get farther into the backcountry. But what does this mean for the future of the outdoor industry and the planet?
If you were as caught off guard by the end of summer as we were, here are some easy-to-plan itineraries for the long weekend
Debunking the myth that you are broken if you don't maintain contact with your competitors in a race.
A conversation with Wyn Wiley, aka Pattie Gonia
On the last day of this month’s Outdoor Retailer Summer event, we sat down with Show Director Marisa Nicholson to discuss how it went, what’s in store for January's Snow Show, and whether OR will move out of Denver in 2023
News of the death was announced during the race’s awards ceremony Sunday, and some athletes held a moment of silence for the deceased rider
Statewide grassroots efforts to protect, conserve, and ensure access to natural resources are what makes the Green Mountain State such a haven for outdoor recreation