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Inov-8’s new ultra trail running shoe combines grippy traction, high-tech cushioning, and enduring comfort to assist you in hours of trail climbing on any terrain.

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Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down

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Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks.

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Sit in on a video conversation with snowboarder and climate activist about his new "impact documentary," Purple Mountains, the upcoming election, backcountry safety, and skiing in the woods as a kid

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Expert tips and tricks to help keep you comfortable all season long

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In this new alien invasion comedy, a relaxing vacation in the woods takes an unexpected turn

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The coronavirus crisis has strained the outdoor industry's supply chains in a major way. Here's how some brands have managed the challenge.

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A new study suggests that slow-twitch runners can handle higher mileage than fast-twitch runners before showing signs of overtraining

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4 Life lessons all of us should be reminded of emerge when seventh-graders tackle a new running challenge.

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Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate for governor, threatens the state's unique angler-access regulations

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With more than 350 miles of trails, 124 peaks, and 147 lakes, this must-see Colorado destination is a wilderness lover's paradise. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 22nd stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park.

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Kyle Burgess was on a trail run when he came upon a protective mama mountain lion. Using his phone, he filmed her as she escorted him away from her cubs for six terrifying minutes. He had no idea he’d just shot internet gold.

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Proven tips from top athletes on how to nail the perfect morning adventure

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During a hot and lonely summer, I grabbed my tools and created an outdoor watering hole to entertain friends—at a safe distance, of course! This may be the best idea I’ve ever had.

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Skechers adds a flexible carbon-infused rocker plate to its popular Razor, creating an ultra-light speedster that feels spry and smooth at any pace.

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Lowa's general manager reflects on the business lessons he’s learned during the coronavirus crisis

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Follow these tips to avoid excessive burping, gurgling, and nausea

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Four days. Eighteen testers. More than 150 pairs of skis.

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In February, our team of testers headed to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to try out new skis from every major brand in the industry

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A father-daughter duo tackle the world's cheapest build-out and give you the guide to try it yourself

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It’s the perfect wilderness vehicle for children who are too small to get far on their own but too heavy to carry

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Sussing out the best new skis meant four straight days of shredding. Here's some of what we wore to stay warm, safe, and comfortable.

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These maps are packed with information about current conditions. All you need to know is how to interpret them.

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It's the lightest backpacking meal—and one of the easiest and tastiest

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According to Chris Watson, the man behind your favorite wildlife soundtracks, we're just becoming better listeners

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This is the single finest example of a go-anywhere family wagon ever created

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What to do when you're on an outdoor adventure and disaster strikes

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In 'Two Trees Make a Forest,' environmental historian Jessica J. Lee offers a welcome disruption to the travel-memoir genre

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For the second time, OR will adapt to a virtual format in an effort to keep the industry safe

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Doing three runs in one day — a triple — is a creative long run alternative that can extend your endurance and add quality miles.

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In anticipation of a pending sale, the retailer sent layoff notices to dozens of employees last week

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Last month, a federal judge ordered William Perry Pendley to vacate his post at the Bureau of Land Management. The decision had "no impact whatsoever" on his position, Pendley said.

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Chris Watson, the legendary field recordist for David Attenborough’s films, says this is a unique opportunity to discover the art and pleasure of hearing our world

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What was promoted as an innovative new online event has come to a halt as employees and contractors allege missed payments

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From a cult-favorite publisher launching a national-parks series to a Kevin Costner–narrated app, these five new releases are reinventing the traditional field guide

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Biology suggests that decades of running should invariably blow out your knees. Scientists are trying to understand why that doesn’t happen.

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Stay warm, dry, and comfortable while eating outdoors, without sacrificing style

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There's never a bad time to run, but mid-day runs are easiest and have unique pleasures — in one runner's opinion.

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Spangler says a balanced training program with key confidence-building workouts, a more relaxed mental approach, and a “finely tuned taper” carried her to victory in the 1996 Olympic Marathon Trials.

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These creatives share their Native heritage with the outdoor industry through smart footwear, stunning prints turned into blankets, and sustainable warmers

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Former Princeton runner Russell Dinkins argues that universities should preserve their "most accessible" sport

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Icebreaker socks, T-shirts, and base layers are on sale today

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This coat has earned a permanent spot in my quiver

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An organization called Detroit Outdoors came up with a smart way to get more urban youth interested in camping—by providing experiences in the middle of the city they live in

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Steady pacing is proven to be the most effective strategy in long races, so why is it so hard to achieve? Plus: The keys to mastering pacing.

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Everything you need to know about how to eat for a successful and enjoyable cross country season.

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The popular running lids can't always take the heat. These are the exceptions.

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Wim Hof's teachings about breath work and the health benefits of cold plunges have attracted millions of followers who swear it has cured everything from depression to diabetes and makes them happier and stronger. Our writer traveled to Iceland (naturally) for a deep dive with the man and his methods.

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Our 62 Parks Traveler explores miles of hiking trails and one of the largest remaining mixed-grass prairie ecosystems in the country at South Dakota's Wind Cave, the 21st stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park.

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From Red Lady Films comes a story about Crested Butte, Colorado, a small mountain town that has always been defined by its people

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Fed up with packed trails and parking lots, small groups of people have begun to summit in the dark

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In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract.

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Flashlights have flooded the market. Here's how to choose the best one for you.

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You can tell a lot about a person by the bike they ride

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The deal will bring outdoor climbing’s two biggest magazines under one roof for the first time in history. It also adds two promising new categories, indoor climbing and trail running, to Pocket’s portfolio of active lifestyle brands.

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This replay of the original Skechers Performance running shoe evokes memories, and a desire to take them out on smooth, speedy runs.

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It’s more than simply syncing your music with your steps or heart rate

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Want to build speed, up your mood, or connect with other runners? Just add music.

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The ursine inhabitants of the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center test dozens of containers each year to see if they're worthy of bear-proof certification

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With the new Bose Frames Tempo sunglasses, you can listen to both your favorite music and your surroundings—all without sticking anything in your ear

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After Sara Hall's second-place finish in the London Marathon, her coach (and husband) Ryan Hall discusses the ups and downs of the last year — indeed, of their entire careers.

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Here's how to stay safe when trail running in bear country — five encounter scenarios and how to react to each.

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Matt Hart talks about writing "Win At All Costs: Inside Nike Running and its Culture of Deception," an indictment of not only Alberto Salazar and the Nike Oregon Project, but Nike’s legacy of dubious ethics, sexism, and athlete doping.

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We asked a professional chef and a nutritionist to evaluate ten meals. Here's what rose to the top.

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Armenians and Turks have a long and hostile history that includes a genocide. On a cross-country journey in 2006, two young cyclists formed a bond that bridged this fraught past.

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The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about

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We'll be combing the site for the steepest discounts, so you don't have to

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Tracy Beth Høeg, accomplished ultra runner, MD and researcher talks about how COVID-19 affects runners, bone health, vision loss and hallucinations during ultras, the menstrual cycle and more.

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A new coalition of brands, retailers, and participants is giving a stronger voice to people of color in the running community

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Brain science reveals the reasons we choke when we care most about our performance, and strategies to build the confidence we need to avoid it.

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An urban food writer chases deer in the backcountry with two of Instagram’s female hunting stars—and comes home transformed

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Even compared to athletes from other sports, endurance athletes have a unique relationship with discomfort

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This pastoral stretch of the Southern Appalachian mountains in Virginia is packed with hiking, fishing, road biking, and other adventures—if you know where to look

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The craft beer revolution turned the tall cousin of cannabis into a breakout ingredient, infusing your brew with flavors and aromas that range from stone fruit to barrel oak. Christopher Solomon hits the road to understand why hop madness isn’t over yet—and why brewers and plant breeders are always on the prowl for the next big thing.

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Scientists use mathematical models to accurately predict marathon times — and when you're overtraining — from recorded training data. App to come. Watch this space.

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“The outdoor industry is the only industry I know of where Black folks have to beg to be advertised and marketed to,” says Earl B. Hunter Jr. His company aims to change that

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What we learned about racing, racers, and the indomitable spirit of running from the London Marathon in the time of Covid-19.

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Grizel is using her rising social media profile to spark a more nuanced conversation on nature's power to heal

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The four titles will pause operations in the coming months and furlough employees without pay

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We asked 13 major resorts what operational plans are in place for this winter. Their answers ranged from après-ski in a private dome to parking spots you need to reserve.

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