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CEO John Mead says he couldn't make ends meet anymore, but not for lack of trying new things, employing a rockstar staff, and getting people outside

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After months of training and 26.2 miles of racing, recovery should be your key concern.

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The father of snowboarding paved the way for the sport's growth, and advocated for the sport's access in resorts and for women in the outdoors

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Building a good camping kit doesn’t have to break the bank. Some of our favorites are on sale at REI through November 25.

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The Bureau of Land Management has rented new headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado, and given D.C. employees 30 days to decide whether to move. Why is the agency fleeing the capital for new digs?

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After Kirstie Ennis lost her leg, she climbed some of the hardest mountains in the world. And she’s just getting started.

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From hair ties to hydration bladders, women share their top pregnancy hacks

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You don't have to spend a fortune to take a ski trip this winter. Here's how to save money while hitting the slopes.

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Fight Turkey Day couch lock with these secret weapons

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Tesla’s first electric pickup is even more outlandish than we could have expected

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'Let's Talk' follows tech-minimalism evangelist Chris Andrews on a journey by foot across the United States

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What makes a good gift so memorable? Our editors recall their favorites.

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Racing with a pre-determined goal pace fails to take into account race-day variables and will lead to sub-optimal results.

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Plus, total tariffs paid by American outdoor businesses on imports from China exceeded $1 billion for the first time ever in one month

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Things didn’t go as planned for the reigning Western States champ at The North Face Endurance Challenge, but she fought through it. (And drank a lot of Coke.)

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Beautiful places, kind people, and great food aren't just nice things to experience—they're key to good mental health

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He put four standouts through the ringer to see how they stacked up

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Getting one was, by far, the most powerful personal action I could take for our planet

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Catch a big one in any kind of water

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It’s far better than the alternative

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The snowboard pioneer passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 65.

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Fixing it yourself is a cheaper and faster solution than waiting for a gear shop to do the job

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For snowboarder Megan Pischke, being a breast-cancer survivor and a professional athlete are both part of her identity

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Knee pain plagues athletes of all stripes. Here are some of the best exercises to help mitigate and prevent chronic occurrences of it.

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What two TV hosts learned from subjecting themselves to the agony-inducing defenses of insects, snakes, lizards, and fish

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Our New York City–based bike columnist visited America's most up-and-coming cycling destination and found it well deserving of the hype

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With ten ski areas less than an hour from Salt Lake City's airport, and incredible backcountry terrain, powder-blessed Utah is arguably the best ski destination in North America. Here's our primer on how to make the most of it.

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Ten stoke-inducing products for mixed-terrain cycling that came out in 2019

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In order to make amends, the online retailer is now promising to help companies impacted by their legal action

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It takes a special kind of commitment to summit and ski the world’s tallest mountains. For Hilaree Nelson, that dedication permeates all aspects of her life—including raising her two sons.

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Robert Young Pelton's latest folder is his magnum opus

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Skiers and others venturing into the backcountry often end up too far apart to help each other when an avalanche strikes

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A researcher thinks we may be able to recycle beer waste into a powerful algae-fighting tool

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Thanks to a couple inventors, a handful of national parks might be the best places to take your propane canisters to keep them out of landfills. But why hasn't the process taken off across the country?

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'Highway of Tears' tells the story of the dozens of indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been found murdered along Canada's Highway 16

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Gently used apparel and a new upcycled line are available at the Boulder storefront

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Sponsor Content: Arizona Tourism

As a young National Health Service Corps physician, Chip Thomas moved to the Diné Nation to help build a community of wellness. Today, his public-art installations are bolstering that mission.

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Everything you need to know, from how it specifically helps aid muscle recovery to how to choose the right CBD product and serving size

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Russell Bierke is known for taking unconventional lines through some of the world's largest waves

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What you need to focus on when you don't have a race looming depends upon your goals, your history and your weaknesses.

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A fun plan to build the essential mobility, strength, control and power you need to be a better runner next racing season.

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On the wave-rich islands of Canada's Haida Gwaii, surfing is creating new connections to an age-old culture—and surfboards have been given a more befitting name

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You don't need mountain trails out your door to get your boots ready for a big hike

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Swenson just summited one of the last unclimbed peaks in the world

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We drove to Mexico and filled our thermoses with margaritas (for gear testing)

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We searched so you can save

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Sponsor Content: Visit Jackson Hole

Eight pioneering adventurers on why they call Jackson Hole home

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Synchronized snowboarding, secret shrine meet-ups, and tailgating karaoke parties? Whoever your people are, you can find them with your Ikon Pass.

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Whether you're looking for a sunny California odyssey or musings on the future of winter, we have a good book for you to curl up with in front of the fire

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Want to ski in jeans, boardshorts, or lederhosen? There’s a mountain for that on the Ikon Pass.

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The new Ford Mustang Mach-E promises an electric SUV for the masses

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Setting the paper of record straight

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You don't need mountain trails out your door to get your boots ready for a big hike

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Alex Honnold has made a career of facing down risk in the mountains. Because of that, he has insight into how to process that possibility.

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How Hilaree Nelson balances being an accomplished ski mountaineer and motherhood

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Don't let staying connected keep you from your next adventure. Make this simple upgrade and boost your cell service while on the road.

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President Trump was right to say that other issues are more important. When it comes to the environment, we need to make fundamental shifts in how we live our lives.

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A self-described tequila snob on why he's adding whiskey to his backcountry repertoire (and a recipe for the perfect Manhattan)

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A few of our favorite adventure photographers share the behind-the-scenes tales of their legendary pictures

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You can get your crossover to go off-road without completely destroying what made you choose it in the first place

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With every post, Kiona, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account How Not to Travel Like a Basic Bitch, is teaching herself and her followers how to be, well, less basic

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Say goodbye to your fitness tracker. Now your workout gear can deliver your stats.

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10 ways to prepare for a single-use plastic-free Outdoor Retailer show

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Offering childcare for your employees increases morale—and the bottom line

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Why should Fido stay home while you have all the fun on race day? With Canicross, both dog and human share in the thrill of chasing a PR (and maybe a few squirrels).

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REI’s Gear Up, Get Out sale starts today and lasts through November 25. Here are some of our favorite items worth investing in.

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Save big on our favorite apparel from our Winter Buyer’s Guide, at REI’s Gear Up, Get Out sale now through November 25.

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You'll be running down the road in no time

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Scientists can forecast marathon performance fairly accurately. But for longer distances, things get complicated.

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For clean water when you're on the run

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Make your season a little less indulgent with these twists on the classics

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We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story

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In Cain’s case, her mistreatment led to athletic decline. But what if it hadn’t?

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The founder of the industry's biggest ski show is acquiring public-facing expos in Denver and Boston

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Learn tips and tricks from veteran buyers

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The sheriff'ss office reportedly put the brand's corporate headquarters and the executive's house on a property watch list

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9 training principles and one key race strategy led to his breakthrough marathon—and can work for you.

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Outdoor brands use temporary brick-and-mortar locations to engage with customers during the busiest time of the year for retail

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The short road trip on British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler packs in a ton of adventure

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