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Our Gear Guy's inexpensive hacks for backcountry travel

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Invest in an Eagle Creek bag—it'll last a lifetime

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A frosty cold one is best when shared. So are America's public lands.

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A warm meal is a game changer in the backcountry

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It may sound counterintuitive, but social media might just be the key to more time spent outside with friends

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She escaped the Nazis, stuck it to the men, turned the outdoor industry on its head, and made us laugh. All while seeking perfection.

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Work a nine-to-five? Try these quick-fix adventures to spice up your workdays and spend more time outside.

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Roberta Groner and Sinead Diver reflect on what it means to be “young in running years” 

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In 'Charge,' Salomon's top skiers access a zone known as Chatter Creek and shred the immense amount of snow that's available there

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The company discovered a way to cure insulation without thermal ovens, the widely used method

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We camped out just past the 2019 New York City Marathon finish line to capture the emotions of running 26.2 and ask runners how it went. Their answers were—mostly—enthusiastic on this PR day, and totally candid.

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The right gear and packing methods can save you baggage fees and ensure the essentials arrive with you

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What happens when you find yourself on El Cap with a badly injured partner? Former Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) worker Josie McKee and climber Quinn Brett found out.

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When—and how—should you call in search and rescue?

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Don't become a rescue statistic

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The founder of the organization Disabled Hikers is making the outdoor industry more accessible one trail guide at a time

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You can get away on a dime at this time of year

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Backed by billionaire philanthropists and Silicon Valley venture capitalists, a wave of entrepreneurs are developing high-tech, low-cost technologies to probe the watery realms we still barely understand. Are the oceans finally getting their moon-shot moment?

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Alaska Airlines's latest flight promotion to Hawaii offers cheaper tickets for bigger waves—but you only have a few days to snag a deal

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Mountain bikes are one of the most efficient means of transportation, and with a few modifications, they can make awesome adventure rigs

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Gert Boyle was One Tough Mother who inspired everyone who knew her

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10 exercises to make you strong, fast, and explosive on the hill

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Keep the cold at bay with these 9 moves that you can do anytime, anywhere

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It isn't just the astounding geological wonders that give our country's first national park its allure, from 500 geysers that erupt up to 400 feet into the air to deep glacier-carved valleys and fossil forests. The vibrant megafauna and endless backcountry terrain make it one of the wildest areas in the country. And if you know where to go, you can avoid the crowds.

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Powder days and gear bonuses are great, but welcoming environments that prioritize the work-life balance are what really make these companies exceptional

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Whether you’re after big objectives in the backcountry or bombing corduroy, the right boot fit can make all the difference

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This film profiles Ingrid Backstrom, who achieved great success as a professional skier and is now finding happiness raising a family

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Today Jared Ward finished sixth, improving his New York best by almost two minutes. Next stop: the U.S. Marathon Trials in February

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Advice on everything you need, from boots to a ski jacket to layering

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Yes, you should fly less, but it's complicated. Here's a guide to when you should take a plane, when you shouldn't, and how to be a more conscious traveler.

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A new electric-motorcycle company is raising the off-road standard

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None would be where they are today without the influence of these people

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The fastest woman on skis isn't slowing down

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

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Following a breakthrough in shoe design, the IAAF might have to start regulating footwear. We asked the best runners in the world for their two cents. 

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Sara Hall and Jared Ward both focus on: "Run the mile you're in."

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Getting ready for next summer starts now

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The successful businesswomen learned all about entrepreneurship at home on the windswept Aleutian Islands. They had to.

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Looking for an outdoor mentor? So is everyone else. Here's how to make yourself a little more competitive.

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Coziness is good, but a little hardship is way more meaningful

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A growing body of research shows that electric-assist bikes may have profoundly positive health impacts—and not just for the people who ride them but for society

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Environmental groups prevent DOI’s efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures

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From green trucks and biodegradable garments to thinner and warmer wetsuits and on-demand insurance for athletes

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One day, while felling trees in Wisconsin, Gary Edinger severed his leg clean off when a tree exploded underneath his chainsaw

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Putting away your equipment correctly will allow it to last for years to come.

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'Cast and Carve'​​​​​​​ chronicles a group of friends as they ride snowboards and cast for golden trout in the High Sierra

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Quality outdoor gear makes the best stocking stuffers, even if they can’t fit in a normal size stocking.

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Put in the work now to have a successful winter

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The American Cornhole League wants to turn a game that's typically played with one hand holding a beer—and possibly named for an indecent part of the human body—into an international spectator sport

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A handy guide to a very important question

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Coach Ryan Hall describes Sara Hall's training and strategy in running two marathons five weeks apart—in preparation for the Olympic Trials Marathon.

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Masters champion Ginette Bedard, who will compete in her 17th consecutive New York City Marathon this Sunday, runs two hours every day.

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As the visual archetype of the first mile of the New York City Marathon, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge has created one of the iconic images of our age—and is one tough hill. 

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The Pulaski Bridge, at halfway in the New York City Marathon, is the signal to do a systems check and to start paying attention as you face the challenges of the second half.

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The dark and quiet of the Queensboro Bridge challenges you to stay focused just as you're starting to feel the distance, then drops you into the bright, loud chaos of 1st Avenue.

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The Willis Avenue Bridge is the gateway to the final miles of the New York City Marathon, where every runner has to dig deep.

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It took an epic effort to get him out. Two years later, the healing for him and his rescuers continues.

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Fall is actually the best time to ride to work

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Patagonia's latest film explores the troubling takeover of fish bred by man

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These items will keep you safe and having fun in the Valley

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Australia's Uluru has closed for climbing. That sheds light on other bucket-list destinations you could be doing better.

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A monthly payment may be scary, but, man, it feels worth it when your loved one gets into a crash

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The Olympic Trials are only a few months away, but Des Linden and Jared Ward aren't afraid to hammer the streets of New York

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In 2018, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison made history by skiing off the summit of Lhotse, the fourth-tallest mountain in the world.

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In this episode of the Fifty, a project by Cody Townsend, he links up with Len Necefer and Connor Ryan to ski Utah's Mount Tukuhnikivatz

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Your GPS watch will lose its signal during the New York City Marathon. Here’s how to bypass it and know your true pace.

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The Lumos Matrix features turn signals, brake lights, and a customizable message panel. But by rallying around this "connected" helmet, are we surrendering to what it really represents?

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Completing the entire trail isn't the point

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Crackers crumble. Tortillas mold. Freshly baked bread never disappoints.

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Over six months and seven days, the Nepali climber summited all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks

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What happens if nature, humanity—or both—disappear or run amok? These latest releases examine such (hopefully wrong) possibilities.

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Get your feet reacquainted with natural movement and your body will thank you

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Last spring, Outside's features editor watched pro mountain biker Paul Basagoitia's documentary about the spinal-cord injury he sustained at Red Bull Rampage. Ahead of its HBO release this month, she and her partner viewed it again after their own life-altering experience.

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The Swedish company Maurten's hydrogel drink has taken the endurance world by storm over the last two years. Now scientists are testing their claims.

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