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Versatility reigns as decks with inventive shapes push performance to the edge

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We ski in jeans. And skip the wardrobe change when we’re done.

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Comfort and style as you go from lift lines to bar limes

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Soothing helpers for all your winter ailments

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Everything you need to host a hungry crew at the end of the day

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Eager to find the perfect resort? Read on.

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New and revamped classics for adventurous wrists

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They won’t always be on their best behavior, but at least they’ll stay warm and dry

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Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard

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Mission-critical kit for cars, trucks, and the garage

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The season’s top performers from our ski test in Steamboat, Colorado, do everything you want them to, no matter what the conditions

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You can’t spend every day chasing powder stashes

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Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech

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Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup

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The year’s best powder hounds

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Because remote, untracked snow is worth the effort

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Your new favorite kit

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Turns out performance and eco-friendliness can play nice together

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Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth

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Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth

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You’ll feel like dancing

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Their coach might have been sanctioned, but Nike Oregon Project runners are slated to compete this weekend

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Becky Wade, 2:30 marathoner, details a week of her training as she overcomes a training setback and finishes her build-up strong.

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When Jeff Gordinier accepted an invite from chef René Redzepi to hunt for tacos in Mexico, he had no idea what he was getting into

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Blood glucose monitoring for performance is becoming more common. Here's what you need to know.

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Crunching the data suggests that distance runners at this year’s track world champs paced more aggressively than ever

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Better to drift apart with love than to strangle a friendship by trying to make it work when it doesn’t

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And everything else you're wondering about the carbonated-water craze

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Choose the right card, and you might not pay a cent for your next vacation

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The odds of dying from a falling tree may not be as slim as they used to be. Here's why—and what to do about it.

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Maybe not in our hearts, but certainly in our brains. Plus, they can make you love the indoors far too much—which is why there’s now a full-fledged, woodsy rehab center for joystick addicts who need a soothing pathway back to a normal life.

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The North Face Base Camp duffel will fit everything you need, no matter the trip—and it's practically indestructible

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After switching from marathons to ultras six years ago, Boulet continues to blow away the competition

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Do it poorly—or not at all—and you could start the next catastrophic wildfire

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Delayed gratification gets harder when you’re overtrained, according to a new brain-scanning study

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'Rotpunkt' is an upcoming film from Patagonia that chronicles Alex Megos's ascent within the ranks of the climbing community

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Minimize injury risk and improve your power with these hamstring exercises.

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Don’t ignore speed during marathon training if, like Dathan Ritzenhein, late-race hamstring cramps are your nemesis.

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Don't stretch sore hamstrings. Here’s what you should do instead.

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How the pro snowboarder and Burton team rider balances motherhood and sending it

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Cycling is already mainstream. It’s time for the media to catch up.

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Sponsor Content: Kathmandu

The Stockton Rain Jacket is the culmination of 30 years of the New Zealand–based gear company putting sustainability first

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Instagram can make even the most far-flung places seem accessible. But how much does it really cost to get the shot?

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The online-cycling game has some big goals, and with the announcement of a UCI e-sports world championship, it just notched an important milestone

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You can't technically finish the AT without a ride in Greg Caruso's canoe

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The easiest way to get found is to tell somebody responsible where you're going and when you'll be back.

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Outside biking experts Aaron Gulley and Jen Judge run through the features of their favorite, most versatile bike rack.

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A new book showcases the globe-trotting work of a photographer whose life mission is to document masks from endangered cultures

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There's an easy and quick getaway for fall leaf peeping, no matter where you are in the region

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Getting involved in local and state elections can lead to big changes in the fight against global warming

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Inspired by the Plastic Impact Alliance, Patagonia took a hard internal look at its own trade show footprint to discover ways to improve its zero-waste efforts. Here's a recap of what they found, and what we can all learn from it

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How social media makes feeling good about your running even harder for today’s youth, and 5 ways to move beyond the comparison treadmill.

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Bekele’s manager, Jos Hermens, talks candidly about how the champion prepared since May for his comeback performance, plus Kipchoge's chances for a 1:59.

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Brace yourselves. Winter is coming, and you’ll need the right gear when the snow hits the ski hill. Thankfully, the folks at Backcountry have us covered with their Winter Clearance Sale, now through 10/9.

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Rejoice, dudes. We can finally wear tops that aren't t-shirts

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Every year, explore.org calls on its A-team to capture the rotund glory of Katmai National Park’s brown bears

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You want to deplete your carb supply to get many of the long run's training benefits. Here's why—and the exception.

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Sponsor Content: Lifestraw

It’s not rocket science: if brands hope to sell to women, they should sponsor female pros

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The fight to balance recreation with wildlife is coming to a head

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The once idyllic coastal area of California has been besieged by tourists, and residents worry that lasting environmental damage is being done. But how can you tell visitors not to come when tourism supports so many? One local, Josh Marcus, looks for solutions.

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Ignore the anti-pumpkin negativity and enjoy one of these delicious fall brews

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John Clendenin, hailed as the greatest instructor in the U.S., has some unexpected advice for skiers: forget style, practice a four-word mantra, and get to know your feet

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We hope you’ll enjoy your time here at Tequila Beach

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The lineup of films is sure to inspire anyone in the audience to find their nearest crag or climbing gym

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A thorough cooldown stretching routine is essential for injury prevention and helps speed up recovery after any workout

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Knowing when to scale back and when to stay ahead of the trends has kept Buffalo Peak flourishing for more than three decades

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A new study shows that even 70 year-olds can build muscles quite effectively, regardless of how much (or how little) you have done before.

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Five days in, with hundreds of miles more to go, Jameson and Danielle confront their biggest challenges yet while facing down doubt, pain, and the wilderness of Oregon.

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The year's most dramatic story of a bear attack offers potentially lifesaving lessons for anyone venturing into the wild

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Marion Mauran's documentary Elevation Change is an honest and compelling look at the ambitions of a young man thru-hiking to raise money for Parkinson's disease

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

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An already excellent shoe gets an upgrade

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The best week of the year is back

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She walks across entire continents. She has a Spidey sense for alligators and avalanches. And she is redefining what it means to be a modern-day explorer.

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A handful of new products are claiming they can. The jury's still out on whether they deliver enough of an edge to justify the agony.

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The NPS announced last week that it would begin allowing ATVs to drive on roads in Utah’s parks. The move is intended to bring NPS regulations in the state’s parks in line with state law.

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Sponsor Content: QuébecOriginal

Rich culture and outdoor adventure abound in Southwestern Québec

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