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In his new book, Range, author David Epstein makes a strong case against specialization in sports and life
Yes, fall in the northeast equals peak foliage. But the season also offers up an abundance of uncrowded adventures in the mountains, on lakes, and along the coast.
Even as the green movement works toward building an inclusive outdoor community, anti-immigration groups are using environmental rhetoric to keep people out.
After I lost 20 pounds and my red-blood-cell count dropped to dangerous levels, doctors finally knew what the problem was. But no one knew how to fix it.
Exclusive details on the most hardcore Rover in decades
'Wild Olympics' is a tribute to the pristine rivers of Washington's Olympic Peninsula
No matter your athletic ability, running accepts all and keeps giving for a lifetime.
If you really want to alter your gait, it’s going to take work—but a new study shows it eventually gets better.
Add these nine moves to your gym routine
In August, Randy Scott was slapped with a fine and a restraining order against bears for feeding the animal along the Alaska Highway. Jokes about his punishment went viral, but the reality of his actions is far more serious.
A strong back is key to just about every sport—and can help you out even when you're deskbound
New research shows that the latest Merino wool-synthetic hybrid fabrics are better at keeping you warm and dry on the bike
Because demoing bikes and gear, exploring great locations, and celebrating afterward with new friends, craft beer, and music is way more fun than riding alone
Patricia McNeal biked across America five years after surviving a stroke. And she's going to do it again.
John Olson has been on the water for nine decades—and he's still working
A good diet is a balance of nutrition, flexibility, and giving your body what it needs
An expert's guide to sticking it out through pain and suffering
'Doom' profiles semiprofessional bikepacker Steve "Doom" Fassbinder as he explores the deserts of the Southwest on bikes and pack rafts
For the last five years, REI has closed its doors on Black Friday for a day outside. This year it’s doing more.
Simple, reliable, and affordable: the age of practical solar power for your adventuremobile has arrived
A mandatory helmet law in NYC is how Vision Zero ends.
Did your favorite make the list?
How a 21-year-old and her pet snake took YouTube by storm
'How to Be a Family' and 'Uncharted' give unvarnished views of family travel from two very different perspectives
Unsurprisingly, the implications of this debate ripple far beyond the sport
Two years after his disputed back-to-back summit of the world's tallest mountain, alpinist and ultrarunner Kilian Jornet has received a permit to climb Everest again this fall. If he plans to go for another record, he's not telling people.
Dogs belong off-leash outdoors. But if you're going to take your dog off-leash, you need to be responsible.
Runners at any age can get speedier by adding intensity to their training—with care. Top masters runners and coaches tell how.
Don’t use a poor race result as a weapon to beat yourself up. Use it as a tool to get stronger.
When Baltimore Jack died near Franklin, North Carolina, the news shook the Appalachian Trail community. Jack had left behind the real world to live on the AT, thru-hiking it seven times and helping countless others to reach their goals. To some, his choice to live off the grid was irresponsible. Others celebrated that he'd managed to break the shackles of convention. A look back on the life of an AT antihero.
The physiological and psychological responses to different types of interval workout depend on the details
From rolling road rides and family-friendly singletrack to downhill bike parks, Vermont has world-class routes for leaf peepers of every kind
Overhead cameras accidentally caught a marijuana grow operation on a rooftop in Igualada, Spain
'Thru' tracks the traverse of two thru-hikers on Lions Head Ridge in Idaho, an unforgiving part of their hike
In O'Neill's Strike Mission series, its team of surfers sets off to far-flung corners of the globe in search of remote waves
One simple drill to assess your posture, plus seven exercises to remove restrictions and build key strengths.
In this segment, mountain biker Brett Rheeder shows off the epic trails of Big Water, Utah
Leavenworth, Washington offers a European getaway for trail runners without crossing the Atlantic.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
And climate change at the same time
Cars may have driven us apart, but we’re natural allies. Here’s how to do your part to heal the divide.
Because you don't want to be led deep into the backcountry by just anyone
Hint: your first investment should be rock-climbing shoes
Open yourself to different worlds in this haven for the arts, culture, and the outdoors
John Joesph's diet is key to his longevity—both on the stage and in races
From the deserted coast of North Carolina to the red-rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau, these routes should be on every overlander’s bucket list
Outdoor participants are more diverse than ever—but the creative engines that drive the industry are still dominated by men
Contributing editor Kyle Dickman recaps his harrowing snakebite tale in this animated short
The school is preserving the outdoor industry's history for decades to come
The rest you take between repeats is as significant as the fast portions of an interval workout. Modifying the length and speed of your recoveries provides infinite training options.
Pack these essentials to keep up your workout routine—no matter where you go
Science says you should eat a popsicle
A historical analysis of world-record pacing suggests that beating your own best time can be complicated
Howler Brothers just launched an entire collection of cool-weather gear that will have you covered—head to toe—from now until Thanksgiving
7 exercises to improve strength, stability, and resilience for the trail
By offering minimal prize money, the sport’s most prestigious race might be excluding the best runners
'Practice of Creativity' is about surf photographer Patricia van Hanswijck de Jonge, who documents the surfers of Southern California
Recovery runs actually don't help you recover—but they're still worth doing for their training benefits.
There’s a lot of back-to-school promotions going on right now—and that doesn’t mean you have to be a student to take advantage of sweet, discounted gear. Here are our favorites.
Topo Designs is having a Labor Day sale, now through 9/3, with gear up to 50 percent off.
But it is probably farther than you want it to be
A professional videographer shares his years of knowledge on how to make sure your devices arrive in one piece
Geologists have captured the low, deep hum of Castleton Tower near Moab
'Golden State Journey' is a mountain-bike tour through California’s high peaks, deserts, foothills, and rugged coastline
Wes Siler on proven dog-recall training techniques
For his 50th birthday, photographer Jeff Johnson wanted to run 50 kilometers and climb 50 pitches in Yosemite
After witnessing the serious injury of a dear friend, they began teaching ocean safety to lifeguards, schools, and first responders
Warm-up exercises are essential for priming your body prior to any workout, especially running
We’re stocking up for fall with these handy items at REI’s Labor Day sale, which ends on 9/2.
In April, alpinists David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer went silent during a harrowing expedition in Canada. The climbing community mobilized, first for a search and then for a memorial. In the wake of the tragedy, writer Nick Heil examines the motives of cutting-edge climbers and wonders: How close should we stand to our own mortality to feel alive?
Thanks to drone footage, we now know how often sharks are close to us in the ocean
The demands of being a celebrity chef forced the former professional mountain biker to abandon the sport completely, but he's back in the saddle now
Actor Kevin Nealon, star and host of the YouTube show Hiking with Kevin, talks about taking celebrities into nature
With just a few affordable additions—and an admittedly dangerous method—you can create flawless results using just a humble kettle grill