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Analyzing your training distribution can reveal the right balance between hard and easy workouts

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I've spent almost two months testing this tough midweight load hauler. Here are my impressions.

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On July 13 and 14, Outside magazine is bringing its first active-lifestyle festival to Chicago, with stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, fly-fishing, running, biking, axe throwing, an adventure film festival, speakers, live music, and more

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When the path to parenthood is an uncertain trek

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Larry Burke wins a lifetime achievement award at Outdoor Retailer

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You want something that's powerful enough to keep you and your gear clean

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This film from Osprey portrays Rafael Cletero's ultimate humility, culminating with a quote that'll be sure to give you chills

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When not in faraway, exotic winter locales, Jeremy Jones calls California's Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows his home mountain resort

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At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last week, these five products costing less than $50 caught our eye with their affordable capability

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What it’s like to prep for Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run—the Super Bowl of ultras—as a regular Joe (or Jason or Rachel).

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The Montana Treehouse Retreat has not one but two spiral staircases that lift you up into the treetops

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Seattle has a lot to offer city folk—a thriving job market, world-class culture, and all the pour-over coffee you can drink. But for those who need frequent and fast escapes from the metropolis, the shores and woods of Puget Sound's islands are only a boat ride away.

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The elite competitor and full-time lawyer talks to Tim Ferriss about training and nutrition

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After riding 50 of the newest models, we have some thoughts

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A public condemnation of the SHIFT Festival's attempts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion is indicative of broader issues in the outdoor industry

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Real-world experience in the hands of an expert who drives the Ranger off-road every single day

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How to share your passion for solo adventure without feeling judged or defensive

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Robert Macfarlane finds beauty in the dark recesses of the world—caves, subterranean rivers, even a hidden laboratory

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The Sawgrass Fire threatens Alligator Alley

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A promise of sustainability helped the bid from Cortina-Milan beat out Stockholm for the right to host the Games

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'Heart Mountain Children' features a group of climbers as they summit a peak in Greenland

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The route to being a national park ranger is hardly ever a direct one, and for Jessie Snow, it definitely wasn't

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Outside’s founder, Larry Burke, has won a Lifetime Achievement Award

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Saucony's Switchback ISO trail running shoe uses fancy tech to deliver a smoothly-cushioned, light and fast ride with a secure, comfortable fit.

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Gene Dykes, the world’s fastest 71-year-old marathoner (2:54!) says yes, and tells how he combines frequent ultras and fast marathons.

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Sunday's episode of 'Last Week Tonight' took a stab at fixing the mountain's overcrowding problem

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I caught up with Shane Dillon Gidcumb, a former winery executive and author of 'The Franklin Fi' book series who up and quit his job one day in favor of cross-country touring

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The company is growing fast, adding roughly a million users a month, and it has lofty goals to expand far beyond its old identity as a platform for logging rides and runs. Can it succeed?

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If you're planning a trip to Kiwi country, take these tips from someone who's lived there

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Sponsor Content: Arc'teryx

Furthering its commitment to sustainability, the premium gear brand will now buy back used items—and resell them at steep discounts

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Canaima National Park, sacred to the indigenous Pemón, is a marquee destination for international explorers. But the region's economic future is in doubt after forces loyal to Nicolás Maduro shot and killed longtime guide Rolando Garcia in February.

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For years the economy of Coos Bay, Oregon, has been relying on its forests for logging purposes, but that's changing

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The Ecuadorian-Swiss climber set a blazing-fast time on North America's highest peak—besting the previous record, set by rival Kilian Jornet in 2014, by one minute

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The 2019 U.S. Pro and Para-Cycling Road Championships are in Knoxville from June 27 to 30. Here's how to make the most of a weekend in Tennessee's "scruffy" jewel.

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A new study confirms that outdoor exercise is good for you, and quantifies how much you need.

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Can you really make a living in outdoor retail?

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Pressure, hard labor, poop: the truth about the gigs you fantasize about

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Why women make less than men—and what we all can do to fix it

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Ben Rosario, coach of the NAZ Elite, details the 2-hill loop they use to build aerobic strength, power, stamina, and efficient downhill technique.

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'This Land' tells the story of an ongoing case with big stakes for tribal sovereignty

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The elite marathoner wants you to know that trail runners deserve our respect

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A jacket, a daypack, a water bottle, and some seat-back storage that we couldn't be more excited to test out

Sea kayaker Pa Arding has suffered two traumatic injuries, but 'Looking Out' shows how she uplifts herself and those around her

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'Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker' features cyclist Benjamin Johnson​​​​​​​ as he bikepacks through the Andes

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In part two of Bryan Rogala's recon mission to Overland Expo West, he gets more ideas from innovative rigs

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For aerial athletes, it's not unusual to come across birds while in flight, like the threatened bearded vulture

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The Voice's exclusive outdoor industry salary survey reveals who makes what-and a whole lot more. How do you stack up?

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The ideas you hold most strongly may be holding you back. Top runners and coaches share changes that led to success.

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A newly published scientific case report documents the rise (and fall) of cycling phenom Oskar Svendsen

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Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.

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New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable

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The deadly 2019 climbing season prompted a worldwide demand to reform management of the world's highest peak. Is change really possible? Mark Jenkins, a veteran alpinist who reached the summit in 2012, lays down an emphatic yes.

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When it comes to select essentials, spending more now will save you money later

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We sat through the 20-minute molding process, then took them out on dirt to see how they performed

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Products we love, from camping utensils to a revamped Patagonia cap, all costing less than 50 bucks

A short film about one woman’s experience downriver

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Adjusting your pack seems like it should be simple, that is until you're struggling down the trail after not correctly dialing in the fit

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We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music

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Presenting the Gear of the Show winners for summer 2020

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A disturbing look at the outdoor industry’s dark side

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From ice cream to carnival rides, there’ve been new surprises at every turn

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Ecologist Chris Morgan sensed that nature had healing powers. But it wasn’t until he tried forest bathing that he understood them.

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The weight room doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's everything you need for a successful lifting practice, plus a foundational total-body workout to get you started.

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Five years in, the virtual cycling and running game has acquired massive investment capital, thousands of daily players, and a professional bike-racing league. The platform has changed the way we run and ride.

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Cutting down on booze? Try these mocktail recipes instead.

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Through Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton hopes to save the earth’s few truly natural soundscapes

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New research shows just how much global warming is eating away at the glaciers on the world’s highest peaks

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Including an easy-to-set-up tent, an ultralight camp chair, and a sleeping bag made almost completely from recycled materials

The mental side of soreness, the downside of ice baths, and the genetics of tendon injuries were hot topics at this year’s ACSM conference

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Bike commuting makes most of us obsess over our clothes. This is patently absurd.

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In 'Hike the Line,' from Corey Robinson, these hikers share an experience that's unlike any other thru-hike

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Welcome to a gearhead's paradise: Demo Day at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

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The country’s top high school runners share their favorite workouts for you to try.

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Young champions remind us how running goals are the most powerful key to success.

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3 tactical lessons from the distance races at the Brooks PR Invitational

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On the way toward a more diverse outdoor community, mistakes will be made. But one 30-year veteran of the industry sees progress where others see only problems

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Your head is pounding, your muscles are cramping, and your heart is racing. Then you get dizzy and the vomiting starts. Heatstroke kills thousands of people every year. This is what it feels like—and how to know when you’re in danger.

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Don't let an overnight flight stop you from arriving at your destination well rested and ready for adventure

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You can't force your way to healthy habits

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Exertional heatstroke can cause devastating damage, but it can also be treated quickly

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