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Everybody poops (and pees). Here’s gear to help take care of business in the backcountry.
A grassroots movement of physicians are prescribing time outdoors as the best possible cure for a growing list of ailments. Can they really convince big health care that free medicine is the way of the future?
A bill introduced to Congress on May 1 could make outdoor recreation an official treatment option for veterans suffering from mental-health disorders. It's a huge opportunity for vets—and our public lands.
After two weeks of riding 25 bikes, these are the ones that came out on top
It's almost summer. Here's how to avoid loading up on junk food as you fly off to mountain and beach adventures.
There are more than 10,000 different state parks across the country, many of which have terrain that rivals any national park
Frequent fliers spend a lot of energy trying to avoid long layovers. But with these tips, the right attitude, and a bit of ingenuity, you can turn your layover into another adventure.
A national park conservation advocate shares his advice on how to avoid crowds, get off the beaten path, see wildlife, and find adventure
Reliable gear to help you navigate the unpredictable sport
Whether you're seeking a climbing partner or a coffee date, it's never been easier to engage with other like-minded travelers, thanks to apps and active social-media groups with extensive reaches
Seventeen essential strategies for how to make your adventuring more fun, affordable, and hassle-free
Beacon, check. Shovel, check. Hawaiian shirt, check.
Spending time in nature is increasingly considered legitimate medicine, and doctors and insurance carriers are treating it as such. But how exactly can we expect this movement to play out—and affect our wallets and gear purchases—in the future?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has decided in favor of “necessary discrimination”
Traveling with large gear can get pricey. Here's how to bring your mountain bike or surfboard along without going broke.
You can try to book your epic adventure by spending hours online. Or you can save time, money, and hassle by using a travel agent.
Summer is the ideal time for stargazing. Here are five tips for seeing nature's light show.
With an International Dark Sky Park, remote national parks and lakeshores, and spectacular state parks, it’s the perfect place to learn about the night sky
With these tools, there's no reason to wait in long lines
Credit-card mileage programs are as confusing as they are enticing, with rules, add-ons, and fine print that's always changing. Here's how to make them work for you.
For this veteran journalist, the intoxicating freedom of traveling solo outweighs the risks every time. Here are her life-on-the-road strategies.
Being outside in nature is where Maya French, the co-founder of protein drink company Koia, does her most inspired thinking
A growing number of insurance carriers are encouraging us via cold, hard cash to get after it in nature
We went way out there to put these through the paces
America’s grandest public lands have a big role to play in our health
Nature’s healing power may be in its ability to blow our minds
Whether you’re headed for California or Costa Rica, these tips will maximize savings and minimize hassle
When he needs a break from the fast-paced restaurant life, the acclaimed chef does it all, from climbing and surfing to hiking and skateboarding
Creating adidas's new Free Hiker involved three through-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail, dozens of prototypes, and one eureka moment at a laundromat
Watch to see why the Orbea Gain e-bike came out on top as our testers' favorite roadie for 2019
In 'Road to 100,' kayakers Liam Fournier and Aniol Serrasolses set out to drop Ram Falls in the remote Canadian Rockies
Unsponsored marathoner Lindsay Flanagan, Olympic standard in hand, balances coaching other athletes with her own training.
A surefire way to draw customers through your doors: offer free, filtered water
We just wrapped up reviewing a batch of the best upcoming models at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado. Here's how it went down.
Professional boxing has been illegal in Cuba for more than 50 years. That hasn't stopped the country from producing the best fighters in the world.
The ketogenic diet is all the rage in the fitness world. But does it really make athletes healthier, stronger, or faster?
If you're going to be outside, get yourself a good weather-radar app and learn how to use it
This new calorie calculator uses an equation developed by the U.S. military to estimate energy expenditure while hiking
The new LoadOut GoBox 30 is waterproof, dustproof, and keeps your valuables organized
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Choice (and affordable) accessories for road and trail
For one thing, if you're feeling thirsty, drink up
'The Dreamride Project' is back for an encore in which Mike Hopkins leaves us with one culminating installment
The Nathan VaporHowe 12L vest is simple and lightweight, and features a 1.8-liter hydration bladder that doesn't slosh around on your back
Problems in the feet often stem from structures farther up the chain. Here's how to strengthen those structures.
Size does matter, it seems, but neither short feet nor flat arches doom you to the back of the pack.
The ubiquitous tapered toebox stems from fashion, not function, and may be the source of your running injuries.
Most of us would groan at the thought of a two-hour one-way commute. Not Chris Schierholtz. Every day he rides 35 miles to and from his office at Mission Workshop, in the heart of San Francisco.
Two years ago, the climbing photographer known as Nathan Smith saw no way out, after struggling for years with gender-identity issues in the male-dominated outdoor industry. Then—slowly, bravely—Nikki introduced herself to the world.
The new tool in the company's Free collection can genuinely be used one-handed, and it's more compact than ever
Any type of athlete can steal these moves
Our top picks for all conditions, from dry or slushy roads to technical or muddy singletrack
Recommendations from athletes and chefs on boosting flavor and nutrition in this all-American snack
Yes, we used our expert knowledge to rank fictional equipment
A five-minute total-body workout you can do anywhere
Inspiring stories by badass adventurers
Our favorite models for everything from resort shredding to backcountry touring
Busting people for their style miscues is a beloved pastime in outdoor communities. But in the Instagram era, the practice has us sadly all dressing the same.
The state became the 13th to establish a government-level office charged with promoting outdoor recreation and business
Be cautious, but don't let small things scare you away from a deal
The preview of Sunday's London Marathon men's race can be written in one word: Kipchoge.
Most of us are not going to do 110-mile weeks, but we can learn from elite examples and apply the same principles to become our best.
You don’t always need the biggest ice chest ever made. Often something smaller will do the trick.
Last year, Dykes set the marathon record for his age group—only to find that it didn't count. But he's not giving up.
I put my own feet on the line to find out
The media needs to get better at “personalizing” the best runners on the planet
What began as a carpe diem trip has become one of the few representations of visible queerness in the outdoor world
'Odd Season' highlights the joys that can be found in this turbulent transition period known as spring
Throw “tapering” out of your vocabulary and peak for your next marathon by carefully tweaking volume and intensity.
Paula Radcliffe ran fearlessly to a world record, and three of the greatest male runners in history—Khannouchi, Tergat, and Gebrselassie—battled to the finish.
The climber, photographer, and co-founder of Más wants you to know that you belong in the climbing gym
New research suggests that a month of probiotic supplementation reduces GI symptoms in runners
What do you do when your kid thinks winning is everything?
I'm older than I was, but younger than I will be
Smart looks and smarter design make this jacket the first thing we reach for when we head out the door
Want to know what the weather is going to look like? Ask your knees.