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Plus, the three-row family crossover has got legit four-wheel drive. Competitors should take note.

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Oregon representative Earl Blumenauer recently introduced the Bicycle Commuter Act, which would provide a pretax benefit for riding to work. Here's what to know about the potential law.

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After a massive fire, one man tried to replant the forests of his childhood. After more than half a decade, he realized he was fighting a losing battle against climate change. We all are.

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For professional angler and family-fishing ambassador Nicole Jacobs Stelmach, catching fish is all about creating memories

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Professional fly-fishing guide, shop owner, and mom of two Hilary Hutcheson on how to get the whole family fishing

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Fishing guide and educator Brittney Novalsky says more women will get into fishing if they just develop confidence—and trust their instincts

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Spending a night in paradise doesn’t have to cost as much as a month’s rent back home

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Dathan Ritzenhein gives us a personal look at what went right—and wrong—at the 2019 Boston Marathon and shares advice on recovery, evaluation and forging forward.

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Meet the activists, community mobilizers, and athletes creating their own space in climbing

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Our friends at Huckberry are doing something special for Earth Week. For every order you place on their site between now and April 28, they will donate $1 to Waves For Water. Here are our gear picks for the warmer months ahead.

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Nothing completely prepares a rookie for mushing a thousand miles across Alaska in the dead of winter. But when it comes together—thanks to your dogs, your friends, and your own hard work—it's magic.

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Even bagels, pasta, and sweets deserve a place in your personal food pyramid

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I tracked them down to find out

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All you need is a rod, a license, and a good attitude to catch your first fish

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Make your next four-wheeled adventure more than an extra-long commute with one of these new vehicles

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Tips (including how to make the most of the barter system) from a woman who makes below the average U.S. household income

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Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in

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Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit

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You never forget how to ride a bike—but you might have a few things to learn about riding on trails

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Get outside for a night (or two) with this roundup of backpacking must-dos

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The brand's new paper and wax model biodegrades—and costs only $10

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'Camel Finds Water' chronicles a journey of rebuilding an abandoned boat and the lengths it took to find the perfect break in Canada

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From Black Diamond, 'The Lifer' profiles legendary climber Russ Clune​​​​​​​, steward of an iconic New York climbing area

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Don't blame your genes for your running injury history, blame your training plan. Five ways to stop training like an idiot—and start staying healthy.

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Six portable ways to get your fix…

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Cell phone photos show that Jess Roskelley, Hansjörg Auer, and David Lama reached the summit but died on the descent

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Thanks to savvy marketing, science, and luck, blueberries helped usher in a new era of health food obsession

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Nadia Burton couldn't always find ski gear that fit her body or her style. So she made her own.

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Since 2011, a venomous battle has been waged over the two-wheeled soul of Nederland, Colorado (population 1,500). On the one side: locals who ride the trails every day. On the other: people from down canyon in Boulder (population 107,000) who mostly ride them on weekends.

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And other advice for the first-time dog owner

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This year, governments and guiding companies are promising to do more to keep the mountain clean, but the question of what to do with the dead bodies is becoming more urgent

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Dierdre Wolownick gives us an inside look at what it was like to raise the 'Free Solo' climber in 'The Sharp End of Life'

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The Harmony mat from Jade Yoga provides the perfect nonslip grip for sweaty vinyasa sessions

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Known as the Hawaii of the Mainland throughout the spearfishing community, Tampa Bay's waters are teeming with fish

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The company's Gearheads talk to millions of customers every year, so they decided to do something with their feedback—make their own gear

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The best offense against uncomfortable animal encounters is good defense…

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Make your kids love the trails as much as you do

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Teach, plan, supervise, and let go

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What good is there in letting them loose on the nearest mud puddle? Let me count the ways.

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From dry shampoos and water bottles to bandanas and carry-ons, here's what our staff won’t leave home without

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The writer and climate activist talks about his new book 'Falter' and how the human race got itself into such a big mess

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Nine life-saving tips I learned the hard way

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Extreme athlete Will Gadd on why kids should develop competence over confidence

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Kicking off spring film-festival season, these shorts and features explore the Grand Canyon, skate culture, and the nature of sufferfests

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But the everyday athlete can learn a thing or two from him

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Vanlife might seem like the most eco-friendly living option, but in reality, my gas-guzzler is hurting the environment more than I would in a small, nonmobile home

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Plus, should you take someone else's spot in a race if you know you won't finish?

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From 'The Suble Art of Not Giving a F*ck' to 'Sapiens,' this professional mountain biker doesn't mess around when it comes to reading good books

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Proper storage means you get outside faster—without forgetting anything important

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When I'm biking to work in the rain, I need my gear to stay bone-dry. Here's why I grab this bag first.

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The popular self-massage devices have a devoted following, but the evidence for their benefits is murky

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The peer-to-peer sporting-goods rental service now wants to blend mobile and traditional bike rentals

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Taking quicker steps is one of the few proven ways to reduce running stress and save your knees.

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Hips don't lie. So if yours hurt, you should listen.

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An official investigation into ethics violations by Trump's new Secretary of the Interior was opened just four days after his confirmation

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This $18 piece of gear will hold a shower beer, a shower LaCroix, or even a shower coffee

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From innovative new gravel bikes to a 13-speed drivetrain, these are the tools and toys that caught our eye in Monterey this week

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And the Maven B3's are the highest-quality optics you can easily carry

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They were three of the world’s best climbers. Here are the remembrances from those who knew them best.

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A group of Australian cyclists departs Oklahoma to replicate the iconic journey taken by the Joad family in the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'

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The engineer from Colorado Springs ran a big PR, qualified for the Olympic Trials—and beat half the elite field.

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The right tools can make your experience outdoors even better. Start with these deals on our favorite equipment and accessories.

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How low will some of us go to keep our neighborhoods bike-free? And won’t somebody please think of the children?

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How a father-son trip to Yosemite conquered my fear of hiking, bears, and falling off chairlifts

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From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself

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In his latest book, he unpacks our ineffectiveness in the face of climate change and connects the dots on what the future might be like

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Whether with selection, expertise, or free beer, these are the brick-and-mortar stores doing it best

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To raise strong, independent kids, you need to let them make some brave choices

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Depending on the space you have and how far you're going, there are options

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David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a difficult route up Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies when they got hit by a massive slide earlier this week

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From scarves with hidden neck pillows to pants that fit like pj's, these are the ultimate his-and-hers travel wardrobes

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Why the top American in Monday’s Boston Marathon is all about training transparency

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To kick off National Park Week, the park service is waiving all entrance fees on April 20

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Each year we head to a cycling mecca to test dozens of road, mountain, and gravel bikes in search of the best new rides

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'Hood to Trail,' from Yak Media and Stance, features three urban running crews as they figure out what it takes to be a trail runner

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This long, gradual ascent up Skytop mountain in New Paltz, New York provides a steady, relentless training effect, as well as inspiring scenery.

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For more than a century, the African American cowboy has been almost absent in popular media. This photographer wants to change that.

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It’s warming up, so that means it’s time to stock up on hiking and camping gear for spring and summer adventures. Here are our picks to get the most bang for your buck this season.

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The political dispute between Russia and Ukraine combined with weather to close down the Barneo ice camp

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