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Trekking the span of the frigid southernmost continent alone and unaided demands durable equipment

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A fast-mimicking program called ProLon claims it can

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Winter jackets for every occasion

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The bestselling author talks to Tim Ferriss about the changes we can all make to transform our lives

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Avoiding the awkwardness of the poop zone and other early-relationship concerns

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Eight hundred of the 2,300 Bureau of Land Management staff who remain on duty during the shutdown are dedicated to serving the oil and gas industries

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Don't travel with your rig without these nine things

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After four months at sea, wunderkind inventor Boyan Slat's $360 million system is being towed back to port without having collected any plastic debris

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Filmmaker John Duncan​​​​​​​ traveled to Scotland’s hills and coasts to document what made it such a special place to him.

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The Smith I/O was already one of our favorite pairs of goggles—and now it’s even better, thanks to a new magnetic lens-swapping system

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‘Escape’ features Montreal-based DJ JaBig as he attempts to set the record for a continuous fixed-gear bike ride through Canada. 

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With the ski season in full swing, our resident boot expert is here with some tips for choosing the right pair of ski boots. 

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We met pro skier Caroline Gleich and her fiancé, Rob Lea, in their home in Park City, Utah, to make their famous taco-salad dinner.

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Target the hip abductors with these exercises to improve your stride, prevent injury and increase your running performance

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Just days before Secretary Zinke left his post, the agency quietly proposed rules that would have it ignoring many Freedom of Information Act requests

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Be prepared and upgrade your car-camping setup at the same time

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When you look at their Instagram posts, it's easy to be jealous of your jet-setting friends. But there are grimier sides to traveling alone.

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And why you might just prefer a good old-fashioned website

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Amid concerns over trail conflicts and land-management issues, e-mountain bikes just keep getting better and better

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For decades Jeffrey Lendrum helicoptered up and rappelled down to aeries on cliff faces from Patagonia to Quebec, snatching unhatched raptors and selling them, investigators believe, to wealthy Middle Eastern falconers. This week in London, one of the most bizarre criminals in modern history goes on trial for the fourth time. Here is his story.

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Parks are being destroyed, people are dying, and no one's in charge

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Sender Films shares some of the strategies it used to push the limits of what’s possible in big-wall filmmaking

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We know that cognitive function is impaired at high altitude, but it’s not entirely clear why

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I've spent hundreds of hours of testing shirts. These five are the best.

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Whether you ski more powder or hardpack, these planks have the chops to perform on any mountain, any day

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We reached out to outdoor expert Yong-Soo Chung, founder of Urban EDC Supply, to give us a few tips on how to sharpen a pocketknife

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After adopting a meditation practice a decade into his career, Knox is near the top of his athletic game

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According to the world-class climber, greatness is mostly mental, no matter your age

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A man fell from Yosemite's Nevada Fall on Christmas Day

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Three pairs of glasses, two weeks, one goal: to find out whether blue-light-blocking lenses could actually make me sleep and feel better

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Conventional wisdom about running contains a lot of falsehoods. This is the truth behind the top 10 running myths.

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Embrace phone-free time and enjoy these activities instead

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A longtime local's perspective on the mayhem

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A frank survey of the hottest new workout classes

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How to ditch your fluid soaps and sundries for a more seamless travel experience

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We'll never speak ill of hot cocoa, but sometimes it needs an adult upgrade, especially after heading back to work post-holiday

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This one is not for the weekend warriors

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Two hikers just set the only known times on the country's newest state-spanning trail system

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Our northernmost state is also the most vulnerable to climate change

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In southwest China, high in the Sichuan province, three peaks stand higher than the rest

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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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Studies show jumping in the pool may be more effective than rest to help you bounce back between running workouts

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One of our editors spent a month working through her feelings with Woebot, a therapy chat bot. Here's how it went.

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The European outdoor-retail behemoth is flooding the U.S. market with $3.50 backpacks. Will wary consumers buy in?

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I committed to riding only one bike for all of 2018. Here’s how I did.

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The shoes-for-good company is the latest in a string of outdoor brands taking a stand on hot-button political issues

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Is the massive rack-maker's investment in rooftop tents a good thing?

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For starters: the family-friendly ski resort is huge, there are rarely lift lines, and it's easy to get to

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This film from the BRASS Foundation​​​​​​​ provides some really helpful avalanche advice

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The ski trail map at your local mountain was probably painted by James Niehues. Now you can see his life's work in one beautiful book.

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The editors weigh in on all the things we ought to give up... but won't

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From tires to apparel, here are the pieces of bike gear we loved most

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Close friendships can and should develop in intense situations—but you don’t need to stick around if they get toxic

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That "organic litter" you just threw? It'll still be around in a year.

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Focus on fit, insulation, and fancy extras (or lack thereof)

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Here are the most jaw-dropping accomplishments of the year

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Knowing the basics on lenses, fit, and venting will help you find a pair you love

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With a new year and new gear right around the corner, it's time to take a look back at our favorite products from the past 12 months

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Versatility is key for a blade that accompanies you everywhere

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More fat shoes, farewell to Flanagan, and the continued dominance of Kipchoge

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Beat credit companies at their own game—and travel entirely with points, miles, and cash-back

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Is it too much to ask for a little serenity, people?

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Kelsey Malin and a friend were chasing powder at Colorado’s Monarch Mountain resort when a wrong turn sent them into the wild for 52 frigid hours

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George Watson was on an exploratory scuba dive in a remote lake in the Peruvian Andes when everything that could go wrong suddenly did

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Keep it simple. Consistency is key. Get out of your own way.

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It’s an oldie but a goodie

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Charlie Finlayson was on the ultimate climbing adventure with his dad, David, when a loose boulder forced him to make a daunting rescue

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One weekend, Matthew Bryce headed to his favorite Scottish beach to surf. The conditions were perfect. Until they were deadly.

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David McMahon and Sydnie Uemoto, young pilots for Mokulele Airlines, were just trying to log some hours flying between Oahu and the Big Island. Then the engines went out.

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John Pascoe and his wife, Jan, had lived in their beautiful Napa home for 38 years when the Tubbs Fire arrived suddenly at their door in October 2017

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Simple and capable, the SWII is a solid field piece

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The apparel and equipment that were fixtures in our kits all year

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Real-world data shows elite ultrarunners average 180 steps per minute—and that means nothing

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Jimmy Chin, Kate Harris, and other road warriors share their secret potions for staying well on the road

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

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Classy performers that are equally at home in the lift line and back at the lodge

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From an everyday-carry knife to a luxury electric scooter, these are the campaigns that have us most excited this month

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