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After six months and 2,000 miles of hiking, Tenny Ostrem and Claire Wernstedt-Lynch finally reached the Gulf of Mexico

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Devon Yanko was sexually abused as a teenager. It took hundreds of miles for her to run away from the trauma.

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Exactly how much power can a human produce? Scientists want to know.

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Developers want rivers lined with high-rises and environmentalists want reintroduction of native grasses. A successful waterfront revitalization needs both.

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The next generation of socially conscious developers are fighting to make sure downtown revitalization doesn’t just benefit the wealthy

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Investing in trails, rapids, and other adventure-sports assets transforms culture and cash flow

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Craft breweries inject culture, youth, and cash into communities. It’s no wonder towns across the country are fighting to get one.

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Floods of people coming out of the city looking to save have positioned the suburbs for renewal

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Techies turn to adventure to blow off steam. As San Francisco and Seattle price out everyone but executives, startups and established firms are seeking surprising outdoor play­grounds to put down roots.

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In an excerpt from Kate Harris's new memoir 'Lands of Lost Borders,' the modern-day explorer leaves academia for a bicycle adventure on the Silk Road.

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Getting an entire camping kit to fit on your bike is no easy task. Here’s how to store your gear for multi-day bike rides.

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Sales of the limited-edition climbing shoes and street shoes go to a nonprofit co-founded by Kevin Jorgeson, to build climbing walls in urban communities

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These lightweight, super-packable water wickers deserve a place in your travel bag

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Besides clear skies and shooting stars, here's what else you'll need for a perfect night under the Milky Way

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Adventure assets have made millions in these five towns

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Green beer isn’t just for Saint Patrick’s day. The craft-beer industry is growing with the planet in mind.

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Great places to live don’t just happen—they’re made. We talked to experts around the country to find out exactly what the most livable towns are doing to rev up the local economy and attract adventure-loving residents.

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At prices that won't break the bank

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Comfort necessities for escape artists

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Different pacing strategies suit different personalities and racing situations—discover which works best for you

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A rare convergence of events turned a wildfire in the Boundary Waters into a massive burn. Two campers were right in its path.

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Garmin and Apple are among a recent wave of companies who’ve entered the stress tracking market. Do the products live up to their claims?

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Last week, the Interior Secretary outlined his ideas on what causes wildfire. Here's what he's right and wrong about.

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Eight products used by athletes and expert adventurers to protect their faces from the elements

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Our columnist has eaten this simple meal on hundreds of trips. He's still not sick of it.

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Imagine a future where a robot checks you into your hotel, carries your luggage through the airport, and tunes your skis. Turns out, that future is already here.

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Golf courses! Water parks! Man-made lakes! If Utah has its way, the retiree oasis of St. George will explode with growth, turning red rock to bluegrass and slaking its thirst with a new billion-dollar pipeline from the Colorado River.

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From a burly titanium option to one that collapses when not in use

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High-mileage trail-running tackle

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Whether you prefer to explore waterways, hike through the woods, or mountain bike fast and flowy singletrack,​ Michigan has you covered.

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Alpina's new offering is a breakthrough for the industry—which is probably why it was launched on Kickstarter

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To elevate your breakfast game, ditch the basic scrambled eggs and try huevos rancheros instead.

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Rowing works a lot more than just your arms—it also targets the glutes, hamstrings, quads, core, back, and shoulders, making it an excellent full-body cross-training option for runners.

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The North Face, JanSport, Eagle Creek, and Altra are moving to metro Denver, while VF's denim and outlet businesses will stay in North Carolina

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Can the woods fix what ails you?

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Kelsey will edit Fitness stories for the website and the print magazine

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Many of our national parks are overflowing with visitors. To get away from the crowds, seek an alternate route.

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Less than three weeks after the latest attempt on Latok I ended in death and a dramatic rescue, a Slovenian-British trio has finally claimed one of the last great prizes in mountaineering

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Parent company VF will also bring Eagle Creek, Altra, and JanSport to its new Colorado headquarters

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The world’s best-known climber describes his approach to scaling iconic rock faces without a rope

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Find Yourself Outside, from Hipcamp and filmmakers Avocados and Coconuts, encompasses an evening in the outdoors.

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We headed to Tahoe to join Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger for a dinner of sausage tacos, guacamole, and tequila (of course).

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Watch to see editor Bryan Rogala’s guide to lowering your base weight before hitting the trail. 

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A potent gravity-oriented machine that will make you a better biker

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Clip it to his collar, sync it with the app, and never lose your dog again

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The consumer-friendly iteration of the bestselling S/Lab Ultra shoe is comfortable without added bulk

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Four years of race data from a professional cycling team unveils some differences between the sexes

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Newly created state offices are promoting outdoor recreation as a major contributor to local economies and the public good, but they need a lot more support to be successful

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Ingenious tools to change how you cook outside

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Summit fever, a lack of mountaineering skills, and the allure of social media are leading to serious accidents on the lower 48's highest peak. Can anything be done to stop the injuries and deaths?

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It's all fun and games until you're hiking alone with Kevin

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Hike It Baby founder Shanti Hodges shares her tips for hiking with babies, toddlers, and older children

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The crash occurred Saturday, August 4, 14 miles southwest of Denali’s summit

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Well, not every adventure, but certainly some

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In today's carbon-framed fat-tubed push-button bicycle landscape, it can be difficult to find a bike that truly stands out. Enter the Drysdale Special.

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With waxed cotton fabric and no external pockets, these bags are a far cry from Osprey’s traditional fare

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At 475 square miles, the Mendocino Complex Fire is the size of Phoenix

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Dress up your backcountry wardrobe

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We asked a group of professional athletes about the oldest pieces of gear they still use every day

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Zig Zag is this year’s film from Level 1 Productions and follows professional skiers as they chase iconic lines.

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From Diamondback and mountain biker Mike Hopkins, Skidsville is a video about the simple joy of riding bikes.

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Baffin, from Arc’teryx, follows three climbers as the try a big wall free ascent of Great Sail Peak.

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The champion of the outdoor industry in Colorado weighs in on recreation's influence, Outdoor Retailer's impact, and his plans post governorship

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What if you don’t do it to stay healthy, but to stay sane?

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When it comes to picking the ideal outdoor buddies, it doesn't matter at all

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Sporty shades that boost clarity and fun

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Amid a frenzied conversation over shrinking public lands, Native Americans run hundreds of miles to honor—and take back—the land that's sacred to them

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Plastic joint casings from certain production batches could break, causing the chair (and user) to fall

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We asked a traveling musician how to optimize your playlist

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Buy it once, treat it right, and have it for a lifetime

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During that time of the month, this pack keeps everything clean, organized, and in one place

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At least in the summer

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At these five parks, the food is the treasured resource.

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Kombucha has come a long way in the past decade. If you can’t remember the last time you had some, you’re in for a pleasant surprise

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Wreckoning LB features mountain biker Kyle Nortbraten shredding on Evil’s latest addition to their inventory.

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New York's Citi Bike, one of the largest bike-share programs in the world, relies on a volunteer army to help redistribute some 12,000 bicycles among 750 stations each day, ensuring that users can grab a ride when they need one. Most of these volunteers do a few out-of-the-way deliveries a month. Then there's Joe Miller, whose superhuman efforts seem to defy any plausible explanation.

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Triathlete Adelaide Perr sustained serious injuries after colliding with a car—then was saddled with proving, against the driver’s word, that she was a victim

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From Advil Liqui-Gels to essential footwear—these are our daily must-haves

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