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A couple from Florida got sick of trekking into the backcountry only to contend with hordes of other people. So they embarked on a search for the most remote spots in every state.

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Our favorite ultralight filter gets a welcome upgrade

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The last two tree sitters fighting the 300-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline project in Jefferson National Forest surrendered to police. Will others take their place?

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This is the trailer for Redd a film about an all-female group of horsepackers traveling 900 miles over endangered salmon habitats.

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My Mom Vala from YETI and Tributaries Digital Cinema profiles its namesake character Vala Arnadottir.

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A Normal Life, from Filson, profiles Russell Owen, a fly fishing guide on Alaska’s Alagnak River.

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A new film by Patagonia explores a battle over public land in Tasmania's remote Tarkine region.

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According to the study, LifeStraw's single-stage and two-stage filtration systems remove the most

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This little-known injury is difficult to diagnose but can be debilitating. Here's what to look for.

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After a successful Kickstarter, the first issue will feature fat-identified women and nonbinary writers and artists

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Legendary gymnastics coach Christopher Sommer tells Tim Ferriss why all athletes benefit from a smarter approach to strength training

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The quest for sub-two continues

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Top-end bicycles are higher tech and better than ever. But so are the budget models.

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Days after Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell broke the speed record on the Nose, two experienced climbers died on El Cap. Has speed climbing gotten too deadly?

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Beer tents, circus acts, and Olympic-caliber performances: the Night of the 10,000 PBs is the future of track and field

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Buy it once, get a lifetime of brownie points

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Or at least that's the thinking among the elite athletes who are adopting treatments that were once considered fringe. A former EMT turned acupuncturist weighs in on the movement.

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It doesn't matter whether you're barbecuing in your backyard or circling a fire at a campground, you must cook over open flame.

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Or not climbing one, whatever you want to do

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How to deal when your loved one loves risky hobbies

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Think the effects of a warming planet are only theoretical? If you spend any time recreating outside, they're suddenly everywhere you look.

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The simple silk cocoon is a key piece of four-season gear

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We got our hands on the first in-house gear from the Utah-based e-retailer.

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Hot springs are a luxury, even though you're just sitting right there in the ground

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Everything our editors couldn't stop talking about this month

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The new Climbing Grief Fund will offer long-overdue tools for dealing with the pain of death in a community that is uniquely affected by it

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Bottoms that stay up while you get down

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Take the cookout farther out

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A new book goes deep into the history and significance of our country's 4,000-mile northern boundary

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Disappear into these five nonfiction beach reads

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Warm weather has officially arrived, and we’ve got your plan: the most stunning beaches for surfing, casting, lounging, and exploring

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Give your wallet a break for just a slight weight penalty

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It's the one-stop shop for healthy fuel. Here's a grocery list, plus meal ideas for how to best use the store's cheap, high-quality ingredients.

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We tested a bunch of styles. These four came out on top.

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Here are my back-saving tips to do it right

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The products mark the company’s first water cooler and a new addition to its Panga line

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Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, on why smart, ethical immigration policies are required to keep ski towns healthy throughout the United States. Politicians, listen up.

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The founder of Native Women's Wilderness talks about how she developed her organization and how far we still have to go

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Stories—from new to very, very old—to stoke your wanderlust

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He may want to save the world, but the Tesla CEO’s distaste for traffic and clickbait could destroy us all

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Apparently, you love bikes, vans, and birth control

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Cyclist Tillie Anderson came out of nowhere to shatter records, dominate her competition, and earn the world champion title during the late-19th-century women's racing craze

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When to wash your shell, how to apply a DWR, and whether to choose a spray-on or wash-in

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Nate Porter, owner of Colorado’s Salida Mountain Sports, makes a plea with vendors to think about the way they ship product and create their marketing materials

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Reporter Kathryn Miles and photographer Ian Tuttle caught up with some of the people hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year and asked them why they're hiking

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The climbers sent the historic route in 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 15 seconds

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Even if you’re not planning on climbing Denali, you can still learn some backcountry best practices from these mountaineering incidents

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From bonus miles to free checked bags, we break down the best perks for packing plastic

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Following actions from three major U.S. air carriers, the DOT has announced a review of the Air Carrier Access Act, the law that allows emotional support animals to fly so freely

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A warmer, drier future is coming for our hops. Luckily, these folks have developed a nice little workaround, thanks to a gene-editing tool that could help create a hop-free beer.

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We get strapped with more than just the logistics

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The shoe brand worked with a pair of Honolulu artists to incorporate home-grown indigo plants into its fabrics

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Six pro endurance athletes weigh in on the foods that keep them energized for the long haul

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A four-year battle over a tiny patch of river beach in Northern California—between two middle-aged guys with way too much time on their hands—illustrates the deep divide in how we perceive access rights to public lands

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In 2017, she became the first woman to descend all 90 ski lines in 'The Chuting Gallery.' She shouldn't have to defend her accomplishment, but she will.

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The Luci lantern just turned it up a notch

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Because spending time together is more important than buying new gear

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A violinist describes her bold quest to become the first female African American cyclist on the pro tour

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Some see economic windfall. Others, a carbon bomb.

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Behind the scenes with the Japanese manufacturer and its new mountain bike group set

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Thinking about designing your own rig? Here are some tips from a pro.

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Don’t have time to hike the AT? Try one of these instead.

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Lam Babu Sherpa disappeared on the descent after he was left behind by teammates

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Experts say most of them don't live up to the hype

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Backpacking is one of our favorite ways to experience the outdoors, but embarking on your first trip can be intimidating.

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'Death Valley' brings you to the heart of this desert for an incredible timelapse experience.

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Unleashed: When Surfboards Roamed Free illustrates the perilous days before surfboard leashes. 

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'Afghan Cycles' brings rise to women’s rights struggles in Afghanistan through the lens of a young women’s cycling team.

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If we truly want more women in this sport, it's time to change the system for entering races

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The myth that running causes osteoarthritis and ruins your knees has long been debunked. But what if your joints are already ruined?

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A cleaner, easier way to carry your gear

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Forget Tim Ferris. For peak productivity, just down a few cups of these extra-strength brews.

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The WiFi is spotty

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According to the people who are most obsessed with the Outside archive: Outside staffers

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Three new memoirs go deep on some big, existential themes—grief, life's meaning, creativity, and motherhood—while giving us inspiring examples of women chasing adventure with kids in tow

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Four class-action suits claim that the retail giant broke the law when it nixed its lifetime guarantee

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Tools to keep your beer cold and your gear organized

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