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Chacos and NRS teamed up on these special-edition sandals in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

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There are plenty of ways to lighten your load this season. These tips can help shave off the ounces before tackling a long trail.

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Superfeet’s FitStation automates the fitting process, for better or for worse

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Each year, Flagstaff, Arizona, turns into an overlanding mecca for a weekend. Last week I set out in search of the sweetest, most eye-catching vehicles at the event. They weren't hard to find.

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Aislinn Sarnacki, a columnist for the Bangor Daily News in Maine, on her go-to hiking gear

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These four trips will have you channeling your inner David Attenborough

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Our writer spent years trying to find the perfect daypack. This is it.

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From speed records to eco-anarchists, these reads explore the legend of an iconic place

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In 1869, John Wesley Powell led nine men and four boats on the first documented descent through the Grand Canyon. As is made clear in this excerpt from 'The Promise of the Grand Canyon,' it was a hell of a challenge.

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Just because you didn’t land a private permit to float the Colorado doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy its 40 layers of mind-jarring beauty.

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Don't let hot lava ruin your trip. Except for a confined area, most of Hawaii remains open for business.

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Lava Falls is one of the most powerful rapids in the canyon and has long thwarted those trying to run it—especially those trying to make it down in record time.

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The meeting of the Little Colorado and Colorado is sacred to many Native American tribes. For years, a developer worked to build a 1.4-mile tram that would shuttle up to 10,000 daily visitors into the canyon. Activists in the Navajo Nation, however, were determined to defeat it.

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One of the craziest speed records in ultrarunning takes athletes from the top of the canyon, down to the bottom, and then all the way back up again—twice.

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Every day, hundreds of helicopters pass through the lower canyon from the Hualapai Reservation. Is Grand Canyon West turning into “Las Vegas East” and ruining the park’s wilderness? Or is it saving a Native American tribe?

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Gear to make stays away from home more enjoyable

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It’s time to get reacquainted with the PNW—home to massive mountains, lush rainforests, empty islands, and the greatest oysters you’ll ever taste

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Lighter, more packable, with better performance than anything you're used to

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Follow these pros' lead and turn your phone into a fitness tool

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Georgie White Clark was foul-mouthed, brusk, famously rude to customers—and a pioneer in Grand Canyon

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Harvey Butchart was hiking the canyon long before others thought to follow

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We know you want to catch everything on the schedule, but in case you get overwhelmed, here are the films we're most excited about

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Jason Nez studies something that's too often forgotten amid the awe-inspiring views and canyon walls: those who live there

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Before her death last November, Katie Lee spent half a century working to restore Glen Canyon, a lost place that was even more astounding than Grand Canyon

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We tested the Squamish XL, which is full of tech-oriented features to keep your gear organized and safe while you travel

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Seven tips to make everything from your tent to your hydration bladder work better for longer

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Being old doesn’t mean you can’t be fast. Just ask two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti.

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Nikki Cooley and her sister want to get more Native people working in some of the the outdoor world's most coveted positions

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From filmmaker Cale Green, Fat Biking Knik Glacier features the rider biking around the glacier with musical accompaniment from Odesza.

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Outdoor Afro is dedicated to bringing inclusion and diversity to the outdoor world.

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This film from the Inertia profiles Leah Dawson, a surfer and filmmaker who’s advocating for more women to engage in her favorite sport.

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In 2009, San Diego native and surfer Jack Christiansen found himself in Missoula, Montana.

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Brad Dimock has been building wooden dories and guiding in the Grand Canyon since the 1970s.

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Dean Goes Surfing celebrates a New Hampshire based surf program teaching kids to surf through the eyes of Dean.

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This film 'Fastest Known Time' gives context to a movement growing within the trail community: FKTs.

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This tasty, camp-friendly Pad Thai recipe is a delicious alternative to that boxed mac n' cheese. 

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Keep getting your eight hours, but the science is more complicated than you might expect

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2018 was one of the driest seasons on record. How many resorts can survive another like it?

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Ditch Waikiki to find the best food on Oahu

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A 15-year-old who ignited a massive, expensive blaze in Oregon last year was fined $36 million. Does the crime fit the punishment?

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The Nepalese government doesn't want guides to talk about it, but we've seen the photos.

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Essentials to help drivers see, hear, and avoid you on the road

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The partnership between Brooks, HP, and Superfeet uses biomechanical analysis and 3-D foot scanning to create a pair of shoes built especially for you

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There is perhaps no better reward than reaching a remote and wild waterfall. Here are eight of the planet’s most breathtaking falls.

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Cycling in the afternoon is totally gauche

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You're a woman who rides a bike? I'm assuming you've been the target of lewd comments, threats, and maybe even outright assault. It has to stop.

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And how to know when it's time to splurge on a new pair

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It was part of a marketing ploy for a new cryptocurrency

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The experts' take on what happened last Saturday when a mountain lion killed one cyclist and injured another outside of Seattle

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Don't let the slight square footage of this Southern California outdoor shop fool you. It  likely carries all you need.

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The athlete-activist is on a mission to get more people of color into the sport he loves

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A patch is a specific file that outlines all the changes made between two sets of files.

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This simple piece of clothing is still a go-to piece of gear

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This detachable anchor system makes a bold yet unnerving promise to deliver full-length, single-rope rappels. Is it the holy grail for rappelling or an accident waiting to happen?

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Why do we push ourselves, anyway?

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The Australian director of 'Sherpa' takes another look at high-altitude pursuits in the new documentary 'Mountain'

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In designing a new Stumpjumper for 2018, Specialized faced a challenge: how to keep a 37-year-old model relevant in an ever-improving field

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Comfy, sweatproof designs for the gym and the trail

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This film Laplanders from the filmmakers at Hooke​​​​​​​ encapsulates the arduous journey to hooking into a Baltic Salmon.

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In 1965, mountaineer Jim Whittaker guided Senator Bobby Kennedy up his father’s namesake mountain, Mt. Kennedy.

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This is the trailer for Sherpas Cinema’s upcoming film, Apa Sherpa which tells the story of the film's namesake, Apa Sherpa.

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Old Man Winter tells the story of a recent ride that was accompanied by a dusting of snow.

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In this clip from 'Coming to My Senses', Aaron Baker begins his 20-mile journey across Death Valley.

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Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman ran from Usal Beach to Mattole Beach fifty-five miles north in just over eleven hours. 

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They're in your gels, chews, and drinks, but do you really need them?

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The public's helping Colorado Parks and Wildlife crack down on the harassment of animals—one distressed moose at a time

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Rule number one? Resist the urge to overcomplicate things.

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From stink-proof bags to double-duty sneaks, essential gear for working out on the road

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Fieldwork in far-flung places is exciting and rewarding—until it's not. Only recently have insiders—mostly women—been able to start changing the culture.

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Three ways to safely clean your running shoes without damaging them

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Turns out the brand that makes my favorite PFDs also knows its footwear

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‘New York Times’ sports writer John Branch reports on everything from the Olympics to the World Yo-Yo Contest

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It protects you from ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas, but it does come with risks

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Gear up for summer with Outside editors' wishlist

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From music and film to mountain biking and yoga, here are our favorite jamborees celebrating the outdoors this season

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Watch to see what Outside editor Bryan Rogala, loves about Roofnest's Sparrow tent. 

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We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to bring you some of the year’s best new music.

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If you are a gearhead, you know that having a ton of gear can translate to a lot of clutter.

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He's the best American runner in a generation. Too bad nobody likes him.

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