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‘Mercury 13,’ a new Netflix documentary, tells the true story of astronaut-qualified women who were blocked from the space program in the 1960s—and imagines a world in which they’d been the face of exploration
After a series of postponements, a tentative construction date is scheduled for July. Not everyone is happy about it.
Since 1997 there have been four attempts at a first kayaking descent of British Columbia’s Klinaklini River, none have been successful.
Two-person teams trade in their cell phones for traditional navigation tools and attempt to travel over 1,200 miles through the desert.
In 2017, Hawaiian lawmakers removed liability protections for lifeguards exposing them to risk of lawsuits.
Dreamride 3 is the conclusion to rider and director Mike Hopkins award-winning mountain bike trilogy.
After a rough year of bare shelves and a near-bankrupt parent company, Neptune Mountaineering’s new owners—of Sea to Summit’s Boulder-based North American distribution—have set the legendary shop back on track toward greatness
Compact, lightweight, and dependable, this little blade is capable of handling all your camp chores
Amid an ongoing doping scandal, the Sky racer is within his rights to continue racing. He shouldn't be.
It’s time to trade that puffy for a short-sleeved shirt and floral-patterned shoes
The International Trade Commission passed a restriction on the import of products that infringe upon patents for Nite Ize's popular Steelie family of dashboard electronics mounts
Ngima Sherpa and Dendi Sherpa were hit by flying ice when a serac collapsed as they navigated the infamous route up Mount Everest. Theirs are the first major injuries of the season.
And which one you see says a lot about how you exist in the world
This summer, the First-Time Camper program aims to bring 65 families who have never camped before into the woods
The ultimate weekend guide to Idaho’s most adventure-packed mountain town
The snow is melting, the sun is shining—it's time to drag your camping gear from the garage and get it ready for another season
Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months
The Vancouver brand's $750 Alpha SV shell has been in its line for 20 years and got an update for 2016. We followed the jacket from design through production to see just what goes into making a premier alpine climbing shell.
The true story of a flytier who stole hundreds of bird specimens hits hard when you rely on those specimens to do critical research
The fight to keep a 300-mile pipeline out of Jefferson National Forest is heating up. The Forest Service has cut off all food and water supplies to the protesters, and supporters are becoming desperate to help.
Taking some time off after graduation? Here's all the gear you need to travel the world.
Gifted on the bike and with a shovel, this film DYFI RAW from filmmaker Sam Needham features Atherton riding a trail he built himself.
Surfers Danny Hess and Jay Nelson packed up the Dream Steeple van and pointed it north toward undisclosed breaks in Canada.
This film from filmmaker Logan Bonwell puts in perspective how much shredding can be done on one ski.
In Today’s Harvest from surf brand Superbrand surfer Clay Marzo shares some outtakes from his upcoming film, This is Clay.
As the alpha male of the first pack to live in Oregon since 1947, he was beloved by conservationists. Then he broke one too many rules.
Aimée Crocker sailed across the Pacific, narrowly escaped murder in the jungle, and trounced the sexist and racist norms of her day
The 122nd Boston Marathon was wet, windy, and cold, with many runners dropping out of the race because of hypothermia. Here's what you should wear to avoid the same DNF fate.
With Yeti in the hot seat over a feud with the NRA, competitors are jumping at the chance to win over new customers by declaring their allegiance to the Second Amendment
Sometimes feeling too good on the bike can be your undoing
Here's how to do it without breaking the bank
In today’s era, claiming an adventure record requires more than skill. You need a laundry list of caveats and qualifiers.
What was it Abraham Lincoln said about a house divided? When a vendor’s internal channels compete, everybody loses—but when they work as a team, businesses thrive
A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse
The two-person pod is a departure from the brand's traditional aluminum design
From layers to shades, here’s what to take with you to prepare for rain or shine
The NRA claims that Yeti refuses to sell to its foundation. Yeti begs to differ.
What is it and would it really stand up to bitter storms ravaging an alien planet?
He is one of the most scandal-plagued interior secretaries in history. But even so, he can probably get away with a lot more.
The anti-inflammatory is extracted from the marijuana plant. Is this bud for you?
A minute-by-minute account my attempt to run across the Grand Canyon—twice
6 stylish shades that also have performance chops
A new Outdoor Industry Association report details outdoor rec spending by congressional district. Lawmakers should take note.
Here’s our comprehensive guide for how to choose the right backcountry shelter
'The Great Outdoors' cookbook proves that nomads don't have to live off energy bars and fast food
The Kauai resident puts the catastrophic damage into perspective, after rescuing 75 people himself
The author started her career just trying to fit in with the (many, many) guys, but eventually came to realize she'd become as misogynistic as the worst of them
It sure looks like it. Bill Gifford on the $100 million legal battle that ended with a whimper.
It's 50 percent lighter than traditional cast iron skillets
Why drive when someone else can do it for you?
On Saturday, March 17 Mike Foote set out to push the boundaries of ski touring to the next level.
In the French Pyrenees mountains, artist Manu Topic balances rocks in majestic shapes along the Arros river.
Shots from Above shares how an experimental aircraft leads Chris Dahl-Bredine to some pretty experimental photos.
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
A mathematical approach to flagging suspicious race times shows its worth
Lightweight and easy to pull on, whether you're in the gym or at the crag
It's waterproof, floats, and is 20 percent louder than its predecessor
Global warming, nuclear meltdowns, earthquakes, and hurricanes...oh my! Here's how these readers prepare for it all.
In March, Under Armour announced that the accounts of more than 150 million MyFitnessPal users had been compromised. What does that mean for the rest of the workout app industry?
How people who make a living playing outside protect themselves from sun, rain, and sweat
In an excerpt from Kirk Wallace Johnson's new book 'The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century,' Edwin Rist, a 20-year-old champion flytier, pulls off a very strange burglary at the British Museum of Natural History.
We answer your cohabitation and codependency questions this week
The enthusiastic backer of bike racing saw highs and lows of the sport
Meet three entrepreneurs tackling the world’s toughest problems with next-gen science and technology
Evan Phillips climbed mountains until an injury took him out of the game. Now he pours his energy into making music and 'The Firn Line,' a podcast about the lives of climbers, artists, and adventurers.
Proceeds from each sale fund scholarships for East African nursing students
Armstrong has agreed to a $5-million settlement in the federal case. It's a big fine, to be sure, but nowhere near the penalty the cyclist once faced.
Though he died in obscurity, the turn-of-the-century cyclist had a pioneering career on par with Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. A new documentary and a major ad campaign featuring rap superstar Nas aim to finally make Major a household name.
I got my first Bill's Bag for a canoe trip on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in 2008—three decades after the product came to market. While NRS has tinkered with the accessories and materials, the design has remained largely unchanged since those first prototypes, and for good reason.
Arctic adventure and high malaise in pursuit of the Northwest Passage
This palm-sized satellite device enables you to send and receive messages (and call for rescue) right from your cellphone
The Bering Sea is one of the deadliest places on the planet. But for the fishermen who harvest crab there every winter, their work had steadily been getting safer—they hadn't lost a boat in a decade. That all changed on February 11, 2017, when the 110-foot Destination disappeared off the coast of Alaska with its six-man crew.
Running my treadmill's interactive courses taught me a new way to think about the sport