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Behold the astonishing explosion of alpine sports in the People’s Republic—as directed, promoted, and financed by the Communist Party in the run–up to the 2022 Beijing Olympics

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Our features editor sat down with author Annette McGivney to talk about her book, and you can listen in on their conversation

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*With some important caveats

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Our 2018 bike test starts next week in Tucson. Here’s how we review the fleet.

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10 tips from a Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist on how to nail the perfect shot

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Hopefully after reading this, you'll never buy luggage without two shoulder straps again

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Specialty retail isn’t the Hunger Games: everyone benefits when retailers stop viewing each other as the enemy and start working together

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Swap ice and cold for sand and sun

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The most important rules to grow your body and mind

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Because women's stories are important

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Whether you want to dedicate a few hours or a few weeks, here's how to give back on your next trip

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A plan to bring some 200 bears to Washington's North Cascades was reportedly stopped by the Department of the Interior, jeopardizing the species' recovery.

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Running dead is not an option—at least not one we want to contemplate

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From technical, three-layer shells to casual flannels, Basin and Range makes clothes designed for an adventurous lifestyle

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Swing Season, from fishing company Sage, chronicles guide Gray Struznik’s efforts to restore his hometown fishery by catching fewer fish.

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Born in the valley of Londonderry, Vermont, snowboarding took root when Jake Burton and friends began shaping these boards in an old barn.

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From Yucca Productions and Black Crows Skis Nocta features skiers Bruno Compagnet and Layla Jean Kerley as the shred night laps illuminated by headlamp. 

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The bestselling author on going deep with great white sharks, big-wave surfers, and dolphins—plus her concerns about the future of the sea

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Alex Txikon attempts an off-season climb of the world's highest peak

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A new study wades into the controversy, with unexpected results

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A primer on who to start reading and who you've been overlooking for too long.

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The once dominant action sports company is beginning 2018 with some major changes

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Our editor wears them everywhere, from the office to the yard

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From swimming with dolphins and fishing the flats to snorkeling the reef and camping on the beach—these idyllic islands have it all

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For years, these key players have set records and pushed boundaries

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A crew of midwestern riding enthusiasts is pioneering grooming techniques for fat-bike trails that have extended the bike season year-round and added 80 miles of snowy singletrack to the city

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We're not talking pills. It's all about picking foods that are naturally packed with supplements.

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Your old Carhartts are now fashionable, and outdoor brands are taking note

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To help you create the ultimate outdoor agenda, we asked our travel experts where they’re dying to go this year

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EnergyNet, an online auction company from Amarillo, Texas, is set to make a fortune from oil and gas leases under the Trump administration. And good luck finding a way to protest.

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The mountains are home to some of the best ski resorts in the country. But you can still fish, climb, soak, run, and ride all winter long.

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Yeah, it's gross, but we have to talk about it. Here's how to prevent wet conditions from ruining your backpacking trip.

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Supporting your local gear companies doesn't have to break the bank

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Lessons in preparing for and getting through the season

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As governor, Mitt Romney was an environmental champion. Presidential candidate Romney, however, fell in line with the GOP. What kind of Utah senator would he be if he succeeds Orrin Hatch?

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Get the formula right and you'll never have to resort to the treadmill again

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Plus, why first dates are scary (even for falconers), and how to overcome your nerves

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There's powder in the forecast from Florida to Vermont, but the southern Rockies continue to be snow starved as the worst season just about anyone can remember continues

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To close out 2017, the president chipped away at protections meant to keep public lands, waters, and wildlife safe

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Inconceivably rad gloves and mittens from the Land of the Rising Sun

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In short, your children are in vastly more danger in their own driveways than they are in a bicycle child seat

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More than any other animal, ducks depend on hunting to survive

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Who cares how you funded your nice van or thru-hike? What matters is that you're spending time outside.

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People get heated on how to stay heated at night

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It's important to protect your noggin

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As the debate over the national monuments festers, Americans need to get out and use these lands

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The sports-nutrition market is confusing, so we created a helpful guide to show you exactly what and when to eat

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As a veterinary surgeon in a bustling city, Maclellan needs an escape after a full day in this hectic lifestyle. This film, Finding Balance from Zangs Films and Tillak highlights how trail running keeps him sharp.

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In the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico the Trans Sierra Norte mountain bike race boasts over 3000 of elevation over this three-day race.

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The megapopular breed is possibly the worst city dog. But adopt these practices (and warning: they just might uproot your life) and it can also be the best.

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A simple, well-thought-out design makes this pack worthy of a place in your gear closet

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Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skis—until she decided to start her own women's ski company

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Maybe that do-anything, go anywhere machine you’ve always wanted is one you already have

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Within the understaffed offices of the DOI, is any work actually getting done?

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A New York politician picks on the wrong cyclist

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We know you’ve been lacking this year—here’s how to change that

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John Denver’s ski-filled music video for his 1980 hit “Dancing with the Mountains” has been unearthed. And it’s incredible.

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Drone pilot Hamza Mujtaba travels across the world to capture scenic landscapes and dramatic vistas. In this film Slovenia, he documents a journey he took to the wild nation he named the film after. 

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This off-grid cabin is equipped with a wood stove, gas cooktop, sauna, outdoor shower, sleeping loft, and enough ice skates to outfit a hockey team.

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From the Utah Avalanche Center To Hell in a Heartbeat follows three friends on a day in the backcountry when things go horribly wrong.

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Ghost Bikes, from director Ethan Brooks, follows Mirza Molberg, who volunteers for the Ghost Bikes Project.

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Do you have a technical issue you'd like to tell us about? What about general praise or criticism? Give it to us here! All feedback will be read and considered.

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Our top travel and adventure photography of the year

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A new sleepwear company is on a mission to improve women's sleep using the same material gear companies have relied on for years

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Create a training plan to fit your goals, learn to shop smart, and steer clear of sneaky nutritional pitfalls with these five expert-picked apps.

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We shook up the ranking a little bit this year

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We published a lot of them this year. Here are the ones we loved the most.

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Six athletes on how they elevate this dish from plain noodles to delicious, healthy bowls of endurance fuel

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Our best travel and adventure photography of the month.

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The simple reality is that, with a touch of nuance, we can have our mountain biking and Wilderness, too

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In the last installment of this year’s The Shadow Campaign from DPS Skis and filmmaker Ben Sturgulewski the series takes a musical approach.

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In a remote cabin somewhere between Revelstoke and Golden a few skiers and musicians are getting together to meld the world of music and backcountry skiing.

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There's nothing better than gathering up some of your best friends, loading up an RV, and heading to Alaska in search of powder. Which is exactly what U.S. Ski Team Moguls Skier member Troy Murphy does every spring.

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This summer, Columbia sent Zac Efron and Dylan Efron to Glacier National Park as part of their Tested Tough series, and the guys filmed each other all the way to the top of the Continental Divide Trail.

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This year marked Outside's 40th Anniversary and to celebrate we partnered with Upslope Brewing to create a special edition beer.

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With a few adjustments, you can minimize the “interference effect” between high mileage and your ability to build muscle

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Seventeen products that made this bike season better than any before

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Science is a slow-moving process. Don't fixate on bright-shiny objects at the expense of a few fundamental truths.

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What to get the outdoor lover in your life

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