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You may soon be able to change your DNA to optimize performance in your favorite sport
Beckey, who has often been called the country’s ur-dirtbag—a climber who eschews riches to pursue climbing full-time—was widely recognized as North America’s most prolific mountaineer
Located in a remote town with only 850 year-round residents, The Mountaineer in Keene Valley, New York, reveals how it has stayed in business for more than 40 years
Most gyms have more to offer than a big wall
A light and roomy teardrop trailer.
Quit popping pills. These nutrient-dense eats have all you need for peak performance.
He was the alpha male of the first pack to live in Oregon since 1947. For years, a state biologist tracked him, collared him, counted his pups, weighed him, photographed him, and protected him. But then the animal known as OR4 broke one too many rules.
Plus two more books we're reading this month
In the face of unexpected pitfalls, you learn that it’s not about the problems you encounter—it’s how you deal with them
A practical approach to making mass shootings less deadly
This desert abode is built from 12 shipping containers
Nailing the perfect ratio of utility and technology, this folding knife ($295) from Shinola won us over with its timeless design and modern materials. The 2.6-inch stainless steel blade is housed in a titanium handle and deploys with the push of a button. An integrated belt clip keeps the knife secure…
Sometimes the best performance upgrade is portability
Hate craft beer? Dogs? Urinary tract infections? We have answers to some of the most pressing outdoors issues.
This $45 tool will change the way you hydrate on the trail
On Friday, the President told Senator Orrin Hatch that he planned to downsize two Utah national monuments. Here's why nothing's likely to happen soon.
Teens are breaking trail in the backcountry well before they can drink, vote, or even drive. Avalanche educators are hustling to get to them early.
The More Than You Think series from Outdoor Gear Exchange, aims to highlight the backcountry offerings in New England showed off by the women who know it best.
This Fall, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music.
Brendan Madigan took a chance when his first hire at Alpenglow Sports was a 21-year-old college kid who was a regular customer. And it paid off
I can’t deny the appeals of the nomad existence. But it has its challenges, too.
We raise $3 billion every year for conservation, then we go out on those public lands and help manage wildlife populations—for free
A software update brings phone-free music experience to the Watch
Enjoying a night in a tent shouldn’t be a challenge
Who knew that it’s easy to find great backcountry skiing in Scotland? Nobody, because it isn’t. But that doesn’t stop a committed group of hard-asses from clicking their boots and heading into the mud, rain, and heather in search of stoke.
On October 26, Dale “Greybeard” Sanders became the oldest person to thru-hike the nation’s most iconic wilderness trail
Conservationists have just a small voice in the Trump Administration. The Democratic Conservation Alliance wants to buy a bigger one.
We crowdsourced reviews on this crucial piece of gear
And a worthy investment for any caffeine addict who plays hard
The well-known mountain guide breaks down his 10 essentials
After two failed attempts, the team of three ascended Nuptse's massive 7,000-foot wall to put up a new route on one of the Himalayas' most difficult mountains
Need fuel for your fireplace or home stove? Swing away.
Advice from one of the world’s best ultra-marathon runners
The founder of the Total Immersion method taught people that the lessons learned in the pool can be applied just as easily to life, too
Dallas Seavey's current predicament shows how the sport's most visible event, wary of controversy, has closed in and tightened the rules. It should do the opposite.
Boulder, Colorado, celebrates 50 years of Open Space this year. Here’s what I’ve learned as a 16-year resident.
A new proposal would nearly triple entrance fees to the busiest national parks during peak season
A leaked five-year strategic plan has zero mention of “climate change” or “diversity,” marking a major pivot away from its predecessor
Former Navy SEAL doctor Kirk Parsley insists getting enough rest is the single most effective performance-enhancing habit
A cycling study finds that the lure of a reward throws off pacing instincts
It's not as scary as it seems. Here's all you need to know to get out for your first ride.
These two fisherwomen are ocean advocates and clothing designers during the off-season
Brands like Costa del Mar are putting a stylish touch on performance shades
Mikah Meyer, who's making his way through all 417 National Park Service sites and just happens to be gay, is willing to bet you haven't
As an athlete, you're only as good as your diet. Equip your kitchen with tools that make healthy cooking easy and you can elevate your performance, no additional miles required.
The pro climber's 10 essential travel tools
It's tough to maintain performance and well-being all the time. When the going gets tough, following these tips can help.
Learn to build a fire, track animals, and forage for wild food—and still sleep in a bed
Blake Crossland grew up frequenting Rocky Mountain National Park with his family, in fact, it's the place where his parents met. So to say he's deeply connected to this place is a bit of an understatement.
From Your Forests Your Future and More Than Just Parks, this animated video illustrates what national forests are and how you can get involved.
Freeskier Sam Favret and snowboarder Julien Herry take on steep riding in the heart of Mont Blanc massif.
Photographer David Katz once backpacked through Bolivia and was struck by its diversity of culture and wildlife.
Jeremy Jones has pursued mountains for his whole life; in fact, he's shaped a career out of it. In this dedication, he's fallen in love with the act of gliding.
Paragliding pilot Jean-Baptist Chandelier, travels the world to practice his craft above some of the earth’s most stunning landscapes.
The ReelRock 12 Film Tour highlights this year's best climbing accomplishments from across the globe.
Often overlooked as a ski destination, the Aussie backcountry has some spectacular lines as displayed in this video from We Are Explorers and Hayden Griffith.
Thanks to the opening of Woodward Riviera Maya, a 29,000-square-foot indoor action sports center, the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is now the most family-friendly adventure hotel on the planet
Don't feel bad about your semineurotic prerace protocol. It might be one of the keys to your success.
Putting your dog in risky situations might actually be the best thing you can do for him
A few months before Junko Tabei died, she looked back on her summit of Everest, and what drove her to keep climbing
We crowdsourced the reviews on this expensive piece of gear
A swanky night out with the mutts saving our veterans' lives
After a full summer of testing, we found great-fitting bottoms that come in short and long lengths and play just as hard as we do
We caught up with the British explorer ahead of his attempt to cross a 1,000-mile swath of Antarctica hauling 300 pounds of gear—completely unassisted
Pedaling toward the truth of the “bikes-vs-cars” debate
Skip the overpriced food from the concessioner and check out these local restaurants instead
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—one of our most threatened landscapes—may be opened up to drilling, and opponents are taking to Instagram to protest
The rise of automatic shifting, integrated computers, lights, power meters, and radar has made us wonder: How much is too much?
The housing crisis in the Mountain West has gotten so bad that some folks are happy to rent a clean piece of pavement
