Everything
The peak performance expert and bestselling author on what he’s reading now
Like any great race, the NYC Marathon is the sum of its parts
Sensing that the women's market wasn’t a top priority for lots of existing gear companies, these entrepreneurs and athletes started making their own stuff
An A to Z guide to the ups and downs of the sport
The case for rethinking one of cycling's oldest and most misused components
We put 161 pairs of planks through the paces during our annual ski test at Snowbird mountain in Utah. These eight won out.
Size matters. For speed, go big. Wanna goof around? Stubby is best.
The decision to amend national monuments has roots in pro-energy, anti-conservation politics that has been simmering for 40 years
Holly "Cargo" Harrison has finally reached the U.S. on a 15,000-mile hike through South and North America
The Echo Meter Touch 2 lets you identify ultrasonic bat calls in real time
When he set a new record up Wyoming’s Devils Tower last month, Robert Kelman confirmed what experts say about aging and athletics: use it or lose it
Follow Amy Martin and Erica Fareio as they traverse the Colorado River and reveal the allure of the canyons.
From 9MindAsylum, Controlled Silence shares the journey of Lithuanian military veteran and trailrunner Gediminas Grinius through PTSD.
This Fall, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music.
VF Corporation acquires Icebreaker, purveyor of New Zealand wool outdoor apparel
Arizona native Amy Martin has been shooting her beloved home state and Grand Canyon for nearly two decades. Here are a few of her favorite shots.
The GOP doesn't think the feds should oversee our national heritage. Here's why they're wrong.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in October
The best books about the Grand Canyon and Arizona's desert landscapes
Colorado River guide, photographer, and biologist Amy Martin will always call the Grand Canyon home
Zinke's strategic plan for the next four years shows no intention of addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our public lands
From saltwater to fresh, here are the best spots in the state
Sixteen years and eight iterations in, this boot is a solid hiker that feels an awful lot like a trail runner
The Utah-based ski company claims its new "glide treatment" will make your skis slippery for life. We tested it and came away impressed.
Essentials to get you hunting—or just make being outside more enjoyable
Everybody has a few one-liners that always crop up in their head when they’re out hiking, skiing, climbing, and/or having a good time or bad time outside.
In buzkashi, Afghanistan’s violent and ancient national pastime, riders battle for control of an animal corpse that they carry toward a goal. Sixteen years after the U.S.-led invasion that ousted the Taliban, the sport is dominated by rival warlords who will do anything to maintain power in a turbulent country that once again is up for grabs.
It sounds hokey, but it works in the lab—and for the greatest marathoner in the world
A growing number of outfitters are offering options for adaptive athletes
The activist, singer, and writer died at her home in Arizona
Armed with a bike, a cunning smile, and an understated talent for downhill, Richie Rude lets his riding do the talking for him.
From Salomon TV, Mica follows rising ski star Andrea Byrne along with Cody Townsend, Chris Rubens, and Leah Evans as they indulge Mica Heli Skiing's endless terrain.
When the San Juan's call, it's really tough not to answer it.
Watch columnist Bryan Rogala walk you through his layering system for fall backpacking trips.
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