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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
Adventure paddler Aleksander Doba willed his 71-year-old body and 1,600-pound kayak through a 4,000-mile trans-Atlantic journey
We look forward to having you as part of the gear-nerd club, and thank you, as always for your support
With his new book, David Philipps is the latest journalist to ride into town on a mustang. And he's come with some new material.
For the Moutinho family of northwest Canada, living here allows them to get out and explore the world through surfing and mountain biking.
Photographer Max Rive’s debut film Future Memories is a travel film about a journey he took through Greenland.
In an effort to get us all stoked for winter, Squaw Alpine dropped this video about the effort it takes to get the chairs turning every morning.
During Colorado's heyday of ski area growth, there were nearly 200 ski resorts in operation. Today, there's just around 30.
In desperate times, even desperate measures won't suffice
Everyone loves pumpkins, squash, and apples—but these lower-profile ingredients taste great and boost performance
Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece on eating right, the benefits of breathing exercises, and the importance of believing in what you do
Add this simple device to your pack. You won’t regret it.
Allowing girls is great, but the country's two scouting organizations need more serious change to better serve the next generation of outdoor lovers
Over the past week, a series of fires destroyed tens of thousands of acres in and around Sonoma County, burning homes, cars, and wineries in their wake. We sent a photographer to document the aftermath.
New approaches to wellness travel offer detoxifying spa treatments, nutritious meals, and awesome fitness options
From grippy socks to callused palms, a quest for an exercise silver bullet
How the Pixel 2 improves on the search giant’s original smartphone release
The National Park Service findings, released last week, are troubling. The reality is even worse.
Border resort shuttered amid earthquake and volcano concerns after a series of underground detonations
You know you shouldn't be relying on them for every ache. Try these alternatives instead.
For more than two decades, Jeff Caldwell has lured in hikers, couchsurfers, and other women (and they're almost always women), enthralling them with his tales of adventure. Then he manufactures personal crises and exploits their sympathy to rip them off.
Why settle for crappy hotel-room java when you can bring your own?
Less than two months after winning UTMB, D'Haene ran the 210-mile trail in under three days
There's a new breed of low-cost lodging that's custom-made for getting into the wild
From KGB Productions, Westward follows a host of fascinating ski characters who are doing things their own way.
From DPS Skis The Shadow Campaign, The Time Within finds five of DPS's best skiers in the powder haven of Japan.
This family-owned, family-operated business has one mission: Get everyone outdoors. Even glampers
As endurance predators, we should be able to catch anything—even one of the world's fastest animals
Comparing 26.2 to shorter distances to see if Eliud Kipchoge was robbed by the weather in Berlin
If you like Sweat Science, you'll love these books
Scientists investigate hip straps—the benefits aren’t as obvious as you think
Seven adventurers on their favorite legal performance enhancer
Your food will taste better, and you'll stay healthier
Exploring the riddles of endurance and adventure, but only after peer review
Christian Thomas, a.k.a. Buddy Backpacker, finished the Continental Divide Trail on September 18, becoming the youngest person to complete all three of the nation's longest hiking trails
The first car-based Range Rover honors the brand's off-road legacy, even though the on-road experience could use some improvements