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From epic skiing in Antarctica to a lazy beer-fueled canoe trip in North Carolina, these are the best places to visit this year
If you want to beat this spring’s biggest video game, you’ll need to learn how to survive in the real world
Sunshine Superman is a documentary that profiles pioneering BASE-jumper and aerial cinematographer Carl Boenish. In this exclusive clip, director Marah Strauch explains how finding a box of archival footage from Boenish inspired her to find out more about the man behind the camera. You can watch the full documentary from Magnolia Pictures…
Hydro Flask announced Monday it will be acquired by homegoods giant Helen of Troy for roughly $210 million. Helen of Troy owns Dr. Scholl’s, Oxo, Revlon, Honeywell, and dozens of other consumer brands. Hydro Flask is based in Bend, Oregon, and is expected to have net sales revenue of $65…
Simon Beck spends a lot of his time with snowshoes strapped to his feet, clomping in circles through powder. It’s much more than a futile exercise—it’s art.
Our guide to barbecuing inside when the weather's frigid
You’ve probably never heard of the Ecuadorian, but he’s behind the force behind the speed records on some of the world’s highest peaks
A former pro ski jumper breaks down Hollywood’s attempt to portray an obscure winter Olympic sport
Why didn't someone think of this before?
He surfs sixty-foot waves, performs Hollywood stunts, and can hold his breath underwater for six—six!—minutes. Now he's freediving to tag hammerhead sharks for science.
We went straight to its birthplace to learn about the infamous (possibly hallucinatory) liquor—so you know exactly how nervous you should be to drink it
Tim's Lane, from filmmaker Oliver Sutro, is a story about a (somewhat) famous ski run in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. You can follow him on YouTube here. …
A redesigned suspension system makes this year's model a lot more fun to drive
Champ Amby Burfoot and streak runner Ben Beach give the DL on the world’s most storied marathon
A pioneering big-wall climber who made his mark in Yosemite and Joshua Tree died unexpectedly earlier this week
Everything you need to know about ultrarunning's ultimate gateway drug
What you need to know to start competing in the ultimate chill winter sport
Insider tips on conquering Aspen’s hottest event
Essential race-day, gear, and training intel
A leather jacket a generation in the making
For the last year, Juliana Linder and Richmond Hollen, the couple behind the popular Instagram feed @homesweetvan, have been building up their Mercedes Sprinter in preparation for diving headfirst into the #Vanlife lifestyle. This March, the couple will leave their corporate jobs and hit the road full time, in one…
EXPLORE. Chapter Two is a film from Cooper Lambla and Tyler Allyn, presented by the U.S. National Whitewater Center, about exploring the whitewater-filled rivers of Labrador, Canada. For more stories and images from this adventure and others, check out explore.usnwc.org. …
The Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom is the country’s longest-running snowboard comp, having started in 1985 as a flowy ride through a naturally-formed halfpipe that snakes down the White Salmon side of the mountain. Today, the pioneering snowboarding event is also one of the last in which pros compete alongside amateurs.
In early February, pro cyclist Tim Johnson became the first person to pedal to the top of New Hampshire’s 6,288-foot high Mount Washington in the dead of winter.
Yvon Chouinard thinks environmental activists could learn a thing or two from businesspeople, even if—as he puts it—businesspeople are sleazeballs
It’s still Rapha quality, but marketed for the masses
You’d think washing these items would hurt them. It’s just the opposite.
As many as 900 wild bison that graze in the park will be killed this winter, either by hunters or slaughter, to offset population growth and appease ranchers. Bison advocates, however, want to move the animals to other lands. At its heart, the debate about how to handle these creatures comes down to whether we believe them to truly be "wild."
America’s tiniest two-seater gets slightly less tiny and a lot more confident
All the luxury you’d expect from a Mercedes, built into the body of an affordable adventure rig
A car to get you through years of lifestyle changes and adventure pursuits
Liam Doran, one of the country’s best ski photographers, takes better photos than you. Here's how.
A sporty diesel Range Rover. A mightily efficient Chevy truck. A hybrid Volvo SUV. The options for rolling to and from your favorite playgrounds have never looked better.
Heavyweight features in a middleweight package
He's the speediest skier on earth. Just how fast can he go?
Mark Healey is a renowned waterman and big-wave surfer. The big-wave surfer talks about the personal challenges of working in the last frontier in this video from GoPro.
For the past seven years, Lael Wilcox and her boyfriend have been semi-nomadic, spending roughly half the year exploring the world by bike. Last fall, she decided to enter one of the most unforgiving mountain bike races on the planet – the Arizona Trail Race. …
It drives with the confidence of a Wrangler but offers better gas mileage
You don’t need to be in a big city to drink quality, locally-sourced booze. More and more craft distilleries are popping up in mountain towns.
Season 5 of Salomon Running TV kicks off on March 1 with a new series of short films from around the world.
Filmmaker Nessim Stevenson traveled to Mongolia for three months in 2015. He put together this short video of his trip, which serves as a beautiful reminder of how incredible the country is. You can follow Stevenson's adventures on Facebook and Instagram.
Achilles tendinopathy is treatable — with the proper approach.
Utah congressman Rob Bishop, a conservative Republican who has long opposed federal management of western lands, has emerged as the unlikely architect of a grand compromise, one that would involve massive horse trading to preserve millions of acres of wilderness while opening millions more to resource extraction. Is this a trick, or the best way to solve ancient disputes that too often go nowhere?
Beartooth, a small device that pairs to your phone, allows you to talk to other users within a two-mile range
In his latest book, Pulitzer Prize–winning scientist Edward O. Wilson argues for a bold step in conservation
This all-mountain machine proves that 27.5+ is here to stay
Nutritious lunches are key to fueling our children’s minds and bodies, and our cafeterias are failing us
For the past 12 months, we tested these skins—which eschew the traditional mohair design in favor of patterned plastic—on everything from bulletproof skin tracks to sloppy PNW cement. Here’s what we found out.
Debuting in March 2016, Lumo Run shorts (and women’s tights) have a built-in sensor that analyzes your form and provides real-time coaching. We took the beta version for a test run.
They’re often billed as part of the shoe-fit system, and many claim to alleviate common foot ailments like plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Are they worth your money?
For the past seven years, Lael Wilcox and her boyfriend have been semi-nomadic, spending roughly half the year exploring the world by bike. Last fall, she decided to enter one of the most unforgiving mountain bike races on the planet – the Arizona Trail Race. …
A year ago, the Italian pro surfer's gnarly wipeout at Pipeline broke a vertebrae and nearly paralyzed him. He thought he'd never surf again.
Filmmaker Milo Zanecchia spent 90 days traveling from Switzerland to Mongolia in a Land Rover Defender and a Toyota Land Cruiser, and documented the entire journey. Latitude 45 – Switzerland to Mongolia is an incredible look at the trip, filled with stunning visuals…
The machete’s lesser-known Malaysian cousin is bigger, stronger, and easier to use
The perfect getaway for mountain bikers and skiers alike
The North Shore local brought a self-effacing attitude to pro surfing that reminded everyone close to him what riding waves is really all about
An Alaskan engineer brought a bicycle to a 1,000-mile dogsledding race through the remote Yukon. He spent two weeks pedaling through the wilderness, with no tent.
If operators can’t get things moving again, here’s what to expect
It's the perfect time of year for the quintessential American road trip
As the Yosemite trademark case drags on, California legislators look to take a stand
Adventure filmmakers Taylor Rees and Renan Ozturk thought it would be a mellow working vacation: they’d capture footage of four young Brits as they traversed 250 miles of Iceland’s fissured terrain, starting in December.
A new law is bringing the famous car back in 2017
It’ll roll over nearly anything and doubles as a boat
A hotel should be more than just a place to sleep. These new ski-town lodges go above and beyond.