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Angel Collinson, Kalen Thorien, and Bryan Fox shred harder than most—between the three of them, they’ve been featured in dozens of ski and snowboard films and magazine stories (including this one). But each of them have passions that run deeper than just dropping big lines. Angel lobbies Congress each fall on behalf of Protect Our Winters, Kalen is a Youth Ambassador for American Rivers; and Bryan is the founder of Drink Water, a company that encourages people to eschew energy drinks in favor of water. Last week we kicked the photo gallery off with Kalen. This week we add Angel to the mix.
This might be the finest all-around gravel bike you can buy
Before you head into the backcountry in search of untracked snow, you need to get schooled and geared up. Here’s how.
Sometimes smaller is better
A Nobel Prize–winning neuroscientist and a Harvard neurobiologist think they’ve discovered the antidote
Last Saturday, I lined up with Outside online editor Scott Rosenfield and 369 other riders for Giro’s inaugural, a 60-mile race-ride hybrid in the mountains above the tiny logging town of Quincy, California (population 1,728).
Nestle continues to bottle water
This month, a tiny Colorado startup will attempt a bold rescue of the nation’s mountain towns while reinventing waterproof-breathable fabrics. How? With this super-comfy hoody.
No need to mortgage your home to find a solid kit
Berty Mandagie, a photographer from Seattle, WA, recently found himself on a trip to a place he'd wanted to visit since childhood: Machu Picchu. Along the way, he learned that often there's more to the trip of a lifetime than a just a dream destination. …
Wash Your Spirit Clean is the latest film from Wilderness Collective, an adventure-travel company that aims to “produce experiences that bring together some of the best things in life.” They lead several expeditions throughout the year, including this motorcycle trip from Sequoia National Forest to…
Two-mile repeats serve up a variety of benefits, whatever your training focus
Every National Park has something to say, unique lessons to impart, TKTKTK But of all our national treasures, perhaps none has taught us more—about the land, about ourselves, and the importance of preserving wild places—than the Grand Canyon.
“There will be moments that you wish you never came,” said Libecki.
Working with local nonprofit
Pros are trading in their bulky setups for this mirrorless camera that’s totally loaded with industry-leading specs
Officials cite low gas prices, outreach, centennial
There’s no excuse to leave this TSA-approved multitool at home
Where to enjoy autumn's best views—on two feet or two wheels
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The rules: Pilot a boat 750 miles from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska—no motors allowed. The prize: $10,000 nailed to a piece of wood. The result: Seven capsizings, four lifesaving Big Macs, one dramatic coast guard rescue, and a cast of oddball adventurers who reclaimed the salty heart of ocean racing.
After 30 years in the Navy and 10 years in private industry, Ed Nicholson was diagnosed with cancer. He was in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recovering when injured vets began coming back from Iraq, and realized there was something he could do to help them cope with their…
One Run, a short from Pivot Cycles and C4H Media, features rider Spencer Green and his Phoenix Carbon at 480 frames per second.
America's most iconic park pairs perfectly with America's favorite beverage
It's possible to make a beer-flavored, non-alcoholic syrup with ingredients you already have in your kitchen
14-year-old climber makes first female ascent
Will use a combination of water and land travel
What motivates an amateur racer to rack up thousands of training miles and take on the pain and tedium of marathons and ultramarathons? Sometimes it's about keeping a step ahead of your ghosts.
The Secretary of the Interior on gun groups, gear, and getting outside
The late climber, highliner, and BASE jumper writes about the passions of his life: his dog, his girlfriend, and the outdoors
How do you create a life that balances work, family and your passion for the mountains? In the first episode of BDTV, we travel to Jämtland, Sweeden, where Henrik Westling recently became the first person to climb and ski every one of the region's 178 summits. In…
Tiny homes aren't just for hipsters in Portland, OR. Filmmaker Andy Ballard provides an insight into the beach hut lifestyle at Portland in Dorset, England. Most of these huts have been enjoyed for decades at this idyllic spot by the sea on the south…
You've probably been taught to run on soft surfaces whenever possible. Truth is, it doesn't make a difference.
These products claim to tone muscles and speed workout recovery. But the jury is out as to whether they’re worth the hefty price tag.
The team attempting the first ski descent of Makalu didn’t summit due to avalanche danger—but they did make it back alive
After rescue, she won’t attempt crossing again
A slow race had some runners questioning just how exciting a pacer-less event is
New paper examines impact of humans on wildlife
Presenting blueprints for the best way to beat post-summer blues
5 tips to simplify the process
Through the Woods is a different kind of fishing film from Nate Gunn and Orvis. It features anglers Nate Leavitt and Spencer Higa's desire to take their passion for fishing to new regions and explore the unknown.
Easier climbing equals more downhill
Nine tools to thrive on cold overnights
Everything you need to stand out.
Top performers for the ups and the downs
If it’s next to skin, it had better be good
Six new tools to bring you back to the basics
Hot Springs, in Arkansas, opened a local craft beer bar earlier this year
This short video from Goal Zero features professional surfer Chadd Konig, who recently gave up the warm beaches of Southern California and went in search of something more. He was craving deeper connection with the land, and after finding the perfect spot in Northern…
Coast Gravity in D Minor with Remy Métailler is a different take on the standard mountain biking edit. This short from OneUp Components features pro mountain biker Remy Métailler taking to the skies at Coast Gravity Park and features a classical music soundtrack. …
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Black Diamond Inc. (NYSE:BDE) and its public stockholders
The weekend-long event features a multi-heat dog surfing contest with prizes in four different weight-class divisions and even tandem heats with the dogs’ owners.
The winners from our Snowbird, Utah, test.
Stay warm, dry, and comfortable, no matter the conditions.
The top accessory picks from Interbike 2015
San Francisco, Montreal, and Washington, DC, are all looking to adopt the Idaho Stop
Turns back due to weather
In search of the everyman who will make bike commuting the norm
Cameras that shoot 360-degree footage could make virtual fitness classes a reality. But the tech’s not quite there yet.
Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile
Get after it with these essential add-ons, from $3.50 to $900
A cast of promising and interesting characters who are sure to make this year's race a good one
It was the biggest set ever built for a Hollywood film in the 1920s, and then it was buried in the sands of the California Coast. The real story begins when a young filmmaker embarks on a decades-long attempt to excavate it.
In response to Brazil’s economic crisis
Effects of running linked with those of cannabis
Meet the creative mastermind behind the tiny camera that elevated the first-person narrative and made POV fiends of us all
James Lawrence, aka the Iron Cowboy, ran 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days this summer. He did it all with his five young children in tow.
Look good while you train
Boards that play nice everywhere
On turf or tarmac, these are our favorite women's trainers of the season
EarthCruiser makes some of the most incredible and capable vehicles on the planet. Based on a 4-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Fuso platform, the EarthCruiser FX averages 15 miles per gallon, has a 1000 mile range and can carry enough fresh water to keep you off the grid…
Better bags so you can go farther, faster, and safer
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The multi-talented conservation biologist fears logging far more than bird-eating spiders, electric eels, or anacondas
Unpacking the buzz around the latest performance food
Glide right with the ultimate cross-training kit
Four snowshoes to help you rise above the powder, summit fast, and blaze snowy trails