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To celebrate the release of his recent mountaineering film "Meru" on iTunes and Amazon, Chin took to Twitter to answer questions from fans
Sure, it would look good over the fireplace. But the bow deserves a shot in the field.
The marine biologist has done things in the ocean that would scare most people senseless. She's been alone in total darkness thousands of feet down, hovered under a Russian ship as it pinged her submarine, and been charged by huge sharks. But one thing does frighten her: the dire state of our overfished and polluted seas, something she spends every waking hour trying to change.
The feds want you to shred—and that's a major shift in policy
There was no better bike for this 116-mile gravel race though the back roads of Vermont
May also reduce CO2 emissions by 10 percent
The spirit of long-distance triathlons is being swallowed by behemoths like the World Triathlon Corporation. And it's our own fault.
If you have the right gear, there's no excuse to stop training
This brainchild of French exercise scientist Veronique Billat may be the best workout you've never done.
This well-thought-out adventure road bike proves you don’t have to pay a lot for high performance
The fastest American in the New York City Marathon proved she can run the roads, but she still has business on the track
Introducing the 42-pound future of skateboarding, Fox Rio
BDTV Episode 3: A Simple Machine gives us an inside look at one of the most iconic lifts in skiing: the La Grave cable car. “Le Telepherique” was built in 1976, and has been pivotal in helping the mountain develop its mythical reputation. …
Hang Gliding Interlaken is a short film from Brent Kostak about his time spent in the famous Swiss city of Interlaken. Given the city's storied history in the world of flying sports, Kostak decided to try hang gliding, and said the experience was “complete freedom.” …
Collin Schaafsma, the founder of Matter Cycles, got his start the way a lot of bike builders do: by building rides for himself and his friends. Three years later, the Boulder, Colorado-based company has three bikes in their lineup. With names like SlayRide, BeneFat and WolfBeard, it's easy to see they're a brand focused on…
With his first book, the famous climber seeks to put his daring stunts in perspective
When an airline bag packed with ski stuff goes unclaimed, it ends up at a warehouse in Alabama. Once a year, that gear goes on sale in the world’s biggest winter-goods orgy. We sent a photographer to document the chaos.
Responding to claims of cheating, the country provides a number of excuses to the contrary
In 2015, pro skier Ian McIntosh took one of the worst falls ever captured on video while filming for Teton Gravity Research's new film, Paradise Waits. Watch and you'll see why TGR co-founder Todd Jones called the incident the “most terrifying crash I've ever seen.” …
Dane Jackson is an international kayaking prodigy. Here’s an inside look into his flow—and what his sport can do for you
Now you can hang your favorite in your living room, no matter how oddly specific
The science of hormesis in training
A moment of perspective on our weird sport: Let's talk about people talking about running
Who needs a DeLorean when you can have this truck?
The basics and background on the latest doping bomb to drop
A dream run in Iceland goes sideways into the courts
New designs and better materials mean you should immediately throw out all your cotton boxers
A Vermont hotel plans to put scavenged deer and moose meat to good use
Complete with an electric motor (you'll need it to move the 70-pound machine) and a 10-inch front tire
James Bond just made vintage glacier glasses cool again
Tatshenshini, from filmmaker John Nestler, explores the overwhelming beauty of the Tatshenshini River. Many consider it to be one of the most beautiful stretches of water in North America, and in 2014 Nestor and a friend took a 12-day inflatable kayak trip down the river from Dalton Post in the…
Bear Hunter is a film by Caroline Santinelli that profiles 13-year-old Kerigan Disorda. Disorda went bear hunting with her father for the first time when she was 11, and the activity quickly became her biggest passion. She now wants to be a bear biologist and spends the majority of her time in Vermont's Green Mountains doing…
Pro skier Angel Collinson's line in the recent Teton Gravity Research film Paradise Waits is being called one of the best female skiing segments ever shot. “In 20 years of filming skiing, I have never seen a female skier charge Alaska the way…
North Face co-founder Doug Tompkins has an ambitious goal: to donate 12 national parks in Chile and Argentina
Five essentials to keep you safer, and happier, on the slopes or in the city. (Zeal Optics) Zeal Optics HD2 Goggles Zeal Optics’ HD2 goggles incorporate a 170-degree high-definition camera that’s operated by a three-button control on the side of the frame, so you can discreetly capture action…
Whether you need to cut ounces or film backcountry turns, here are four items for charging hard on the slopes
From water to powder to gravel, these four new toys give you extra float—and will have you grinning from ear to ear. (Tahoe SUP) Tahoe SUP Keep Tahoe Blue Rubicon Paddleboard The crew at Tahoe SUP shaved pounds off the 12-foot Keep Tahoe Blue Rubicon paddleboard by constructing the core…
Cold weather doesn't mean you have to forgo hard workouts. Keep your edge with these four indoor training tools.
A user's list for all the travel, fun, and affiliated delights you can cram into a year
Ditch the carry-on. This rig stashes everything from your neck pillow to your water bottle.
The famed big-mountain skier at the helm of Bravo’s new Whistler-based reality show, has her eye on the bigger picture: encouraging more women to get outdoors
Capturing footage for Salomon Freeski’s latest installment was a once-in-a-lifetime event
Quantity, lack of exercise are bigger culprits
Everything—from our favorite rugged suitcase to the world's most comfortable shoes—except the lift ticket
Take it from the world-champion surfer: there’s a right time for working, competing—and fighting for your life
Putting in big miles on dirt roads? This is the kit you need.
Good friends and good whiskey are all you really need for the perfect night around the campfire. But these special touches won't hurt.
Organization filed appeal with UCI
The U.S. government just created our dream house and car
What do a carry-on Moscow Mule cocktail kit and a flashlight-size survival tool have in common? They both seem like luxuiries—untill you really need 'em.
Perfect form takes more than placing one foot in front of the other.
Snow and wind will do a number on your face and hands. Treat your skin right this season with these seven essential soaps, scrubs, and razors made from all-natural ingredients.
At 45, Franc is one of the few cliff divers in the world to enter the water headfirst.
New study finds that fish are ingesting large quantities of fibers that likely came off your outerwear in the wash and flowed into the sea.
Single- and multiday passes to include 4.5 percent tax
Former president investigated for corruption, money laundering
Home bike training 2.0 has reached critical mass, with everything from virtual workouts to the world’s first truly sophisticated smart trainers. We dove into the newest tech to see how the gadgets stack up to real-live pavement time.
A family of backcountry maximalists learns to love going fast and light
We love stocking stuffers, but the big-ticket hero gifts are the ones we really look forward to. Presenting eight splurges to buy—or maybe just drool over. (Salemtown Board Co.) Salemtown Board Co. Mimosa Oak Cruiser Close to two hundred bucks might feel like a lot to spend on a skateboard,…
The lawsuit generated a lot of news, but we suspect Polaroid doesn't have much of a case
Bolts are corroding, and experts worry that could translate to more accidents, injuries, and deaths
Without hard numbers to demonstrate the value of our public lands and the recreation they support, Congress won’t take our needs seriously
Do you long for a remote, snowbound cabin with a real wood-burning stove and flannel on the bed? So do we. This is the gear you need to look the part when the dream becomes a reality.
Lahout's Country Clothing and Ski Shop in Littleton, New Hampshire, is America's oldest ski outfitter, and it hasn't changed much since it first opened in 1920. It's been run by four generations of the Lahout family, but it was Joe Lahout, now 93, who…
Episode 3 of Salomon Freeski TV Season 9 centers around photographer Reuben Krabbe's vision to capture skiing during a solar eclipse. The team traveled to the Arctic and battled epic weather conditions, but on March 20, 2015, Krabbe's wish was granted. …
The best survival book in a decade tells the unbelievable tale of a man who spent more than a year lost on a boat
Making a case for spending $40 on your skivvies
The company changes the paradigm in fit, comfort, and performance