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More and more young female runners are signing pro contracts in a sport where racing as an elite does not guarantee financial success.
Five years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, we wanted to know whether the Gulf had recovered—and how much remains to be done.
That’s the big question as the women’s athletic apparel maker prepares to open its first brick-and-mortar nest this summer in Seattle.
Two dueling trainers resurrect a forgotten but insanely effective gym machine
The Whitewater Grand Prix is paddling's most insane event, a scrappy, alcohol-soaked gauntlet that sends competitors down some of the most fearsome rapids in the world. It's so dangerous and spectator-unfriendly that many sponsors won't go anywhere near it. But it might be exactly what the struggling sport needs.
Filmmaker Christiaan Welzel takes viewers deep into some of the most incredible landscapes Canada has to offer in his ongoning web series, Earth Porn. Volume 1 focuses on British Columbia, where he wanted to create an immersive visual and audible experience, designed to be…
Even if you’re more likely to scoff at a spa than be found in one, you’ll still be in awe of these relaxing retreats.
Lift tickets for $20, hot dogs for $1.50, and no snow-making machines. Quebec’s Mont Chilly is one you don't want to miss.
A handful of Cocoa Beach, Florida, residents want to build the world's first man-made surf arena. If they succeed, they'll bring world-class swell to the East Coast.
Part trade show, part art exhibition, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show spotlights the functional beauty of bikes, as well as the craftsmen who create them. Bearded masses from around the world packed into booths to marvel at subtle TIG welds, discuss the intricacies of brazing techniques, and debate the supremacy of steel, titanium, or bamboo. Fat bikes and gravel racers continued to gain popularity, and while most builders brought some variation on those themes, each had their own unique spin.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “We live amidst surfaces, and the true art of life is to skate well on them.” Surfaces: A Vermont Skateboarding Adventure is a short film by Ian Durkin about an idyllic Vermont skateboarding trip. …
A Voice in the Wilderness is a short film from O.A.R.S. and Thelonius Step that encourages folks to get outside, just like ol' Ed would have wanted. We couldn't agree more. …
The sport of kayaking is at a bit of a standstill. Sales are down, there are fewer boats on the water, and the pros are making less, which is exactly why the Whitewater Grand Prix is so important.
Basketball or soccer games with friends can take the place of cardio, but they shouldn't be your only form of exercise.
Finish the season at one of these lower-key hills
We asked an expert to watch the horror movie ‘Backcountry’ and break down the myths and realities of encountering one of the forest's most intimidating animals
New tech company FitRankings lets you measure how effective your workouts really are—and compare them head-to-head with other athletes around the world.
Stop using that beat-up suitcase—and pack your new luggage with these foolproof essentials
Avoid airports known for lengthy delays, choose the right flights, and be a high-value customer.
How one team is leading pro cycling out of the concussion Dark Ages—and providing a potential road map for the NFL
Recent stock market activity may be a warning of future problems for the action-cam giant.
We have a (misguided) tendency to vilify big-box events. In truth, they're a boon to the sport.
Elite moms are crushing races just months after giving birth. Can the rest of us do that, too?
A survival guide to adventure envy for the whole family
Fly for less to Hawaii, save big on next season's Epic Pass, and compete to own a piece of Maine for $125
A new cookbook breaks some traditional Paleo rules. Result: It's packed with recipes you'll actually want to make.
You favorite supplements—now available in powder form
New gear for more informed—and more fun—training
Losing fat and boosting muscle mass can make a big difference in how you burn calories.
The 2000 ordeal of four kidnapped climbers in Kyrgyzstan was only the beginning.
Clint Kemp is the manager of Blackfly Lodge on the Bahamian island of Abaco, and a legendary Bonefish guide. In Chasing Salt, a short film from Simms and filmmaker Max Lowe, Kemp talks about having the opportunity to do what…
The volcanoes of Tongariro National Park in New Zealand mark the most treasured spot in all of Maori culture. Mike Douglas, Chris Rubens and Josh Daiek gain unprecedented access to these sacred lands in Season 8, Episode 11 of Salomon Freeski TV. …
The idea for the historic run got its start in 2010, six weeks after the 7.0 earthquake that killed nearly 300,000 Haitians, when Ian Rosenberger from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania visited Haiti to help. He met Tassy Fils-aime, a young man who was dying from a tennis-ball-size tumor in his jaw. Rosenberger…
To shed a more positive light on the troubled country, a group of seven ran from Cap Haitian to Jacmel, crossing the entire island from north to south, averaging marathon-distances every day.
These products aren't messing around.
Canadian Derek Kesek has set about making the first airplane made almost entirely of hemp. That’s right, Cannabis. (Don’t bother with the “flying high” jokes, he’s heard them all.)
Of all the UCI's new anti-doping measures, around-the-clock testing is possibly the most controversial. But the Tour de France champion has spoken out in favor of the practice, even as his peers grumble that it's too invasive.
Defining moments in sled-dog cinema, from slapstick schlock to Japanese realism.
Lance would have to become anti-doping ambassador
Hall will tackle her first-ever marathon in Los Angeles on March 15. Here, she talks mileage, fueling, and how to train with your spouse. (She’s married to two-time Olympic marathoner Ryan Hall.)
And that's a very good thing for Olympians.
Some top-tier bikes tip the scales at just over ten pounds—with a $15,000 price tag. But we have good news: You can save your money, and still go fast.
Boost reaction time and reduce clumsiness on the field with these expert moves.
Think of these as your most dependable travel buddies, coming to the rescue at a moment's notice.
Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip
When you leave your comfort zone, that's when you really grow
Two friends go on an annual adventure. This year, it’s in New Zealand, and we’ll be there every step of the way.
Pro dogsledders have never made much money, and their marquee event, the Iditarod, has been under attack by animal-rights activists since it was founded. But now there's a new threat to the ancient tradition: lawsuits that claim the dogs are a menace to society.
Human-rights superhero Kumi Naidoo has a tough assignment: lead the organization into 21st-century relevance. But after a year that saw activists lionized (imprisoned in Putin's jails) and then vilified (unfurling a banner on Peru's ancient Nazca lines), can he save the day?
If loud, cramped, and impersonal beach bars aren’t your thing, then turn your attention to these low-key drinking establishments where the owners will probably greet you and views are as top-shelf as the cocktails.
Research almost any travel destination and you'll probably wind up on travel-industry Goliath, where passionate people praise and denounce everything from romantic getaways to cockroach-infested hotel rooms. But who can you trust?
Addresses most of the committee's recommendations