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Perfect your roof-rack skills, and keep your gear and ride in perfect condition.

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In a new effort to protect national parks and wilderness areas from commercial photography, the feds have started going after amateur filmmakers with big social media followings.

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They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful

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Spend 2 weeks crossing Pacific Ocean

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Americans have disappointing year

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Documentary shows climb of remote Himalayan peak

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Expansion aimed at children ages 7 to 12

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Resigned as chairman in 2013

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Where to ski, stay, eat, and drink in the Colorado mountain town.

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And it definitely has the coolest heli-skiing setup.

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The isolated community is still a ski-bum heaven, with steep and deep terrain and a touch of cowboy charm.

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Take in as many mountains (and drinks) as you can in a breakneck, hardcore-skier's perfect weekend in Park City and Deer Valley.

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Wild West charm alongside wild, crowd-free lines—Let's Go!

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Plan a perfect weekend to the legendary British Columbia ski area

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Who needs nightlife when your days are spent tackling terrain like this?

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Behold! A holy place mandatory for any snow devotee.

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From surfing powder to high-altitude hot tubs, California boasts an array of splashy wintertime activities for the whole family.

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Following a lengthy trial plagued by missing and mishandled evidence, judges have acquitted seven men charged with the murder of the environmental activist Jairo Mora Sandoval. But with protestors and government leaders incensed by the decision, the case is far from over.

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Six products to make the most of hero snow

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Brolin Mawejje, born in a country with no snow, plans to make history at the 2018 winter Olympics.

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Session beers are low in alcohol, beloved by athletes, and popping up on every brewery's roster

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The world's best scales an iconic (frozen) waterfall

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Former reality-show skipper Chris Fischer has revolutionized shark science—with a daring system for catching the beasts alive and a radical new research-funding model. During an expedition off the coast of Chile that was interrupted by an undersea earthquake, our man wonders if this guy is the next Cousteau or a corporate-sponsored hype machine.

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This year is shaping up to be a good one for folks who want a side of fine dining with their outdoor activity.

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Sports ministry faces budget cuts

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Will prevent competition in 2016 Olympics

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Now 7 breeding pairs in the state

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Simon Dumont soars above pharaohs' tombs

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'Katherine' covers Atlantic, informs migration research

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Ocearch, a non-profit organization founded by former reality-TV host Chris Fischer, is known for their research on Great White Sharks and other apex ocean predators. In the Spring of 2014, the Ocearch team headed to the remote Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile on a…

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Return of the River is a feature documentary that tells the story of the largest dam removal and river restoration project in history, currently taking place on the Elwha River in Wahsington State. The film explores an extraordinary community effort to set the river…

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After 5 years of work, 38 flights, and 10 separate visas to Burma, photographer David Heath released his first book late last year. Undeniably one of the most raw and photogenic places on earth, Heath brought an eye to the region that can only be explained by his hours logged behind the lens and devotion to this project. We caught up with Heath to hear his thoughts on some of his favorite images and get a preview into his 248-page book Burma: An Enchanted Spirit. 

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Jimmy Chin’s documentary on scaling the Shark’s Fin may be the best climbing movie of the year—only it’s not really about the climb.

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Why even the healthiest athletes stock their carts with Lucky Charms and Ben & Jerry’s—and how to beat the junk-food craving once and for all.

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Research continues to reinforce long-standing claims that tapping Canada’s tar sands will push global temperatures to scary heights

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Climate change and the global demand for oil will persist whether or not Keystone is built

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Putting pipelines through sensitive ecosystems has led to catastrophic oil leaks before. The threat from Keystone is no different.

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Surround your teens with furniture inspired by the 11-time world champ

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Canada has the potential to lead the world in renewable energy—if only the government will listen

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The Super Bowl virgin on running hills, eating yogurt, and guarding Revis Island.

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A hydrologist lays out why Great Plains groundwater is safe from possible leaks in the pipeline

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Ski slopes are hard enough to navigate without injury. Don’t let your snack be a liability too.

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The Colorado startup wants to change the way companies make waterproof-breathable layers with its new core construction technology.

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This month, a bill was introduced that would limit presidential authority to protect the natural wonders of the U.S.—and it is far more likely to pass than its predecessors. Here's why that's a very bad idea.

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Among the benefits to hitting the trail in winter? No mosquitoes. But there are more!

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The weirdest teardrop trailer we've ever seen

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The coolest, most high-tech solution to goggle fog we've seen

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The tech binding to beat next winter

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Waterproof skins that don't gain weight on the ascent

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Turn any backpack into an avalanche airbag system

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After 6 years mired in political turmoil, the controversial pipeline proposal could be concluded this year.

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Includes Vonn, Shiffrin, Ligitey, Miller

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Following litigation and mishaps

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First at the park in almost a century

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Canadian claims another feat

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Tommy Thompson to be tried next week for fraud

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Editor Sam Moulton gives a quick tour of Outside's infamous “Gear Cage.” It's locked for a reason. Few and fortunate are those who hold the keys to the kingdom.  …

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It’s something nobody ever talks about, but the forest industry has created access to most of the great skiing areas in the world. Without it, this sport would look very different. Stan Rey, Chris Rubens, Mark Abma, Cody Townsend, Greg Hill and Colston VB help tell the story in…

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In Mind the Gap: The Making of unReal Episode 1, we follow mountain bikers Brett Rheeder, Tom van Steenbergen and Cam McCaul to Turtle Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming. The concept for this shoot was fairly simple: ride mountain bikes with horses. The execution, on the other hand,…

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Coming to a store near you this fall

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The Moment Lens blew us away last year with its ability to transform phone images into crisp works of art. But we're even more excited about the company's new case.

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Electronic shifting comes to mountain bikes. And it's awesome.

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Capture the placid perfection of a winter forest by staying in one of these arboreal lofts. Not only are they specifically made to weather the cold, but they’re cozy too.

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A hundred cameras, a big crew, and a brand new live-streaming technology made this year's games more fun than ever.

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The better way to camp

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Say goodbye to your grandpa’s hiking stick

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A father-son Nashville duo makes this lust-worthy, bombproof bag designed to stop bullets and turn heads.

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Filed suit after breaking spine, claiming unsafe conditions

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Rio officials say they will not reduce pollution

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Examines evolution of running in humans

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Penalized $30,000 for killing a threatened species

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Info presentation and engagement are key

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Feed your competitive appetite—sometimes without even leaving the house.

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The best of this year's bike test is also the best case we've seen for disc brakes.

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More cowbell, more Lindsey, Mikaela, and Bode—and one excessively adrenaline-fueled event you can't miss

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Shred the concrete jungle

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2 die from insect swarm on mountainside

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Armstrong defends decision to start doping

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Developed for sipping in space

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