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Historic names could belong to feds

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Protestors demand release of whale captive for 44 years

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As sensor technology improves and becomes more practical, so does the ability of coaches and athletes to collect—and react to—more nuanced data.

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Putting this year’s crop of bikes through the paces in Tucson.

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There’s nothing worse than a bumpy flight, but really, there’s nothing to be afraid of.

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Proposed wilderness designation angers pro-drilling bloc

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Mark set at college meet in Albuquerque

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Adds new women’s race

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14-year-old wins Women's Snowboard SuperPipe

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Captures title in the super-G at St. Moritz

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Would make iconic names company property

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Bocas del Toro, Panama

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Sometimes the best way to beat the cold is to warm the liver

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It's easier (and yields warmer results) than you'd think

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The classic in-flight catalog that sold everything from life-sized gorilla statues to stationary bike-desks has filed for bankruptcy. Here, we mourn.

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The sport has long been the cardio cousin to carving lines alpine style. But, people are finally beginning to realize that it’s actually a lot of fun! Especially if you hit up one of the trails listed here.

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All good things. “The Climb,” which airs Sunday, tracks the pro skier’s 22-month rehab and singled-minded determination to reclaim women’s skiing’s top spot.

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The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.

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Lightweight and bomber, these are the shoe-boots you want when the singletrack gets muddy.

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It may not be the world's warmest, but it is damn toasty.

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Performance wear that makes you the canvas

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The experts of light and fast branch out with a burly charger.

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Legendary Patagonia skier dies in hospital

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Snowboarder beats Shaun White for second medal

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Amateur racer put together informal survey

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Alaska sled dog races considering reroutes

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Book now before everyone else gets wise.

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Sunny destinations for last-minute escapes

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Guess what? The latest trend food has been at aid stations for decades, and for good reason. Broth is packed with muscle-boosting minerals and sodium for post-race recovery. Here's why, and when, to drink up.

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Eliminate goggle fog with such a simple fix? Genius.

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You know your weight-training regimen? It's breaking you down. Build yourself up for endurance success—and prevent injury—with these five improved alternatives.

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First American to take world championship

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UCI cites doping violations

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First time competing since Sochi

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Val de la Claree is one of the last quiet corners of the French Alps, but it could have been very different. In the 1970’s a proposed highway and tunnel threatened to open the valley up to development, but the local farmers and residents protested. In Episode …

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Legend status is not easy to achieve. It takes time, the right personality and achievements that seperate you from the pack. Since his earlier days of filming with Warren Miller and Matchstick Productions, Chris Davenport has been a recognized face in skiing for almost two decades. Legend status, however, is…

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For people who live on the wild edges of wolf country, the animal’s presence can be magical and maddening at once. Twenty years after their reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, the Gray Wolf remains the most polarizing animal in the American West. …

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From the runway to the big mountain, professional skier and model Sierra Quitiquit is quickly redefining what it means to be a modern woman. How Did I Get Here, a film about her rise to the world stage, chronicles the journey, triumphs and challenges…

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Saddle up for brisk days and cozy fireside nights at some of the plushest digs in the West.

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A new study shows that climbing teams from countries with rigid social structures are more likely to summit Himalaya mountains—but also more likely to die trying. Can the data predict summit success?

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With classic fundraising events on the decline, organizers are getting more creative—and the business of philanthropic racing is heating up.

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Drought takes its toll on winter sports

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Big swell makes Jaws competition a go

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Officials won't comment on investigation

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UAVs will get close-up aerial shots

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Would force the president to seek approval from Congress

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The best ideas often come from spending a little time in the great outdoors. S. Carey’s upcoming EP, Supermoon, was recorded during one weekend in August 2014 when the Supermoon was visible, and this short film explores how nature and a love of fly…

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MERU follows three close friends as they attempt to climb the Shark's Fin on Mount Meru. Conrad Anker, Renan Ozturk and Jimmy Chin battle their complicated pasts, inner demons and nature's harshest elements as they take on the ultimate prize…

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Writer Charles Bethea has spent the past few years examining whether a human being can hunt pronghorn antelope by chasing down the animals on foot. On Thursday, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, he’ll relese his findings in the documentary Fair Chase.     …

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Tag along as a member of the GoPro production staff follows Sage Kotsenburg through one of his slopestyle practice runs. GoPro had a lot of tricks up their sleeve to cover this year's X Games and they are changing the way we watch these live events. …

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Is it possible to train your body to decrease the amount of rest it needs?

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What you need to know about the change in the frequent flier program.

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Twenty years after wolves were reintroduced in the Northern Rockies, many politicians would still love to see them eradicated, and hunters and ranchers are allowed to kill them by the hundreds. But the animals are not only surviving—they're expanding their range at a steady clip. For the people who live on the wild edges of wolf country, their presence can be magical and maddening at once.

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Your picnic just got a serious upgrade.

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11 months after his wife died in a BASE jump

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Setting sights on a fixed target improves exercise

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Thru-hike permit requests up 300 percent

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As many as 50,000 gallons contaminate waterway

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In his relatively short career, Andy Mann has served as the senior photographer at Climbing Magazine and had his images appear in National Geographic and the New York Times. He cofounded Boulder-based 3 Strings Productions in 2010 and has a travel schedule that most pilots would envy. Lucky for us, we get to tag along for the ride courtesy of Instagram. We caught up with Mann for a few tips and to see what separates his shots from the rest. 

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A recently declassified report shows that stressing your mind is the secret to training your body.

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Want to undo the damage of your desk job in 10 minutes? Crawl like a kid and start spinning like a Sufi monk.

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Becomes favorite to win the tour

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3 hikers also missing

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Dos Santos dead after taking 3 shots to the abdomen in altercation

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Auctioned black rhino hunt last year

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Super G triumph marks 63rd career win

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Gear Picks is a curated selection of products we’ve tested and heartily recommend. We stand by this gear—and the brands that sell it—and many of our editors and writers use this stuff weekly. Whenever possible, we provide a link to a past review so you can make sure it’s something…

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The sport has reached critical mass, which means there are more trails than ever across the U.S. curated specifically for those extra wide tires.

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With pro-marijuana legislation sweeping the nation, it's time to ask this very serious question.

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The tropical paradise, once a blighted war zone, is rapidly opening up to travelers. But is the push to boost tourism coming at too high a price?

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Exactly what alcohol does to athletic performance

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Crew forced to abandon ship in November

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Stunts include a switch landing into a gondola

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Olympic halfpipe champ cites spinal condition

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Warmer than 2010, the previous high

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25 American athletes to participate in Havana triathlon

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On January 14 as the sun was falling in Yosemite National Park, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson completed what is arguably the most difficult ascent in the history of rock climbing. The duo remained on the wall for 19 days, climbing 3,000 vertical feet along widely spaced, razor-thin granite holds. Their prize: the first free ascent of El Capitan's Dawn Wall. With cell service throughout their climb and a team of photographers including Corey Rich and a crew from Big Up Productions tagging along, the pair generated a media buzz rarely seen in the climbing world. With athletes this determined, images this good, and a backdrop of one of America's favorite locations, the ingredients add up: History on the Dawn Wall.

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What to do when it's dark and frigid outside? We have some ideas. For starters, try building a backyard sauna, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, creating the perfect cabin fire, learning to dogsled, swinging a war hammer, kicking back with a classic adventure book, or escaping to a tropical island. Just hurry up—spring will be here before you know it.

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