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A film from O.A.R.S. and filmmaker Pete McBride, River of Eden is a journey into the Fijian Highlands to discover why the locals said “no” to easy money from resource extraction, and how they turned to tourism to fund a conservation area that protects one…

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Somewhere in Oregon

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He’s been robbed, shaken down, threatened, and ripped off all around the globe, but the head of the planet’s most influential adventure-travel tourism group can’t stop diving into the unknown to look for the treasure he’s always had.

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Researchers show new evidence of oil layer

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Fatalities jump 16 percent

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Whales allegedly kept in rusty cages and abused

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Big-name adventure race makes its return

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Every March we team up with editors at Backcountry Magazine to run North America's largest alpine touring and telemark ski gear test at Utah's Powder Mountain. Once again, our group of fifty-some testers throttled the latest crop of skis, boots, and bindings in and…

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An inside look at how our testers rate over 200 skis, boots and bindings at the annual backcountry ski test. …

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To get the best reviews, you need the best testers. The group of over 50 people we send to test the latest backcountry gear knows their stuff, and they've been doing it for so long that they are practically family. …

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A behind the scenes look at the 2015 ski test. We spent 4 days at Utah's Snowbird Resort making laps on all of the latest skis to review for our Winter Buyer's Guide. …

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Venturing into unfamiliar mountains to find amazing trails chiseled into the landscape and pushing your limits are core expriences that define being a mountain biker. Jared Graves, the reigning Enduro World Series Champion, and the Yeti Cycles team travel deep into the Kootenay region of British Columbia…

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Life is a journey. What you pack can take you to the outskirts. What you wear can take you to the edge. In fact, truly great gear can take you to places you'll never forget. Video by Chris Burkard.

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We believe that life should be demanding, but never dull. When the daily grind sets in, trade in your suit and your briefcase for gear that answers to a higher call. Video by Chris Burkard. …

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Life moves fast. So pack. Pack for the highs. Dress for the detours. And always make sure that you're outfitted… for adventure. Video by Chris Burkard.   …

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Last week, a judge ordered homeowners to remove their controversial hut from a Washington ridge. Why? To protect the view.

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Olympian Nick Symmonds wants to change the way athletes consume pre-race caffeine.

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Just 100 yards from the nearest home

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Caught in dangerous rip current

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Cocoa flavanols improve memory in a small study

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300 horses in one bike

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Five gadgets from Kickstarter designed for the backcountry

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Crash systems violate skier equipment codes

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No, Red Bull was not involved

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Hunters killing wolves at exceptionally high rate

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In CMH Dreamland, episode 2 of Salomon Freeski TV‘s eighth season, Mike Douglas, Cody Townsend and Alexis Godbout head up to British Columbia to get deep with CMH Heli-Skiing, the longest running heliski operation in the world. CMH claims to have the best tree…

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We don't know if the biohacking craze is full of snake-oil salesmen or prophets. Probably a little of both.

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The aluminum icon now features five-star luxuries.

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Graffiti tagger posted photos to social media

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Foreign tourism halted indefinitely

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Cyclist prevented from riding in noncompetitive event

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Pimp your GoPro with these five add-ons.

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How to dress for winter 101

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Getting faster means slowing down, too.

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More than 300-acres of outdoor fun

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Dr. Oz-endorsed study officially retracted

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Review site offers 28,000 companies' services through online booking portal

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Increased revenue would go to improving parks

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Dispute about whether it's a record

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Turns out you can major in the art of brewing.

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The move to laces on high-end cycling shoes may come across as crass marketing. But the fact is, they work.

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The hunting, fishing, hiking, and work clothes built for getting dirty.

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Think you can withstand the heat?

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If you've registered online for a race in the past decade, you've probably used Active Network—and you may have been stuck with a hidden fee

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Bomb squad removed improvised device

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Colorado mountain to add trails, zip lines, and ropes course

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Unroped man fell 80 feet

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Road biking can be dangerous. But thanks to advances in robotic car technology, we're approaching a day when there will be dramatically fewer fatalities on the road.

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I've always heard that exercise is good for the brain, but does it actually have a real-world impact?

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You need to equate exercise, not count calories

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U.S. Attorney's Office says it won't pursue charge

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Pollution nearly 14 times the healthy limit

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We're siding with the functional fitness junkies on this one. CrossFit and ultrarunning are far from disturbing, ridiculously extreme—or worth writing off.

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The company that brings us Rock 'n' Roll Marathons—and the media—largely waved off one race volunteer's complaint about unpaid labor. But there's reason to pay attention.

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Underground site ready if the Senate changes hands

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Tax increase would fund new water source

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Yes, he's still the king of surfing

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Highest resort in the state takes advantage of recent storms

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Embedded in the company's Studio 2.5 is an extreme slow-motion feature called Flux that will change the way we edit video. Best of all, it's free.

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This unbelievable video was filmed with Arbor team rider James Kelly, nicknamed “the American Dream,” to support the launch of his new pro model. It’s set in the hills of the Western Sierras, surrounding Kelly’s family cabin. Read more about the new model here.

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In Higher Unplugged: Episode 11, Teton Gravity Research gives you a behind the scenes look at what it took to film Jeremy Jones’ Higher. Filming in the world’s harshest landscapes comes with it’s own unique set of challenges, including keeping cameras charged, footage safe,…

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DPS Cinematic, the new film wing of DPS Skis, is releasing four short films beginning October 21. Each film was shot in a distinct location from around the globe, including Valle Nevado, Mt. Baker, Baldface and Refugio Frey.     …

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Why do we decide to explore mountains, trails and the wilderness? Perhaps because, as Thoreau once said, “we can never have enough of nature.” A short film directed by Maxime and Francois Tornier and produced by Outdoor Live, The Ingenuous Choice features mountain runner Anton Krupicka exploring…

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The first short film from More Than Just Parks, this video is an incredibly stunning journey through Olympic National Park. The culmination of a month of backpacking, 500 miles traveled, and 50,000 photos and videos taken, this short film showcases the…

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Sure, we've all dreamed about leaving work behind and retreating to a simple mountain getaway. But these lucky souls have made the dream a reality. We asked our Instagram followers to submit photos of their favorite wild hideouts using #OutsideCabins. Here are 25 standouts.

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Looking for one shoe that can do it all? The Outback is a great choice.

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Hunker down in a fully outfitted private cottage and brace yourself for stunning views of the country's wild majesty.

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

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A nine-month test. Two hot new disc brake-equipped road bikes. And one revelation: disc brakes are here to stay.

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How to hack lift tickets, travel, lodging.

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Unleash 493 horses on the water with this versatile transformer.

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We'd known about the storm for days, so how come hundreds of trekkers were caught off guard?

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Ski racing champion plans to focus on equestrian sports after retiring

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All that counts is fitness

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From the depth of the creative visuals to the groundbreaking, never-been-done-before scale of the shoot, Afterglow is being hailed as one of the most cinematically profound ski movies ever made. Deep pillows and Alaskan spines, all filmed at night, with massive lights, custom made LED suits, and a…

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Don't shorten your routine just yet.

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I hear the whole stunt-man thing is a great workout. Is it worth incorporating into my routine?

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Intelligent designs that are up for anything—and so fun to ride that you’ll want to take them everywhere.

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