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For one 41-year-old Australian triathlon champion, retiring just meant taking a break.
Ditching gas from the chainsaw equation never felt so good
Wants hikers to get off the grid by bringing it with them
Self-guided winter tours allowed for first time in a decade
Atmospheric concentration nearing tipping point
Chad Denning created unifying race series in New Hampshire
After more than 100 episodes, Salomon Freeski TV is back for its eighth season. Sarting October 7, 2014, twelve new films will be released bi-weekly. Follow the team on new adventures all over the world including Japan, France, Iceland, Italy, Canada and New Zealand. …
Two professional coaches and one of America's top marathoners share their best pre-marathon advice
GoPro hopes its summer IPO can turn a single-product company into a media superpower. Sound familiar?
Kai Lightner of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is making himself known in pro competitions and confidently tackling some of the toughest routes out there. It's even more impressive when you consider that he's only a high school sophomore.
We polled an all-star team of experts and adventurers to put together our new rules of travel—all the airfare tips and digital tricks that make getting out there easier than ever.
There's a six-pack of cold ones waiting for you at base camp. The only problem? No bottle opener. Thankfully, we're here to help.
The animals are sturdy, low-maintenance, and their meat is more flavorful and has more protein than beef. Time to dig in.
Helicopters airlift visitors from the top of Half Dome
73-year-old takes title from 70-year-old
We're all familiar with digital detoxes, but one young man took it a step further. Many steps further in fact.
And hello to the F-Bom, the world's first snow goggles with active anti-fog technology.
I hate exercising early in the morning, and I always have obligations at night. How can I squeeze in an effective midday workout?
Rule One: Don't confine your training to the gym. Movement needs to be a lifestyle. Rule Two: Don't just move. You need a goal. And you need to train.
The "retired" German may just spark an arms race—and that's great for cycling.
The viral video clip that supposedly proves that Ryder Hesjedal’s bike has a motor is completely ridiculous.
Anheuser-Busch is flying a thousand people into Crested Butte, Colorado this weekend to film a star-studded, beer-drenched series of TV commercials. What could go wrong?
Afterglow isn't just the year's most captivating ski movie—it's also a giant TV ad. And it could be the future of adventure films.
Glass-floor span will hang at 9,700 feet
Meet Nick McNutt, the newest member of the Teton Gravity Research team. Nick entered TGR’s Co-Lab Competition in 2013, and later joined the crew in Jackson Hole and Revelstoke to shoot for the film Almost Ablaze, due out in fall of…
In “Africa Fusion,” Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay embark on a rock odyssey of Southern Africa. Along the way, they discover some of the best climbing on the planet, in an unforgettable setting. A film by Fresh Rock Films.
Cape Fear is a deadly wave break in Sydney, Australia, and each year Red Bull puts on one of big wave surfing’s premiere competitions there. Here’s a look at the best wipeouts from this year’s event. …
Scott Snair is an urban farmer from Portland who works for Grove making bamboo iPhone cases. He also commutes by running up to 12 miles a day, every day. A part of the upcoming film, What Moves You, which explores the…
The age of the wired workout has come—and gone. The latest round of wearables break free of the beta gear's wires, batteries, and inaccurate measurements to finally usher in a fitness revolution.
Dramatic helicopter rescue just below the summit
Recognized for bike-share program, sheer volume of riders
“Backcountry North Island” follows six fly fisherman as they explore a treasured corner of New Zealand’s North Island. Active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provide an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet, but the real adventure lies in the journey to the streams.
On August 26, Laird Hamilton entertained crowds as Huricane Marie kicked up surf at Malibu Lagoon. Hamilton paddled out and “shot the pier” twice, meaning he rode waves through the gaps in the posts beneath the Malibu Pier. Shooting the pier is no easy…
With a swarm 66,000 people congregating on a patch dirt for the week, the scale of the event was unimaginable. With so much to see in such a vast area, a vehicle of some kind is a necessity. And in true Burning Man fashion, the crazier the better.
After his loss to 20-year-old Brazilian phenom Gabriel Medina in historic conditions at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, the 11-time world champion will want an even dozen more than ever.
The world's first full-suspension fatbike won't just make you fall in love with mountain biking again. It will make you a better rider.
Challenge your friends to a grueling drill-based challenge, then whoop their butts.
Yes, you can cook a steak on your engine. It's (mostly) safe and (mostly) easy, and it'll beat anything you can get at a drive-through.
Sure, running five minutes a day will help you live longer, but it's not going to get you in shape—or even scrape the surface of your potential.
Running drunk isn't a great idea—for a number of obvious reasons. Surprisingly, performance isn't one of them.
Last year in Nazaré, Portugal, the Brazilian surfer nearly drowned while trying to ride the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman. Most of the alpha males who dominate the sport say Gabeira doesn't belong in their ranks, but nothing will stop her from going back in.
Do cell phones, satellite messengers, and personal locator beacons create more false alarms in the backcountry?
“unReal”, a new film from Teton Gravity Research and Anthill Films, is expected to be released in June of 2015. TGR and Anthill aim to transport viewers to a place beyond the real world, into the imagination of some the best mountain…
European resorts are pushing battery-powered trail machines hard. Can they override traditional mountain biking culture?
For one young chief, protecting his people means embracing ecotourism.
A star political blogger for Grist.org, David Roberts spent so much time posting and Tweeting and staring at screens that he almost went nuts. So he pulled the plug for a year, restarting his relationship with technology and actively seeking health, balance, and adventure in the real world. What he learned just might save you from meltdown.
Miami tower will include curious offerings for thrill seekers
Japanese capital tops survery list, with Rio de Janeiro at bottom
Rory Bosio repeats win, Francois D'Haene sets new course record
Exercise is a great way to clear the mind. In legendary cyclicst and mountain bike component designer Tom Ritchey’s case, riding is what allows him to think and get creative, as well. …
Ben Hewitt’s essay on “unschooling” in our September issue has sparked some heated debate. Few parents are willing to do as the Hewitts do, and turn their kids loose entirely. But how can we give our children more freedom?
The test: The Berlin Marathon, where she aims to set a new American record.
Sometimes you have to get out of your head to get into your run.
Secret project will revolutionize our stockpiling ways
In 2008 Lloyd Brombach weighed nearly 300 pounds and struggled to walk short distances. Through a newfound passion for rock climbing and an unconventional diet, he lost 100 pounds and completed his first Ironman Triathlon in November of 2012. A film by Mike Wilkinson. …
Shannon Galpin is a busy woman. The National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, producer of the film Afghan Cycles and founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain has been working in Afghanistan for the past 7 years to empower women and girls…
It's a long weekend, perfect for that family wilderness getaway you've been dreaming about.
I'd love to haul my kids up the railings to Half Dome, but don't want to risk accidents—or turning them off of hiking forever. How can we have fun while staying safe in the national park?