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When your spouse goes on vacation, it's just you and the kids. But that one-on-one time can build a better parent.
We reviewed three top-of-the-line action cameras to answer that question.
On the road and on the river with the first family of whitewater kayaking
Today's entree: your moccasins.
If you believe the rumors, Apple plans to launch into the health and fitness world later this year with a software upgrade—and potentially some killer hardware. But it seems like Google might have beat the company to the punch.
Bites from lone star ticks have been blamed for causing red-meat allergies.
Memories of Alaska heli guide Aaron Karitis
First incident in more than 5 years
“Passion” is the story of Jack Passion, a two-time World Beard Growing Champion. This short film from Zack Bainter gives an inside look at the world of competetive facial hair growing, and tells the story of the man behind the beard. …
In 1974, Gordy Ainsleigh became the first person to run the 24-hour Western States Trail Ride when his horse went lame prior to the trip. That race changed the sport of long distance trail running forever. Get to know the pioneer of ultramarathons and learn about how running has impacted…
A short clip from Outside’s annual Ski Test comparing real-world test footage from three of today’s leading action cams, the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition, the JVC Adixxion GC-XA2 and the iON Air Pro 3. Read the full review here. *Note – testing skis and action cameras…
Jeremy Jones in Nepal: Andrew Miller Photography. On location for TGR's Higher
Before I answer the question, let me relay an anecdote. I recently met with Bob Gleason, co-founder of BootDoctors. The legendary boot fitter gave me a polite smirk when I pulled off my Dynafits to reveal heavy ski socks underneath. “Do you usually ski in socks that…
A religious pilgrimage and epic thru-hike
Peter Sagan will race this radical, genre-bending frame design in his 2014 Belgian classics campaign. And if it’s good enough for Sagan…
What happens when a specialty grocery store that’s built a reputation on "natural" foods decides to open in America’s most health-obsessed city? Michael Behar makes a maiden voyage to find out.
New eco-travel in UK and Canada
Softer doesn't equal safer
Teva Freeride MTB Athletes Cam McCaul and Kurt Sorge travel to Virgin Utah to ride a line McCaul had spotted a few years earlier. This short from Helio Collective explores the reasons why these two athletes live to bike.
Let Us Roam is a short film series that highlights the stories of photographers, filmmakers, artists and musicians inside of the skateboarding culture. From Leica Camera and Helio Collective, the series is as much about creativity and storytelling as it is skateboarding.
In the spring of 2013, Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby crossed the Georgia Straight from Vancouver to Victoria on an inflatable standup paddleboard. In this award-winning short film, he contemplates the true meaning of adventure. A project from Kalum Ko.
With a deep powder day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on tap, young guns Daniel Tisi and Sawyer Thomas challenge each other to a game of P.I.G. across the mountain’s parks and chutes. From rail slides and barrel bonks in the park to flatspins and cliff drops high…
The best classroom is sometimes the real world.
New technology lets people go adventuring with a tablet at their side.
A drop of blood may be all it takes to tell if you've suffered a concussion.
If you're anything like the nearly 30 million Americans who treat their joints with glucosamine, recent research suggests it's time to reconsider.
A recent study proclaiming that eating meat could be as dangerous as cigarettes sent carnivores—and the media—into a tizzy. But a closer look suggests the science is as bad as the sensational journalism.
Get your rear in gear with Oiselle's Rundies and Randies
You may feel fine hitting the trail or gym after one or two drinks—heck, you may feel great—but there's more going on in your body than you probably realize. “Some research has shown that small amounts of alcohol actually increase muscular endurance and strength output—but these benefits are very short-lived,”…
If you plan to stay at one of those mega-sized all-inclusive resorts where no one bothers to leave the property except to return to the airport, it doesn’t matter which island you’re on. The limbo contests, nightly magician acts, and rum drinks at the tiki bar will all be…
Gives $24 million to save rhinos
Adventure burns brightest at the edge of the map. The second episode from Mountain Hardwear’s newest web series highlights the thrill of experiencing a new culture, and the days you simply don’t forget. …
Most filmmakers or photographers have been there. You get back from a trip and have several hard drives filled with content. The fun part quickly ends and now you have to make something. ENJOY THE SOUP gave themselves an hour to make a quick finished product after a…
Shot 100 percent with the GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition on the DSLR Pros DJI Phantom in Alaska. Drone edits keep getting better and better, and we can certainly add this one to the list. From Firefight Films. …
South African Johnny Olivier was just looking for an easy job to pay the bills. But after agreeing to help a buddy collect lion bones for an international wildlife-trafficking kingpin, he found himself in the middle of an unprecedented poaching scheme that involved imported sex workers, heavy gambling, bags of cash, and the slaughter of more than 30 rhinos.
Every woman is different, but the phases of the monthly cycle are all similar—here's how they affect your running
What about the beach? Although you might not associate the seaside with England, maybe you should. After all, England is an island, with ocean waters slapping against its coasts on all sides. Plus, there are some really lovely shore towns, where outdoor pursuits, cultural activities, and good old beach bumming…
The amazing, true-life adventures of Matthew Power
Organize your gear shed.
Cyclists took advantage of little snow, high pressure, and hardpack conditions to lay down what may stand for a long time as the fastest Iditarod Trail Invitational ever.
Once filled with color, tradition, and pride, the sport might be fading into the sunset.
Pressed for time? This made-in-minutes smoothie and bowl of oat bran will ensure that your nutrition is as high-quality as your workout.
When organizers of the country's most famous unsanctioned bike race were told to call off the event, riders decided the show must go on.
Travel a different route home today
Only 10 such trees exist in the world
Most species exclusive to region
The Tatsenshini mountain range is filled with amazing big mountain terrain on the US and Canada border. Join Tim Durtschi, Asbjør Eggebø Næss and Åsmund Thorsen in search of new challenges and steep terrain, based out of RVs by the road. Field Productions presents The Making of Supervention Season…
Barentsburg is a Russian settlement in Spitsbergen Norway. It is an abandoned mining town that fits perfect for urban skiing with old buildings and creative features. The Supervention crew takes full advantage on the second visit to the urabn skier’s paradise. Field Productions presents The Making of Supervention…
For those who find solice in dawn patrol. First tracks in the parking lot, fresh snow, and rising darkness have a way of making the early morning worth it. A piece from Max Lowe. …
From Caliber Truck Co. “Tyler started raging hills with the local crew in his hometown of Santa Barbara. His surf style produces unique and flowing lines with each descent down the hill. Check out this video to get a glimpse of one of the most raw and natural…
A short film about the people who make up the sport of cold water surfing, from a leading cold water surf brand: Finisterre. …
The Last of the First Skiers: Jonas Bendiksen Photography
Maybe you’re looking to visit New York on the cheap. Or perhaps the incongruous notion of camping in a seething, belching metropolis is right in your wheelhouse. Whatever’s driving your urban cowboy fantasies, you’ll be glad to know that it is, in fact, possible to sleep under the stars in…
The short answer is yes, H2Flow technology works really well. I imagine you might be asking, “What the heck is this system?” Well, here’s how Helly Hansen describes it: “The insulation concept uses air to provide warmth and ventilation and lets you control the airflow that cools…
In one sense, SCUBA diving seems like incredible exercise: You strap 70-some pounds to your body, swim for an hour or so, then haul yourself back up a ladder and onto your boat. Most divers, though, will admit they’re not doing all that much, fitness-wise, while they’re down there.
Here's the good news and the bad news: You won't have to worry about sunscreen or getting pitched into the river.
Nestled in the Green Mountains, Peru is an incubator for skiing excellence
Jawbone makes its excellent fitness tracker Android-compatible.
A blade for every situation
With 42-foot climbing walls and hundreds of routes
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Are celebrities the voice of youthful consciousness?
A look into the life of climber Kevin Jorgeson and his attempt to free the hardest unclimbed big wall route in the world, the Dawn Wall on Yosemite’s El Capitan, with Tommy Caldwell. …