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5 stories by our editors about near-death experiences and how they survived.
Is there something special about the physiology of ultra-distance athletes and what can we learn from how they train?
New Jersey’s post-Sandy strategy: massive resistance to rising seas
Geologist Orrin Pilkey predicted exactly what a storm like Sandy would do to the mid-Atlantic coast and New York City. On a tour of destruction after the deluge, he and David Gessner ponder a troubling question: Why are people rebuilding, as if all this isn't going to happen again?
The billions in federal Sandy relief will mainly be used to rebuild what was there before
The debate is on: just useless, or truly dangerous?
State lawmakers pulled a bill that would have require cyclists to register their bike and restrict when and where cycling is allowed.
A short-film revealing what is perhaps Joel Tudor’s greatest contribution to surfing. Featuring Joel Tudor, Alex Knost, Tyler Warren, Ryan Burch, Jared Mell and more. Directed by Graham Nash and Reagan Ritchie.
The Kona Ironman is this week, so we take a look at the latest and greatest new gear from Hincapie, Zoot, Barracuda, and Felt
When Katie Arnold's girls were big enough to try stand-up paddleboarding on an inflatable SUP, the whole family fell in love with the sport.
An embedded film-maker boldly documents Lance Armstrong’s downfall
What should I do to make the most of my lunch hour workout?
It’s hard to go wrong with either the Bianchi Oltre XR or the Wilier Cento1 SR. Choosing between them, however, proved easier.
Flooding along Colorado's Front Range kept cyclists off their bikes for days. Now, they're back on the roads with a new sense of camaraderie.
How the federal government tried to ruin my 30th birthday (and how I didn’t let them).
The Tough Mudder and Spartan Race champ is paving a new path through the sport
What should I be eating at work to stay in shape and beat the afternoon slump?
The North Face Speaker Series hosts mountaineering legends Conrad Anker, Simone Moro and Kit DesLauriers. Tune in at 7 p.m. Eastern as the three Everest giants discuss what the future holds for the top of the world.
Government shutdown be damned, an all-star team of ski and snowboard bigwigs converged in D.C. this week to support Obama's climate plan.
The latest and greatest outdoor-gear projects from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and other fund-me sites.
In a new book, author and naturalist Doug Peacock imagines our species’ next big adventure—coping with a climate apocalypse that may now be imminent.
April Showers or Labor Day deluge—new gear to keep you dry
Ann Bender will once again be tried for the murder of her husband, an American financier who built a lavish mansion in the wilds of Costa Rica. This is what we know.
Researchers from the University of Texas say that exercise can be as beneficial in treating depression as medication.
Local radio news director is leading caravan into the park
Hitting the Road? These new travel accessories will make the journey sweeter
It's easy to fall into bad habits with the start of the school year. Follow these seven recipes for a healthier year.
Filmed by French raptor activist Jacques Olivier Travers
The snow is already falling across the country. You don't want to hit the slopes this year unprepared.
You’re headed out on your first hut trip. Here’s what you need to know.
Think you can squeeze in another season with that old lid? Read this first.
A San Francisco Bay Area man wants you to get on the water—without getting off your bike
Harvard biologist Daniel Lieberman's new book, The Story of the Human Body, digs deep into the real meaning of "paleo" and why we struggle to stay fit and healthy in the modern age.
The remarkably well-priced Theory features damping wood-core construction, powerful vertical side walls, and energetic carbon fiber stringers.
Not to be vulgar, but I get gassy whenever I go somewhere above 7,000 feet. Please say it’s not just me.
A new record has been set in the marathon, edging us 15 seconds closer to the two-hour mark. Will we get any faster?
One car, one infinite urban sprawl, and one long list of the places where the legendary show was filmed. Mapping out a self-guided auto route seemed doable—but was it survivable?
CrossFit isn't just for adults. There are over a thousand programs nationwide specifically designed for kids. Is this a good thing?
Officials have released a detail analysis of the deadly fire that killed 19 elite hotshots. Although much has been previously reported, the document offers a few revelations. Here’s what you need to know.
This gold-standard shell holds its own come wind, rain, snow, or shine—and plays well with others
Visitors will be forced to leave
Long popular in Europe, kid-hauling bikes with an electric assist are catching on stateside and opening up new roads for family adventure.
Are there different rules for weight training vs. cardio when I’m pregnant?
I’d like to get in a workout at lunch, but I don’t have access to a shower during work hours. I don’t want to come back from lunch looking like Tom Hanks in Castaway. What should I do?
America’s young people are neither “slow" nor "complacent," argues one Millennial. They've just been kicking Boomer butt in events of their own choosing.
