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UltraTNT can help manufacturers create lightweight tents that don’t deform under tension. The downside? It’s still heavier than Dyneema.

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How concerned should we be about heavy metals in our favorite beverages?

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Vacation season is only a few weeks old, and visitors to America’s oldest national park can’t stop approaching animals

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Nurses in the U.S. walk an average of a marathon per week, and a sponsorship model for N.C.A.A. athletes is now being extended to healthcare workers

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The Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail starts at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It could become our country’s next big hiking route.

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These five red flags might be keeping you from running faster

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The latest research suggests that muscle oxygen can detect exercise thresholds, with no blood required

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When she broke her neck in a crash, the mountain biker was forced to face what she’d been unwilling to admit

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We know meditation and visualization exercises benefit our mental health. Could they also support our physical bodies?

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We’ve done the impossible and made a list of best hikes in our national parks. Now’s a perfect time to start checking them off, from Acadia to Yosemite.

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Simple and versatile rolltop bags make travel easy

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These maca brownies might be your next snack for improved energy levels and endurance

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Farvard is one of 17 athletes selected for the North Face’s Athlete Development Program. His mountain objectives, including this month’s Western States 100, have never been more ambitious.

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Sponsor Content: Travel South Dakota

Get the beta on the best places to spot bison, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and more amid one of America’s wildest landscapes

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The booking website generates big bucks for private firm Booz Allen Hamilton. Our writer argues it’s a necessary tool for protecting the outdoors.

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After she quit a stable career to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist, she realized she needed a big break—and found one in the middle of the Indian Ocean

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We often write off a country or region in the wake of a government upheaval or natural disaster—like the earthquake in Turkey or recent protests in Peru. Turns out that may be the best time to go.

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Sponsor Content: Osprey

With a diverse team of product testers, Osprey conceptualized and launched its Extended Fit pack collection

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Sponsor Content: KT Tape

How to use this stretchy, therapeutic tape to effectively reduce pain and support muscles, tendons, and ligaments (almost) anywhere on your body

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How to best care for your body to keep doing the outdoor activities you love

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The answer isn’t as obvious as it was five years ago

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Here’s what we liked about these newly released running shoes from our initial wear-testing

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Grab a gift for the dads in your life—and yourself while you'’e at it

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Fruity popsicles made with coconut milk, drizzled in dark chocolate, and sprinkled with your choice of toppings

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We’ve been sharing running advice for over 40 years. Here are the 30 best tips, tricks, and ideas we’ve ever shared, your one-stop shop for all things running.

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Common sense is a good place to start

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The environmentalist drag queen found the community they craved as a queer teenager at a YMCA summer camp. Now they’re determined to share that experience with as many LGBTQ+ kids as possible.

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Sponsor Content: New Balance

What do this rising actress, rock drummer, and elite hotshot squad leader have in common? They're all runners.

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The Big Apple has changed a lot since 2009 with the introduction of bike lanes, micro-mobility gadgets, and the CitiBike program

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Using a vehicle to travel to cool places is something pretty much all of us do. So why hate on people who do it well?

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Are we in the golden age of instant coffee?

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The executive producer of Netflix’s new cycling docuseries explains how hard it was to film at the Tour, and whether or not women will appear in future seasons

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In a moment of isolation on the trail, the record-setting thru-hiker found the will to keep walking by turning to her younger self for support

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Researchers present new findings on mental fatigue, mental training, and the importance of your surroundings

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A Black southerner who grew up during the dying years of Jim Crow journeyed north as a young man to pursue life as a writer and scholar. Fate brought him back, and he fell in love with a troubled part of the state known around the world as the birthplace of the blues.

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The new Netflix series is road cycling’s best opportunity in decades to expand its audience

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Chasing whitewater around the country has taught this couple how to maximize joy on the road to adventure

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What storytelling around running can tell us about where the sport is headed

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Or even cheaper if you have these common home supplies

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A Montana trucker accidentally ran over the cub on a desolate stretch of road. Then, the mother bear showed up.

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Wildfire seasons are getting worse. The increase in smoke is harming heart, lung, brain, and skin health.

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Sponsor Content: Hammerhead

Want all the data but none of the difficulty? Hammerhead has merged a smartphone-like experience, easy device integration, and intuitive customization into the ultimate route-planning device with its sleek Karoo 2 GPS cycling computer.

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Recovery cookies? Count us in. These post-run snacks can be whipped up with little to no effort.

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A certified personal trainer shares the best moves to help you build functional leg strength

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From foraging wild asparagus to scouting for the perfect shot, these runners are proving there’s no wrong way to run

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Ten products we used to get outside last month

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Here are five ways to celebrate Global Running Day, even if you never knew it existed

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A collection of essays about agriculture and water pollution, the latest survival reality show, a podcast about clothing, the new ’Legend of Zelda’ game, and more

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The outdoor guide had lost their passion for adventure. The trip that was supposed to be their last brought it back.

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We have lots of fun when things go smoothly, but he gets in terrible moods if they don’t

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As America continues to grapple with political uncertainty and an uneasy relationship with the planet, the author and environmentalist makes the case for an expansive and inclusive grassroots movement

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Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown. We’ve found the best ways to explore after dark, from seeing the Northern Lights to Yooperlite hunting.

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Who knew a spicy sushi roll could be the ideal lunch on the trail?

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The features include new metrics for cyclists, improved cellular access data for hikers, and mood tracking for wellness enthusiasts

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The third generation of Arc’teryx’s trail footwear fully reflects the famed quality, fit, and versatility of the Canadian outdoor apparel brand

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The brand’s new campaign, featuring drag queen Pattie Gonia, struck a nerve with conservatives. The company’s continued support of the LGBTQ+ community despite the backlash has real impact.

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An inspiring lineup of one-of-a-kind runners you’ll wish you heard of sooner

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This one trick can get you out the door and into a routine of consistency and health, whatever life brings

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‘Nothing’s for Free’ chronicles the history of freeride mountain biking

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The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show ‘The Climb’

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In his new book ‘The Swine Republic,’ environmental scientist Chris Jones tells hard truths about Iowa’s agricultural industry and how its farming practices contaminate water thousands of miles away

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This charming North Carolina mountain town has world-class dining, excellent beer, and plenty of mountains, rivers, and trails to explore

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Sponsor Content: Travel South Dakota

Head to South Dakota for an outdoor-centric road trip the kids will be telling stories about for years to come

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Sponsor Content: Travel South Dakota

Find bigger adventures (and smaller crowds) in America’s most under-the-radar national forest

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Sponsor Content: Visit Montana

Follow this meandering point-to-point tour through Southeast Montana’s most otherworldly and storied landscapes

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Venture into a pristine world where wildlife roams by day and the cosmos comes completely alive by night

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As the celeb chef gets ready to launch two new YouTube shows, he offers up his tried-and-true tools—and rules—of the grill

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Here are the most important things to know before catching a flight for your next trail-running adventure

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Finding biking after her divorce put the size-inclusive cycling advocate on a course to falling in love with herself again

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Scientists consider the latest spikes, individual variability, and the pros and cons of training in racing shoes

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Sponsor Content: Explore Asheville

This North Carolina destination is the ultimate in responsible outdoor adventure

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This new propane-powered box gives you a compelling two-for-one deal in a tidy package

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The ancient ritual turned TikTok trend is happening everywhere

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This bulletproof, bear-spraying, drone-launching trailer is all the proof you need

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Firing up the barbecue? This is the only sauce you’ll ever need.

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Pasdawa Sherpa and Dawa Ongju Sherpa helped Norwegian climber Kristin Harila reach the highest summits in 2022. Their bitter breakup highlights a power disparity between Sherpas and the clients that hire them.

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How much mileage should you be running? Two top coaches share helpful ways to think about the volume question so that you can find your optimal mileage number.

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These simple dos and don’ts will yield success

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A simple but delicious recipe to make sure barbecue season is a success

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Instead of berating yourself for wasting away your time, focus your energy on these three key benefits

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