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From outdoor adventure to sampling local food culture, here’s how to enjoy the Green Mountain State
After suffering from anxiety and depression for years, the wellness practitioner had a profound psychedelic experience that set her on a path to healing
It took 20 years of planning to open the new 190-mile Aquarius Trail bikepacking hut system in southern Utah’s spectacular wilderness, sandwiched between Bryce and Zion national parks. Stephanie Pearson saddles up for a wild ride.
Can’t take 6 months off to hike the PCT? We understand. Here’s how to take a big trip without getting fired.
Thru-hiking is for everyone—but if you really want to build your life around the trail, some careers make it easier than others
Tahoe residents are fighting a plan to turn Homewood Mountain Resort into a semi-private resort, limiting community access to the slopes
Physicians and researchers weigh in on the benefits and disadvantages of having hypermobile joints
The sad situation is a reminder to visitors to avoid handling wild animals
The legendary trail runner and mountaineer was trying to climb the world’s highest mountain from the West Ridge
These odd scraps of property tell us more about ourselves than we realize.
With brand new offerings from Chevy, Ford, GMC, and Toyota, this auto class has never been better, or more competitive. Our off-road expert explains why.
Kelly Murray, a certified pediatric and adult sleep consultant, shares what you need to know about this common habit
Our beloved pups have caused countless accidents, moments of horror, and sleepless nights
Virginia Sole-Smith’s new book, ‘Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture,’ takes an unflinching look at fatphobia and how it affects our collective ideas about health
A group of young hikers used Apple’s Emergency SOS system to trigger a rescue
Got a few days off, a pair of healthy feet, and a pain threshold higher than Dean Karnazes? You can (possibly) blaze the length of America's Most Beautiful Trail.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Olympian partnered with the New York Road Runners to share the message that when it comes to mental health, it’s about progress, not perfection
After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a mountain-biking accident, they found their real estate job intolerable. Taking a bold chance at a new career changed everything.
L.A. chef and cookbook author Bricia Lopez gives us the tips and tricks to a Mexican-style grilling
Here are the builds we drooled over while combing the overlander gathering’s show space and parking lots
Our hiking columnist went to the AT’s legendary Trail Days this year with one mission—to figure out what hikers were and weren’t putting on their feet
Learning how to buy, cook, and eat meat after eight years of vegetarianism
Don’t have a cow about cooking steak. We’ve got you covered.
Kaitlyn Brann, 34, died after being struck on a popular route on May 12
It’s a bit simpler than you might think
The 2023 season should be full of record-breaking performances from the sport’s biggest stars. Here are the most important things to know.
When the mixed media artist feels alone, there’s one place that always offers her the comfort and support she needs: the wilderness
Learning how to buy, cook, and eat meat after eight years of vegetarianism
The iconic film festival is celebrating its 45th year this weekend. Here are the documentaries we’re most excited to watch.
A dish that fuels here, there, and everywhere
Our favorite hard hats of the year are so light and comfortable, there’s no excuse to climb without one
Six testers tried out 8 trekking poles. These ones came out on top.
23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.
We asked 10 testers to try 16 climbing shoes. These came out on top.
Three testers tried eight swimsuits. These came out on top.
We tested dozens of pieces of apparel on all types of runs—short and long, slow and fast, road and trail, from New Mexico to New Hampshire. These emerged as our favorites.
We’re living in the golden age of digital image making
Twelve testers ran, trekked, and squatted in 45 products to find this summer’s best new hiking pants and shorts.
We dunked 19 filters across the country, from silty streams in California’s Agua Caliente Creek to clear lakes in Washington’s Olympic Mountains, to find the year’s best.
12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.
We tested 88 running shorts and tops over hundreds of miles of roads and trails in summer heat and humidity. These 11 kept us feeling the most comfortable, speedy, and stylish.
Climb on with confidence with these tester approved harnesses
Twelve testers put 33 boots to rock, dirt, and sand. These nine vaulted to the top.
We hiked, ran, skied, and climbed through the night to find the best illumination of the year
We reviewed 386 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
16 testers tried 40 hikers. These ones came out on top.
Eight testers tried seven new car-camping tents. These three came out on top.
15 testers tried 17 blades. These ones are a cut above.
Grippy, durable climbing footwear that will get you to the wall (and back) in comfort and style
36 testers tried 40 jackets. These are the crème de la crème.
Twelve testers donned 36 tops to find this summer’s best new shirts, midlayers, and baselayers.
13 tents went out into the wild. Only 7 made it back out.
14 testers zipped, cinched, and buckled 18 pants and shorts. These five are the very best.
36 gear testers tried 41 shell jackets. These ones came out on top.
Six testers tried 22 climbing accessories. These ones came out on top.
The days of broken tines and stomach aches are over
Our team of testers vetted 20 new rucksacks. These ones came out on top.
If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on
15 testers tried 12 of the season’s top packs. These rose above the rest.
From road to mountain, these are our favorite cycling kicks of the year
Many believe intermittent fasting negatively affects women’s hormones and fertility. The science suggests otherwise.
Lots of people struggle to find new friends for outdoor activities. But taking initiative (and acknowledging your awkwardness) goes a long way.
How a successful running coach from California hopes to bring other female coaches along
The adaptive athlete was missing the thrill-seeking activities that used to define his life—until an experience on an icy pier showed him that he could find fulfillment just about anywhere
Hundreds of online platforms post traveler reviews, but only a handful police recommendations for fake or promotional content. Which ones should you rely on when planning a trip? Our expert weighs in.
Among the world’s harrowing marine survival stories, the strangest might be a crew’s escape from one of the earliest submarines
Officials say evidence suggests the men were caught by a flash flood. This is the second double tragedy in the famous slot canyon this year.
Nature and nurture both contribute to a dog’s lifespan. Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, is a perfect example.
Tip Top’s canned cocktails are in a league of their own (and tailor made for your next camping trip)
Adventure athletes like pro snowboarder Eric Jackson have begun to dabble in the pursuit, helping create a bridge between two previously distinct outdoor communities.
Barking and lunging outbursts can put a damper on life with your pup, but there’s hope for calming your canine
A certified personal trainer breaks down what you actually need to know about lifting and running
‘We Share the Sun’ is a new book that takes a behind-the-scenes look inside the life of Patrick Sang, the coach behind many of the Kenyan super-elite marathoners
The father-son duo of Dick and Rick Hoyt conquered over 1,100 endurance events worldwide, including more than 70 marathons