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A closer look at mountaineers David Morton and Melissa Arnot failed attempt to summit the world’s fifth highest peak, Makalu.

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Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold, and the crew from Camp 4 Collective head to Chad to claw their way up virgin spires. Read the Story “The Rainmaker”…

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I love wine, but I also want to be healthy. What are the healthiest wines to drink?

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What kinds of edible insects are the easiest to catch and most nutritious?

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Is the Amur leopard making a comeback?

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Skier wins second-straight ESPY award

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Enzyme restores breathing in mice

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Warships will release research probes

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Contador struggles, Voeckler holds on

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Brett Hochmuth, Eagle Eye Photography In late 2008, Marshall Ulrich ran across the United States in 52 days. Ulrich would later say that the run was the most challenging event of his career, which includes…

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I've been indoor climbing in my Vibram Five Fingers and I can't seem to move onto harder routes. Are my toes holding me back? Could you suggest a beginner climbing shoe for me?

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Two-time runner-up drops huge PR

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Father, son, daughter take U.S. titles

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Brit takes 18th Tour win on stage 11

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Hungary introduces bill to tax unhealthy foods

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Alpinist dies months after cancer diagnosis

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We know, you’ve probably seen this one before. Still, here’s a how to. Magically attach two paper clips using a dollar bill.

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Need to make a little money? Here’s a trick that could win you some bets at that next summer barbecue. All you need is a coin, two matches, and a matchbox.

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One way to impress at your next party? Remove a dollar bill from between two stacked bottles without toppling them.

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Anything with nuts and chocolate, as far as I’m concerned. Here are my three favorites—but be warned that I use the word “energy” loosely. Halo ($1.59 per 1.7 oz bar; theprobar.com) is a new offering from the makers of ProBar. Designed more as a between-meal snack than…

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In the thick of review season, when we’re testing lots of bikes extensively (think 60 bikes with 20-some testers and dozens of rides per bike), it can feel like speed dating, with not enough time to really get to know a bike. So I’ve hung onto a handful of compelling…

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Meanwhile, Greipel takes stage ten

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Study finds half of forest's trees dead

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Mountain-bike scooter folds into pack

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The Badwater Ultramarathon started yesterday, July 11th, at Badwater, Death Valley, the lowest place in the Western Hemisphere at 280 feet below sea level. And after 135 miles and two days of what I…

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Are new gliders to blame?

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Some countries may bring own food

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Shasta Boyz Production’s latest teaser for their kayaking film Slippery When Wet–this time with Cody Howard.

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In Olympic, hikers' urine attracts goats

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United will name plane in his honor

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Third-fastest time in race history

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Vinokourov, Van den Broucke out

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Save yourself (and your future travel plans) with these quick tips

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Russian skies off Italian side of Mont Blanc

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A couple months ago, we ran a Q&A with writer Jon Turk and photographer Erik Boomer, two arctic explorers who were awarded a grant from Eddie Bauer First…

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Go behind the scenes as photographer Michael Muller shoots surfer Josh Mohr for our August 2011 cover.

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Unless you live in New Mexico, where practically every trail in the state is closed because of high fire danger, it's the thick of mountain biking season—and the perfect time for a new bike. We tested these three bikes last winter and spring, and we're sure you'll enjoy any of…

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Two new books detail the ongoing search for drifter Everett Ruess, plus required reading for August

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Whisky, fly fishing, and the Everest circus

High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Bertucci A-3T Vintage watch.

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High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Timex Expedition Military Classic watch.

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High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Victorinox Original Timepiece watch.

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High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Wenger Nomad LED Compass watch.

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High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Suunto Elementum Terra All-Black watch.

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High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including Nixon's The Axe watch.

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High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Momentum Aeromax Ti watch.

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High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Fossil Sport Collection CH2726 watch.

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I recently bought a set of resistance bands. What moves should I do to make myself a better runner?

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Spending your entire day at the office shouldn’t limit your snack choices. Come to work prepared with healthy snacks, and you’ll improve focus, increase productivity, and avoid packing on pounds. Snack on the five foods below to stay satisfied. WalnutsHealth benefits: Walnuts are high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty…

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New accessory promises improved quality

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Popular campsite permits going for big bucks

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Environmentalists argue ruling not based on science

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Charles Bukowski spent a few years traveling—sometime between being declared unfit to serve in WWII and being dicovered by John Martin of Black Sparrow Press—but it’d be hard to call the drinker, poet and boarding house luminary, who spent most of his days in a bedroom, a “traveler.” Bukowski knew…

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No-needle policy also adopted

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Leipheimer, GC contenders crash

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Photos courtesy of Sugoi and Liquigas-Cannondale. Watching the Tour de France, it's easy to overlook the team kits as nothing more than billboards for sponsors. But as much technological R&D, fitting, and attention goes into the apparel that the pros wear as into the…

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When 28-year-old Kyle Dempster isn’t tending to his Salt Lake City Coffee Shop, he’s scaling some of the world’s hardest routes.

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A documentary about electric cars, a cool climbing app, and the best long-form journalism websites

A cutting-edge blood therapy believed to speed recovery from sports injuries has never been more popular—or more controversial. Is the science as convincing as the hype?

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Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Pearl Izumi Streak II running shoe.

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A stylish single-speed commuter that's as functional as it is indestructible: the Globe Bikes Roll 2 bicycle.

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Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Adidas Response Cushion Twenty M running shoe.

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Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Asics Gel-Kinsei 4 running shoe.

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Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Montrail Rogue Racer trail running shoe.

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Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Brooks Cascadia 6 trail running shoe.

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Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including Saucony's Vortex sleeveless top.

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Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Oakley Fast Jacket sunglasses.

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Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the North Face Better Than Naked jacket.

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Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Wrightsock SLC socks.

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Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Garmin Forerunner 610 watch.

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Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including New Balance's NBx five-inch shorts.

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Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Brooks Sunshield visor.

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Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Salomon XR Crossmax Neutral trail running shoe.

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Man airlifted in critical condition

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Park's first mauling in 25 years

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1 dead after boat carrying 44 capsizes

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Colorado, again, the fittest

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The magazine-style website Bomb Flow just released their first completely free, monthly episode of kayaking porn. This 25-minute online video (the first two minutes is time lapse travel footage) is shot on Class V rivers near Pucon, Chile: the Carhuello, the Palguin, the Nevado, and…

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Hushovd keeps Tour yellow, Levi loses time

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One of the most harrowing near-miss stories I’ve ever heard came from my friend Jason, an itinerant, sometimes-employed climber from Moab. Jason had taken the German girl he was dating to climb Castleton Tower, a 400-foot sliver of sandstone sitting on a ridge above Castle Valley, Utah. The girl was …

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