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The steel head of my new hatchet was pounded out old-school style by a blacksmith in Sweden. His name is Mattias Mattsson, and beside a crown insignia stamped on the axe head, Mattsson marked his creation with a signature “MM” to personalize and claim the work as his…
Brash phenom Jordy Smith is revolutionizing surfing with a new breed of above-the-wave tricks. He'll be the next great champion—if he can just grow up.
A coffee-table photography book of the world’s greatest adventurers and the places they tackled.
Last spring, Christy Mahon became the first woman to ski all 54 Colorado fourteeners. And she didn't brag about it.
What's the difference between synthetic insulation and down insulation in terms of staying warm? For example, how does 700 or 800 fill down compare to synthetics? PaulChicago, IL
Photo courtesy of nightthree on Flickr. Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders donned Santa costumes and took over Sunday River ski resort in Maine on Sunday, the AP…
Photo courtesy of whitneyinchicago on flickr. My dad is a wannabe pie-a-holic. He's also a Type 1 diabetic. So in an effort to prepare an holiday pie that he can indulge in, I've been baking a “sugar-free” apple pie for the past nine years. And you…
After a stellar debut in 2010, the Beti Bike Bash, a women's only mountain bike race, is back for more next year. The 2011 race, presented by Stan's NoTubes, will be held near Morrison, Colorado on Sunday, June 12. I caught…
When it comes to ski gear, the most discerning, jaded shoppers are without a doubt ski town locals. Since ski bums often have access to it all, and they are usually difficult to please. Quality, performance…and never forget style (hey-you’ve got to have your own steez) all factor in the…
Are your workouts working against you? Why one addictive kind of training might be sabotaging your game.
What’s it like to watch a Hollywood director turn your life-threatening ordeal into entertainment?
James Franco steals the show in 127 Hours. This is what he had to say about it.
Slater, on a real wave. Photo courtesy of Testemale/Quiksilver After five years of research and development, ten-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater recently launched Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC), with the goal of creating artificial, world-class waves around the world. A team…
By Stephen RegenoldPhotos by Tommy Chandler/Backcountry.com. Last time I checked, the live countdown clicker read “1,749,615.” That was the current readout on www.Backcountry.com/greghill2mil, a number that represents vertical feet skied in the backcountry this year by Greg Hill, a 34-year-old Revelstoke, B.C., man on…
The trailer for an upcoming movie about Czech climber Adam Ondra. Adam Ondra climbed his first two V15 boulder problems this week, sending Big Paw and From The Dirt Grows The Flowers in two days during a stopover in Chironico, Switzerland, Climbing Narc is…
A wolf in stilettos was crossing Iceland on his way to Vegas, got stopped at a traffic light and injured his Achilles, while Dolly the Sheep was speedflying in France. Sounds like a job for Leslie Nielson. Or something like that. Here's the stuff you should click on this week.
I would like to get my husband a pair of snowshoes for the holidays. I know nothing about them. Can you suggest a few pairs worth looking into? Thank you! KatieMilford, NH
It swims at 20 miles per hour and can carve out hunks of human flesh. It's one of eeriest beasts in the ocean—it's the Humboldt Squid.
Photo courtesy of Flickr. FIFA announced today that Russia has won the bid for the 2018 World Cup and Qatar will host in 2022, The New York Times reports. The announcement follows FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter's…
Laird Hamilton (Photo by Tom Servais) Big wave surfer Laird Hamilton discusses the bestseller The Wave, Andy Irons' death, and George Clooney's abilities on the board. To listen to the extended interview click here, or subscribe to our…
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Four Norwegian kayakers completed a 20-day unsupported circumnavigation of South Georgia in the Southern Ocean this morning, a kind of Mount Everest for kayakers, ExplorersWeb…
Clif Bar & Company was among the top three Best Places to Work of 2010, and for lots of good reasons. But Clif's new headquarters in Emeryville, Calif., could give the energy bar company the extra shot of awesomeness needed to push it even higher on the…
Courtesy of bradley j on Flickr. Taking supplemental calcium and vitamin D, which has been widely recommended by doctors, is not necessary in most cases according to a panel of medical researchers convened by the Institute of Medicine, the…
In the early 18th century, only a few thousand species were known, the word “scientist” didn’t exist, and, according to Richard Conniff, “even educated people still inhabited a jabberwocky world in which monsters abounded.” Conniff’s ninth book, The Species Seekers: Heroes, Fools, and the Mad Pursuit of Life on…
In the early 18th century, only a few thousand species were known, the word “scientist” didn’t exist, and, according to Richard Conniff, “even educated people still inhabited a jabberwocky world in which monsters abounded.” Conniff’s ninth book, The Species Seekers: Heroes, Fools, and the…
Don't worry, it's not that Delicate Arch. Renan Ozturk, Jimmy Chin, and crew discovered a rock in Chad that inspired a similar name. They immediately set out to scale it. With our limited time the team quickly sprung into…
After having skied in the Northeast for the past ten years, I have come to appreciate warm gloves and have always gone for the mitten approach. My Swany X-Change gloves just fell apart and I was thinking of buying a warm finger glove. I was looking at the Black Diamond Legend or Guide. Which would you recommend? CyrilBurlington, VT
What are some good places to "escape" Los Angeles without having to go too far? -Susan Los Angeles CA
The insanity of “Black Friday” is mercifully past. “Cyber Monday” was this week. Still in need of something for an outdoors lover on your list? Here are a half-dozen holiday gift ideas, ready to wrap and Gear Junkie approved. Seasonal Energy Food, $1 and up Energize for the…
Professional triathlete Aaron Scheidies was born with a hereditary condition has left the 28-year old with only 10 percent of his vision. In 2007, he became the only disabled athlete to break two hours in an international distance triathlon (1.5K swim, 40K bike,…
Photo Courtest of Flickr Three South Pacific teenagers were recently found after 50 days adrift in an isolated stretch of ocean, almost 900 miles from where they were lost, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. The Tokelauan boys, of the Atafu…
Go time. Photo Courtesy of Flickr Jackson Hole kicked off the ski season in a big way this Saturday, with the first all-mountain opening of Rendezvous in its history, thanks to a record 130-inch base, reports the Associated Press. “There’s…
Three Polish friends covered over 4,000 miles across Russia, Mongolia, China, Tibet, and finally, India, to raise awareness about what they (and Soviet prison records) call falsifications by Slavomir Rawicz, the author of The Long Walk: A True Story of a Trek to Freedom. Originally released in 1956, The…
The following dispatch is from extreme kayaker, Ben Stookesberry, a member of the First Ascent kayak team. They are currently on an expedition in Africa to make a first descent of the Lukuga…
Nothing new on race day. That is the cardinal rule of triathlon. Don't scarf down a breakfast burrito race morning when you've been training on oatmeal. Don't wear compression socks if you've never put them on before. And don't swim in a wetsuit you haven't taken for a considerable test…
Human remains found near Las Vegas earlier this month are those of John Rosholt, an Arizona climber and professional gambler who has been missing for the past five years, police say. Rosholt, 54, came into prominence in the late 1990s with ascents of hard trad routes like Ruby's Cafe and…
What are your top three cross-country ski destinations in the U.S.? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Renan Ozturk, Jimmy Chin, Alex Honnold and a cast of all-star climbers set off earlier this month for Chad. No, the country doesn't conjure up images of the world's most epic climbs, but that's the point. The team flew to the African country to find new routes.
What gear should I use while biking with my dog running alongside? BrettShaker Heights, OH
If you had three to four days to hike Belize, which area would you choose? -Cindy Evansville IN
In the age of Prii, An Inconvenient Truth, and reams of 100% recycled printer paper, environmentalism is as much a fixture in American society as football season. That issues like climate change and sustainable fuel are topics of conversation among government officials and citizens alike is taken for granted. Environmental…
Mountain bike racer turned race director, Cimarron Chacon, put on the 2nd Annual 25 Hours of Frog Hollow this year. No doubt this was the 24-hour MTB event to race this fall. All the fun was happening off-road in Utah. I got a chance to…
There were always rumors of drug abuse and binge drinking, but until Andy Irons died mysteriously in a Dallas hotel, nobody close to the surfing legend was willing to talk. In an exclusive, friends and sponsors break surfing's code of silence to recount the tragic descent and final days of the sport's most troubled star.
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Engineers have developed a microchip muscle stimulator that can be implanted into the spinal canal, allowing paraplegics to exercise paralyzed muscles, ScienceDaily reports. The implant, which is the size of a child's…
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Tigers living in the wild could go extinct in 12 years if countries where they live neglect to take action to protect their habitats and fight poachers, The Huffington Post reports. A…
Wolf Creek, a ski resort in southeastern Colorado known for it's large early season snowfalls, issued a statement today that it's ski patrol director was killed in an avalanche today at 7:45 a.m. The man's name and not revealed in the statement, and no circumstances surrounding his death were revealed…
Wind, waves, rushing rivers, deep snow, vast woods, and towering mountain peaks — these were but a few of the obstacles encountered on my adventures around the world in 2010. Indeed, with trips and expeditions to Nepal, Iceland, Patagonia, and the Alps, the past 12 months can go on record…
The following dispatch is from extreme kayaker, Ben Stookesberry, a member of the First Ascent kayak team. They are currently on an expedition in Africa to make a first descent of the Lukuga…
I think the answer to “Can you hear me now?” will soon be “You are WHERE!” Well perhaps the summit of Mt. Everest this spring will be the answer from some climbers. The Swedish company Teliasonera is investing over US$100M to expand 3G cell phone coverage throughout Nepal including…
Holiday gift ideas, surfing killer whales, flying versus driving, the best and worst of outdoor sports, and, of course, anti-matter. Here's what you need to click on this week. Why I Want a Wingsuit for Christmas (Don't Blink): Thanks to the…
Surfer Alana Blanchard qualified for the 2011 ASP World Tour after a third place finish at the first stop on the Vans Triple Crown. “Going into the event I didn't even know I could qualify,” Blanchard stated. “After…
As a recent transplant to Colorado, I realized I should be in the market for a decent winter boot (that could optionally be used year round). There are so many options out there with so many mixed reviews. I'd like to keep the purchase below $200. Any suggestions? JohnDurango, CO
Surfer Sage Erickson is working towards a spot on the ASP World Tour.
Famed explorer Alan Arnette gives us the inside scoop on what he wears to stay warm in the South Pole
By Stephen Regenold Will 2011 mark the rebirth of the waterproof-breathable hardshell jacket? A slew of recent news points to significant effort to upgrade the category, which has long been lacking on the “breathability” side of the equation. Today on GearJunkie.com, I…
Photo Courtesy of Flickr Professional football has long been known as excessive: monstrous salaries, massive stadiums, and huge players. The Eagles took a step back today though, planning to offset their power consumption by installing 80 sprial wind turbines and some 2,500 solar…
Danny MacAskill, the phenomenal Scottish street trials biker, recently released a new video, “Way Back Home.” MacAskill came to fame last year with his first YouTube video, which has more than 21.5 million views to date. The new video is equally crazy and utilizes a more…
Contador in 2007. Photo Courtesy of Flickr The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) and Tour de France champion Alberto Contador are still locked in a standoff after WADA investigated Cantador's claims that contaminated meat was responsible for a positive drug test…
From Doug Chabot, director of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.
How much does a bad mountain bike tire affect your riding? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Ski mountaineer Greg Hill is on his way to skiing two million vertical feet in one year, and he's got a few tips for you. Listen up.
From billiards to big air competitions—downtown—these four ski towns have the best nightlife.
How and where we tested the skis to determine our favorites.
The X-Games gold medalist shares her top five tips to make the most of your ski trip.
From couloir skiing to punchy chutes, the terrain at these resorts will keep you on your toes.
From ski school and childcare to tubing hills and mini-terrain parks, these four resorts put family first.
A group of Italian ski instructors visited the Pope at the Vatican on Monday and he had some blessed things to say about skiing. “This is an environment that in a special way makes us feel small, returns us to our true dimension as…
Lindsey Vonn dressed up as Sharon Stone from Basic Instinct for a shoot with ESPN The Magazine. Here's the behind the scenes video. –Joe Spring@joespring…
As climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson continue their push to free the long-standing Dawn Wall/Mescalito project on El Capitan this week, anyone with an internet connection has the opportunity to follow climbing history in the making. Since the pair began their attempt…