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Backing out of your triathlon pledge? You're not the only one; trifuel.com has listed the top five excuses for bailing on your fitness goal (and really, these won't come as a surprise). 1. I don't have enough time. Americans watch an alleged 32 hours a week…
Dr. Lynn Rogers, known as the “Bear Walker,” stars in Wild Kingdom's “Bearwalker of the Northwoods” episode this Sunday, April 4, on…
Edmand Hilllary will be laid to rest on top of the world, according to Yahoo!news. The famous mountaineer (who died in 2008, 55 years after being the first to summit the mountain) will be carried to top of Everest by…
U2 may or may not like bikes, but they certainly don't like anyone making claims about their cycling predilections. Case in point: The band threatens to sue the organizers of the 2010 Singlespeed World Mountain…
My husband, six-year-old son, and I want to vacation in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula area. We are flying into Cancun and looking into Tulum. We want a non-touristy rugged adventure that a very active and athletic six-year-old can handle.—Barbara D.Burlington, VT
This post resulted from a press release sent in March, that claimed to be an April Fools joke. You can read the full story here, including the possible lawsuit. Besides recording, touring the world, and trying to save the planet,…
Five cyclists who say they were harassed by police during a March 2007 Critical Mass ride were paid a total of $98,000 by New York City on Tuesday, according to The New…
British pro cyclist Alan Bate took off from Bangkok, Thailand today in his attempt to circumnavigate the Earth by bike in under 100 days. A detailed route map shows if he's coming through your town, just incase you want…
The ninth annual Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon took place in March, presided over by Micah True, a.k.a. Caballo Blanco. Christopher McDougall's book Born To Run made The White Horse famous…
President Obama’s decision to open up the Southeast Atlantic coast to offshore oil drilling begs the question of how significantly, if at all, ocean tourism and activities like surfing and fishing will be affected. Not surprisingly, environmental groups such as Surfrider oppose the plans, citing the…
The husband-and-wife duo Allison and Justin Mann made a note-worthy showing at the recent U.S. Cup Pro XCT #1 in Fontana. Allison came in fifth for XC, second in super D, and ninth in short track, while Justin came in second in Cat One.
The Discovery Channel has a contest that will team four adventurous individuals with…
Outside contributor Bike Snob NYC has revealed his identity. His name? Eben Weiss. The Wall Street Journal article reveals other details:…
How did you become a travel writer?When I was young, I saw a bio in a magazine where the author was sitting in a kayak. I think it was PaulTheroux, actually. I was like, “Oh my God, that is what I want to do.” ThenI sort of joked about…
One measure of climbing difficulty is the rating and climbing has aterminology of it's own. You read that she just redpointed a 5.12c andwonder if this was something from NASA, or Congress. I have seen Everest described as a simple “walk-up” meaning that noactual climbing is involved so I…
The third boot I tried in my quest for the perfect alpine touring boot was the Dynafit Gaia TF-X, the company's premier women's alpine touring boot. (Check out tips on buying AT boots and a review of the Black Diamond Shiva in Quest, Part I and…
Junk food works like crack, at least that's what a recent study by scientists at Scripps Florida suggests. The scientists fed groups of rats different types of food. One group was given a healthy…
Chad Kellogg, 38, will attempt to set a speed record on Mt. Everest without oxygen.* Kellogg will spend five to six weeks preparing, learning the route, and establishing camps. For the journey, he plans to start going up through the…
The US Mint recently announced the first five quarters in the “America the Beautiful Quarters Program”. The Mint will release five quarters each year until 56 National Parks are represented. This year's…
I sea kayak in the cold Pacific waters of British Columbia. Being a warm-water boy from North Carolina, I'm always freezing out there. I have a dry suit but have never found the perfect combination of layers below the suit to keep me warm while doing rolls and rescues involving submersion. I've even tried wearing my wetsuit with Sugoi thermal shirts and still been frigid. What else can I try?—JohnSalt Spring Island, BC
I am looking for a portable, bright lantern that would do admirable service for hut-to-hut ski trips or sea-kayaking excursions. Is there one available that runs on liquid fuel? This would permit a modicum of fuel economy as I am still using my SVEA 123 stove, and avoid using throw-away canisters (recyclable though they may be). My Coleman 222 lantern just heaved its last gasp on a recent winter trip to the Gaspe and, sadly, needs to be replaced.—GeofferyToronto, Ontario
Prayer flags , worn by the wind, strung between trees just outside of Patagonia, Arizona (© Jay Graham / drr.net) Over the coming months, Outside will be posting interviews with adventurers, environmentalists, filmmakers, and others conducted by Mountainfilm. Many of the icons appearing at this…
Park rangers are finding measurablespikes in groundwater bacteria as a result of human waste near popular hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, according to backcountry.com. Thesolution? Handing out free poop bags at the trailhead and asking people to pack it out. The good…
At the Criterium International, Alberto Contador finished 15th and Lance Armstrong 47th, according to bicycling.com. With its tough time trial and climbing stage, the Criterium is…
It may be the end of March, but here in Santa Fe, winter just won't end. We've gotten two major snowstorms in the last week alone. Which got me thinking: I've been testing winter gear for a decade now, but have never rounded up my all-time favorite stuff. Well, it's…
By Stephen Regenold Conjuring visions of Ninjas as well as union-suit-style long underwear of yore, the Pilot Suit from I/O Bio Merino can create a “perfect body environment,” the company touts. Indeed, the head-to-ankle base-layer suit ensconces the…
Here's one thing I don't get about ski culture: In November, everyone is thinking about skiing, and the skiing usually sucks. In April, everyone has their eye on the beach, and yet the skiing often rocks. Here's a secret, folks: Spring can actually be the best time to ski. Why?…
And the season begins. This week, climbers started arriving inKathmandu. Some immediately tried to get to Lukla, without success, andothers tried to get into Tibet, without success. However, as we enter Sunday in Nepal, the clouds broke and flights to Luklastarted again. I am receiving notes from climbers…
Take advantage of passport day, March 27, when you can get your passport immediately. The State Department will allow you to go to one of 18 regional passport agencies and apply for a passport without an appointment, The…
Resorts are diversifying their offers more and more to try to please as many riders as possible. A new generation of skiers wants something new, and resorts are building terrain parks to cater to them. Not only do terrain parks present a place to play, they also…
Nick Heil, Outside's Lab Rat, shows you five exercises to get in shape. All you need is ten minutes. Check it out on our…
In my quest for the perfect alpine ski touring boot, my second trial pair was the Scarpa Diva, the company's premier women's Dynafit-compatible alpine touring boot. (See Quest, Part I for tips on how to buy…
I’m going on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills in upstate New York this summer and need a pair of pants for the trip. Something light and breathable, yet tough for abrasion resistance on scrambles. I would also like a bit of water resistance, and a quick dry time if they do get wet. Lastly, I would like something that can pack small if I decide to also carry a pair of shorts with me.—SamWoodstock, NY
What's the best defense for when you are running alone and get chased by a couple of wild dogs? All I had was a twig and a snowball to defend myself! Dogs in Mongolia often have rabies and these two were very nasty (and hungry) looking.—DaveMongolia
Climbers continue to stream into Kathmandu from all around theworld. I updated the expedition count and can already identify over150 named climbers just on the south side and over 50 on the north. But the true number could easily exceed 350 total on both sides. Toput this in context,…
Because TLC didn't have enough drama with the dissolution of Jon & Kate Plus 8, the TV network recently acquired Sarah Palin's Alaska, a “documentary series about the remarkable Governor Palin and her home state of Alaska.” Mark Burnett,…
Here's a video recap of the 10th annual U.S. Ski Mountaineering National Championships. The event featured 7,850 feet of ascending and descending in Jackson Hole and took on place March 21st. Contestants skinned…
How did you become a travel writer?I don’t look at travel writing asbeing much different from any other kind of writing. I’ve done a little bit ofeverything, some political stories and more character-driven stuff. I tend toapproach travel writing pretty much…
By Stephen Regenold Ironman champion Chris McCormack wears one. So do multiple Olympians and NFL players like Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings. The new category of sports accessory called performance mouthpieces is certainly catching fire among pros and amateurs…
If you've got an active kid–or are hell-bent on raising one–check out Axl's Closet for threads to dress up your groms. The company offers an array of outdoor clothing, including surf and skate, from Patagonia, Volcom,…
Jeff Rouse [47, West Palm Beach] I had a pretty good sense of the devastation in Haiti themoment I stepped off the plane. You get a vibe. It’s on the people’s faces. Igot the same feeling when working in Turkey and Columbia after theirearthquakes. As…
All 45,000 open slots for the October 10, 2010 Chicago Marathon have been filled, according to Cool Running. Race organizers closed registration this afternoon in record time. Registration was only open for 51 days this year. But those hoping to run…
Let's get this straight: I don't like to run and the idea of running 26 miles makes me want to hurl. Yet when my dear friend, former intern sidekick and now Outside's Assistant Managing editor, Alicia Carr (also known as…
The year may be young, but it's been a roller coaster of events and emotions so far for Julia Mancuso. The skier, who was the only American female Olympic gold medal winner in 2006, won two silver medals in the…
Here are some highlights from one of our all time favorite reader sections: Exposure! If these 10 photos aren't enough to satisfy your appetite for amazing photography, check out our archives. Over the years we've run some amazing images. I picked these because…
Julia Mancuso took third at the Nissan Xtreme in Verbier last weekend (video above). Not bad, considering she lacks freeskiing experience. In a Ski Magazine…
Another batch of snow in Santa Fe means one thing: Time to watch some surfing videos. You can check out the ASP WQS Vans Pier Classic at Huntington Beach live at the Vans website. The event began…
When it comes to backcountry ski gear, climbing skins might be the the least exciting things to buy. But think of them as unsung heroes. They don't look sexy, but hell, if they get gunked up with snow or don't stick, they'll ruin your day. A little care in…
Outside readers entered the Expedition of a Lifetime contest to win a five-day climbing expedition of Mt. Rainier with legendary guides, Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker plus First Ascent gear. Entrants were required…
Orvis is holding a contest for people to submit their favorite outdoors or fishing photos, with the winning submission being used for their Fly Fishing catalog, according to orvis.com. The…
French captain Franck Cammas and his nine-person crew aboard the multi-hulled Groupama 3 have set a new record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by sail,crossing the finish line this past Saturday 48 days, 7 hours, 44minutes and 52…
Here's a video wrap-up of our expedition. We finished in under 14 days, setting a new record, despite having to go slower than planned. The ice rubble and the winds were tough, but we stuck it out and made it through. –Kevin Vallely and Ray Zahab In March…
Prayer flags , worn by the wind, strung between trees just outside of Patagonia, Arizona (© Jay Graham / drr.net) Over the coming months, Outside will be posting interviews with adventurers, environmentalists, filmmakers, and others conducted by Mountainfilm. Many of the icons appearing at this…
Finally. After four years spent designing, re-designing and building a ship like no other, Eco-adventurer David de Rothschild, his crew, and 12,000 plastic bottles set sail on March 20, bound for Sydney, by way of the Eastern Garbage Patch and its vortex of plastic crap. The swirling mass…
In her new book Eco-Sex, author Stefanie Iris Weiss documents the “eco-sexual” revolution, according to reuters.com.As opposed to offering one's partner carbon-unfriendly roses, (think ofthose shipping miles involved,) Weiss suggests hand-cranked sex toys,eco-friendly…
By Stephen Regenold Drop it. Dissolve it. Drink it. Those are the quick instructions Chicago-based BE Innovations Inc. gives for the use of its quarter-size ZYM electrolyte tablets. The small effervescent drops–which fizz and dissolve in water like Alka-Seltzer tablets–are made to ease the…
Photograph by Kyle Dickman Environmentalists, supported by the U.S., have won a key victory in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, a 175-nation affair held for two weeks in Doha, Qatar. The…
Project Play, a 100% volunteer organization, is shipping 2,500 soccer balls to impoverished regions of Africa. In 2008, the organization shipped 2016 balls to Niger. With help from the Peace Corp, Irish born founder Mike Mitchell hopes to provide large amounts of recreational equipment…
Sledding, that noble winter-weekend sport, looks simple. It’s not. Here are the ten best sleds** to do it right (don’t worry, there is still plenty of snow), whether you’re a kid in the Rockies or an over-the-hiller in Flatlandia. (Watch our testing video.) 10. TSL…
Caffeine may negatively affect your performance as a triathlete, according to trifuel.com. The intake of caffeine can lower your body's pH level. Acidic body chemistry can lead to any of the following: faster fatigue, slower recovery, inability to concentrate, frequent illness, and…
If you blew it on Valentine's Day or need to earn some extra points with your snugglebuns, I have two words of advice: Aspen/Snowmass. My boyfriend Andrew and I recently splurged on a short-n-sweet weekend getaway and devised an excellent game plan, if I do say so myself. All you…
I took a trip just south of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, recently with High Mountain Heli Skiing. The day kicked off in town with introductions to the guides, an overview of safety rules for the Bell 407, avalanche safety, and transceiveruse.
Last Thursday, I had an early morning flight to San Francisco. I left my home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, without my morning coffee but remembered my reusable cup. (I’m patting my back right now, by the way.) The coffee shack at the airport told me if…
On my first Himalayan expedition, I spent $1 per character to sendan email. “Hi, I’m back safely” costs $19! How times have changed. Twittering from the Top is not unheard of today. Expeditions sendemails, pictures and videos from trek to summit – all for pennies.Social media is a key…
Tired of the rules banning BYO alcohol to certain sporting events and even the airport? Fret no more. You can go get yourself the Brandy Smuggler Walking Cane Flask at HomeWetBar.com. It's a classy cane that hides up to 10 oz. of…
What goes on at Aspen Fashion Week?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
You've had a season's pass to your local mountain for a decade and lap runs like they're mole hills. You're ready to hit the backcountry and maybe even some bigger lines. But how? To take it to the next level you need a good guide, and to get the…
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, said to be the Last Great Race on Earth, spans from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, over 1,100 miles in 11 days or less. Teams cover the harshest cold weather imaginable through treacherous mountain terrain and over frozen seas. For…
Last year, when I wrote about a pair of bike pants from Outlier clothing, I noted the company's products are made for a “small, affluent market niche.” Indeed, Outlier's tagline–“Tailored performance clothing for cycling in the city”–nods to the New York City-based company's theme of design that treads a line…
The 2010 U.S. Open Cycling Championships have been canceled. Race organizers cited lack of funding and sponsorship as the primary reason for canceling the race. The U.S. Open began in 2007, running from Williamsburg to Richmond, Virginia. This year's…
Starting this morning at 1am, Washington State and federal authorities began searching a remote part of Orcas Island for the teen burglar known as the Barefoot Bandit—this according to San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cummings. Dog-tracking teams and personnel from various law-enforcement agencies are swarming the area, where they…
Over at The Cleanest Line, Patagonia's do-good blog, you can track the progress of team Rios Libres, a pack of writers (including Greg Childs), photographers, guides and general adventure types who are have traveled to South America in an effort…
I hope you've been training through the winter, because it's time to start thinking about trail running again—and racing. The dates for La Sportiva's Mountain Cup have been announced. These are 10 very cool trail running and mountain running races, scattered around…
During the tragic 1996 climbing season on Mount Everest, there was only one medical doctor at Camp III: Ken Kamler. Kamler spoke at…
Anyone going to Turkey and looking for a long-distance trail to hike? You're in luck. Although the 310-mile St. Paul's Trail opened in 2004, volunteers are about to finish…
You love adventure. What if you also love film? Learn how to merge those two passions in one of the upcoming Serac Adventure Film Schools, where you'll study directly with Michael Brown, Serac's founder. See an example of a student film, above,…
Masochistic surf kook bent on taming very large stand-up paddleboard seeks Graveyard of the Atlantic for island-linking expedition entirely at whim of wind and waves.
Cruise ships and wildlife buses? The tourist staples miss the point of Alaska: It's the last real place to find an epic, crowd-free adventure on American soil. We've scoured the state for the best wilderness lodges, river trips, lonely highways, and DIY escapes. Bear mace not included.