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Follow the founders of the Collins Cup as they organize and train for a new kind of global triathlon
Hills, mud, redline intensity... training like an XC runner will make you a better runner all around: faster, stronger, more in tune with your body and mentally tougher.
The most disciplined runners know how to not to always do the max. Here's how to nurture one of the skills that can separate those who achieve long-term success from those whose careers are often plagued by injury.
As the world gets used to doing more business online, B2B e-commerce providers are sparring for market leadership in the outdoor industry. Dozens of brands have yet to adopt a technology. Welcome to open season.
An athlete and adventurer wants to summit the world’s highest peaks while advocating for inclusivity in the world of outdoor recreation
Journalist Lizzie Johnson provides a comprehensive postmortem of how the notorious 2018 inferno came to destroy Paradise, California—and what it means for the future of wildfires
Merino wicks moisture, dries quickly, and is comfortable against the skin. These are my favorite pieces to sweat in.
In the same way that backcountry skiers read avalanche reports and whitewater kayakers check water levels, anyone hiking in the West needs to start planning for fires as a baseline safety precaution
Renowned for making premium sleeping bags, pads, tents, and other outdoor products, the 20-year-old company has decided it no longer wants customers carrying gear in backpacks made by other brands
In an era of “code-red” climate catastrophe, the survival of our sport depends on its ability to adapt. Here’s what running and races may need to look like in the near future as global temperatures climb.
Coach Carl explains how to optimize your last weeks before the marathon to arrive fresh, strong and fast.
The running market is missing a huge opportunity by largely ignoring BIPOC participants. How can brands fix the problem? Start with proper recognition and support.
A look at how Envoy B2B is helping this iconic brand stay in step with the times
The popular app promises weight loss without dieting. Then it proposes restrictive eating habits.
With a pair of Army SPECS and a little ingenuity, Pit Viper’s cofounders built a brand that nobody could have predicted
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics get underway this week. Here’s who and how to watch.
Hiking is for everyone—but as Kara Richardson Whitely, a.k.a. Mama Kubwa, discovered, not everyone has gotten the memo
Your partner’s planning an epic adventure with his ex, but you’d rather be his go-to travel buddy
As a new film comes out about his 1:59 marathon, Kipchoge talks about training, challenges, motivation and running until he's 100.
Endurance-science experts explain the world record holder’s incredible marathon dominance
‘The Noor,’ filmed by Vadim Sherbakov, captures the otherworldly winter beauty of the planet’s deepest lake, Russia’s Lake Baikal
‘Breathing Fire,’ a new book by Jaime Lowe, delves into the personal stories behind California’s inmate firefighter program
Avoiding premature peaking requires a strategic, patient, long-term view that builds over months and seasons.
Writer Jason Motlagh has been reporting in Afghanistan since 2006, which has involved developing close relationships with Afghan journalists and their families. He and a network of media colleagues are currently in a race to get more than 100 of them out of the country as the Taliban cracks down.
More brands are reducing waste by selling used and upcycled gear. It’s good for the environment, but it’s also good for the bottom line.
Coming to terms with a landscape ravaged by fire
From light sprinkles to daylong downpours, these shells have you covered
Running nerds won’t learn anything new from ‘Kipchoge: The Last Milestone,’ but it’s still a feast for the eyes
Each one is a reflection of our society—for better or for worse
The New Mexico ski resort has hiked its minimum wage to $15 per hour to exceed the living-wage standard for Taos County
The outdoor brand has reportedly stopped selling products to JHMR’s retail stores because of an event held earlier this month by one of the resort’s owners
Author Susan Lacke confesses to the social anxiety of joining a group run, and why it is worth overcoming the fear.
How a Boston-based program is using running, fitness, and holistic care to help veterans in life after service
The cost of your backpacking tent shouldn’t keep you awake at night. These double-wall, two-person shelters are all $300 or less, and will put your mind—and body—at ease with their dialed combinations of performance and price.
For elite mountain athlete Hillary Allen, a near deadly fall was the start of a long, winding journey to find a new source of strength and purpose
More people are buying vehicles that allow them to visit national parks, car-camp, and get farther into the backcountry. But what does this mean for the future of the outdoor industry and the planet?
If you were as caught off guard by the end of summer as we were, here are some easy-to-plan itineraries for the long weekend
Debunking the myth that you are broken if you don't maintain contact with your competitors in a race.
A conversation with Wyn Wiley, aka Pattie Gonia
On the last day of this month’s Outdoor Retailer Summer event, we sat down with Show Director Marisa Nicholson to discuss how it went, what’s in store for January's Snow Show, and whether OR will move out of Denver in 2023
News of the death was announced during the race’s awards ceremony Sunday, and some athletes held a moment of silence for the deceased rider
Statewide grassroots efforts to protect, conserve, and ensure access to natural resources are what makes the Green Mountain State such a haven for outdoor recreation
The pandemic forced schools to teach outside. Many teachers, parents, and kids want to keep it that way.
Our senior editor’s foray into woodworking got off to a rough start
Outdoor brands are working to address their plastic packaging problem, one polybag at a time
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog—and learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.
The outdoor industry is doubling down on sustainability tools and standards to measure and mitigate its environmental impact. Is it working?
Two gear makers with very different approaches to PTO square off
A sports dietician lays out exactly which nutrients and fluids your body needs, and how much, at every point during a marathon training run
Growing up as a Mexican American kid in an anti-immigrant environment, Eric Arce began a yearslong struggle with anxiety and depression. In this essay, he explains how biking has helped him.
Lyme-carrying ticks are a bigger threat than ever. A promising new antibody treatment looks to stop infection—even after a tick bite.
Patagonia is offering up to 30 percent off gear and apparel, now through August 26. Here’s what we’re eyeing.
Here are some foolproof ways to ward off ticks, no-see-ums, mosquitos, and fleas—and to find relief if they get you anyway
As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report made clear this week, we’re going to need to give up some of the things we love if we don’t want much more taken away
Your long run pace depends on your running goals, what systems you're trying to improve, current fitness, and what you mean by long.
A recent dustup between specialty retailers and a behemoth market research firm has the industry wondering: Have we been basing our biggest business decisions on crap data for decades?
Escape the squish: On's redesigned Cloudswift delivers a secure fit, stable platform and responsive underfoot feel.
In a new series from Outside TV, two pro cyclists train three beginner riders for the one of the nation’s toughest mountain-bike races
The trade war has taken a backseat to Covid during the last year and a half, but tariffs are still top of mind for many outdoor brands. Here’s the latest.
Those instructions on the brownie box? Feel free to ignore them. This simple technique will get you a chocolatey dessert in just a few minutes.
Lightweight, simple, and highly functional, the Pika from Timberleaf is a great option for anyone looking for an adventurous teardrop that can be pulled behind a wide range of vehicles
A new study of Western States ultrarunners illustrates the power of looking beyond simple risk factors to predict injury
At Olympic, you can go from luscious rainforests, to snowcapped peaks, to the stunning Pacific Coast—all in one park. What more could you ask for?
Our final roundup of cool new gear, education recaps, hot takes, and more from the floor of Outdoor Retailer in Denver
After receiving a difficult diagnosis last year, Larsen drew on his decades of experience as an adventurer to fight the disease
Bobsledder Steve Mesler incorporates these practices into training to boost his mental health and physical performance
Katie Compton has said she never intentionally or knowingly took a banned substance after the USADA issued her a four-year ban
Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger aren’t just professional athletes and road trippers—they’re really cool dog parents too
We spent a day on the lake with professional athletes and dog parents, Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger and here's what we learned
From your adventure dog’s safety and comfort to following Leave No Trace principles and proper food storage, Ollie and his dad Stephen have some note-worthy tips for car camping together
Whether you’re looking to bag a 14er or just head out on a longer hike with your adventure pup, Ollie and his dad Stephen have some sage advice for making the most of your time on the trail.
Two versatile, go-anywhere dresses that are practical before all else
Jenna Robinson believes that “this sense of calm is born in a moment when something vast and majestic is encountered, and it demands a pause from the mental chatter”
Versatility is the name of the game with these yet to be released items
Daniel Pérez and the Sanba Cycling Team are proving that delivery workers, line cooks, and mechanics race bikes, too
The curious challenge of loving someone who’s always leaving you in the dust
New gear, hot takes, cool startups, and more from the second day of Outdoor Retailer in Denver
Plus, inspired whiskey drinks to enjoy once you arrive
A stroke of good luck saved Slim Pickins Outfitters from closing during the pandemic. Now, the owners are using the new interest in their shop to help people of color find autonomy, ownership, and space in the outdoors.