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Actor Kevin Nealon, star and host of the YouTube show Hiking with Kevin, talks about taking celebrities into nature

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The leaders who have grown it into a nationwide organization talk about where they aim to take it next

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A year after groundbreaking inclusion, the on-screen slopes are back to a bro fest with 'Return to Send’er'

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How to handle ego in its many (sometimes potentially deadly) forms

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The official Ursus of fire prevention ought to move from figurehead to spokesbear—and wearing a little Nomex wouldn't hurt either

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Adding World Tour events just for women is a huge step forward for professional cycling. But real change has to come from the UCI.

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From its focus on simple, durable designs to its epic trekking events across the globe, the Swedish gear maker embodies everything we love about Sweden

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Because we all need a little encouragement sometimes

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Two new books show the scary and whimsical sides of our constant outdoor companions

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Téa Obreht's sprawling new novel ties together camels, immigration, and the myths of the Southwest

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Four authors on paying attention, savoring silence, getting off the grid, and living peaceably with technology

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Without a cast or narration, the abstract film ­attempts to convey the urgency of our warming planet. But will it reach enough people to matter?

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What do you do after getting turned down by a dream job? Keep getting turned down.

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No, not all dogs love having a new companion in the house, and yes, it is possible for pets to have panic attacks. Here's how to grow your pack smoothly.

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This summer, get your kids off the couch and get swole

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The North Carolina–based buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen

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As Wyn Wiley, the creator of the drag-queen Instagram star, explains, it all started when he grabbed some six-inch heels buried in his closet and decided to take a risk

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It's not easy, but you don't have neglect your love of being outside to have a fulfilling career (and not go broke)

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'Day Dreamers,' from Fractal Film Co., is an ode to the women who aspire to adventure—and act on it

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We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music

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Tips from the pros about the importance of communication, being prepared for a breakdown, and taking it slow

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A performance in Grand Junction, Colorado, pays homage to the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers—and calls for action to protect the threatened waterway

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Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced what he calls an "audacious" new proposal to address this year’s dramatic rise in cycling fatalities. It must only be the start.

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From Evil Bikes, 'Utah' features riders Kyle Norbraten, Mike Giese, and Graham Agassiz​​​​​​​ as they rip around Virgin, Utah.

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The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about

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Want to be an asshole with a hill to die on? Here are some tips and tricks to get you there.

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Five breeds that fit your lifestyle—and your condo

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Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search

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What to do about a friend who's uptight about splitting expenses and a date who's uptight about bodily functions

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Welcome to Yellowstone National Park, where literally everything is lethal

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We owe it to our children to get them on two wheels

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Yellowstone’s latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable

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The Miami Murals project is adding an interactive digital layer to a series of climate-focused public art in a mural-crazy city

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In his long-awaited memoir, 'One-Way Ticket,' a cheater turned reformer tells all about performance-enhancing drugs, the Tour de France, and a rider he used to know named Lance

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Diversify your Instagram feed with plus-size ultrarunners, kayakers, and other bold outdoorspeople who want you to love getting out there too

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Two new releases go (ahem) deep on watery obsessions and how they foster closer relationships with fragile environments

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After a trip to Kilimanjaro with her father, Lilliana Libecki wanted to create a new way to give back

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I’m not slow. Everyone else is just fast.

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The famous waterfalls appear in about ten seconds' worth of her new music video, and some people are angry about it

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The longtime ranger has spent decades sharing stories of Buffalo Soldiers and advocating for diversity in the national parks. But his journey started on the edge of a cliff in Germany.

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When it comes to CO2 emission reduction, it’s no contest between e-bikes and electric cars

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Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests

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You can teach confidence and a love of physical activity—but it starts with keeping weight out of the conversation

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The fine line between holding on and letting go

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A new book by Christopher Ketcham is a rollicking and unsparing look at the threats to our public lands

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And other funny shit that happens in the woods

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Who says dystopian climate sci-fi and mountain-survival stories aren't beach reads?

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Brendan Leonard reads an excerpt from his new book

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The national organization and its regional offshoots give non-cis-male cyclists the chance to bike in nature and learn skills in a welcoming community

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From bull riding to catfish noodling, these stories prove that there's no right way to live a meaningful life outdoors

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Everything the national parks could afford to do with the money Trump's celebration took from them

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'Hypnopompia' is a dreamlike timelapse from Eaglewood Films that features Latvia's mires

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Two climbers commiserate over the hypothetical, much worse situations they could find themselves in than the one they’re in right now

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Vision Zero isn’t working because it doesn’t address the underlying (and fixable) problem: there are way too many cars on the road

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This week, we’ve got Zephaniah OHora performing 'High Class City Girl from the Country'

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The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about

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Kids need more outdoor playtime, and one national nonprofit is helping provide families with just that

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The new documentary Maiden tells the story of the first all-female sailing team to finish the Whitbread Round the World Race. We talked with the crew's skipper about the historic feat.

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We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for true crime or the next hot novel

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Or, the story of how I ate snacks and felt pain

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Skylights, a show run by wilderness therapists, talks about nature-oriented approaches to topics like gaming addiction, parenting, and isolation

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On July 13 and 14, Outside magazine is bringing its first active-lifestyle festival to Chicago, with stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, fly-fishing, running, biking, axe throwing, an adventure film festival, speakers, live music, and more

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When the path to parenthood is an uncertain trek

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Robert Macfarlane finds beauty in the dark recesses of the world—caves, subterranean rivers, even a hidden laboratory

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A public condemnation of the SHIFT Festival's attempts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion is indicative of broader issues in the outdoor industry

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How to share your passion for solo adventure without feeling judged or defensive

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'This Land' tells the story of an ongoing case with big stakes for tribal sovereignty

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Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.

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A short film about one woman’s experience downriver

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Bike commuting makes most of us obsess over our clothes. This is patently absurd.

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Two new books, 'The Fate of Food' and 'The Way We Eat Now,' look at diet on a global level for a complementary view of our changing food systems

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The athletes, entrepreneurs, and community organizers who are making the outdoors a more welcoming, awesome, and vibrant place

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What does it mean to be a well-read outdoorsperson in 2019? We have 54 new ideas. Yes, we still love Cheryl Strayed and John McPhee, but here's an updated class of noteworthy additions.

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The adventurer takes us through self-doubt, being a dad, and learning to stick with it

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Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.

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Our editors regale us with their favorite memories of dad outside

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It’s true. I am a bicycle scofflaw. Sue me.

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