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From ‘Becoming,’ by Michelle Obama, to ‘Sapiens,’ by Yuval Noah Harari
New York City may make headlines for its Vision Zero initiative and its ever-growing bicycle infrastructure network, but the police department's treatment of cyclists can be downright draconian
Meet the slackliners who traversed the Rio Grande from Mexico to the U.S.
The professional ski mountaineer counts these titles among her all-time favorites
Four books that come highly recommended from one of America's most prolific mountaineers
Two hunters set off in a raft to hunt for rutting mule deer bucks in Idaho’s famed Frank Church Wilderness.
Featuring that time when our Tough Love columnist got dumped because of a dream about cinnamon rolls
Five important lessons I learned from ‘Raising Humans in a Digital World'
The stories go deeper than just deep pow
This week saw heated public outcry over the organization's false claim of being the first to get outdoor brands to commit to inclusivity. Let's use this opportunity to enact real change.
We’re bringing you the Pickathon Old Growth, an ongoing program that showcases musical acts live from the 2018 festival
The former Powder editor shares his tricks of the trade
The secrets to teaching your child to have a positive relationship with cycling in a country that hates bikes
New Mexico wants to create a first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund for underserved youth. Other states that care about preserving the natural world and raising a new generation of activists should take note.
We would like to stay on the ranch with the beloved author forever
It’s become conventional wisdom that e-scooters are dangerous. Like most conventional wisdom, it’s probably wrong.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
A recent Camber study on gender equity exposes discrimination in the outdoors, especially in the bike industry
‘Grizzly Country’ profiles Doug Peacock as he reflects on his time protecting the Yellowstone grizzlies.
A new documentary, 'Sea of Shadows,' highlights the work of Andrea Crosta, whose team infiltrates cartels and gangs to fight illegal wildlife trafficking around the world
James Balog's newest documentary hopes to close the political and cultural gap on climate change through the stories of those most affected by it
A new documentary is telling the story of the immigrants who keep ski towns running
Eric Larsen has more experience in the Arctic than just about anyone. He watched the new Mads Mikkelsen survival film and shared what he thought it got right and what missed the mark.
There's a burgeoning industry of hawking mountain-conquering platitudes for cash. Lots of it.
Because there’s no apology like a backhanded apology
I learned the hard way that lying to your kids backfires
When your backcountry partner was your romantic one, a breakup can totally alter your relationship to the outdoors—but don't let it
Mary Austin wrote about the Mojave as brilliantly as John Muir wrote about the Sierra. Why was she forgotten?
A former National Park Service ranger on why now, more than ever, national parks need protection from Washington's budget fights
A new study prompted misguided reports suggesting that digital technology is just fine for kids. It isn’t.
Mystery of Now features artist and Apache Skateboards founder Douglas Miles as he empowers youth in his community through skating
At a certain point in life, it’s not ethically possible to cheat
Because you know you want your car to smell like your weekend
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
Two kids and one adult put the Finnish brand's new winter wear through its paces
Our favorite recent releases (and a few oldies but goodies) will help you escape for at least a few minutes
‘Painted in Dust’ features motorcyclist Forrest Minchinton escaping to the Mohave Desert for an endless oasis of riding
The writer, cyclist, artist, and producer doesn't have a secret for getting her art into the world. She just does the work.
Say what you will about the movie itself, but Sandra Bullock's character has apocalypse-wear nailed down
Doug Bock Clark’s deeply reported book immerses readers in a society that still relies on whale hunts for sustenance, while adapting to the creeping influences of modernity
This film, ‘Not Out of the Woods,’ has it all: back-door adventures, amazing parenting, and bikes
From mountain bikers in California to snowmobilers in Montana, renegade adventurers see the shutdown as a chance to get away with anything. They need to stop.
A new multimedia story by American Wildfire Experience and MYSTERY RANCH provides alarming insight into just how destructive, deadly, and fast-moving megafires like the Thomas Fire have become
Eight hundred of the 2,300 Bureau of Land Management staff who remain on duty during the shutdown are dedicated to serving the oil and gas industries
After four months at sea, wunderkind inventor Boyan Slat's $360 million system is being towed back to port without having collected any plastic debris
Avoiding the awkwardness of the poop zone and other early-relationship concerns
Parks are being destroyed, people are dying, and no one's in charge
This one is not for the weekend warriors
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
I committed to riding only one bike for all of 2018. Here’s how I did.
The ski trail map at your local mountain was probably painted by James Niehues. Now you can see his life's work in one beautiful book.
Close friendships can and should develop in intense situations—but you don’t need to stick around if they get toxic
From peeing in geysers to stealing linens
Is it too much to ask for a little serenity, people?
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about—all year long
These new releases rose to the top this year on our shelves, screens, and playlists
A recent study claims women sleep better alongside a canine. But we know the truth: dog owners are deluding themselves that they're getting any sleep at all.
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
There's one realistic thing we can do to survive the new era of giant blazes: build smarter communities that can take the heat
New York City is at the forefront of breaking car dominance in America. But internationally, it’s bringing up the rear.
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Featuring our 11 most popular photo essays of the year
A lifelong runner and outdoor athlete is hit with a mysterious physical breakdown. Once the engine starts to fail, what happens to the mind?
Lower your expectations, be kind to yourself, and always pack hot chocolate
Books, music, and pretty things to put on their walls
You don't have to spend much—or anything—to improve your dog's health and happiness
Lots of things sucked this year. But there was a ton of good too!
EPA proposes stripping protections from 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
A new movie follows two lost souls on the Appalachian Trail
Three recent novels consider the world from the perspectives of urban foxes, dogs, and factory farm animals
HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018