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HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018
How creating a "simplified permit system" could decrease the public's input in the land of many uses
The freedom to move and play outside inspires creativity and improved brain function
You don’t really need more gear. You need knowledge and inspiration.
We’re bringing you the Pickathon Old Growth, an ongoing program that showcases musical acts live from the 2018 festival.
Helmets have been mandatory in the pro peloton for well over a decade. Where’s the data that it’s helping?
Advice from new parents on getting after it while you're starting a family
The social dynamics of swiping, ex-forgetting, and crush-Instagramming are harder to navigate than the backcountry
Cyclists and cops often don’t see eye to eye because they literally don’t see eye to eye
Ecologist Lauren Oakes’s new book, ‘In Search of the Canary Tree,’ puts a human face on a crisis we created
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Freshly compiled work from some of the adventure world's best photographers
What do we do with the work of complicated outdoor men? One new book—released in time for the 50th anniversary of 'Desert Solitaire'—searches for an answer.
Michael Brown’s new documentary follows two blind kayakers paddling the length of the Grand Canyon
Beat the winter blues by turning your lawn into a laboratory
We laughed, we cried, we groaned, and our dogs mostly slept
Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges
Got a spare $35K lying around? Blow it all on these moderately priced holiday gifts.
They may not be for everybody, but they were always awesome—and even more so now that they’re totally uncool
This Utah 50K and half marathon event is taking one small step toward closing the wage gap
Debunking various theories currently floating around the Internet
In a time when so many brands are marketing to women in smart ways, the body-shaming fliers that sparked major blowback in Missoula felt especially tasteless
Prepare for lots of screaming (most of it from Adam Ondra)
As a child, Cody Sheehy made headlines when he vanished into the freezing wilderness of Northeast Oregon, making it out safely after 18 hours of determined slogging. Retracing his steps 32 years later, Sheehy says that getting lost was one of the best life lessons he ever had.
Here's how to gently tell your friends that you're good with ramen all week, thanks
Waiting in the wings is an even worse swamp monster—oil and gas lobbyist David Bernhardt
There's no place like home, and that's a good thing
In which we unplug a generation of screen-addicted kids from their devices, give them freedom to roam (unsupervised!), help them make friends with animals, and show them that we, too, love to play outside
The free soloist hopes that these four books will teach you something about the world
Shopping for yet another trinket is hard. Sharing a memory-making experience is much easier.
A Nebraska-based photographer is bringing positivity and drag culture to the great outdoors—in six-inch heels
We need to stop selling bicycles on environmentalism. We ride because it's fun, healthy, cheap, and practical—and because it annoys people who drive.
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
Being outdoorsy is not without its risks. If I could travel through time, here's some of the advice I'd give my (seemingly) immortal and (definitely) ignorant 20-year-old self.
Saving a life is as easy as checking for cyclists. So naturally nobody does it.
We have 22 years until we're in a significant global crisis. Show your kids how to implement these simple planet-friendly household changes now.
Your last Instagram picture DOESN'T have a seventh wonder in it? How... quaint.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Sansho, an eight-year-old Karelian bear dog, was a magnificent serial killer, mentor, and friend
As Wyoming debates whether to charge hikers, I wanted to issue a reminder that this whole pay-to-play concept on our public lands doesn't work
Meet Gideon, the ten-year-old boy who has pet 600 dogs and counting—and is making the internet a better place, one pat at a time
Moose encounters are growing far more common and more dangerous
‘Wildland’ follows a crew of firefighters as they battle enormous blazes in an effort to reset their lives
Hot take! Making cars more dangerous will make our roads safer.
It's going to be hard sometimes, but it's not going to be the end of your adventures
Let your kids learn from misadventure
The new Kickstarter film is aimed at getting more people with Down syndrome outside
Looking for a scare with some soothing nature shots thrown in? These are our favorites.
‘3100: Run and Become’ explores moving meditation all over the world, from a race around a single New York City block to a 1,000-day run for Japanese monks
Backcountry adventure makes for beautiful filmmaking. When John Muir is narrating, the story hits another level.
Why the season's most interesting ski movies are the ones about individual athletes
Living your best #packlife is easier than it looks
Rumors of my favorite tire size’s death are greatly exaggerated. (I hope.)
You don't need amazing trails to have an amazing day with little ones
The world asks: Is Zinke corrupt, incompetent, or both?
People are worried. But, naturally, it's usually about the wrong things.
How we exploit big trees, big game, and even extinct creatures
One writer finds equal doses aspiration and inspiration in a stylish new crop of recipe collections
Vegans, caribou, songwriting, and other treats to check out as you refresh your media diet
Experts say intense outdoor activities can help children increase focus and develop a better awareness of their surroundings
They’re dorky, antisocial, and dangerous. So should we outlaw them?
Put the beers in the snowbank. Drinking while shredding—or running or biking—is for Joes, Chads, Barts, and Squis
If the outdoor industry doesn't embrace hunters and anglers as political allies in conservation battles, we all lose
Keep your kid comfortable (and give yourself some peace)
The author's new book, 'On Desperate Ground,' tells one of the toughest military survival stories in history
If your kid's under five and you want to spend a night under the stars as a family, you're gonna have to embrace extravagant camping
When a trail says "Dogs on Leash," it's time we respect that—and speak up to people who don't
Anyone who has recreated with clashing personalities will relate to the not always likable but always entertaining characters on HBO's new show
Patagonia's founder reminds us that democracy requires showing up.
Line 5 is the name of a 65-year-old oil pipeline running across the floor of Lake Michigan and it's ready to burst.
Non-partisan midterm elections guidance from key environmental organizations
How to break it to your risk-averse family that you're trying the whole "quit your job and travel the world" thing
When it comes to being pro-bike, so-called “avid cyclists” seem to be anything but