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If a skier hucks without uploading a photo, does anybody see it? A road trip through the exploding business side of Instagram, where pro athletes roam Alberta stalking the next big trophy shot.

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Pro skier Angel Collinson lays out how the state’s refusal to obey federal clean air standards is costing athletes, businesses, and visitors

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What motivates an amateur racer to rack up thousands of training miles and take on the pain and tedium of marathons and ultramarathons? Sometimes it's about keeping a step ahead of your ghosts.

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The late climber, highliner, and BASE jumper writes about the passions of his life: his dog, his girlfriend, and the outdoors

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This short video from Goal Zero features professional surfer Chadd Konig, who recently gave up the warm beaches of Southern California and went in search of something more. He was craving deeper connection with the land, and after finding the perfect spot in Northern California, he built…

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Meet the creative mastermind behind the tiny camera that elevated the first-person narrative and made POV fiends of us all

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The weekend-long event features a multi-heat dog surfing contest with prizes in four different weight-class divisions and even tandem heats with the dogs’ owners.

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James Lawrence, aka the Iron Cowboy, ran 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days this summer. He did it all with his five young children in tow.

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We asked two NASA engineers to break down how realistic the new Matt Damon movie is. (Spoilers ahead!)

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In 'Think South,' Cathy de Moll explains how a team of explorers pulled off one of the 20th century’s most challenging expeditions

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After decades spent wandering the globe, the veteran travel writer takes a domestic detour

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Every year we ask our Instagram followers to share the best shots of their number one adventure buddy.

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This one-woman film crew has hopped the globe (and endured blood-sucking critters) to bring unheard voices to the fore

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The secret? Leaf blowers, peat moss, and cornstarch.

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We talked to the filmmaker behind a new Patagonia-funded film about a controversial ski resort development in British Columbia

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As Hollywood prepares to release its adaptation of 'The Martian,' author Andy Weir talks about what it would take to send a person to Mars, and what he's got cooking for his next novel

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The adventure documentary tracks four young Texans as they lead a group of mustangs from Mexico to Canada

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Mountaineer Hilaree O’Neill hiked to the base of Makalu, the world’s fifth highest peak, with her two young sons in tow

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The complicated relationship between high altitude workers and Western climbers is on display in ‘Sherpa’

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To capture professional-grade footage on the world’s highest peak, the makers of Everest turned to a Colorado cameraman who got his start shooting for Warren Miller

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The new film from Sweetgrass Productions shows you what it's like to pedal through a rattlesnake-infested desert—in the middle of the night

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The filmmakers behind Reel Rock talk Alex Honnold’s early years, the Dawn Wall feature documentary, and what makes a good movie

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These guys might just be the ultimate weekday warriors. Evening Warriors is a short film from Quebec Connection that documents the crew's first week of August from a drone. Despite working during the day, they somehow find enough daylight and energy…

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An opportunity for a digital up-close encounter, to mark a great conservation achievement

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It depends who you ask. But I just can't wrap my brain around sending a child up the highest mountain in the world.

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John Bradley owned his sailboat, Scottie II, for over forty years. When Hurricane Irene hit Rhode Island, Scottie II was taken out, leaving John without a boat. Now 91, Bradley is fixing up a new boat and continues to sail. On the Water with John Bradley is a short film from Charlie…

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After a terrifying brush with death two years ago forced the Canadian free-rider to confront his inner demons, a new film seeks to chronicle his spiritual journey

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Does the catastrophe that gave us 'Into Thin Air' still have the power to captivate? We talk to the cast and crew of the new movie 'Everest' about making an adventure epic roar to life for a new generation.

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Children are eating between meals more than ever, but is that a good thing?

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With a blockbuster film about the deadly storm in the works, we spoke with one of the climbers who made it out alive about the tragedy

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Photojournalist Max Whittaker takes you right to the fire line.

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If the Rocky Mountains aren’t close enough, there are plenty of other treasures you can search for

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“Blue zones” where entire communities live longer, better lives aren't just for grownups. Here’s how you can craft them in your own neighborhood.

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It’s tough to beat the ranch dog’s daily grind: They run around all day, swim in water troughs, and, of course, keep the crazy cows in line. Anyone who's lived with one cannot live without.

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Scrolling through that confounding mix of cinema will give us all carpal tunnel. Stop it this moment and check out our list of below-the-radar survival films.

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There's a growing number of professionals who elect to create their own paths toward the American Dream.

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From the Sierra Club: The best way we have of maintaining recreation areas across the country is in danger of being cut off entirely.

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From mountain biking to paddleboarding, your best friend can do it all with a bit of basic training

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Hunting around for vacation destinations that actually cater to both kids and adults is tough. But we’ve got you and yours covered.

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This is a longterm relationship that will have a major impact on your lifestyle. It pays to choose wisely.

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Athletic training and parenthood aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, when done right, they go hand in hand.

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Sponsor Content: Rex Pemberton continues on his quest to fly his wingsuit from Los Angeles to Catalina Island. …

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Shark Week host Paul de Gelder lays out some techniques for finding your happy place around some of the planet’s oldest predators

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Sponsor Content: Rex Pemberton continues on his quest to fly his wingsuit from Los Angeles to Catalina Island.

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Some of them trained for years to save lives. Others came to the rescue by following their noses. They all earned our eternal gratitude.

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The trick is educating them with these honest, science-supported reasons why pets make our lives better

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A group of ten ultrarunners attempted to chase down a pronghorn antelope in Northern New Mexico to answer the question of how humans evolved with a remarkable capacity for endurance running

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Andy Casagrande saw his first shark on TV when he was a kid growing up in New York City, and it immediately captivated him.

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What’s the best dog in the world? Our picks: the ones that have a job, do it well, and then curl up at the foot of the bed.

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Famed marine expert and non-fiction author Susan Casey takes us on a deep dive into humanity’s complex connection to dolphins.

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By this summer, Long Island, New York, photographer Eric Meola will have logged more than 100 days and perhaps as many as 25,000 miles in the Great Plains over the past three years.

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Sponsor Content: Rex Pemberton continues on his quest to fly his wingsuit from Los Angeles to Catalina Island. …

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How to find and train the ultimate outdoor companion—because you want so much more than just another pet

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An interview with the parent-stars of the new television show “Big Crazy Family Adventure” about how to roam with children without going insane

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Sponsor Content: Rex Pemberton continues on his quest to fly his wingsuit from Los Angeles to Catalina Island.

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After winning the coveted audience award at Sundance, the documentary 'Meru' is getting a nationwide theatrical release next month. How did a climbing movie break through with mainstream audiences? Credit the incredible story at its center: a tale of tragedy, family, friendship, risk, and the redemptive power of suffering.

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Sponsor Content: Rex Pemberton continues on his quest to fly his wingsuit from Los Angeles to Catalina Island.

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Sponsor Content: Rex Pemberton kicks off his quest to fly his wingsuit from Los Angeles to Catalina Island.

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There’s no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they’ve supported you through your darkest times. Denali is the story of photographer Ben Moon and his beloved dog, Denali. A collaboration between director Ben Knight, producer Ben Moon and…

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In a new memoir, William Finnegan takes a break from hard-hitting reporting to explore his passion for the water

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Don’t let your kids live their summer vacation inside a screen

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SUPs, souped-up bikes, sunglasses, and other things your dad will love

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When you’re stuck in the backcountry and need help, several states could bill you for the trouble of saving your life. It’s worth knowing where you might be held liable.

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We’ve all fantasized about dropping everything and carving out a private paradise the wilderness. Foster Huntington did exactly that.

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The best stories aren't just on paper anymore. Our (totally subjective) ranking assembles the millenium's 33 best new classics.

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Tip #1: Letting them embrace freedom involves a fair amount of hovering

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'Sunshine Superman' traces the rise and fall of a BASE-jumping pioneer

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This year’s film festival, which kicks off Friday in Telluride, is chock full of 100 films, ranging from feature length documentaries about climbing the world’s toughest mountains to short, art films. Here are the 10 you shouldn’t miss.

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This year’s Mountainfilm festival is dominated by feature-length climbing documentaries. The rise of these movies isn’t coincidence.

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A new documentary from National Geographic chronicles a British man's cross-country march from L.A. to D.C. to appeal his visa ban at the Russian Embassy and hopefully continue his hike across the world.

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A former firefighter himself, former 'Outside' editor Kyle Dickman retells the story of the tragic 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona in his new book.

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The bestselling author fielded questions in front of 600 people last night

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Ruffwear has announced a major partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, along with its Ruff Adventure Dog Adoption Program, that matches adventure-loving, outdoor oriented people with high-energy, fresh air-seeking dogs from the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Through a Facebook app on Ruffwear’s…

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This month, Insight Editions released “The Finest Line,” by big-wave surfer Rusty Long. The coffee table book chronicles all the best big-wave spots and surfers in the world with large, brilliant pictures by some of the top surf photographers.

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Showcasing structures around the world that brilliantly integrate design, function, and an embrace of natural surroundings, the pages are lined with design impossibilities made real.

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It's become fashionable in parts of the country to forgo having kids. That's fine. But don't hate on parenthood. It's wonderful.

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The book showcases some of the best photography and personalities in the adventure world. Here’s a quick preview of what to expect from the new coffee table favorite.

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In his latest book, 'Missoula', the writer who became famous for diving deep into true tales of human tragedy uses a college town in Montana to underscore the national issue of college sexual assault.

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Micah True, the late star of the book ‘Born to Run,’ is the subject of a new documentary that seeks to unveil the man behind the legend

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