Feb 22, 2017
8 Ways Vail Will Change Your Local Ski Hill
The Colorado behemoth is snapping up ski areas across North America. Here’s what happens when the hill changes hands.
Big Ideas
Feb 9, 2017
We Should Be Building More Parkour Parks
The U.K. government recently recognized parkour as a legitimate sport, and is bringing parks to inner cities, schools, and even senior citizens. Why hasn't the U.S. gotten on board?
Feb 7, 2017
The Court Standing Between Trump and Environmental Deregulation
Trump's executive orders don't have environmental lawyers particularly worried—but that could change depending on how the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rules on a handful of cases
Jan 30, 2017
Big-Wave Surfers Are Making SUP Cool
A few years back, a contingent of prominent pro surfers took up stand-up paddleboarding in spite of its reputation as a leisure activity of lesser wave riders. Can they convince the curmudgeons the sport deserves respect?
Jan 27, 2017
Why Are Adventure Sports So Boring to Watch?
Apart from the Olympics, no one’s really watching the best athletes on the planet compete and perform live. Probably because their events are not very entertaining.
Jan 19, 2017
Trump’s Presidency Means the End of Wolves in the American West
And they're not the only species that should be afraid
Dec 3, 2016
China Wants to Build Hotels on Everest
A plan for a drive-up climbing center on the north side of the mountain also includes the mainstays of a modern resort: lodging, restaurants, and a museum. Is this the future of the world's highest peak?
Nov 29, 2016
If Athletes Are Mad About Trump, They Must Be Better Advocates
Professional athletes have more direct influence than ever before thanks to massive social media followings. Now’s the time to start using it.
Nov 21, 2016
Get Ready for More Armed Standoffs on Public Land
Fresh off their acquittal in Oregon and emboldened by the election of Donald Trump, the Bundy brothers are promising more extremist takeovers across the West
Nov 15, 2016
Is Your GPS Scrambling Your Brain?
American tourist Noel Santillan became an unlikely folk hero in Iceland after he entered a typo into his GPS and drove hundreds of miles out of his way. How can anyone wander so far off the mark? A growing body of research suggests that our reliance on navigational technology might be altering our brains in ways we’re only beginning to understand.