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Studies tout short exercise sessions, but also endurance training at any age
Your cracked phone screen might soon be able to mend itself
Riding a bike from the middle of Wales to the coast in a day is no easy feat, especially if you’re doing it “as the crow flies.” In this short from videographer Ricky Adams and Howies, two cyclists put their hand-built Wold “adventure bikes” to the test.
Million-dollar Indiegogo campaign hoping to get idea on the ground
Laird Hamilton towed Rothman into one of the worst wipeouts in history last year. Why was Laird towing the 20-year-old? Because Rothman is one of the rising stars in the big wave surfing world, which he displays in this edit from Quiksilver.
Despite being born blind, Derek Rabelo hasn’t given up on one of his life goals: to surf Pipeline on the north shore of Oahu. Through the encouragement of his parents, best friend, and surf coach, Derek embarked on a three-year journey of grueling mental, physical and spiritual…
A behind-the-scenes look at the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside. Photographer Jeff Lipsky turned the camera on photographer, climber, and filmmaker Jimmy Chin and his special guest for the How to Do Everything issue.
New study finds intervals between eruptions influenced by underground factors
A showdown at a Utah canyon pits ATV users against the BLM. But the real operators in public-land disputes are out of view—and out to use sportsmen to advance their cause.
The Whitewater Grand Prix aims to showcase the most outrageous paddling on some seriously unfriendly rivers.
With a world record on the line, determining the winner of the Billabong XXL "Biggest Wave" award turned into one of the toughest judgment calls in big wave surfing's history.
Wind farm and hydroelectricity independently support population of 10,000 in Canary Islands
In the summer of 2013, Mike Libecki, Ethan Pringle and Liv Sansoz traveled to the remote Tian Shan Mountains near the border of China and Kyrgyzstan. The team traveled through desert landscapes, a maze of sandstone towers, high plains and deep valleys to establish one of the most unique multi-pitch…
When a new kayaker goes paddling, he discovers a posse of pros on the river and wonders whether someday he could be as cool as they are. A daydream in the eddy transforms the rookie into a whitewater Adonis. Join kayaker Ben Marr as he takes us into a world…
Fear. It’s present on so many of the expeditions that we take into the mountains. Pushing past this fear to acheive our goals leads to some of the most rewarding experiences we can have. In the summer of 2013, Mike Libecki, Ethan Pringle and Liv Sansoz traveled to the remote Tian…
Equipment is worth $350,000; UPS now in hot water
White House, scientists release reports on challenges facing the U.S.
GPS locator SPOT launched in 2007—and has already notched 3,000 rescues
Adrien Bessac, one of the co-founders of Riot House, is an avid skier and mountain lover in general. Growing up in a Mont Dore ski shop certainlymay have played a role. Always driven by the desire to show his native region at its best, Riot House decided to follow…
Study finds healthy adults more likely to retain long-term information
French authorities are ramping up efforts to save Europe's last wild hamster
Asgeir Helgestad is a photographer from Norway whose wildlife imagery seems to step inside the world of the animal. In this profile video from Red Digital Cinema, Asgeir explains why he chose to become a wildlife photographer and what he hopes to convey through his work. …
Some climate scientists argue that it's getting warmer faster at high altitude. And that could spell disaster for mountaineers.
44 Greenpeace activists detained in Holland, released within hours
Several competitors at a Tough Mudder in Nevada fell ill after the race. Subsequent investigations have found the reason why.
A top notch adventure and outdoor hype reel from EtchRock—a new community to share and discover challenges. Get out there and fuel your desire.
O’Neill surfer Mark Matthews wasn’t born to charge some of the world’s biggest waves. He had to work for it and most importantly conquer his fear.
Five DEET-free options to fend off bugs this summer
In his first appearance since Oprah, Armstrong opens up about whether he really won those races, his dramatically altered post-scandal life, and what his final legacy may be. …
Trailer number two for Fullface Productions’ highly anticipated film Signatures. British Columbia, Prague, Bratislava, Indonesia, Ore Mountains, Austrian and Italian Alps and even Barcelona are just a few places these MTB riders show their skills.
In January 2014, four friends set off to climb in the remote reaches of Northern Patagonia. Off the grid in Patagonia the stakes are high; there is never a good time to take a bad fall, but when the possibility of even asking for help is hours or days away,…
Just how bad are these Southeastern tornadoes? See for yourself
The 2014 season has ended in Nepal, and some mountaineers are turning toward Tibet, where ascents continue. Can they overcome Chinese complexities and turn the north side into the new Everest norm?
Holidog offers peer-to-peer pet services for kennel-wary owners
