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The film is a part of the company’s initiative to celebrate all people with bikes as cyclists—regardless of where they are, how often they ride, or their skill level
For nearly half a century, legends of a giant cave in the Andes—holding artifacts that could rewrite human history—have beckoned adventurers and tantalized fans of the occult. Now the daughter of a legendary explorer is on a new kind of quest: to tell the truth about the cave in order to save it.
Sam Schwartz and Elsa Smith leave Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discover an Oregon town where people live more simply
Season Equipment is trying to break the cycle of new gear every year
The climber talks about the scary falls that actually enabled her to make it to the top of Yosemite's iconic big wall
The backcountry is more popular than ever, but that doesn't make it safe
It showed up, attracted a flood of selfie seekers, and disappeared four days later. But now, after death threats and a federal investigation, it's with BLM officials trying to figure out where it came from in the first place.
In the shadow of tragic events like this, can we raise awareness of the dangers cyclists face without scaring people away from bikes? And how do we maintain our own love of cycling?
Nearly 700 people on bikes have been killed by drivers this year. This is who we lost.
This Wes Anderson–inspired short film follows a small crew of skiers and snowboarders on the hunt for a legendary hermit
An all-women urban snowboarding group hits the streets to send and shred whatever surface they find
Tenkara fly-fishing in Colorado with Daniel Galhardo
'MeatEater' host Steven Rinella and adventure photographer Krystle Wright on the experiences that changed them
The 35th generation New Mexican will oversee public lands, national parks, Native American affairs, and more
The process of BASE jumping before the exit point
Last winter, when the robotics firm Roam released its latest version of Elevate, a revolutionary exoskeleton promising to boost skiing performance, our writer knew he had to give it a test drive. His analysis: the company's debut product is fun yet flawed—but its vision of a tech-assisted sports future will still blow your mind.
The mountain-bike community needs to focus less on access and more on climate change
With partner Adrian Ballinger and local guide Mark Synnott, Harrington discovers an untapped climbing zone: Maine's Atlantic coastline
Brooklyn Boulders said it provided "climbing and community for all." Employees said that couldn't be further from the truth. Now the company is rolling out a series of changes to work toward its DEI goals.
With partner Adrian Ballinger and local guide Mark Synnott, Harrington discovers an untapped climbing zone: Maine's Atlantic coastline
One thing Denver-based artist Latasha Dunston loves about living in Colorado is how inspiring the state’s landscapes are.
The decade-long hunt captured the world's attention, but when it finally ended in June, everyone still wanted to know: Who had solved the mystery? This week, as legal proceedings threaten his anonymity, a 32-year-old medical student is ready to go on the record.
After devoting their spring to COVID-19 patients, two West Virginia brothers became the first identical twins to earn the triple crown of American hiking
After losing her brother to cancer, Mackenzie McGrath finds solace in guiding kids who have been impacted by the disease
More often than not, our biggest adventures are nothing like we expect them to be—in the best of ways
In the spell of a week, a mysterious monolith appeared in the Utah desert and was subsequently removed by some slackline bros. The saga has raised more questions than answers.
Every mountaineer knows that getting to the summit isn't a requirement, but it sure is sweet if you do
Across the West, fire season lasts longer and has become more intense than any time in history—tens of thousands of structures burn every year, and dozens of people die. But new research is highlighting a different problem: those who survive are never the same.
'Tempo' pairs video footage of Kyle Richardson running the Flat Irons of Boulder, Colorado, to a soundtrack of his own music
Connecting to ecosystems through the hobbies we love enlightens us on the delicate balance between humans and nature
Sarah Sturm was searching for a purpose beyond competing and found it through coaching young women
A study from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center indicated something counterintuitive: experience doesn't always correspond with safety
These slackliners explore the limits of humankind high above the ground, under the northern lights.
How Spain's Natxo González prepares his body and mind to tackle the biggest swell on earth
Two college students have a dream to sail the world. All they need is a boat.
As the world warms, the amount of oxygen at the top of earth's highest peak is increasing. That could make it easier to summit without using supplemental oxygen.
Resort executives are warning customers that skiing will be different this season. I'm here to tell you that "different" means better.
Waves for Change brings surf therapy to children who experience high levels of stress and trauma
He survived multiple crash landings that should have killed him. But as Corliss sees it, risking everything was the only way to live.
Colorado's mountains get all the glory. But adventures like tubing in downtown Denver are around literally every corner.
BASE-jumping pioneer Jeb Corliss is one of the original madmen, a fiend for the extreme who has miraculously survived multiple crash landings in a sport that rarely allows second chances. Now, at 44, with a self-diagnosed psychological disorder, he's embarking on his most fraught journey yet: into the depths of his own mind.
In its final months, Trump's Department of the Interior shows its true colors by rushing through drilling leases in Alaska and rewriting major components of the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act
Rising photojournalist Malik Martin shows us how this climbing gym has built a community of paying it forward
This 100-mile trail, normally ridden in multiple days, has turned into a one-day challenge
Five thought leaders working to make the outdoors more accessible and inviting to everyone
Switching it up was exactly what he needed
A quarantine backyard ultramarathon. Thousands of protesters on bikes. This year brought the unexpected in countless forms. Here’s who (and what) had the biggest impact on the outdoor world.
After the achievement of a lifetime, a few very important details got lost in translation
Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip guides and athletes with a tool kit to handle the worst mental distress we encounter when we're far from help.
After years of effort, the 34-year-old climber motored up El Cap's Golden Gate route and now joins the ranks of Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, and Lynn Hill
A dogsledder and her pursuit of competing in the Iditarod
With a key list of Land and Water Conservation Fund projects missing, political subterfuge threatens the bipartisan legislative achievement
Today’s battles over climate change and fracking share a common origin: the timber wars of the Pacific Northwest
Come for the #vanlife inspiration, stay for the powder skiing in this short film about a young skier in the Cascades
Watch Kai Jones send it over massive drops in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
How young is too young for risk? During an Idaho river adventure that included her seven-year-old, Tracy Ross faced this question in the most harrowing way imaginable.
The new TenNine Hike GTX looks unlike anything else on the trail. That’s because it performs unlike anything else on the trail.
A University of Colorado Boulder skier tells the story of a camping trip gone awry
Grant Horton and Michael Stevens take on a seemingly pleasant journey around Washington D.C. only to be hit with many environmental hurdles.
The marine biologist has become a leading voice in the movement by deftly communicating what few people understand: that cleaning up the planet requires a commitment to social justice
You don't have to grow up in a hunting family to embark on this life-changing journey. Here's everything you need to get started.
Taking care of our planet shouldn't be a partisan issue. These activist-athletes think the flag might help bridge the divide.
A lesson for the Department of the Interior staff: you can’t delete official tweets
Jeremy Jones, the king of freeriding, wants to unleash the political might of the 50 million Americans who love our natural playgrounds
Lael Wilcox and Joe Cruz travel to Bogotá to map out a bikepacking route between the Colombian capital and Chingaza National Park
“America’s Amazon” is being sold to China, at a huge cost to the environment, and a net loss to taxpayers
Even in traditionally conservative states like Montana and Wyoming, no single issue unites centrist voters in 2020 more than public-lands protection. That's one reason Montana Republican senator Steve Daines has spent the past 18 months trying to convince voters he's a reliable conservationist. Critics say it's mere "greenwashing," but his success may decide the balance of power in Washington.
It was a roller coaster of a summer for Alaska's most controversial extraction project. In July, it looked all but certain that the salmon-threatening proposal would get its first federal permit. But then things took a surprising turn.
A guide to key ballot measures and Senate and House races that will have huge impacts on the way we address climate change
As the mountains thaw, rocks are coming loose from the ice, increasing the risk of injury or death for even the most experienced mountaineers
The villainous BLM boss appears to have survived a court ouster, further threatening Trump's oil agenda
Michael Larsen and friends head to Confluence Park in Denver, Colorado, for an afternoon of chilled-out tubing on the river.
At 59 years old and with a preexisting condition, Paralympic rower Angela Madsen had plenty to worry about as the coronavirus spread across the country. So she dipped the oars of her small rowboat in the Pacific and pointed the bow toward Hawaii. She never returned.
Eduardo Arruda shows us why trail building and mountain biking helps him live life to the fullest
Expert tips and tricks to help keep you comfortable all season long