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The results from Tuesday's elections prove that the majority of people in this country revere our public lands. Politicians, listen up.

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Waterlogged, from filmmaker Ben Cox​​​​​​,​ is a reminder that simply spending time outside can be an escape from anxiety

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The Detroit native is one of the most well-rounded climbers of his generation. But that’s just part of his story.

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Wondering what the future of rock climbing looks like? Search no further than Ashima Shiraishi, the Olympics-bound, New York City prodigy.

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Urban trails, climbing gyms, and indoor mountain biking parks are just the start. If you have the right mind-set, cities can be way more adventure-filled than you might think.

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Whether she’s mentoring the next generation of female street riders or shredding urban handrails, Kimura always keeps it real.

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A passionate, sometimes uncomfortable ode to the meatiest paws in the world (other people's words, not ours)

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The ridges and reefs of West Papua are some of the most biodiverse on the planet. Two acclaimed filmmakers are on a mission to make sure they stay that way.

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Mountain biker KC Deane learns from Hawai'i local Albee Layer that there’s more to the island than the waves

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If she wins tomorrow, the 38-year-old Democrat would become the country's first Native American governor. Can a moderate still win in Trump's America? Idaho is about to find out.

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Unsurprisingly, the dates are getting later and later, according to the records we have

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Urban angling has been around in America as long as there have been cities. It's time to stop treating it like fishing's redheaded stepchild.

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Told here in full for the first time, this is the horrifying story of the first murder on the Appalachian Trail, the kidnapping that followed, and how one woman learned to survive.

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Carbon offsets are an easy way to mitigate the impact of your travel, but they're not the only way—and you don't necessarily have to shell out money to make a difference

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About an hour before midnight on Mother’s Day in 1986, a group of teenagers assembled at an Episcopal high school in Portland, Oregon, to embark on an expedition. Their goal was to summit Mount Hood, completing an adventure program that was required for all sophomores. What followed was a story of tragedy and loss that is commemorated annually at the institution it changed forever.

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Skiers Kalen Thorien and Stan Rey​​​​​​​ poll their Instagram following for recommendations on an international ski trip.

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Is the movement that sparked the 2016 takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ready to age out?

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It's uncommon for animals to get drunk, but some creatures are attracted to alcohol

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One of the worst tragedies in the history of firefighting prompted little change to a culture that regularly puts young lives at risk. A few seasoned veterans are working to fix that.

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Skiers Christina Lustenberger and Dane Tudor search the headwaters of the Columbia river for some of the world’s most sought-after snow.

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Most cyclists know that bike lanes offer very limited physical protection. They might not know that they offer approximately zero legal protection either.

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Can recent events be chalked up to the occasional confusion of bureaucracy? Or is something more worrisome afoot?

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The bodies of Garret Bonkowski and Jessica Bartz were discovered on October 1 on a South Rim trail. How they died remains a mystery, and their families want answers.

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Casey Brown overcame poverty and the bizarre death of her brother to become a world-class mountain biker, doing jumps on a terrain with no margin for error. But is she good enough to be the first woman to compete in the sport's most dangerous event?

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In the Road Less Traveled series rider Ansel Dickey competes at the annual Rasputisa​​​​​​​ gravel cycling race.

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From Your Forests Your Future and the Pattiz Brothers, this video demonstrates what goes into a wilderness designation. 

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What the admittedly confusing categorization actually means

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This trailer for the upcoming film, Janhukot, follows three British mountaineers as they try to summit the film’s namesake peak

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Now that the House Natural Resources Committee has fallen under Democrat control, it could mean real oversight for the Department of Interior, says Arizona Representative Raul Grijalva

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Even as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has said he wants to give states more decision-making power over federal lands, the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to limit public input

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This season of 'Westward,' from KGB Productions, features local entrepreneurs and avid skiers in Tahoe.

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Has being the subject of arguably the best climbing film ever made changed him? Absolutely.

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Parisi tackled three of the Seven Summits this year, and now she's a few steps closer to likely becoming the first publicly transgender person to complete the famous challenge

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This video features outdoor writer Hal Herring a native Alabaman who’s made his living and his home on the public lands of the west.

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She’s already established herself as one of the most talented female mountain bikers in the world. And now she's aiming to make history.

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From Arc'teryx, The World Above showcases three big wall climbers making the first ascent of Ruby Supernova - 5.12C.

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Hoji, from Matchstick Productions, chronicles the Alberta native’s rise within the skiing community. 

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In what might be a first for any American company, the clothing brand has endorsed two Senate candidates

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Mountain biker Casey Brown shares her story as part of The Explorers Series, presented by Coors Light. 

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Surfers on Lake Michigan are getting sick, and they think they know why

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A collection of the scariest, strangest, and most riveting tales we've ever published

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‘Island of the Strangers’ features a team of kiteboarders riding on the coast of Scotland.

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One photographer's attempt to find art in fire, even as climate change makes conditions more deadly

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And replaced her with a loyalist political operative who may not need Senate confirmation

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'Hang Tight' from Brothers on the Fly documents a fly fishing trip to Slovenia in search of a pristine river and the elusive marble trout.

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The 33 special agents assigned to the Investigative Services Branch handle the most complex crimes committed on NPS land. When a day hike in Rocky Mountain National Park ended in a grisly death, ISB veteran Beth Shott hit the trail, where she began unraveling a harrowing case.

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It’s no secret that coral reefs are in trouble, however, scientists are using modern techniques to revitalize the reproduction of reefs.

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Nelson and Morrison are the first to successfully ski 7,000 vertical feet from the summit of Nepal’s Lhotse, one of the most prized high-altitude lines in the world

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Thanks to Erickson and a new crop of young female riders, women’s big-wave surfing is preparing to make history

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The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed it—yet.

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A few years ago, more than 60 percent of the country fell under some level of drought. The worst thing? These warm, dry conditions tend to lead to even warmer, drier ones.

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What it takes to document one of the world's most treacherous races. Words by Marley Walker.

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They don't vote. Why are the people most concerned about climate change some of the least likely to show up in November?

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In Lowe's final interview with a journalist, the legendary climber reflected on risk and what a climb was really worth

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A small Arctic community is at risk of getting submerged by the sea. The biggest problem? It's too expensive to move away.

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Shea Holbrook helped carry cyclist Denise Mueller-Korenek to 183 miles per hour last month

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We sent a writer to check out the alleged uptick in damage to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument post President Trump's decision to shrink it

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Big-wave surfer Emily Erickson shares her story as part of The Explorers Series, presented by Coors Light. 

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Five bills approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources during a chaotic news cycle could weaken the historically popular environmental law

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There's a reason that some form of the Bigfoot legend persists all over the world

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In episode three, Sasha spends the morning climbing in Boulder before catching a flight to San Francisco for a photoshoot.

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When someone rolls into the campsite next to yours, go say hi. You probably have something in common.

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A former champion and constant runner-up face off on the final day of Fat Bear Week 2018, but every one is a winner in our hearts

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There really is a massive difference between weather alerts depending on where they're issued. The question is: Can you handle the heat?

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Exploring the ocean floor with an urchin hunter. Words by Emily Reed.

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It's up to Republicans to bring it back to life and make it better than ever

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Salomon has done it again with their upcoming season of ski films.

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Decades ago, Deanna Curtis was captivated by a birds of prey demonstration. Today, she's one of a growing number of women involved in the ancient sport of falconry.

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When Tahoe is your backyard, a morning ride has unlimited potentialities.

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As America wrestles with high rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans, outdoor programs have been offered up as a promising treatment. Dan Sidles seemed like the ideal candidate: an Iraq War vet who suffered from PTSD, he tried to find a renewed sense of purpose through climbing and mountaineering. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough. Brian Mockenhaupt explores the final years of a tortured friend.

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This loop through Yosemite could just be the finest high-altitude thru-hike in the country

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For one week every fall, Alaska's Katmai National Park celebrates the survival skills and ample rolls of the happiest bears in the world. But there's more to their reigning champion than meets the eye.

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Welcome to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, a behind-the-scenes mini-series that takes a look at an "average" weekday with pro climber Sasha DiGiulian.

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Surfer Matt Meola and filmmaker Jon Spenser took off on a charter boat called the Mangalui, and set a course for the Mentawais islands.

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Climbing skills are in high demand to service sky-high turbines. Eric Ruderman has made it his career.

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We dig into the finances of an Alpine Ascents International guide

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Mother Earth, from filmmaker Damien Vergez, features mountain biker William Robert riding trails in British Columbia.

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The U.S. Coast Guard closes the Potomac River any time President Trump wants to hit the links.

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