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A native of San Francisco, Louise Sanseau grew up skiing 5-15 days a year. But between high school and college, she took a wilderness trip that changed her course forever.

In high school, Adam Clark took a boat trip to Alaska with his mom. The trip was designed for photographers and though he didn't have a camera of his own, he showed promise and drive.

What environmentalists hope to accomplish before the 44th president leaves office

After many years of travel together, Jim Slinger and Andrew Tip Taylor revisit The Noatak River after a 35-year hiatus.

The decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to block the Dakota Access Pipeline arrived just as internal tensions threatened to fracture Standing Rock's Oceti Sakowin camp

The pioneering astronaut was the first American to orbit earth. He died Thursday.

President Obama signed a bill that would finally measure the size of the industry—and lobbyists can't wait to flex that muscle

In a new film by NRS and We Are Hungry, a crew of French kayakers travels to the frigid waters of Iceland.

Jackson Hole has always been a hideaway for the more unique characters in skiing. Wild Bill is no exception.

Matthias Giraud is a pioneer in the world of extreme ski BASE jumping.

Even if protesters resist evacuation orders and police actions, they’ll still face the difficulty of living outside in North Dakota

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?

The governor of Oklahoma—and front-runner for the Secretary of the Interior position—is aggressively pro-extraction. Uh oh.

In 2007, Doug Walker found three dusty boxes at a flea market in Los Angeles. Inside were more than 30,000 negative film strips discarded by Surfing Magazine, all of them from the 1970s.

Deep in the heart of Jackson Hole's backcountry, a new snow sport is emerging; snow kiting. With a combination of sailing and flying it allows kiters to fly high above the treetops.

How to start from scratch and expand your horizons

The 22-year-old Olympian is preparing to launch off an antique, currently defunct jump in New Hampshire to remind people of the sport's great, overlooked past

Bike sharing was launched in the United States seven years ago, and it's about time we considered whether the systems are actually benefiting cities and their residents

Just in time for fall, rider Ryan Howard shreds the impeccable terrain of the Ozark Mountains.

Professional vehicle dwellers share their tips for making the most out of life on the road

During her four-year tenure as Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, a former oil-industry engineer and CEO of REI, has helped designate 18 new national monuments, increase youth engagement in the national parks, and limit access for energy exploration. As a Trump administration with very different views on conservation prepares to take the reins in Washington, Christopher Keyes sat down with the secretary to discuss her legacy—and the uncertain future of America’s public lands.

In the middle of nowhere Nevada lies a world renowned couloir called 'Terminal Cancer'. After skiing it six years ago, Cody Townsend met a snowmobiler who told him, "Oh yeah, there's way more out there."

The assassination of Goldman Prize-winning activist Berta Cáceres last March shocked the global community. But in her home country of Honduras, where more than 100 activists have been cut down in the past five years, it was business as usual.

Filmmaker Octave Zangs was deeply troubled political developments threatening Oregon's public lands. He decided to highlight it's value in making this film Our Land.

It’s too early to know for certain what a Donald Trump presidency means for the environment and public-lands policy. But we have some ideas.

Secretary of the Interior tells all: what's next for the Department of the Interior and the environmental movement?

Genesis, the latest edition of The Shadow Campaign from DPS skis, takes a look at the origins of human existence.

Cyclist Danny Chew was 783,000 miles into his quest to ride one million miles when he was paralyzed in a bike accident. Now he's determined to finish the job on a hand cycle—and his friends at Pittsburgh's Dirty Dozen race are banding together to help him reach his dream.

In Wyoming's Great Red Desert lies a stretch known as the Great Basin. In this video, Brigham and Hawkins trek out in these harsh conditions to conquer the trail.

One of our most iconic wild places is under threat from mining and development interests. Two journalists hiked 800 miles to remind people why they should care.

Before the Aspen colors were gone, Brandon Mathis and Terrance Siemon took off on a 28-degree morning to capture this video, 'High Country Trailblazing'.

But good luck getting a dose

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

The Czech climber just conquered one of the world's hardest routes in record time

A new bill before Congress aims to protect the Wasatch mountains from further development while accommodating different uses

Lessons I learned from organizing a homeless-youth outdoors program and how you can apply them to improving your own corner of the world

On November 11, a 30-foot swell rolled across the Pacific, setting in motion the first-ever all-women big-wave surfing contest in the World Surf League. It was one for the record books.

Mt. Elbert is Colorado's tallest 14'er and one of the few that's open to cyclists, so lead rider Mike Hall and follow-cam rider/filmmaker Nate Hills decided to take on Elbert at peak foliage

On Oct. 5th, Valery Rozov looked over the edge at 7,700 meters above sea level. He leapt over a huge glacier and flew by his old record set in 2013.

A few summers ago, professional skier Rob Aseltine took to #VanLife in full force. When the car eventually let him down, he needed a new vehicle to access the same mountains.

Now that they have the black box, what's next?

Mike Gamble had a vision to bring the Tron Light Bike effect into mountain biking. The task wasn't easy.

From picking the right vehicle to carrying the right stuff to planning the right itinerary

In this episode of A Skier's Journey, Forest Coots and Chad Sayer's explore where modernity meets tradition.

Across the country, in local and state elections, Americans voted to preserve and expand outdoor spaces

A new study looks at whether stories about PEDs in the mountains have any truth to them

Pro skier Kit DesLauriers had a goal; to ascend and then ski the highest peak on each of the seven continents.

In this episode from the Salomon TV, the crew travels with Alan Hubbard to Mount Forel in Greenland.

Watch as Pro Skier Lexi Dupont reflects on the 2015-16 season in 'Maximizing Moments.'

16 lessons learned on the Pacific Crest Trail

Live in the place you grew up, have your best friends around, and ski every day.

Markus Eder is hot off one of the best seasons of his life. For the upcoming Ruin and Rose film, he traveled extensively, including to Namibia for some sand skiing

We sent photographer Max Whittaker to hang out with Alex Honnold last month in Yosemite and get a peek at his new adventuremobile.

A number of recent bloody encounters with aggressive birds of prey in the Pacific Northwest has frightened residents enough that they've started arming themselves with sticks and flashlights and strapping on hard hats before going out at night

One man’s slightly deranged quest to Bodhi his way to a must-see YouTube clip

Mark Abma is known for delivering amazing segments season after season.

Eric (Hoji) Hjorleifson makes a glorious return after a two-year hiatus from filming with Matchstick Productions.

Watch Tanner Rainville get in some early-season powder pillow time at Golden Alpine Holidays.

Larry Cavero's welcoming attitude and unmatched stoke made him the perfect candidate for Jake Kovnat's film 'On Days Like These, We Must Surf'.

If you needed one more reason to have anxiety about November 8, we found it: the outcome could have a profound impact on the fight over America’s open spaces

A new documentary tells the story of Kazakh teenager Nurgaiv Aisholpan's quest to become an eagle huntress and upend centuries of male-dominated tradition

This guy got arrested for sending it off tall buildings into deep water. Here's what he gets really, really wrong with his jumps.

'Reflections,' from DPS Cinematic's The Shadow Campaign, captures the layered complexities of backcountry skiing.

After a hard-charging start the Libertarian candidate bonked bigly, thanks to a series of gaffes and a rather sad(!) lack of preparation. On the eve of a historic election, a onetime supporter wonders about what might have been.

She’s not as famous as many other climbers, but her story is one of the most inspiring in the sport

Delve Action and Louie Wray set up the world's longest human-anchored highline.

The hunt for the truth about Eastern Air Lines Flight 980

Cody Townsend and Elyse Saugstad bring you the second edition of It's Called Backcountry Skiing.

Skier Jonah Howell had an untraditional entry into ski movies.

Two impassioned mass protests: one led by white people with guns, the other by nonviolent Native Americans. Taken together, they shed light on the centuries-old myth of the valiant cowboy and savage Indian—and on white privilege and institutional racism in America.

We went cliff diving and rock climbing with the stunt-person, athlete, and daredevil

There is an evolutionary death match under way in Hawaii, where half a million feral cats, some of them infected with a terrifying zombie parasite, are wreaking havoc on endangered species. Some people call them the "kitties of doom." Others will do anything to save them.

The fact that a jury found the Bundy brothers not guilty is baffling, and could embolden other anti-government extremists who think the federal government shouldn't own land

Chad Sayers and Forest Coots traveled to Iran to find new ski terrain. However, they also explored the social impact skiing has on the country.

Whether it be a seasoned pro, local shredder, or selfless friend, mentors are a pivotal part of the outdoor experience.

Harald Zeller built a custom sidecar for his motorcycle so he could bring his dog Jake along with him.

Our Play Now series highlights an epic POV clip so you can get in on the action even when you're stuck behind a desk.

In Crested Butte, CO, you may see a group of climbers doing something you've never imagined. They summit mountains without vision.

For those who suffer from a disability, winter can seem like an eternity. Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation provides an outlet for folks with disabilities to pursue outdoor adventures.