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GoPro athlete Chris Davenport takes us to one of the best lines in the world, a couloir called the Super C
The Catskill Mountains are the birthplace of American dry-fly fishing and home to the legends of the sport
A new study paints a grim picture of how vulnerable open areas in the West are to all types of developments. Stopping it is out of the question. But maybe we can slow it down.
Can one man’s pie-in-the-sky idea save one the West’s most iconic and underloved rivers?
In the third episode of 'Find Your Water: Season 2' we go behind the scenes of a fly fishing series
'Counter Balance' follows a group of veterans on a four-day rafting trip down the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument
Jacques Cousteau’s grandson, who stars in an upcoming “Shark Week” special, talks about ocean exploration in the 21st century, carrying on his grandfather’s legacy, and what we can learn from nuclear sharks
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Mid-Distance race consists of an 119-mile course through northern Minnesota
Bears in backyard pools, bears on TV, and now a bear attack
'The Art of Wild' is a documentary from Lindsay Marie Stewart that aims to reconnect us to the wilderness
According to a recent report from the World Economic Forum, there will be more plastic than fish in the world's oceans by 2050
Cold war politics between Russia and Norway left a group of polar marathoners, arctic skiers, extreme tourists, and climate scientists in limbo in the Arctic Circle in what might have been the worst season ever for those hoping to reach the North Pole
The rules may be simple, but that doesn't make it easy
Hamilton’s footwear of choice needed to be lightweight, grippy, waterproof, and breathable
Nobody knows the state's 600-plus streams and rivers as well as backcountry fishing and Lahontan cutthroat trout expert Steve MacMillan.
To break the record, Hamilton relied on friends, family, a 4WD truck, high-calorie powder mix—and all-around breathable, waterproof shoes with GORE-TEX® SURROUND® Footwear technology
In a bit of political theater, a beekeeper protesting pesticide use is going to deliver a truckload of rotting honeybees to Capitol Hill today
About 100 people in the U.S. drown after being sucked out to sea in rips each year, and new research has experts arguing over how best to escape them. Australia has figured it out, why haven’t we?
This May, CLIF Bar brought together four athletes to take on a challenge—snowboard, climb, bike, and surf in a single day
Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby decided that his family was in a technology-driven rut, so he set up a grueling journey from British Columbia to Zanskar, a remote region in northern India. The dream was exploration and growth. The reality involved unexpected risks that made him wonder if the whole thing was an epic mistake.
Here are some of our favorite photos from the #SummerofChaco sweepstakes. The winner will go on a trip for 4 to Squaw Valley outfitted in Chacos! Runner-up will also receive a pair of Chacos!
Hamilton averaged nearly six peaks a day during the attempt
The twenty-three-year-old makes millions of dollars a year, lives a stone's throw from Pipeline, and is the heir to Kelly Slater's throne. The question is: does he want it?
The national park's namesake tree may be designated endangered
These guys are redefining surf culture in mountain towns.
My journey from an average animal lover, to an active participant in conservation
Tracking the millions of tropical fish caught and sold in the global aquarium trade is our best chance for understanding the impact of Disney’s new movie on the world’s oceans
This is the story of a place at the edge of the world, where a black bear ventured into a Russian hamlet and attacked a human. One bear became two, two became dozens, and before long no one would leave their home, and no one had any idea what to do.
A bold reminder of mankind's lethal impact
Hilary Hutcheson takes her father, Dave, fly-fishing for the first time
When it comes to managing coastlines, surfers could help fill a critical data gap for understanding the future of waves and beaches.
When your submarine is on the verge of imploding, you better make all the right choices
What, are you surprised? Tulsi Gabbard learned to choose her own line on Oahu's South Shore.
The park's main attractions are also its most dangerous features
Hotshots take on exceptional risk. Could unionizing give them the voice they need to avoid deadly situations like Yarnell Hill?
A photographer, food blogger, ecologist, illustrator, and musician go on a bike ride—and create a fantastic film
The first American woman to summit Everest without oxygen canisters and make it back down alive explains why she snuck off to the mountain without alerting her sponsors—or even her parents
Being Here is a beautiful short film from Hilary Oliver that urges us to take a break from our busy lives to seek out the wild places.
We caught up with Hilary Oliver at 5Point Film Festival to talk about the story behind her first filmmaking project.
How do pro skier Brody Levin and filmmaker Adam Clark celebrate the end of an epic winter?
Follow two riders, Rachel Walker and Julia Hobson, as they take on Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in the Lake District
Nestled in the Magic Wood of Switzerland, Practice of the Wild, rated Font 8c (or V15), is one of the hardest boulder problems in the world. After watching footage of Tyler Landman performing the second ascent of the problem (Chris Sharma locked in the first), climber Dave…
First Nations mountain bikers are discovering that good flow and cash flow are one and the same when you’ve got some of the world’s gnarliest trails
In our new Play Now series, we give you a slice of the action through thrilling POV shots—each one minute or less
Carbon capture and storage is getting better. But is it too little, too late?
Surviving the world’s tallest mountain takes a lifetime, even if you come down unharmed. It leaves an indelible mark on your soul that one can only cope with.
The primitive bushcraft expert wants to turn your nickels into arrowheads
Living Outside the Box is a film by Elements in Motion that profiles Jared Madsen, owner of Madsen Cycles. Diagnosed at an early age with dyslexia, Madsen struggled through the U.S. educational system and almost didn't graduate high school. After graduating, Madsen tapped into his…
As light pollution continues to crowd out the stars, a small group of activists and scientists are examining how it’s damaging humans and wildlife—and what can be done to fix it
From Timber To Tide is a short documentary from Pixillion that profiles Ben Harris, a traditional wooden boat builder in Cornwall, UK. In the doc, Harris, who says that his first word was “log,” reflects on how he acquired his woodworking skills through the years and talks about the…
They face unique challenges, longer odds, and sometimes outright hostility
After completing the Pacific Crest Trail, Julie Hotz set her eyes on the seldom-traveled, lesser-known Pacific Northwest Trail
The Zenga Bros have spearheaded a slew of unique community art projects since 1999
In filmmaker Matty Brown's short video 'Love Earth', stunning visuals from all over the globe are accompanied by the words of poet Clint Smith
The number of thru-hikers on the trail has skyrocketed in the past five years. It may be time to think about how to control the crowds.
Photographer Lucas Foglia’s widely celebrated book, Frontcountry, took him across much of the American West from 2006 to 2013. He captured nearly 60,000 images over that time and narrowed the final selection down to just 60 shots, all of which explored mining and ranching communities and their interaction with the surrounding landscape. Despite his extensive coverage, Foglia thinks many of the stories he came across are still undercovered. He even included a map in the book as an invitation for other photographers and storytellers to use as a resource. Here, Foglia highlights a few storylines from his book that are far from over.
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Chicago race
New ways to get lost, beat the crowds, and find the perfect summer adventure
Zimbabwe just put its wildlife up for sale. What does that mean for the animals?
On Friday, June 3, activist and Yellowstone grizzly expert Doug Peacock asked the White House to add the iconic animal back to the endangered species list. With the help of luminaries like E.O. Wilson and celebrities like Harrison Ford, he's hoping to get the federal government's attention.
A 92-mile ride above the Colorado and Green Rivers in Canyonlands National Park
And it’s coughing up the cash to make that happen
It’s time to move beyond the divide between conservation and recreation
Climbing rangers In Yosemite, Denali, and Grand Teton are helping Sherpas become better guides
A new generation of classic national parks posters are frame-worthy
The founder of Latino Outdoors is looking for the next generation of advocates
Vail’s upcoming GoPro Mountain Games aims to keep the sport’s mountain culture at the forefront of the competition
Alex Milan and Mathilde Treille built a custom aluminum-frame camper for their 1996 70 Series Land Cruiser
We caught up with filmmaker Anson Fogel at 5Point Adventure Film Festival to talk about his powerful short film, When We Were Knights.
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey is an upcoming documentary from Dave O’Leske that tells the story of a rebellious climbing icon.
We need basic outdoors gear to make it work