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Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. And because SUP doesn't discriminate when it comes to water—it can be still or rushing—you can find classes and meet-ups just about everywhere. But if you've never done it before, here's Kristin Artz from the…
Bob Saunders is a glider pilot from Telluride, Colorado. Telluride’s airport is North America’s highest commercial airport, sitting at 9078 feet, and the high altitude makes for unique gliding conditions. Watch as “Glider” Bob takes a passenger up in his Stemme Motorglider for a scenic tour of…
When you enter the Western States 100—a day-and-night endurance run in the Sierra Nevada—you can "mature a lot."
Marks the country's first whaling campaign since IJC court ruling
Valley Uprising is the latest highly anticipated film from Sender Films about the rich history of climbing in Yosemite National Park and the rebellious roots that came along with it. With stunning digitally-animated archival prints and interviews with pioneers like Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, Dean Potter and Alex…
The Navy showed us it's possible, but is our most abundant natural resource a practical energy solution?
Kai Lenny is a 21-year-old hailing from Paia, Hawaii who also happens to be the breakout star of the SUP world, having paddled his way to six world titles.
Landing easy money to pay for adventure is a thing of the past. Now athletes must perfect the art of low-cost, high-risk expeditions to access the world’s remotest corners, and young mountaineer Ed Farrelly is leading the charge.
A look into the life of professional climber Alex Honnold. Dewar’s shot this profile video of Honnold, giving us a look at the everyday life of one the world’s greatest climbers. For more, check out our behind the scenes video with…
In The Land Of: Episode 2, we follow Ed Worland, Jack Entwistle and Nick Riley to the region of Phuket, an area of Thailand known for its tourism and party scene. Days after arriving the crew finds themselves assisting with the relief effort for Bangkok after severe…
In the final chapter of The Land Of series, the crew find themselves discovering Ko Phayam and the surrounding islands. Apart from a few local Rastafarian Thai surfers, the common attitude towards the ocean is that of fear after the 2004 tsunami. The crew connect with a…
14 percent increase in brain-injury risk
While big corporations face pressure to post ingredients
Activists have brought down five proposed dam projects on two Patagonian rivers. What does this mean for one of the world's wildest and most iconic regions?
A year and a half after the famous ship went down during Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Coast Guard releases its official report into the sinking of the tall ship Bounty.
On March 28th, 2014, the Morelos Dam on the Arizona/Mexico border was opened, and a "pulse flow" released—an experiment in ecological restoration. It worked: For the first time in 16 years, the Colorado River ran free all the way to the Sea of Cortez. Intending to paddle the river to its natural terminus, writer Rowan Jacobsen and photographer Pete McBride assembled a crew they dubbed "Team Delta Force." Their goal was to complete the first ever standup paddleboard (SUP) descent of the Colorado. This gallery highlights their historic journey, and you can read about the entire journey in Outside's July issue.
Violators face $70,000 fines, confiscation of animals
A quasi-legal, father-son mission to train-hop through the changing American West
A look at the 2014 Colorado River Pulse Flow, and the first crossing of the Colorado River Delta via watercraft in over two decades. It’s been more than 50 years since the river regularly reached the sea, but this year dam gates were opened for an experiement in ecological restoration.
Blue Chalk Media worked closely with National Geographic photographer and North Face athlete, Cory Richards, to capture what makes Richards one the premier talents in the adventure world. We’ve all likely seen one of Richard’s images before, but this video highlights a lifelong pursuit that makes each…
Stoners take hits, marijuana sales do the opposite
It's been more than 50 years since the Colorado River regularly reached the sea. But this spring, the U.S. and Mexico let the water storm through its natural delta for a grand experiment in ecological restoration. As the dam gates opened, a small band of river rats caught a once-in-a-lifetime ride.
Makes the world a friendlier place, one hormone spritz at a time
Lindsey Vonn learns how to cast a fly rod at the 2014 GoPro Mountain Games. …
Sierra Blair-Coyle shows you what its like to compete in the Bouldering World Cup at the 2014 GoPro Mountain Games. …
Pro kayaker Hunt Jennings recently made the second descent of “God Help Me Falls” on Wolf Creek. Pat Keller made the first descent four years ago, and no one has tried since. Hunt got the whole thing on video so everyone can see the just how aptly named the drop…
A story about an American icon, environmental displacement, and slob behavior by the human race
Kai Lenny takes you on a course preview of the SUP Downriver Sprint at the 2014 GoPro Mountain Games. …
Every year Mike Olbinski dedicates a week to chasing storms across the western plains. This year, his trips in April and May took him to Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas in search of pulsing clouds. Needless to say, this was a great year. …
Climbers Jason Kruk, Paul McSorley and Joshua Lavigne travel to the Indian Himalayas to climb a new route on the imposing 1500 metre north face of Thalay Sagar. Amidst the sacred waters of the Ganges and towering peaks of icy granite, they find a peace that transcends the chaos of…
Pro mountain biker Mike Montgomery takes you on a preview of the Slopestyle course at the 2014 GoPro Mountain Games. The games kicked off in Vail, CO on Thursday June 5 and run until Sunday June 8. …
Pro kayaker Rush Sturges takes you on a course preview of the Steep Creek Challenge at the 2014 GoPro Mountain Games. The games kick off in Vail, CO, on Thursday June 5 and run until Sunday June 8. …
Paramotorist makes history as the first to complete the cross-country flying feat
Cold-weather surfers are cut from a different cloth. Eager to travel north, these guys dodge icebergs between sets and aren't afraid to freeze for the perfect Arctic barrel. Photographer Chris Burkard has the heart of a cold-weather surfer but more impressively, the eye to capture these stunning Nordic scenes from places such as Iceland, Norway, and Russia.
