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Keep the adventures going through the changing seasons with these smart staples
The pandemic has robbed kids of vital socialization with friends—and put even more emphasis on the importance of spending time with them in nature. But what happens when your child is a nonstop yakker on the trail?
2020 has been a year of supreme uncertainly for specialty retail. Empty shelves, cancelled orders, and lopsided demand have forced shop owners to get creative to meet customers needs. Here's what several retail owners say about the challenges they've faced.
Here are the best human- and dog-tested accessories that make running trails together easy, comfortable, and fun.
A good working knowledge of your anatomy can help you dial in your workouts.
Figuring out how many calories running burns involves a fairly straightforward calculation, but the overall equation is not as simple as it seems.
By staying true to its community-driven values, the Philadelphia-born brand transformed its flagship retail store into a mini market for fresh foods, household goods, and takeout meals. An insurance provider took notice.
A dogsledder and her pursuit of competing in the Iditarod
Hot wax isn't just for skis. Using it can result in a cleaner, longer-lasting drivetrain with less maintenance.
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
To pick their two-hour marathon team, researchers tested some of the greatest runners on the planet. Now they're revealing what they found.
It’s time we broadened our concept of running shoe stability.
Outdoor Gear Exchange, the widely loved independent retailer in Vermont, has hired a full-time diversity professional to manage the company's inclusion practices
Today’s battles over climate change and fracking share a common origin: the timber wars of the Pacific Northwest
Here are the items that are keeping us sane as we head toward winter
With a key list of Land and Water Conservation Fund projects missing, political subterfuge threatens the bipartisan legislative achievement
The majority of my favorite days have been on trails that wouldn't make anyone's list
Fatigue, writes our columnist, comes in two very different flavors, and fixing each requires a completely different approach
Elite runners train hard, even when they can't run many miles as they come back from an injury. 2:30-marathoner Becky Wade shows how as she details a week of her workouts.
When Cristobal Murillo couldn’t fly to Asia to see his newest product in person, he dropped $1,500 on a high-definition camera and did all the development through a live feed with his supplier
Former elite marathoner Tina Muir discusses her experience with disordered eating, the warning signs for RED-S and what to do about it.
Come for the #vanlife inspiration, stay for the powder skiing in this short film about a young skier in the Cascades
From Washington to California, here are nine of our favorite short treks along the famous route
Watch Kai Jones send it over massive drops in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Mix, match, and click your way to the perfect backpacking kit
They know a thing or two about cooking meat in the Lone Star State
Our 63 Parks Traveler meets bison and sees surreal geography at this South Dakota stop, the 23rd visit on her journey to see every U.S. national park
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
We could all use a good drink right about now
Work life got turned upside down this year, and many people are just thankful they have any job at all. But some companies have gone above and beyond to not just survive, but thrive.
Both professional and amateur athletes ran virtual iterations of the event in recent days
A little organization goes a long way
From traversing forgotten Pacific coastline to walking back in geologic time in Wisconsin, these backpacking trails are unlike anything else
From probiotics to ginger, here’s how to assess the supplements that can help you manage gut woes.
Lactate threshold is one of the best measures of running fitness, and most useful for planning your training. Here's how to discover your lactate threshold without a lab.
The activewear brand is differentiating itself this year by not using photography to unveil its newest line
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.
This film showcases the newest addition to WNDR Alpine's lineup, the Vital 100
With 'The Forests of California,' naturalist and artist Obi Kaufmann aims to deepen environmental literacy. He also argues that this cataclysmic time is an opportunity.
This side-by-side will get you up the gnarliest roads on the planet, and it's scream-out-loud fun to drive
The new TenNine Hike GTX looks unlike anything else on the trail. That’s because it performs unlike anything else on the trail.
A pair of protective, breathable, comfortable bottoms is foundational to any adventure kit. We're here to help you find ones with the right features and fit.
Practical tips from two experienced adventure moms
Show us how you're a conscious hiker, and enter to win up to $200 in HOKA ONE ONE apparel and a brand new pair of TenNine Hike GTX's
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
A University of Colorado Boulder skier tells the story of a camping trip gone awry
One personal view of 50 years of the race that did so much to create modern running — as a runner, broadcaster, fan, writer, and human.
The Conservation Alliance has ended its business with longtime financial partner Bank of America, divesting all funds over concerns about the bank's lack of environmental commitment
The lightweight Altra Torin 4.5 Plush delivers on the cushion its name promises, in a durable, comfortable — but extremely neutral — package.
The brand's new Explore Fund Council—led by Jimmy Chin and actor Lena Waithe—will oversee the allocation of $7 million in DEI-focused grant funding
Bust your gut like the gold-medal-winning cross-country skier
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
Skiers are claiming that there are issues with Pieps DSP backcountry safety devices
If you want to net a goal performance in your next race, follow these racing guidelines from Pete Magill's book, "Fast 5K."
If you’re looking to sooth running aches to recover faster from workouts, research shows that topical CBD could be an effective solution. Here's how we felt about these eight CBD recovery rubs.
With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and inclusivity, here’s how the Canadian outdoor brand Alder Apparel is nailing women’s outdoor clothing
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
When the Cirque Series had all its events canceled, the race director challenged participants to spend a month running up and down hills
“America’s Amazon” is being sold to China, at a huge cost to the environment, and a net loss to taxpayers
After arthritis took running away long ago, this coach found himself jumping into a virtual race and awakening a lost drive.
This workout mixes two training elements into the same workout—giving you more bang for your buck!
An exclusive interview with the 2018 cross-country gold medalist.
Featuring rubber outsoles and plush interiors, these shoes are our favorites for kicking back around the house or campfire…
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.
Not only do we use this stuff for 130 days every summer—we're not exactly nice to it in the process
New technologies and better materials have enabled a few willing brands to make bikes with big wheels and extra-small frames feel nimble and fast
A mountain guide, photographer, and cyclist had a sleepy moment on the road that resulted in her seriously injuring another rider. Here’s what she wants every driver to know.
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.
If you’ve never spent much time off road, it’s about time you did. If you’ve got no idea what you’re doing, don’t worry. We’ve got your complete how-to-start guide.
A few running steps remind the author how integrated and ingrained running is in his life — and body.
This simple, pre-run lunge matrix gets your brain, muscles, connective tissue and joints talking to one another, and will make you a stronger, more durable runner.
Two new products coming this spring, the Alto and the Telos, mark Sea to Summit's first foray into lightweight tent production
Carbon offsets are confusing, and many people wonder how—or if—they even work. Hoping to find a more guilt-free way to travel, frequent flier Tim Neville heads to the ranchlands of Montana to see what an offset looks like on the ground. Hint: it involves cows.
You don’t need an elaborate workout plan to get the most out of your resistance workout; you just need to tune into how you feel
A guide to key ballot measures and Senate and House races that will have huge impacts on the way we address climate change