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As costs increase, brands must weigh tough production choices
Nikita Ovsyanikov has spent decades studying polar bears on a remote Siberian island to better understand their behaviors
From reading material to the perfect breezy outfit, these 10 items deserve space in your suitcase
From visiting Alaska's fat bears to traveling solo across Scotland, here's how we're spending our PTO
Track and field's governing body, World Athletics, has prohibited racing in prototypes and issued a limit on stack heights
Play hard, but go easy on your wallet
Outside Gear Guy Joe Jackson has his eye on these five products
Real change requires simple steps (which doesn't make them easy).
Being prepared with go-to gear is the best way to ensure you get the most out of your treadmill workout—and enjoy it!
Do you have a noble sense of Leave No Trace? Or is that your racial bias talking? One outdoor enthusiast re-examines her position
Scientists are increasingly skeptical of the benefits of flexibility, but the fitness world doesn’t want to hear it
The beginner-oriented model from Atomic features a heel riser that automatically equalizes with the slope angle
Mexico’s 775-mile-long Baja Peninsula is a magnet for travelers in search of their own arid slice of adventure paradise. From surfing to mountain biking to beach lounging, here’s how to get off the beaten path and do it right.
Helpful advice, like "break your fall with your elbows, tailbone, kneecaps, or face"
Brand teases 1,000 horsepower, zero emissions truck in Super Bowl ads
A new study by Outdoor Foundation finds we're playing outside less than we did a decade ago
The new R1 Air is warmer and more breathable than the original. Oh, and super cozy.
Editor Jeremy Rellosa talks about when it's time to replace your climbing rope, quickdraws, harness, climbing shoes, and helmet
What we're most excited about for the upcoming season
Speed is not to be underestimated, even for marathoners. Doing speed training first will make you more efficient, so race pace is easier. Here's how:
5 tips for finding, vetting, and getting the most from a running coach.
Terramar was the first outdoor company to make silk baselayers, and it’s still pioneering new performance technologies. You could be forgiven for not knowing: this brand doesn’t make a lot of noise, just a lot of good products
In 2019, Amazon became the largest retailer the world has ever seen. Here’s what that means for all of us
The controversial author and personal trainer shares his lessons from the outer limits of self-experimentation
The Rambler 10-ounce Lowball is an everyday essential
Australia's bushfires have scorched 27 million acres, more than 10 times the area burned in California's catastrophic 2018 wildfire season. The way that Australia is dealing with devastation, and how quickly that devastation came, feels like a spooky portent for what’s coming next.
As red-rock meccas like Moab, Zion, and Arches become overrun with visitors, our writer wonders if Utah's celebrated Mighty Five ad campaign worked too well—and who gets to decide when a destination is "at capacity."
And everything you need to know before driving over that snowy pass
What we're most excited about for the upcoming season
In 'Fine Lines,' from director Dina Khreino, climbers Alex Honnold, Lynn Hill, and Emily Harrington discuss their thoughts on risk and fear
One runner reflects on why he keeps answering the call of the clock to chase a 5-minute mile each year, 26 years on—and why it is valuable, even if he falls short.
The question for most runners isn't whether super shoes are cheating, it is whether we're cheating ourselves by wearing them.
Legal expertise and a passion for the outdoors make the lawyers at Perkins Coie uniquely positioned to help your brand navigate a fast-changing business environment
Tight muscles are rarely the cause of pain; Use these exercises to strengthen your body and solve the source of the problem.
As the CEO of MPOWERD, Seungah Jeong is showing how making money and making an impact can go hand in hand
We can’t get enough of this winter sale from Stio, featuring some of our favorite outerwear. Snag them while supplies last.
A supposedly fun thing I would absolutely do again
Expert advice to help you recover fast, stay injury-free, and have fun in the mountains
As a Trump reelection looks less certain, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is accelerating work for oil and gas industries
Follow this yoga routine, in addition to your time on the slope, to improve and maintain your strength and flexibility all season long
This simple but challenging progression run can be done virtually anywhere and fits into any portion of your training cycle.
Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein shares how he, and other champions, continue to have success by adapting training and goals over the years.
If you think bikes are just lifeless objects, maybe you just haven't met the right bike
The author, a proud son of Nebraska, and his wife were in a funk after a move from the soothing heartland to the noisy canyons of Chicago. What better cure than a trip down a short, muddy stream that's often interrupted by dead trees and barbwire fences?
Bluebird Backcountry is an avalanche- and ski-patrolled ski area where you'll have to climb to earn your turns
Extend that layover—these megacities have plenty of outdoor activities within an hour or two of downtown
What tires can you run if you live somewhere warm but visit someplace cold?
'The Salad Days' chronicles the river career of Herman Hoops, a conservationist, boater, and public land steward.
Make your favorite pieces last longer with these quick stitches
Results! We want data. What did the side-by-side Vaporfly/Adios treadmill test show? We found the answers.
As the sober outdoor community grows, we need more than kombucha to create an inclusive industry
Colin O'Brady completed the first solo crossing of the Antarctic landmass under his own power and with no resupplies in 2018. In this excerpt from his new memoir, 'The Impossible First,' he reveals the moment that nearly ended his historic feat.
When Rebecca Mehra tried to unplug a broken oven, she almost ended her track season—or worse
Forget stadiums and manicured ice—the humble roots of hockey belong to frozen backyard ponds. From beer leagues to ex-pros, hockey players from across the country head to the Midwest every year for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
You’re one good drink away from becoming a bona fide mixologist…
New York City's least kid-friendly gym and its obsession with a "proper session"
With over 1,300 feet of climbing, the race will favor "grinders"
Timing training is crucial in young runners' growth cycles, but the most important thing you can do is help them build a love for the sport.
Through January 31, save big on travel gear during Backcountry’s Winter Sale. Here are our favorites.
Who can we blame for all those lift lines and traffic jams?
Fluorinated glide wax is being banned from elite competitions, and big brands like Swix say they’re searching for environmentally friendly alternatives. But the seductively speedy—and noxious—compounds are unlikely to loosen their grip on the sport anytime soon.
What do you do when your parents' political views directly impact your life?
The Sunski Treelines are great for skiing and everyday adventures
In 'The Art of the Turn 3,' premier skiers take to the slopes of Kimberley Alpine Resort to search for the perfect groomer turn.
Climber Matt Cornell attempts to free solo Come and Get It an M7 mixed climb outside Bozeman, Montana
Here are some of the cool things PIA members are doing to make the world a better (read: less plasticky) place
GPS watches and other wearable tech deliver loads of metrics. Here’s what to pay attention to, especially for young runners.
Marathoners who have run sub-3 for 5 decades reflect the high end of human fitness and health, achieved through consistent, lifelong exercise.
The Department of Transportation might ban ESAs from air travel
Comfort and performance that doesn't look sloppy
New research hands down verdicts on what to lift, how much, and how hard
Six testers ran, climbed, hiked, and played outside with 17 different deodorants. Here's what didn't stink.
Use a variety of alternating-pace interval workouts to get the biggest benefit from your tempo runs.
How do you create a campaign that thrills, not flops? We asked the experts at Origin for five key tips