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As a child, Cody Sheehy made headlines when he vanished into the freezing wilderness of Northeast Oregon, making it out safely after 18 hours of determined slogging. Retracing his steps 32 years later, Sheehy says that getting lost was one of the best life lessons he ever had.
We've been testing Backcountry's touring kit. Here are our thoughts.
From slick racers to gravel grinders, these are the new rides that wowed our testers
These are an absolute joy to use, despite some inherent limitations
If you thought this was just another trout fishing video, think again
We caught up with climber Maureen Beck at her home in Boulder where she made us her famous mac n' cheese
Photographer Tommy Corey spent the summer shooting Hiker Trash Vogue, a photo project featuring thru-hikers as models—minus wardrobe changes and plus a lot of dirt
The government just released new fitness guidelines, which we boiled down to a single, simple mantra
If you like a perfectly cooked bird with minimal hassle, this is your grill
Layer them over a pair of leggings and they will keep your lower half toasty warm
We talked with a dermatologist to find out the best way to prevent the winter sun from damaging your skin
We had climbers from sizes 2 to 14 put dozens of pants to the test. These are the standouts.
Just because the season is getting colder doesn't mean you have to stop riding
Convenience and versatility make for a winning piece of fitness equipment
Waiting in the wings is an even worse swamp monster—oil and gas lobbyist David Bernhardt
This fall, Eric Larsen hopes to break the speed record to the South Pole. Here’s how he plans to do it.
Our bike-test director just wrapped up our 13th annual testing marathon. Here's how it works.
When you run a race you haven’t registered for, you’re taking the easy way out
These sites will inform, entertain, and inspire the hell out of you, whether you're at your desk or on the train to Chamonix
There's no place like home, and that's a good thing
This little crossroads in western Colorado has cycling, boating, hiking, and camping to rival any of those adventure towns we usually rush to
The hipster brand's new ski apparel line is more about fashion than function. But if making the sport trendy gets more women on snow, then that’s OK.
In which we unplug a generation of screen-addicted kids from their devices, give them freedom to roam (unsupervised!), help them make friends with animals, and show them that we, too, love to play outside
What happens when America's most fabulous advice columnist fires up her polka-dot car and hits the road to ask total strangers about love and cleaving in a bunch of tiny towns called Eden? Let's just put it this way: Paradise is Regained, and John Milton himself would have said, “Oh. My. God.”
After several rounds of judging, this gear came out on top at last week's trade show
'The Abbey' follows a group of skiers seeking amazing turns on the slopes of Engelberg, Switzerland.
The 10K doesn't just take endurance, it also takes speed. Here's how to prepare yourself.
The 34-year-old from North Carolina hasn't been heard from in more than a week
Your everyday kicks aren't always comfortable. These new stylish, eco-friendly sneakers are.
The free soloist hopes that these four books will teach you something about the world
This lavish mountain hut in the heart of Denali National Park may be perched on a razor’s edge, but its real thrill is access to endless adventure
Colin O’Brady thinks it’s possible—but just barely—to haul enough calories to traverse the continent. Here’s how.
Longing for a wilderness Thanksgiving? Steven Rinella, host of the podcast and Netflix show 'MeatEater' and a consummate outdoorsman, teaches us how to cook a turkey in the backcountry.
Most nutrition trends aren’t worth your time. But there are a few exceptions.
With tons of snow and miles and miles of groomed trails, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has some of the best fat biking in the West
The Senegalese surfer is making fans all over the world. Next stop: The 2020 Olympics. Words by Anna Kusmer.
It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma
A good system will save you time before, during, and after your next getaway
The only way to stop gear scammers is to stop clicking their links
What you eat changes how you feel. These foods are the best for your brain
Celebrate ice climbing, snow monsters, and bluegrass at these stellar seasonal jubilees
Owner, founder, and mechanic Binky Brown started the mobile shop and educational space to serve marginalized communities in the Bay Area
An expat travel writer who spent the past five years exploring the two countries reveals her 12 favorite down under trips
One of the hardest parts about adventuring alone is also the most rewarding
Pioneering scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks to Tim Ferriss about smarter approaches to popular lifestyle interventions
Shopping for yet another trinket is hard. Sharing a memory-making experience is much easier.
Putting the deadliest fire in California history into perspective
For night sky photographer Harun Mehmedinovic, Arizona has a truly awesome dark side
Three ways to explore this national monument’s slot canyons, arches, and swirling sandstone
Peak Design is known for its intuitive and feature-rich camera accessories and packs. Its latest is no different.
Night sky photographer Harun Mehmedinovic shares his story as part of a partnership with Visit Arizona.
Warm up on chilly fall mornings at camp with this tasty pumpkin-spice French toast recipe from Fresh off the Grid
Downhill skier Victor Muffat-Jeandet races drone pilot Jordan Temkin and his machine on the slopes of Snowbird, Utah
Simplify your mobility routine with these three flexibility stretches.
This film aims to answer the question of why these athletes push themselves to the outer limits.
Have you ever thought, ‘Mom, how could you say that?’ well, this film is littered with those moments.
How halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe stays on top after winning Olympic gold
Athletes at Rowan University were banned from running in sports bras because it “distracted” the football team. The incident highlights a much bigger issue about policing women’s bodies.
A Nebraska-based photographer is bringing positivity and drag culture to the great outdoors—in six-inch heels
Richard Carr, a retired psychologist who had long dreamed of sailing around the world, was in the middle of the Pacific when he started sending frantic messages that said pirates were boarding his boat. Two thousand miles away in Los Angeles, his family woke up to a nightmare: he might be dying alone, and there was almost nothing they could do about it.
The Cooper A/TWs are the only all-terrain tire fitted with a true winter rubber compound
A solid budget-minded option, so long as you can tolerate the infuriating keyboard
Iraq War veteran Will Robinson had to do something drastic to save his own life. So he started hiking…and he hasn’t stopped since.
Building some of the country’s best trails isn't just about crafting flowing ribbons of singletrack. It's also about navigating miles of red tape.
Nikwax makes it easy for retailers to carry, sell, and explain the importance of gear care and maintenance
Who doesn't love warm and cozy clothing after skiing?
The brand is rethinking how green plastic bottles are recycled
Because having feeling in your fingers shouldn't be a luxury
Sometimes the best gear comes in small packages—and at low prices
Our gear team is in Denver for Winter OR, here are the products that caught our eyes on day one.
There's only one way to do 10,000 pull-ups in under 24 hours: Reset the limits of the human body
Finally, the Czech climber shows us that he might be human after all
Attorney Xochitl Torres Small just won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in a rural district. One of her prominent talking points? Protecting the region's national monument.
Over 150,000 Californians were evacuated last night and 20 million more are under red-flag fire warnings
A friendly reminder that a 2:10 marathon is actually still pretty hard