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Good gear doesn’t have to save your life. Here are four household products we use every day.
The 42-liter pack stood up to more than a week in Yosemite's backcountry
Sue Johnston has been setting FKTs for decades and inspired a generation of ultrarunners along the way. If you've never heard her name before, that's by design.
There are 128 National Scenic Byways across the country. Here are five of our favorites.
Yes, you can work up a sweat while getting more done
Filmmaker Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi doesn’t climb, but her determination to shine a light on what drives extreme mountaineers produced two of the best adventure documentaries of the past decade
Bikes are getting more advanced. So are the tools you need to keep them running well.
Ode to Muir follows snowboarders Elena Hight and Jeremy Jones on a 40-mile human powered expedition through California’s High Sierra.
Irreparable Harm, from Wild Confluence films, investigates the impact of a local mine on a community's natural food sources.
Trail Creek Outfitters boasts about its brands, rewards customers with sweet perks, and raises thousands of dollars in donations for the community
Is it even possible to reduce the number of massive blazes that are now commonplace in the American West?
These organizations want to help you tick that big once-in-a-lifetime trip off your list
Republicans from Ulysses S. Grant to George H.W. Bush have passed some of our most powerful environmental laws. Why did the party reverse course?
A proper timepiece can handle adventure and look just right back in the office
These baby carriers will keep the whole family happy in nature
P.T. Wood owns a gin and whiskey distillery in Salida, Colorado, where he also happens to be the mayor
Never leave your best friend behind when you head into the backcountry
Hugo was the worst hurricane to ever hit the U.S. Florence could be worse.
Tecnica’s unique custom-moldable footwear creates life-long customers for savvy brick-and-mortar shops
The pro climber just made history on three big, big walls near Banff
A new study bolsters the claim that afternoon or evening workouts can mess with sleep. But don’t panic just yet.
Socks are probably the cheapest part of your kit—but they’re still absolutely vital
There's time for one or two more gatherings around the flames before summer is officially over. Here are some libations to end the season right.
Osprey's new update was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait.
Here's the secret to a long life: keep moving
When it comes to riding a bike, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do
After President Trump reduced Bears Ears National Monument by 85 percent, environmentalists predicted mining companies would soon overrun the landscape. But is there really any uranium to dig up? We decided to have a look for ourselves.
Reckless Abandon, from filmmaker Ben Neilson, profiles Condie's return to climbing after struggling with scoliosis.
‘Is This Fun’ follows ultrarunners John Ellis and Jo Kyaw as they compete in the 9 Dragons Ultra race in Hong Kong.
Outdoor industry leaders shine a light on the crux of the issue—that selling on the "cheapest retailer's" website changes consumer’s perception of brands, putting specialty retailers at risk
A guide at a wilderness therapy organization observes an increasing number of teens coming in to treat technology addiction
Our running columnist is an expert in the track and road running scenes, but the ultra world isn’t exactly his beat. He dove in head first at UTMB.
Three new options—in a panoply of sizes—nail women’s fit and performance
The only shoe that can truly stand up to my rambunctious children
The renowned meditation teacher talks to Tim Ferriss about finding freedom and joy in the present
Days after the big-box retailer announced its new Premium Outdoor Store, at least five brands have dropped from the site
Properly unloading after a trip can make getting ready for the next one that much easier.
Many of the people disqualified last week cut the course for the commemorative medal
Most solar powered gear is clunky and doesn’t work as well as advertised. Not this stuff.
Bucket list-worthy rides to add to your list
There might be food poisoning and potty-training emergencies. There will be tantrums. There will also be some magic.
From balance bikes to bikes with training wheels, here are the best ones
Most sports aren't that complicated. You can usually boil them down into one simple rule. (OK, maybe two.)
Classroom time isn't so bad when you're building fly-fishing rods in Virginia or barbecuing in the Lone Star State
Lyfx wants to revolutionize the way we play by connecting local guides with traveling adventurers. But can it succeed where other apps have failed?
‘The Baja Box’ documents pro snowboarder Austin Smith building out a box truck in Baja.
Ultrarunners Benjamin Clark, Timothy Olson, Anna Frost, and Chris Ord teamed up in Bhutan to run the Snowman Trek.
Four women head into the wilds of Scotland seeking headspace and an opportunity to unplug.
S'mores are obvious. Peach cobbler, on the other hand, is unique, delicious, and just might be our new go-to campfire treat.
The optimal number of sets in the weight room depends on whether you want to get big or strong
Don’t look like a tourist with this thoughtfully designed gear
How to turn Tinseltown into a mountain town
Altra's zero-drop, wide toe-box trail runners—which have become insanely popular with thru-hikers—are designed to mimic your foot's natural shape
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer
You wear them all day every day. They should be comfortable.
Think the death of specialty outdoor retail has been foretold? Don't let your favorite local shop go down without a fight.
Here are 5 great options. And not all of them are expensive.
Flights and hotels are expensive. Your travel kit doesn't have to be.
The benefits are still murky, but experts say there's no harm in adding more to your diet
Nominee Raymond David Vela seems to care about making our national parks more accessible
The already big-ticket stuff we love is about to get costlier under proposed new tariffs
In 2017, the suicide rate in Durango, Colorado, was three times the national average. After 32 deaths in two years, the town's leaders banded together and instituted a range of changes with the goal of stopping the contagion. Their efforts may help other mountain towns to put an end to the grim "suicide belt" moniker for good.
In the summer of 2018, filmmaker Dave Wallace took a 10-day car camping trip in Iceland.
Filmmakers and writers from around the world will showcase their work during this year’s Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival.
Our resident gear doctor is here to show you how to fix your jacket instead of buying a new one.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
A father learns to follow his firstborn’s lead
The Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition team made it to the North Pole on April 21, 2018, enduring minus 40 degree temperatures, the prospect of aggressive polar bears, vast open leads of water, and even the vagaries of the Russian government.
Today’s kids are lonelier than any previous generation. What can help is a deep connection with animals both domestic and wild.
The best way to raise capable kids is to fuel their love of games—and stop forcing them to compete against each other
What compels a couple to spend months at sea with their four young children? A burning desire to do something different.
Childhood used to come with rites of passage: your first fish, your first hunt, your first taste of outdoor risk. We need to rebuild the steps along the journey to adulthood.
Children are much more likely to enjoy outdoor activities—and stick with them—if they start out at the right moment in their physical and cognitive development.
There’s a simple solution to the vexing challenge of getting teens to put down their phones: education
When we truly let our children run free, the only guarantee is that they will surprise us