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Not too fast, not too slow, rail is just right
Seven lovely destinations, from Florida to Arizona
Tried-and-true adventures big and small, from sea to shining sea
Sure, it's brutal on the highway and mechanically unreliable, but that only adds to the sense of adventure, right?
Change how you travel the world with these staff favorites
Jim Walmsley’s Western States run was remarkable. But how does it stack up against these other extreme distance running feats?
Portable solar gadgets are better than a decade ago. But are they worth it?
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
Our lead bike reviewer set out to answer the question: Do you really need all the fancy riding tech, or will a smartphone suffice?
POC, Sweet Protection, and Maloja make some of the best-fitting, best-performing women's shorts on the market
Guide apps and GPS tools can be vital for off-grid adventures. But relying on them too heavily means we miss out on hidden gems that aren't online.
From filmmaker Jamie Hancock, ‘Day Zero’, tells the chilling tale of Cape Town, South Africa’s current water crisis.
Citizens of the island nation Kiribati have already had to evacuate their homes due to sea-level rise.
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
First Leap follows cliff jumper Travis Sims as he looks for new diving holes deep in the woods of Colorado.
Guanaja, along the Mosquito Coast in Honduras, isn’t friendly. It’s hot, humid, and pirates are a real threat.
Dauwalter just won the prestigious Western States Endurance Run in a blazing fast time. We can all learn something from her training philosophy.
Clothes and tools for toiling at the ranch, on the trail, or in your backyard
A troubled vet tries to raise his daughter off the grid, but the two don't always find easy answers in nature
The Tiger Wall UL was not designed to break records. Instead, it tries to do more with less, while keeping in check its weight and price and remaining very easy to use.
When they go short, we go long
Take lounging in the woods seriously with these six picks
The goal: to give your trail runner an extra layer of armor
Getting older doesn't have to keep you from setting new PRs
Melissa Arnot-Reid is one of the most respected mountain guides in the world. Her next feat? Becoming a mom and mentoring the next generation.
A study of the stress-reducing powers of wilderness explores “levels of nature.”
We asked ex-Olympian, coach, and elite Masters runner John Henwood for his advice
Sure, it's expensive, but it's hard to put a price on carefree runs with my daughter
Even if you don’t own a dog! (Yes, this is possible.)
Fire has always been a part of the landscape. The mistake we made was trying to stop it—something Florida never did.
Essential hardware for Lollapalooza and beyond
When disaster strikes, this gear will help you make it through
Gluten-free? Vegan? Paleo? There's a snack for that.
The electric rigs and bike computers are on the latest list of Chinese imports to be slapped with the 25 percent tax
Five athletes on their favorite summer drinks
George Etzweiler is a 97-year-old runner from Pennsylvania and every year he runs up New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington.
Why do some of us flame out in our thirties while others are still racing in their sixties? And how can we reverse the effects of getting older?
Wildfires are going to become bigger and more frequent in the future. If you find yourself caught in one, this is what you need to do.
Surprisingly technical trail-to-town wear that's comfortable, tough, and versatile
The pro runner suffered an injury in the middle of the Olympics. Here's how she plotted her comeback.
Shanti Hodges has written a new book to help motivate families to get on the trail—and find the one that's perfect for them
It took the team a year just to figure out the 3,212-mile Arctic route
The third annual International World Extreme Sports Medicine Congress confirmed our collective willingness to wreck ourselves in pursuit of stoke
There's no need to change after your day on the trail
The Green Mountain State announced a $10,000 grant to cover moving expenses for new remote-working residents. Time to pack your bags.
Holly "Cargo" Harrison survived a heart attack and a grizzly bear attack and now holds one of the most substantial FKTs ever
We rode the ultralight machine designed by the founder of POC
Cedar Wright and his flying mentor Nick Greece attempt to paraglide for 100 miles.
‘Big World’ shares the journey of father-son duo David Morton and his son Thorne paddling the Karnali and Bheri rivers in Nepal.
Elemental is a seascape film from photographers Armaand Djicks and Ray Collins who are creating their own medium called ‘cinescapes’.
When in doubt, don't light that campfire
A budget-friendly list of the gear you should—and definitely shouldn't—save money on
The author's latest book features stories that are just as mired in the contradictions of humanity as they are in the humidity of the Sunshine State
The messaging device uses a pay-as-you-go model that’s more flexible than the monthly contracts required by other companies
It's never too late to race the 26.2. You just have to know how to prepare.
We asked eight athletes what socks they'll be wearing for the Western States Endurance Run
Summertime means our favorite foods are in season. Eat up.
Our wild places have plenty of adventure for younger explorers, too
Protect yourself when playing outside
Spoiler: The world doesn’t end
The books and other time killers climbers take with them on expeditions (just in case they get stuck in their tent for a while)
This movie follows the Coconino Cowboys as all 5 runners worked to qualify for this weekend’s Western States race.
‘Our Wild’ profiles three wildlife biologists and anglers as they immerse themselves in Wyoming’s public lands.
While recovering from a terrible accident, the ultrarunner discovered a new part of her identity that went beyond her sport
The race, which runs from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, celebrates the amateur superstar
Encouraging children to race bikes would make the country—and the world—a better place
Don't let pesky skeeters hold you back from enjoying the great outdoors
Fast, cocky, and more than a bit reckless, the 28-year-old might be the best ultrarunner in the country. And he's finally proven himself over a full 100-mile race.
The reality show features the eccentric son of a controversial wreck diver as he follows an astronaut's clues to salvage treasure in an increasingly murky ethical landscape
From chilaquiles to French toast, even a coffee-shop-quality latte, here's how to rise and really shine in the backcountry kitchen
These essentials are ready for the office, the bar, or the crag
Put your money where your heart is. If you like to play the stock market, and you believe in the economic strength of the outdoor industry, why not invest in one of these publicly traded outdoor companies?
Horses may get all the attention, but burros—aka wild donkeys—face the same threats of overpopulation and management issues on our public lands.
Conventional wisdom says that drafting doesn’t matter when cycling up steep hills. It’s wrong.
The DOMDocument is a class built in to PHP that helps developers navigate an HTML document tree and provides methods to help interact with the document.
Photographer Camille Seaman has a viral TED Talk, a new book, and an uncanny knowledge of weather and storms.
Gear companies like Arc'teryx and Gore are desperately seeking ways to enter the approximately $15 billion market. They're making headway, but distributors say they still have a lot to learn.
From miles out in the storm-ravaged Chesapeake Bay, the Tangier Island crab boat radioed a mayday, then fell silent. Fellow skippers from this lonely and legendary speck of land rallied to save the two-man crew. God willing, they'd get there in time.
Rule #3 when it comes to training for exertion in high places? Adjust your expectations.