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Noso’s Kelli Jones is building an outdoor business while reducing waste, one scrap of nylon at a time
Sure, we love Yellowstone and Yosemite. But from Finland to Chile, a fresh crop of national parks has us counting up our vacation days.
And other things you should remember when you meet a plus-size hiker on the trail
The handheld satellite communication device is significantly smaller than its predecessor but has almost the same functionality
From the filmmakers at Tightloops Fly, Study To Be Quiet is an example of seeking stillness in every adventure.
Keep Moving is a film from James Castro-Griffiths dedicated to his father, Dennis.
Norway: A Visual Journey from the filmmakers at The Road West Traveled is a drone film from their trip to Norway.
Surfer Josie Prendergast has been surfing the waves around Siargao for her entire life.
As it opens membership up to girls, the 107-year-old organization will now be known as Scouts BSA
It used to be that we all slowed down with time. Not anymore.
How a couple of heirs to an American retail dynasty are putting Bentonville, Arkansas, on the fat-tire map
The California resort will be the first major bike park in the U.S. to allow the motorized rigs—meaning the war over two-wheeled access to public lands is about to heat up
It's one of the most indispensable pieces of gear I own
With most of the area’s adventure offerings within an hour’s drive from the city, it's easy to fit in some outdoor fun in between your requisite eating and drinking
A powerful storm swept the mountains over the weekend and killed more than a dozen people
Plus dos and don’ts for scoring great deals on used equipment
Americans tend to equate cycling with frivolity, but riding bikes can be serious business
Thanks to a bold movement led by activists and athletes, the outdoors at last is on its way to becoming a more inclusive playground. It’s about damn time.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
Own an adventure motorcycle? You’ll want this piece of riding kit.
There’s a common misconception that Black people don’t love wild places. Latria Graham, a southerner with deep connections to farms, rivers, and forests, says the problem isn’t desire but access—and a long history of laws and customs that have whitewashed our finest public lands.
Sean Dougherty made a name for himself as a talented climber in the Canadian Rockies. Now he's starting a new adventure in one of the most extreme environments on earth.
Four tips to help you spend less time futzing with gear and more time on the trail
When you take former sex-trafficking victims into the wilderness for a few days of roughing it, know this: they’ve seen worse. Florence Williams goes on a trip organized by Atlanta-based She Is Able and learns that one size of adventure therapy does not fit all.
Depending on the vote Tuesday, some products from big names like Banana Boat and Coppertone could soon be missing from shelves in the Aloha State
The Olympic runner, poet, and filmmaker on how she does it all, with unmistakable style
For outdoor brands and journalists, it’s been far too easy to return to familiar places to find writers, stories, and images. This month’s issue is a concerted effort to chart a new path.
Last December, when the Trump administration announced its decision to shrink Bears Ears National Monument, a crack team of Native American attorneys armed themselves with a lawsuit that ensured tribal voices will lead the legal battle to overturn it. Abe Streep reports on a historic case that will reverberate for generations.
An energized group of explorers are bringing the spirit of wilderness through hiking to American cities. Record-breaking distance trekker Liz Thomas and others are altering how we see urban spaces and inviting folks new to the outdoors along for the fun.
In 1923, John Hill wrote a book about pursuing an elusive fish deep in Bolivia’s jungle, the golden dorado.
Distributing too widely can spell trouble for a vendor’s brick-and-mortar strategy, but pairing up with the right retailers is a match made in sales heaven
In February, we put more than 250 pairs of next winter's skis through their paces at Snowbird, Utah. We're talking 18 testers, three days, and a total of 1.5 million vertical feet. Find out which planks rose to the top in the Winter Buyer's Guide, which hits newsstands in October. In the meantime, let photographer Lee Cohen take you through the test.
The Olympian and filmmaker connects with people in ways that other athletes can't. We asked her why.
A long-standing debate on how to optimize your endurance efficiency gets a new infusion of data
In October, the 107-year-old Boy Scouts of America announced that it will begin accepting girls as Cub and Eagle scouts for the first time. But the Girl Rangers toppled this gender barrier more than 48 years ago.
If you're not a fan of the dehydrated food from stores, here's how you can make your own.
Forget brightly colored plastic holds. In the future, we'll climb realistic 3D-printed rocks.
The less you worry about making mistakes, the better you’ll perform
A guide to one of the most unique slices now excluded from Bears Ears National Monument
Know what can be solved with a patch job and what's a lost cause
If you pick the right class, it's an invaluable tool for building strength, flexibility, and resilience
It'll elevate your camp-cooking game for decades—for just $130
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The company made a name for itself making replacement lenses for other brands' frames. Now it's making its own shades.
The IAAF is imposing an upper limit on female testosterone levels, but the scientific foundation of the decision looks shaky
Big-box parking lots are an easy stopgap, but there's so much public land waiting for those willing to look a little
The International Rescue Committee hopes that by teaching kids how to conquer the crag, they'll also be better off facing challenges in their daily lives
Our editors on what they expect to spend on new gear, with the goal of balancing quality and affordability
The easiest way to recover from the grind is to follow this basic formula, then get creative with the add-ons
‘Mercury 13,’ a new Netflix documentary, tells the true story of astronaut-qualified women who were blocked from the space program in the 1960s—and imagines a world in which they’d been the face of exploration
After a series of postponements, a tentative construction date is scheduled for July. Not everyone is happy about it.
Since 1997 there have been four attempts at a first kayaking descent of British Columbia’s Klinaklini River, none have been successful.
Two-person teams trade in their cell phones for traditional navigation tools and attempt to travel over 1,200 miles through the desert.
In 2017, Hawaiian lawmakers removed liability protections for lifeguards exposing them to risk of lawsuits.
Dreamride 3 is the conclusion to rider and director Mike Hopkins award-winning mountain bike trilogy.
After a rough year of bare shelves and a near-bankrupt parent company, Neptune Mountaineering’s new owners—of Sea to Summit’s Boulder-based North American distribution—have set the legendary shop back on track toward greatness
Compact, lightweight, and dependable, this little blade is capable of handling all your camp chores
Amid an ongoing doping scandal, the Sky racer is within his rights to continue racing. He shouldn't be.
It’s time to trade that puffy for a short-sleeved shirt and floral-patterned shoes
The International Trade Commission passed a restriction on the import of products that infringe upon patents for Nite Ize's popular Steelie family of dashboard electronics mounts
Ngima Sherpa and Dendi Sherpa were hit by flying ice when a serac collapsed as they navigated the infamous route up Mount Everest. Theirs are the first major injuries of the season.
And which one you see says a lot about how you exist in the world
This summer, the First-Time Camper program aims to bring 65 families who have never camped before into the woods
The ultimate weekend guide to Idaho’s most adventure-packed mountain town
The snow is melting, the sun is shining—it's time to drag your camping gear from the garage and get it ready for another season
Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months
The Vancouver brand's $750 Alpha SV shell has been in its line for 20 years and got an update for 2016. We followed the jacket from design through production to see just what goes into making a premier alpine climbing shell.
The true story of a flytier who stole hundreds of bird specimens hits hard when you rely on those specimens to do critical research
The fight to keep a 300-mile pipeline out of Jefferson National Forest is heating up. The Forest Service has cut off all food and water supplies to the protesters, and supporters are becoming desperate to help.
Taking some time off after graduation? Here's all the gear you need to travel the world.
Gifted on the bike and with a shovel, this film DYFI RAW from filmmaker Sam Needham features Atherton riding a trail he built himself.