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A new book by Heather Hansen explores the complicated world of wildland-urban interface firefighting as it unfolded in the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland, Colorado
But better isn’t always faster
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
Our seven favorite products for working smarter, quicker, and more caffeinated on the road
Like many beautiful, accessible natural attractions, Arizona's Horseshoe Bend has become too popular for its own good. Is it too late to protect it from hordes of Instagram obsessives?
After extensive testing and interviews, I've found that some of the company's two-way messenger devices can inadvertently call search and rescue teams
The clothing company has, once again, come out against the Trump Administration for its handling of public lands
Over the last 41 years, we’ve published some astonishing stories of misadventure. This new collection represents the wildest tales we’ve ever told.
For when you don’t have tens of thousands dollars just laying around
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
We asked our favorite athletes and explorers what books have stuck with them. Then we dug up some new picks that hit the same notes of adventure and awe.
Researchers say cyclists are a “problem” for self-driving technology, but the real problem is the cars
These sports and performance scientists know everything there is to know about body mechanics, injury prevention, speed, and physiological potential. Here are the shoes they lace up when they hit the pavement.
The new collection includes 11 items, five of which we put to the test this month
Tough and functional for those long days on snow
Utah State and other colleges offer students the chance to get a step ahead in the outdoor industry
The effort paradox explains everything from mountain climbing to buying IKEA furniture
As the case over Chris Froome's elevated salbutamol levels slowly churns on, cycling officials are preparing for a protracted battle
There's no reason smaller feet should equal smaller ambition
The brand cited "market conditions" as the reason it won't go ahead with its initial public offering
Singing isn’t the only thing that’s more fun in the rain. Here are ten other activities that are better when wet.
Pet waste has become a major pollutant, both outdoors and at home
These are the stretchiest, most comfortable jeans we've ever worn
'Of The West' from Orvis features silversmith Jillian Lukiwski sharing how her work is influenced by a life outside.
The Una River in Bosnia is known for its exceptional trout waters.
From filmmaker Robin Lee, Breaking 60: Challenging the Impossible is about the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra.
Raphael Rogers and Kristin Gerhart are both filmmakers with a particular affinity for the outdoors.
In Indonesia, living among hundreds of volcanoes is simply daily life.
Camp Walker is a thirty-year-old fly guide in the south Florida, where the last thing they need is more fly guides.
This may just replace the century-old portage pack
Trick, bribe, deceive, repeat
After he died, Harrison's friends, family, and fishing buddies gathered to send him off the only way they knew how—by having one gigantic meal
Creating a workplace that truly makes us happy and healthy takes a lot more than standing desks and on-site yoga. Thankfully, new research has sparked a growing design revolution.
The feature-loaded, do-it-all smartwatches that give elites a competitive edge
Naming your favorite outdoor gear is more complicated than you'd think
We've been using the new smartwatch for a week. Here's what we think.
In our feature on skier Adam Roberts, we take a look at what made him so special. Video courtesy of Jasper Gibson.
As a former raft guide, I know of what I speak when I say these six tips will prevent you from having to deal with soggy gear, whether you're skiing, backpacking, or biking
The Secretary of the Interior's idea to support public lands with oil and mining leases isn't just wrongheaded—the numbers don't add up.
Patagonia's Christie Fong divulges why the outdoors is such a major part of her life
Made from a blend of merino wool and synthetic, they perform great and don't shrink in the wash
Homemade plant-based meat innovations are getting billed as satisfying, even to dedicated meat lovers
An otherwise fit 42-year-old, I had the range of motion of a sycamore.
These accessories can make your old hammock feel new
These pants prove that performance materials can look good too
If this isn't already a staple of your camping kit, it should be.
Measures in the federal government's new spending bill should help the Forest Service manage fires, but there's still more to be done.
Lawmakers didn't listen to the president’s call for less spending on land management and the environment—and put their foot down when it came to interior secretary Ryan Zinke’s reorganization plan, too
Ryan Zinke is using parts of an Obama administration–era idea that would've drastically changed the DOI. Now it's causing him trouble.
Voters have the power to fix the public lands crisis, but first we need get smarter about how we fund open spaces
The entrepreneur believes that biohacking can rocket your body and mind to peak performance. His Bulletproof diet zoomed into the mainstream, his Bullet-proof coffee has everyone quaffing butter, and his Bulletproof books fly off the shelves. Now Bulletproof Labs is out to hack, well, everything.
What's so special about this limited special-edition P5X tri bike?
Last week, camouflage brand Realtree sued West, alleging he ripped off one of its patterns for his Yeezy apparel line. But an oak-leaf print is an oak-leaf print, right?
If I could only have one pair of shoes, this would be it
Score everything from hotel rooms to concert tickets to dinner reservations on the online marketplace
Because of drought and rising temperatures, wildfires in the West will grow so large and regular they could reshape entire forests
A new drama on AMC combines history and twisted fantasy to recreate the most infamous polar expedition in history
As artist Chuck Close said, “Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work”
When extreme skier Adam Roberts was killed by an avalanche in the mountains of Washington State, some people wondered if he’d died on purpose. Christopher Solomon reconstructs a life in which athletic talent, fearlessness, and mental illness combined to create an unbearable reality.
New research explores how ultraviolet light can trigger the production of health- and performance-boosting nitric oxide
The Reluctant Enthusiasts explores humankind’s relationship with wild places through the words of Edward Abbey.
In this film from 2015, '4 States 4 Days - Part 1' they tackle the first leg of their two-part journey through Virginia and West Virginia.
'The Fun Suffer Divide' chronicles the journey of three cyclists as they traverse a section of the Continental Divide Trail.
While dams are being decommissioned throughout the developed world, activists are descending on Albania to fight for the Vjosa River.
Watch to see what our gear editor, Ariella Ginzler, loves about the Primus Kuchoma Grill.
This weekend in New York City, a group of runners braved 211 laps around the track in pursuit of a niche world record
The National Geographic fellow on what he's learned from spending time with the happiest people on earth
New Yorkers were on high alert after a coyote attack a few weeks ago. But certainly this thing couldn’t be as dangerous as a taxi driver toward the end of a 12-hour shift, right?
These tools and bits of know-how can help you avoid getting your trailer stuck on remote backroads
When your home-on-wheels is in the shop for multiple days, take the opportunity to explore someplace new on foot
What does this mean for U.S. consumers?