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Five pieces of easy-on-your-wallet gear to make stays away from home more enjoyable
After a legendary career in adventure writing, Tim Cahill thought his story was over. Thrown from a raft in the Grand Canyon’s Lava Falls, he was trapped underwater and out of air. When he finally reached land, his heart stopped for several minutes. Then he came back—and decided to risk Lava again.
When Antarctica hits you with the worst storm in decades, sinks your boat, and drowns your crew, there’s only one way to react: get another ship and go back for more
Lance Armstrong has a new narrative about his incredible rise and fall. Should we believe him this time?
Former pro cyclist Kathryn Bertine launched a nonprofit to give female riders a leg up in the sport. Will it make a difference?
Smith discusses why Cotopaxi is so focused on poverty reduction, why the brand still uses Kickstarter, and where he wants Cotopaxi to be in ten years
Thanks to trickle-down technology, second- and third-tier groups are almost as good as the premium stuff but cost a fraction of the price
It's easier than ever to find affordable outdoor lighting solutions
Advice for taking a really, really long hike with your significant other
When the going gets rough, these duffels will protect your stuff
As the hurricane raged toward Turks and Caicos, our writer desperately looked for a way off the island
In this parody film about trail building, mountain biker Steve Storey explores the inner workings of what it takes to be a better trail builder.
For climbers Carlo Traversi, Kevin Jorgeson, and Tommy Caldwell, multi-discipline climbing has become a top priority. Emerging from a conversation about pushing limits these three set up a new challenge: climb a 14'er, a 5.14, and V14 all in the same day.
Ryan Sandes is a prestigious ultrarunner from South Africa. After a few disappointing finishes, he set his sights on Western States 2017.
It was a dry and dusty summer for western British Columbia, but when mother nature hands you lemons, make lemonade, or in this case a dry and dusty smoke show.
Heybrook Lookout Tower has stood sentinel over the Snoqualmie National Forest since 1925. It represents a longstanding tradition of fire lookouts but is currently under threat.
When one looks out over the vast horizon of Kremenchuk reservoir in the Ukraine it’s impossible not to be entranced by its beauty. But the man-made imposition has drastically impacted the local townships and environment.
Is it possible to get a better customer experience on a website than in a shop? Backcountry.com says yes
Over two years after introducing the Watch, Apple has finally made it the ultimate fitness wearable
Trying to capture the essence of the season? Forget it. Just go running.
There’s possibly nothing more therapeutic than going into the woods solo
Austin Horse on working as a courier in the age of apps
Seven hikers have died on 14ers since May, an unusual string of fatalities that has Aspen officials wondering what measures they're obligated to put in place to keep people safe in the mountains
These are the people who've been fighting for the land’s preservation for over 30 years—and might see it axed in the scratch of a pen
Our writer sent us a dispatch from the frontlines of the blaze, where the air is thick with smoke and the wildlife is taking shelter
Technology is front and center for Terry Lee’s Amazon-focused retailer
These hotels and lodges roll out the welcome mat for cyclists
Why one couple couldn’t keep a secluded Caribbean island to themselves
Thanks to new software, your #roadtrip photos are going to get a lot better
The new bill is part of the GOP's latest assault on public lands
Columnist Bryan Rogala takes us through the essential gear you need for any car camping adventure.
Todd Frank, owner of The Trail Head in Missoula, Montana, breaks down his rough ride with Ibex and cautions other vendors to be careful courting direct customers
A slew of new products claim to be the Fitbit for your Zen
Sure, it's fun and relaxing—but it can also be a key part of a fitness routine
Your nutrition is just as important as your training. Don't take bad advice on how to perfect it.
Most gear evolves step by step. With this stuff, it’s by leaps and bounds.
There are 137 large wildfires raging across 7.8 million acres in what might be the worst fire season ever
There's now a map for that, brought to you by the National Park Service
The next phase of FKT-worthy custom gear puts consumers in the design chair
Filmmaker Ben Walton is traveling around Australia in a bus which he and some friends have outfitted for an endless road trip.
After a photography mission with Project PoSSUM studying noctilucent clouds, Adrien Mauduit took a three thousand mile road trip and filmed My Canadian Summer.
Music of the Spheres from Emic Films is a story about Wanda Diaz-Merced who is a blind astrophysicist from Puerto Rico.
On the remote island of Bornholm, vacationers flock to the restaurants and breweries, but only for a few months. The rest of the year, its homes lay vacant and produce unpicked fruit.
From Yeti Cycles and filmmakers Craig Grant and Joey Schusler Fall Impressions follows artist and adventurer Sarah Uhl to share how she finds inspiration outside.
It’s the newest creation from renowned industrial designer Thomas Meyerhoffer
This wearable ensures you'll always have a tool handy.
Wildfires have burned more than a million acres in the northern Rockies—and it could get even worse
And the potentially catastrophic injuries he suffered make the time even more impressive
An artistic tribute to one of our National Parks.
A limited edition motorcycle inspired by a jet plane.
A little hands-on experience is a much better performance investment than that tempting new upgrade or those mind-numbing hill repeats
Funding the difficult recovery period with footwear
We reviewed two of the most cutting-edge sun-fighting pieces to find out how well they work
If $75,000 represents the “perfect” salary, what’s the performance equivalent when it comes to cardio, diet, and time outside?
Ford Australia is teasing a Ford Ranger Raptor. Could it come to the U.S.?
We spoke with four lawyers about the four monuments most likely on Zinke’s chopping block
This spring, writer and filmmaker Brendan Leonard embarked on a classic western road trip with his girlfriend in the new, all-electric Tesla Model X.
From DPS Skis The Shadow Campaign brings you into some of the most epic ski terrains in the world.
These tricks for running will get you out the door faster, keep you comfortable, and make training more convenient and consistent
Gareth Martins, a board member of the Alaska Wilderness League, explains why the Refuge is in danger
How to trick-out your picture-taking device without breaking the bank
On his new album, the king of mellow beach music takes a bold turn. We asked him why.
Breathing techniques can help you maintain better focus, control your effort, and channel anxiety into positive energy
On his new album, the king of kick-back beach music takes a bold turn. He tells us why.
What if you could alter your DNA profile, erase your risk for cancer, or just brew glowing beer? Whether that makes you giddy or terrified, that’s the dream of biohacker Josiah Zayner.
Electric cars are the future for commuters, but can they go the extra mile on a road trip?
This basic piece of gear is a must-have for any adventure
Here's everything he relied on while blazing up the trail
Essentials for a basic kit to get you far, far out there
We talked to design maverick Thomas Meyerhoffer about the importance of always exploring. Then we had him speak with four other visionaries building an ingenious new world.
MIT research scientist Hugh Herr lost both legs below the knee after a 1982 winter climbing ordeal. In less than a year, he hacked his prosthetics to allow him to climb again, and he went on to become one of the world’s leading innovators in the field. Author Todd Balf, who lost partial use of his legs after a spinal-cord injury, gets a front-row seat as Herr and his MIT colleagues plot their next big act—new science and technology to end a slate of disabling conditions.
Normally, not something you want a shark scientist to say. But Eric Stroud is talking about his chemistry-lab quest for the ultimate shark repellent, which he appears to have found. The questions that remain: Does it work on the great white, the ocean’s most fearsome predator? And can a couple of rookie entrepreneurs get it to market?