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A skylight in this teardrop lets you see the stars.
From We Are The Arctic, this film brings to light the beauty and wilderness within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Leif Haugen is a lookout for the U.S. Forest Service in Northern Montana. He patrols his section of wilderness for any sight of lightning strikes or fires.
Bill Amos, CEO of NW Alpine, explains why domestic manufacturing is more attainable than you might think, in spite of its challenges
Don't sabotage your nutrition efforts with shady supermarket products masquerading as health food. Here's how to avoid the worst offenders.
These brews are named for some of America's most beloved spaces. A few even benefit the lands they honor.
We know President Trump wants Los Angeles to host the 2024 Olympics. But could his policies get past a new set of anti-discrimination rules for host cities?
It's not just about our bodies. It's also about our minds.
What used to be a trickle of seemingly minor policy stories has become a weekly firehose of significant developments, all of which we're committed to covering in a clear-eyed, authoritative way
Ben Kaplan remembers the masters running legend, who died on Monday at 86
Our favorite camps, clinics, and trips designed for and run by lady shredders
You don't have to summit mountains bare-chested or meditate on a snowbank to train your body to reap the benefits of one of the world's most extreme approaches to health
Your next recovery meal comes in a bowl of power ramen
Teton County is known for its endless adventure—and for its tax-haven status and lack of affordable housing. We asked four residents earning between $30,000 and $200,000 how they make it work.
Danny Macaskill teamed up with the folks over at Oz Trails to lay down some amazing freeriding while he was in town.
With a camera in toe, Sjoerd Tanghe took off for Vietnam. During the first two weeks of travel, he hit the roads of southern Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh and Chau Doc.
Patagonia nailed the details on their first sleeping bag, from the bivy-friendly front zipper to the roomy footbox and ethically sourced down.
Because nothing’s better than a cold beer after a mountain bike ride
Don't let rain or snow keep you inside. Tips from pros on how to make the most of the wet seasons.
Paul Hawken presents a bold plan to beat back climate change based on solutions already within our grasp. Do any of them stand a chance?
For those who want to watch TV when on a safari
This pocket knife is designed like a samurai sword
Since 2006, Art Woods, a marine biologist at the University of Montana, has made annual two-month trips to Antarctica to dive under the ice and study curiously large sea spiders. We asked him what it's like to do science when the ocean is freezing, the dives are deep, and there's only one hole to come up for air.
Matt MacIsaac has been a motor vehicle operator on the maintenance staff at Death Valley National Park for 15 years. In summer, he works in temperatures exceeding 120 degrees. For the unprepared, the heat can be deadly. We asked MacIsaac how he survives—and stays hydrated—working outside in the hottest place in America.
When 18-year-old Joe Keller vanished from a dude ranch in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, he joined the ranks of those missing on public land. No official tally exists, but their numbers are growing. And when an initial search turns up nothing, who'll keep looking?
Ashley Lehman is an ecologist for the U.S. Forest Service, based in Anchorage. She spends three months of the year hiking through humid, rainy jungle on various Pacific islands, measuring the health of the forest. In the process, Lehman told us how she has to watch out for saltwater crocodiles, poisonous trees, and unexploded World War II bombs.
News that the FBI is involved could be a major game-changer
It’s easy to forget the work that goes on behind the scenes to prepare, maintain, and repair our ski hills. This winter, Salt Lake City–based photographer Will Saunders embedded with Park City’s night shift ski-cat crew, who are responsible for making the corduroy on one of the largest collections of groomed runs in the country.
The new SPIN technology inside POC's 2017/18 helmets could have a significant impact on skiers in coming years
A new building standard has your health and fitness in mind
Almost 50 years ago, Richard Nixon commissioned a photography project called Documerica to illustrate miles and miles of environmental degradation, advocating for the need for the agency. The following are some of the most striking images from that project.
Sound crazy? Not to Bekah and Derrick Quirin, who are embarking on a thru-hike with their one-year-old this March
As Arctic sea ice melts, business for Alaskan passenger ships is booming. Can the fragile region handle the traffic?
Military-style heat-sensing “night vision” monoculars now cost just $600. Should you buy one?
Love playing on our public lands? It's time to help pay for them.
Transform your dirt bike into a bona fide snowmobile for less than $4,000
It's not just for spandex-clad speed racers. Here's how any athlete can tap into the power of the track to get fitter and faster.
Full-suspension 29+ mountain bikes might very well be the next hottest, totally niche thing
"And if we all listen to each other, we might just learn something."
The crew behind Seeking Nirvana may have never been professional filmmakers, but what they lacked in technical skill they made up for in team chemistry.
Skiing from mountains to the ocean captivates us all, and for these two, it was a chance to test their mettle.
"Birthright", a film from Trout Unlimited, shares how the threat of "transferring" public lands is much more than just an innocent exchange.
Two-time gold medalist and decathlon word record holder, Ashton Eaton, is arguably the world’s greatest athlete, and we can all learn a thing or two from his routine, even if we aren’t training for the Olympics.
Under Armour’s recently released line of hiking boots draws inspiration from an unlikely source: basketball player Steph Curry.
Couples who ski together stay together, right? But even if neither of you will ever click into a pair of bindings, you can learn from these eight dating tips.
Marathon training can be overwhelming, but some things just aren't worth the stress
The perfect car for outdoor lovers just got even better
Two friends built an empowering community that encourages everyone to focus on trails, not scales
All Your Music Will Sound Better On This Reclaimed Wood Speaker
We pitted a $30 Stanley against three less-pricey competitors to find out
This is what happens when Woolrich designs a camper
Is it time for environmental activists to take a different, more potent approach to mobilizing?
The Jack Jumping World Championships—where competitors attach a single ski to a stool, then hang on as they hurtle down the slope—has been going strong for almost four decades. Mixing a bit of history with adrenaline and flipping a bird at the Big Ski establishment in the process, the event showcases ski culture at its very finest.
Grassroots remains united with Outdoor Retailer and Outdoor Industry Association and withdraws its 2018 Connect show from Sandy, Utah
Pro mountain biker Chris Baddick lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado. His gear room— equipped with a full bike-repair setup, nearly a dozen road and mountain rigs, and endless spare tires—is a dirt lover’s dream.
In 1967, Davis broke ground on the country's first true bike lane. Fifty years later, we look back on the inaugural system's impact—and how more work remains to be done to protect cyclists nationwide.
A bottle and unscrews in the middle to ensure easy cleaning.
Peter Heller returns with a straightforward but expertly observed detective mystery, set in America's first national park
When Ford sent a new Raptor to test, it obviously made sense for me and the 61-year-old adventurer to take it into the desert for two days of high-speed power slides, campfire-cooked steaks, and tequila.
With the right gear and a little planning, pitching the ultimate kid-friendly base camp this summer is a cinch
With little fanfare, one of the tallest, largest ski resorts in the world is taking shape in British Columbia, masterminded by the most visionary resort architect you've never heard of
Buying these glasses helps remove one pound of plastic from the ocean.
Whether you spend most of your drive time navigating urban streets or powering through rugged dirt, 2017's standout rides are all-access passes to wild adventure
Move from a 1,800-square-foot house to a 200-square-foot trailer and you're forced to confront how much of your sedentary life is extraneous
And you probably have it. But with a lot of work—and maybe a few therapy sessions—you can overcome it.
Pro mountain biker Chris Baddick lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado, and his gear room is equipped with a full bike repair setup, nearly a dozen road and mountain bikes, and endless spare tires.
'C&R - Crime and Reality' is a film from Brothers On The Fly about Germany's current policy making catch and release fishing illegal.
Shot by Ben Sturgulewski, Solitary is a testament to finding heavenly backcountry skiing around the world.
In 1965, Outward Bound took 28 women into the great outdoors to paddle lakes, hike mountains, and catch fish. They forged a bond that's unlike any other.
Mike Olbinski is a photographer with an obsession—chasing storms throughout the southwest. It sounds crazy, but when you see his photos you'll understand.
Nike and Adidas are each unveiling a new supershoe. Will they make the world's fastest runners even faster?
The premise sounds nice: spend all your time off the grid in a cliffside dwelling with great views. We asked a real hermit what else the job entails.
Every year, the Smithsonian holds a photo contest highlighting some of the best photographs from around the world. Here are our favorite finalists.
From tips from professional #vanlifers to how to not to tie a surfboard on your roof.
For decades, hydrogen has been considered the next big fuel source for vehicles. It’s taking time to gain traction, but hydrogen might very well be the future.
Hayes made history by becoming the first woman to climb a 15.5a—the 131-foot La Rambla line up El Pati wall in Siurana, Spain. These photos follow her journey from the bottom of the crag to the anchors.