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We spent a year picking the brains of the best performers alive about the secrets to their success. Here's what we learned.
Though it is humble, it will always come to the rescue when nothing else seems right
Is this design going to revolutionize footwear? We’re not sure yet.
Kris Mychasiw represents the only two professional athletes in the sport—and he sees a much bigger future for those who can chug and run fast
No matter who is on your list, these gifts will make sure you're ready for anything
From a totally reinvented ski boot to a wetsuit that's good for the environment, this is the stuff we're most excited about
In May of 2015 leaders of outdoor-focused organizations gathered in Yosemite to discuss the current state of people of color engaging in the outdoors.
The barren land of the Arctic is where filmmaker Jason van Bruggen calls home for a few months each year. This film showcases just how beautiful and special this place is.
Chef Jesse Griffith loves meat. There are no ifs, ands, or (pork) butts about it.
We caught up with the pros at Four Points Adventures at Tepuifest to learn about the five things every overlander should have in the backcountry.
Watch as John Amoroso gives us a tour of his trailer and shares why it's truly unique.
Chris McDougall shows us how using a crosscut saw can build strength and endurance.
This week, we've got Chanti Darling performing "Grab Onto Me."
From the people who live it season-round
Earlier this week, the Portland brand announced a wildly ambitious plan to break the two-hour marathon barrier by next spring. We asked three experts to weigh in on the stunt and the outcry it has provoked.
Whether you’re planning a quick-hit escape or you want to chase powder all winter, we’ve got the ski-resort beta you need
Throughout winter, regional avalanche forecasters rank the danger level in the backcountry, but a new study found they can sometimes disagree dramatically on snowpack conditions
It's risky for a small company to branch out into highly specific pieces of gear, but Flylow did just that with its new ski bib for women—and nailed it
There’s more to be gleaned from the city’s white-sand beaches than a deep tan
We'd been using crosscut saws for more than a millennium when the glitzy chainsaw became available to homeowners in the 1970s. It's time to give the old standard another chance.
Trained collectors are trekking into remote parts of the Southwest in hopes of discovering hardy new hops that can withstand warming temperatures
These fleece-lined pull-on boots do triple duty as hikers, workers, and booties.
Former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke opposes the Republican land heist. He may be the best environmental hope we have in this administration.
A native of San Francisco, Louise Sanseau grew up skiing 5-15 days a year. But between high school and college, she took a wilderness trip that changed her course forever.
We caught up with photographer Krystle Wright at 5Point Adventure Film Festival to talk about her first dive into filmmaking with, The Mysteries.
In 'The Mysteries', from photographer Krystle Wright and filmmaker Skip Armstrong, Wright seeks to make a dream photo into reality.
In high school, Adam Clark took a boat trip to Alaska with his mom. The trip was designed for photographers and though he didn't have a camera of his own, he showed promise and drive.
Jason Momoa is most known for his rugged exterior in Game of Thrones, but this film looks at his humble beginnings.
Being prepared with Everyday Carry
What environmentalists hope to accomplish before the 44th president leaves office
The healthiest items to order when you’re stuck with nothing but McDonalds or Wendy's
Need some advice on what to buy the adventurer in your circle? We have you covered.
The California ski area is building a whole set of features inside their famous hike-to bowl, creating the country’s first off-piste playground
These German artists used drones, kites, and projectors to create some of the coolest photos we’ve seen this year
After many years of travel together, Jim Slinger and Andrew Tip Taylor revisit The Noatak River after a 35-year hiatus.
When Pete Rojwongsuriya set out on his trip to Ecuador, he thought he'd spend a maximum of 2 weeks. But what he found, far surpassed what two weeks of travel would allow.
The decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to block the Dakota Access Pipeline arrived just as internal tensions threatened to fracture Standing Rock's Oceti Sakowin camp
The best off-road truck ever just got much better
Wolf howls, bird songs, crickets, frogs—soundscapes contain clues to not only what's going on around us but also who we are.
South African physician Tim Noakes, one of the world’s greatest sports scientists, has been preaching an ultra-low-carb, high-fat diet as the key to fitness and health. His ideas have made him a bestselling guru, but now his critics are pushing back—and as Bill Gifford reports, they’re putting his theories on trial.
The pioneering astronaut was the first American to orbit earth. He died Thursday.
This is what we'll be listening to all winter
The Skyliner ($400) is fully reversible, with a diamond-quilted cotton/nylon shell on one side, and Pendleton's striped wool on the other.
Each present you buy from these brands helps fund everything from important environmental work to outdoor-ed programs for kids
In this episode Sarah Brown finally gets to compete in the US Olympic Trials.
The DPS Wailer 112 RPC 2.0 ski is damper than its predecessor yet still light and quick on the uphill, making it one of our favorites for winter 2017.
President Obama signed a bill that would finally measure the size of the industry—and lobbyists can't wait to flex that muscle
Joint pain, heart problems, boredom, dubious fashion. It's easy to come up with reasons not to run. So why do it at all?
Recent studies suggest that walking the webbing may boost balance, speed rehab, and keep your knees injury-free
Now that the TPP looks likely to be killed, consumers can forget about cheaper backpacks and shoes. The hope is that more American jobs will make up for it.
There's no better piece of insulation for winter riding
GoPro's Grip is an essential addition to your video kit
Tom Barney shares ten “aha” moments from his first week working the sales floor at Backcountry Experience as part of The Retail Immersion Project
This past March, I flew to the island of Senja, Norway, to take part in one of the many self-powered backcountry programs offered by Pure Ski Touring. The island is part of a 612-square-mile archipelago that sits in one of the northernmost, least-populated counties in Norway.
Just because you’re ready to shack up with your squeeze, don’t assume your best friend is on board
Ducati's updated Monster 1200 S is as fast as it gets away from the track
So beautiful you won’t want to take it onto the water
Experiment with off-the-grid living in these radically self-sufficient homestays
This watch is making walking-talkies cool again
In a new film by NRS and We Are Hungry, a crew of French kayakers travels to the frigid waters of Iceland.
Nick Lavecchia is a surf photographer in Maine. Watch as Lavecchia shares why this place is so inspiring for him, despite the bitter winters and unpredictable surf.
Jackson Hole has always been a hideaway for the more unique characters in skiing. Wild Bill is no exception.
Matthias Giraud is a pioneer in the world of extreme ski BASE jumping.
Filmmaker Samuel V. Rocheleau first had the idea to travel around Iceland in early 2016. This film showcases some of these beautiful sights.
Watch to find out what we loved about the latest iteration of Rossignol's Experience 88.
Even if protesters resist evacuation orders and police actions, they’ll still face the difficulty of living outside in North Dakota
In Baltimore, a newly mandatory Outward Bound program brings together police and local kids to take steps toward easing tensions
This is the last wallet you'll ever need to buy