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Riding in winter doesn't have to be painful. (Rapha) Rapha Pro Team Thermal Aerosuit Think of this one-piece as a nordic skin suit for cyclists. It’s incredibly warm, courtesy of the windproof, water-resistant, waffle-weave fleece on the front. But you won’t overheat: the fabric’s lighter in back to let cool air in. Price $440…
Our nation's lifts are at the breaking point. We spent months researching past accidents and aging infrastructure—and found that it's time to act in order to avoid catastrophic failure.
Level 1 Productions just released their trailer for Pleasure, a new film sure to get you pumped for Winter.
To celebrate all things Land Cruiser, owners from across the U.S. gather each year at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City for Cruiser Fest.
Beyond the Offseason, takes us into the unlikely duo of pro baseball player Daniel Norris and adventure photographer Ben Moon.
The next generation of adventure vehicles will be unstoppable, off-road beasts
Tom Harrison makes painstaking, recreationist-friendly maps the old-school way. But it's not a lost art—in the enduring popularity of his products is a lesson on what makes the paper map special.
The best, most creative, time-saving ways to fit (and organize) all your gear into a tiny apartment
The metal spires and busy streets of a city pale in comparison to snowy peaks and undulating countryside, but there's something redeeming—dare I say special—about the concrete jungle
You'll regret cheaping out on this stuff. Trust me.
Over the river and through the woods. (Fimbulvetr) Fimbulvetr Hikr Best For: Deep Snow Breaking trail in winter is just about the most difficult workout you can do. But that Herculean endeavor is made a bit easier with a platform like the Norwegian Hikr strapped to your foot. The lightweight plastic…
Patagonia wants to change our food supply, starting with a brew that features a unique, sustainable new grain
Winter-training heroes require apparel with oomph.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city that never sleeps
The ski world is going all in on high-tech safety gear, packing more features into smaller packages.
These eight items don't take up much space. Buy them all and you'll be better outfitted than any pricey gym.
American churches are building first-class gyms to get followers in shape and attract new members to the flock. Critics see lucrative businesses masked as ministries, but the programs are a spirited defense against our obesity epidemic.
Underwear just keeps getting better. (Icebreaker) Icebreaker Helix Long-Sleeve Zip Jacket If you need a do-it-all midlayer this winter, go with the Helix. Despite the svelte profile, it’s warmer than any other top on this page, thanks to its wool insulation and wind-blocking poly exterior. That face fabric also shrugs off…
Don't let the snow stop you. (CurrexSole) CurrexSole RunPro Insoles If you’re training year-round, you’ve got to take extra care of your feet. RunPro insoles are built from an EVA composite that’s cushy yet responsive, and they come in high, medium, or low arch. Price $50 Buy…
Health and fitness columnist Brad Stulberg shares his tips on how to ensure that an active life and city life are not mutually exclusive
Growing up in Salt Lake, Dan Gavere often found himself in some whitewater on the weekends. He's learned a lot of lessons from the river and continues to teach them to the rising rippers.
In 1973 the faces of Yosemite were strikingly, male. For Lynn Hill, Sibylle Hechtel, and Bev Johnson this just became unacceptable.
Spending his life in Hong Kong, trail runner Ben Lee knows that clear days are hard to come by
Alaska is a playground, but can also humble any skier. Watch Sage Cattabriga-Alosa speak about how that's shaped his experience as a skier.
Rising Tide, from filmmaker Alex Goetz, explores the Meso-American reef around Roatan and Utila in Honduras.
Often confused with the set from Avatar, Zhangjiajie National Park offers the world's most extensive limestone pillars.
The European Outdoor Film Festival is the dark horse on the film festival circuit. They will be touring in Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Austria, and many more.
The Ojibwe tribe in Northwest Wisconsin has been under fire for their practice of spearfishing for Walleye. In 'The Ways,' Wisconsin Media Lab explores this way of life by following Ojibwe member Jason Bisonette.
The updated communications tool creates a network for people to send and receive messages without cell service. But its success is entirely dependent on how many people buy into it.
An independent investigation finds it implausible that the British ultrarunner completed the attempt without outside assistance
The Red Bull Illume photo contest, now in its 10th year, highlights the best images and photographers in the outdoor adventure world. Fifty-three premier photo editors whittle down almost 35,000 images into 55 finalists. Those images are separated into 11 categories, with a winner in each, plus a grand prize winner. Tens of thousands of dollars in gear await the winners, in addition to bragging rights from one of the most prestigious photo contests on earth. Here a preview of some of the incredible work.
Snowboarding’s most anticipated film in years is being released October 3. It’s been hyped up for months by the likes of Red Bull, GoPro, and other companies, but good news: We’ve seen it and it more than lives up to the buzz. The Fourth Phase is one you won’t want to miss.
How an indie pop writer changed the tone of the decade’s most ambitious snowboarding film
Best-in-class picks to match your style. (Amplid) Amplid LoveLife Best For: Aggressive Riders Amplid got the memo that not all women crave soft flex and graphics that look like Disney-princess wallpaper. Despite the unfortunate name, expert testers endorsed the LoveLife for its tip-to-tail stiffness, created by a low-density poplar core and a…
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
Portland, Oregon-based CiloGear promises to sell you the most bomber, versatile alpine packs on the market
Performance snacks get a natural makeover. (AlpineAire) AlpineAire Guacamole Thanks to the geniuses at Alpine-Aire, guac is no longer a luxury reserved for glamping with a well-stocked cooler—it’s a trail-ready hors d’oeuvre you’ve earned after hiking miles in the backcountry. Just add water to the 1.4-ounce package, filled with freeze-dried avocado, onion, and serrano…
Watch to see what else we love about this soon-to-be-released jacket.
Watch senior editor Jonah Ogles' transition from zero to downhill hero
Earlier this year ultra runner Jason Schlarb, ski mountaineers Scott Simmons and Paul Hamilton and filmmaker Noah Hamilton attempted the first ever winter crossing of the famous Hardrock 100 Ultramarathon route through Colorado's San Juan Mountains.
Manufacturers put tons of effort into predicting buyers' whims when it comes to color. Here's how gear designers peer into the crystal ball
Our online editor was sent a summer’s worth of coffee to share with the office. On National Coffee Day, he finally owns up to why it never made the rounds.
Fear not these fashion-forward frames. The best sporty-shades makers are showing new style.
Your paws deserve the best. (Outdoor Research) Outdoor Research Capstone Heated Why spend five bills on electric gloves? To play longer when the mercury drops. A heating surface covers 70 percent of the Capstone (twice the area of most other models), and the lithium-ion batteries deliver up to eight hours…
World Cup skinny-ski gear for your local skate track
Climate change is affecting America’s recreation meccas—from Yosemite to Yellowstone—in profound ways. As the planet heats up and weather patterns shift, so will the ways we interact with the outdoors.
HBO's ambitious new show—and perhaps the next 'Game of Thrones'—takes smart advantage of adventurous land we already know and love
How to get into the boutique, nearly lost art of the wet shave
There’s a growing movement of people who say that abstaining from having children is the best way to offset climate change. They’re wrong. The only way to stop it is by raising environmentally conscientious kids.
Last week, at the International Triathlon Union’s Grand Final, Jonny Brownlee nearly lost consciousness a quarter-mile from the finish line. This is the most recent example of a trend that seems to plague the sport.
The reports of sexual harassment among NPS employees continue, with new revelations about Yosemite and Yellowstone
Daniel Norris is one of the most interesting players in baseball. When he's not striking out major league hitters, he's on the road in his van, Shaggy.
Meet the off-road vehicle that assembles like an Ikea project
"Trail to town" has become a massive cliché in the outdoor industry. But Arc’teryx got the formula right with its A2B collection.
For its fifth generation, Land Rover returns off-road capability to the Discovery
They now make tiny houses that pop up like tents
Get out and explore the country’s weirdest sites with help from Atlas Obscura’s co-founder
Meet Seth Orme and Paul Twedt: these two make up the 'Packing It Out' crew and are bringing a new flare to environmental stewardship.
Rush Sturges is a jack of all trades; filmmaker, professional kayaker, and musician. With his kayaking films, he's taken viewers across the globe and back. But for the river he runs nearly every day, he had a special project in mind.
For those looking for a taste of the action, VanYou is expanding access to #VanLife. They've got a fleet of adventure ready van available for rent in Spain.
This new four-part documentary series from Whistler explores what skiing will look like in the future.