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In a terrific new memoir about his career in journalism, McDonell talks about working with writers who became modern legends (including Jim Harrison, Edward Abbey, George Plimpton, and Hunter S. Thompson), the early days of 'Outside,' and the bright future he sees for a magazine industry that’s undergoing a historic transition.
In an excerpt from 'The Accidental Life,' McDonell tells the story of tagging along to a rather stuffy dinner party with Edward Abbey—and how things got a little out of hand.
New research calls beet juice’s magic powers into question—at least for certain athletes
An expert look at the most feasible—and nuttiest—submissions
Grayling, Michigan, is a small dot on some maps. The quaint tourist town is best known for its fly-fishing history and for being the epicenter of "up north" in the Midwest. Its other claim to faim: hosting a popular event that claims to be "the world's toughest spectator race."
The joys of the sport, according to the very best
The shoestring-budget comedy is hipster fun in the backcountry, but sometimes takes the easy path
The books, movies, shows, and other happenings on our radar
Zainab, the first woman to complete a marathon in the country, is leading the charge to get more women involved in athletics
And that's according to some of the very athletes they're trying so desperately to woo
Steve Storey in the Play Now series shreds a trail in Whistler, BC.
With the growing divide between conserving wild places and the farms that grow our food, Chris Malloy and Patagonia Provisions created a bridge with "Unbroken Ground".
When I was young, I had a habit of poring through national park books, fantasizing about visiting them all. Now I’m a part-time aerial adventure photographer, and I’ve been able to fly my Piper PA-11 Cub Special plane over many of the places I used to daydream over.
The documentary chronicles the sport's meteoric rise to mainstream popularity—and the people who shaped its culture
Ultrarunner Gonzalo Calisto, who placed fifth in last year’s UTMB, was recently busted for doping. His indictment posed a grave question: can the sport save itself before it's too late?
We wanted to know what legitimate supplements our marathoners use to gain a small advantage
Filmmaker Andreas Nilsson, of SuperStudio, spent ten days with friends exploring one of Sweden's most beautiful archipelagos
Mission was simple: ski and hike 14ers all weekend without taking any time off from work.
Dubois shares that while the world is awfully troubled; exploration, travel, and understanding can lead to a more harmonious outcome.
With a seemingly never-ending day, filmmakers Daniel Windsor and Nolan Gross, took to The Ring Road of Iceland for a week long road trip.
Lost in Place encourages you to go wander, and this bike is a great way to do it.
While the nation freaks out over the presidential race, a climbing legend is quietly helping the industry become a powerful force
All organic, adult-palate-approved ice cream that melts in your mouth, not in your backpack—sold by a guy living out of his van
A taste of Brazil on your favorite road kit
A movement to imbue land, rivers, and entire ecosystems with legal personhood status is gaining ground in the U.S.
The 5 pieces of gear we're most excited about from this year’s event
Our reviewer tested it at home and before a big river trip to find out
It takes more than dedication to reach the podium. Athletes are bolstering raw talent with finely tuned training plans, power-packed meals, and catamarans that fly over the water.
On his fourth Olympic team, the 41-year-old American marathoner is a medal contender once again
You can do better than a rusty grill and red plastic cups
We tested 7 top models for durability, weather resistance, and usability. Turns out, they are not all created equal.
Climbing Tormore Island with Iain Miller.
For the fifth episode, we've got an unreleased tune, "Man on a String" from Giant Sand.
You’ve never seen a museum like this. The Wild Walk is the latest addition to the Wild Center, a museum which promotes the education of the natural history of the Adirondacks, in upstate New York.
On July 30 at approximately 5:45 p.m. local time, Hollywood stuntman and skydiving luminary Luke Aikins jumped out of a Cessna Grand Caravan airplane 25,000 feet above Simi Valley, California. It was the first time in his 18,000-plus skydives that Aikins, 42, with a wife and young son, did not wear a parachute.
Is the world’s most dominant triathlete primed for gold?
The metrics from your last run or ride can be—and have been—used to save lives, make cities safer, and put people in handcuffs
Bigger than most other multitools. But also significantly more badass.
The late-night punch line is getting older, and some say slower, but he has a habit of piling up medals anyway
It's all about experience, eating slow, and going beyond the comfort food
A guide to the places where glory will be won—and where the victors will live, sleep, and train
From scenic singletrack to family-friendly hiking trails, the Mountain State is home to hundreds of homegrown adventures
With the re-launch of the iconic model and the debut of a line of bikepacking bags, Specialized is signaling that it believes there’s a growing consumer contingent who wants all-road, touring versatility in their road bikes. We agree.
A German automaker’s California design lab is cooking up custom chariots for American Paralympians
A political primer on the world’s most expensive sports party
Natalie Coughlin is focusing on the little things
'The Traverse' traces California poet Brian Laidlaw as he boulders through Burro Schmidt's Tunnel in the Mojave Desert.
A film about the beauty and powerful draw of water
It turns out that all running shorts are not created equal
Watch to learn about Ryan Lochte's training and strategy going into the 2016 Rio Olympics.
You might have seen more Toyota four-wheel drives than normal on the roads around Ouray, Colorado, this past week. That’s because the town just hosted the annual FJ Summit, where Toyota owners gather with their FJ Cruisers, Tacomas, and 4Runners to drive the area’s many scenic high-alpine passes.
From the first-ever pair to the eyes of modern climbing legends
The Black Lives Matter activist on his respect for Patagonia and why a vest is the most versatile item of clothing you can own
No luck finding a Westy? Try this conversion kit instead.
The video of a recent hiking encounter offers a glimpse into the future for outdoor enthusiasts, and it's a little creepy
They won’t guarantee you a win, but they will certainly stand out
A full cooking and cleaning setup that slots into the back of your truck
Meet the inspiring Spartan racers who have overcome massive life obstacles to compete
The outdoor apparel brand just released a new wool standard to ensure the natural fiber comes from suppliers that don't mistreat their sheep
The best American mountain biker in a generation has had to overcome heartbreaking tragedy to reach his pinnacle
Welcome to the ninth annual Firefly Gathering, a four-day survival camp packed with pine-needle baskets, tomahawk throws, sinew glue, mycology crawls, and ecstatic drumming.
Watch Rex Pemberton's insane quest to skydive onto—and then surf—a big wave
After 10 years of skydiving and 3,500 wingsuit jumps, Rex is ready to take it to the next level.
For every endeavor, it’s important to have a safety plan in place in case something goes wrong.
The 6-foot wing Rex wears is built from aluminum and carbon fiber and equipped with two jet-fueled engines.
Last year's un-powered glide tests in California allowed Rex to get comfortable with the wing and how it flies.
The sparsely populated desert outside of San Felipe, Baja is the perfect testing ground for the a X Wing Project.
The X-Wing Project has been 4 years in the making, and jump day has finally arrived.
An incredible timelapse from filmmakers Joel and Jesse Edwards
'Gabriel' is a short film from Stink Productions about para-athlete and Paralympic hopeful Gabriel Neris
Lower, slacker, and rowdier—this plus-size trail bike is the most capable Fuel EX we’ve tried
How to find the ultimate backcountry campsites for your rolling home office