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Crush competitors on Zwift and answer emails, all at the same time
It has a paint-by-numbers plot, loads of sexism and gratuitous nudity, and a screenplay full of tired racial stereotypes. It’s also the highest-grossing ski movie of all time. Frederick Reimers and Sam Moulton uncover the true story behind every skier’s favorite cult classic.
When a person goes missing outdoors, there’s a specific protocol for finding them within the first 24 hours. After that first day, it becomes much tougher.
Officials at Baxter State Park, at the north end of the AT, are concerned about an anticipated increase in the number of thru-hikers tramping through the park. Their solution? Hiker registration cards.
A versatile ride for ripping singletrack or pedaling to work
Author Richard Louv, who coined the term “nature-deficit disorder,” is back with his latest book on the importance of getting kids into nature
This winter getaway is in a full warm-weather swing. To top it off, a killer mountain bike festival takes place this weekend.
Jordan Lewis runs the ritziest pot store in the country: Aspen, Colorado's Silverpeak Apothecary, where sommelier-like "budtenders" sell gourmet ganja in a designer showroom. But soon after he arrived, he found himself under siege from locals worried about that skunky smell wafting over their mountain valley. It's enough to drive a man to toke.
Virtually extinct in the 20th century, bison are returning to Europe's mountains today
The most hardcore cold-weather pastime is evolving, and food is at the forefront of its evolution
With a design in mind, compass in hand, and snowshoes on foot, artist Simon Beck stomps deep tracks in the snow to create beautiful works of art. In this short film from Flash Studio, Beck talks about how patterns in nature motivate him to create these massive geometric…
In 2010, professional climber Majka Burhardt saw a photo of the 2,000-foot granite face of Mount Namuli. Fueled by curiosity, Burhardt led a team of biologists, conservationists, and rock climbers on a daring and unconventional expedition to Mozambique’s second highest mountain and one of the world’s most threatened…
To celebrate the release of Diamondback's Level Link suspension platform, pro mountain biker Mike Hopkins and his team set out on trails across the American West with a simple goal: film the most beautiful locations in the best light possible, and create the sense of…
Wolf pack takes down elk on highway overpass in Canada
The city may be the only one in America that can be confident in its Olympic hosting qualifications, and designers made an emblem that shows it
The short answer: no. If you’re a casual resort skier, you can get away with $100 pants. But if you often find yourself deep in the backcountry, make the $450 investment.
You’ll need fewer pints up here than you would at sea level
One of nature’s most captivating big cats is so inbred that the species may be doomed
Hans Florine remembers climber, cyclist, and fitness icon Steve Edwards
With 36-inch wheels adapted from unicycles, the DirtySixer scales bikes for riders 6’8” and taller
The best sport sunglasses out there? At $540 and up, they’d better be.
When Kickstarter was young, fresh, and newsworthy on its own, at the dawn of crowdfunding, Peak Design founder Peter Dering decided to take a chance. He was sick and tired of slinging his DSLR over his shoulder or neck while hiking, only to have it slam into his body at…
It’s no Land Rover, but this Russian 4x4 is still an off-road beast
The outdoor-apparel industry’s surprising effort to get you to purchase less stuff
No, you don't need to be in Canada or Alaska to go cat skiing. And yes, it’s really good down here.
How do you start a new sport from scratch? A former Tough Mudder executive and other entrepreneurs around the world are about to find out.
Our mechanically impaired writer tested 15 bike locks with the goal of defeating every single one. He succeeded and learned one very important lesson in the process: protecting your bike depends on way more than your hardware. (*Money-back guarantee not included. Some of this really is on you.)
The third annual International Ocean Film Tour brings water sports and environmental films back to the big screen. The tour kicks off on March 12 in Hamburg, Germany. You can follow tour updates on Facebook here.
Bob Hayes started running at age 61 and has competed in more than 30 races every year since, from 5K road runs to 50K trail ultramarathons. Hayes, now 89 years old, talks about his approach to staying active in this extended trailer from The Hard Way, an upcoming documentary about…
The beloved Bombardier snowcoaches are headed to the auction block
Startup Knix Wear raised $1.1 million on Kickstarter during its quest to build the world’s most advanced bra. Why the hell did it take the industry so long?
The IAAF World Indoor Championships takes place in Portland next month. But will people actually show up to watch an indoor marathon?
Plug in your headphones and get ready to binge. These podcasts give ‘Serial’ a run for its money.
From epic skiing in Antarctica to a lazy beer-fueled canoe trip in North Carolina, these are the best places to visit this year
If you want to beat this spring’s biggest video game, you’ll need to learn how to survive in the real world
Sunshine Superman is a documentary that profiles pioneering BASE-jumper and aerial cinematographer Carl Boenish. In this exclusive clip, director Marah Strauch explains how finding a box of archival footage from Boenish inspired her to find out more about the man behind the camera. You can watch the full documentary from Magnolia Pictures…
Hydro Flask announced Monday it will be acquired by homegoods giant Helen of Troy for roughly $210 million. Helen of Troy owns Dr. Scholl’s, Oxo, Revlon, Honeywell, and dozens of other consumer brands. Hydro Flask is based in Bend, Oregon, and is expected to have net sales revenue of $65…
Simon Beck spends a lot of his time with snowshoes strapped to his feet, clomping in circles through powder. It’s much more than a futile exercise—it’s art.
Our guide to barbecuing inside when the weather's frigid
You’ve probably never heard of the Ecuadorian, but he’s behind the force behind the speed records on some of the world’s highest peaks
A former pro ski jumper breaks down Hollywood’s attempt to portray an obscure winter Olympic sport
Why didn't someone think of this before?
He surfs sixty-foot waves, performs Hollywood stunts, and can hold his breath underwater for six—six!—minutes. Now he's freediving to tag hammerhead sharks for science.
We went straight to its birthplace to learn about the infamous (possibly hallucinatory) liquor—so you know exactly how nervous you should be to drink it
Tim's Lane, from filmmaker Oliver Sutro, is a story about a (somewhat) famous ski run in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. You can follow him on YouTube here. …
A redesigned suspension system makes this year's model a lot more fun to drive
Champ Amby Burfoot and streak runner Ben Beach give the DL on the world’s most storied marathon
A pioneering big-wall climber who made his mark in Yosemite and Joshua Tree died unexpectedly earlier this week
Everything you need to know about ultrarunning's ultimate gateway drug
What you need to know to start competing in the ultimate chill winter sport
Insider tips on conquering Aspen’s hottest event
Essential race-day, gear, and training intel
A leather jacket a generation in the making
For the last year, Juliana Linder and Richmond Hollen, the couple behind the popular Instagram feed @homesweetvan, have been building up their Mercedes Sprinter in preparation for diving headfirst into the #Vanlife lifestyle. This March, the couple will leave their corporate jobs and hit the road full time, in one…
EXPLORE. Chapter Two is a film from Cooper Lambla and Tyler Allyn, presented by the U.S. National Whitewater Center, about exploring the whitewater-filled rivers of Labrador, Canada. For more stories and images from this adventure and others, check out explore.usnwc.org. …
The Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom is the country’s longest-running snowboard comp, having started in 1985 as a flowy ride through a naturally-formed halfpipe that snakes down the White Salmon side of the mountain. Today, the pioneering snowboarding event is also one of the last in which pros compete alongside amateurs.
In early February, pro cyclist Tim Johnson became the first person to pedal to the top of New Hampshire’s 6,288-foot high Mount Washington in the dead of winter.
Yvon Chouinard thinks environmental activists could learn a thing or two from businesspeople, even if—as he puts it—businesspeople are sleazeballs
It’s still Rapha quality, but marketed for the masses
You’d think washing these items would hurt them. It’s just the opposite.
As many as 900 wild bison that graze in the park will be killed this winter, either by hunters or slaughter, to offset population growth and appease ranchers. Bison advocates, however, want to move the animals to other lands. At its heart, the debate about how to handle these creatures comes down to whether we believe them to truly be "wild."
America’s tiniest two-seater gets slightly less tiny and a lot more confident
All the luxury you’d expect from a Mercedes, built into the body of an affordable adventure rig
A car to get you through years of lifestyle changes and adventure pursuits
Liam Doran, one of the country’s best ski photographers, takes better photos than you. Here's how.
A sporty diesel Range Rover. A mightily efficient Chevy truck. A hybrid Volvo SUV. The options for rolling to and from your favorite playgrounds have never looked better.
