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Different parts of our body seem to talk to and influence each other, even when they are far apart and—one might think—unconnected
Until a few years ago, the accepted wisdom for those looking to improve performance was just to run more, train smarter, or lose weight. Now, you might have to rethink how you run.
>Today, the White House created three new national monuments in the California desert, adding nearly 1.8 million acres to one of the largest and most pristine swaths of protected land in the Lower 48.
These are the boards the world’s top surfers used at the annual Titans of Mavericks surf contest in Northern California
The Powder 8’s, an old-school synchronized skiing competition, is making a comeback
A big northwest swell lit the North Shore's Banzai Pipeline, providing spectacular makes and even more spectacular slams.
Sure, Tinder and Match.com are great. But, for athletes, the fitness app is even better.
How to sleep together, better, outside
Think: A Gore-Tex jacket for your favorite hammock
It’s like Match.com for UAVs
It’s hard to believe a Colorado gear shop could outrage so many customers in the age of crowdsourced review sites and marketplaces like Amazon. But 123Mountain, owned and operated by European couple Olivier and Anna Sofia Goumas, has been fending off lawsuits for years. Has their luck finally run out?
No, they're not all about fun runs and Tough Mudders—and we now have numbers to back it up
When the most winning American downhiller in history ditches a major bike sponsor for a niche, German manufacturer, you have to wonder if all’s well in the cycling world
One of the hardest parts of the PCT is simply getting to the southern start, in the middle of the desert by the U.S.-Mexico border
From new gear to expanded trail networks, there's never been a better time to explore the world by bike
From meetings facilitated by Conrad Anker to moving into the van together
In one of the best seasons for big-wave surfing in recent memory, it's time to open the competition stage to hard-charging women
Andrew Muse and the folks at Ski Utah have been completely spoiled by this year's El Niño. For proof, look no further than this edit from a recent trip to Brian Head Resort in Southern Utah. We bet it'll make you as jealous as we…
Salomon Athlete Josh Daiek recently completed the first one-day assault of the Tahoe 10,000, an incredible feat that includes 22 miles of travel on skis, four iconic peaks, and 10,000 feet of vertical climbing. This edit from Daiek shows the highlights from one very long, but epic day. …
Jesse Aizenstat of Aize Media is used to big-budget shoots and working with high-end cinema cameras, which is why he wanted to do something different with his recent film, Picacho Del Diablo. When he and his friend set out to climb the tallest peak in…
Snow days in a mountain town are few and far between. So, when Telluride School District canceled school for just the third time in 15 years, local ripper Cedar Palmer took full advantage by waxing up his Wagner Custom Skis and hitting the hill with some Broncos Spirit.
In Search of a Moment is a short film from photographer David Fontneau about his journey to become a photographer. Fontneau says he was drawn to photography because he found himself constantly searching for the “purity of the moment,” which took him to quite a few wild places. …
62 Years is a Thelonius Step film by Logan Bockrath, presented by O.A.R.S., that focuses on how conservationist David Brower helped save Dinosaur National Monument. Brower became the first executive director of the Sierra Club in 1952, and led the charge in preventing a…
The California Coastal Commission's decision to oust its executive director has set in motion a chain of events that could change the character of the state's iconic coastline
Five romantic tips from pro athletes
Our only gripes? It’s cramped inside, and the electric range is too short.
Lots of bras suck. After 30 days spent playing outside, we found six that don't.
Tips for designing a functional, comfortable camper—without spending all your savings
In the seventh episode of Salomon Freeski TV's ninth season, skiers Mike Douglas and Alexis Godbout take on Switzerland's famed Skier's Haute Route. It's one of the coolest tours we've ever seen. …
The popular comic writer and entrepreneur can trace his success back to one day: the day he started running
More cool cars from more car companies
An undersized version of the American dream comes to life in Texas
An abysmal fourth quarter plunges the stock to its lowest price ever amid questions about the company's future
How one inventive skier built a one-of-a-kind camera rig that changed our perspective on the sport
Ditch the roses and chocolate
Racing’s governing body restricts innovation to create a safe, level playing field for competitors. Does that mean your bike has been dumbed down?
An off-the-grid emergency warning system called Smart Park could give visitors critical information about weather and missing persons
The classic Dagger Nomad 8.5 gets its first update in 12 years
The pro club is home to some of the country's best runners. Head coach Ben Rosario talks shop leading up to the Olympic Trials.
New rapids present a danger to whitewater rafters, and a steep price for the National Park Service
Efforts among lawmakers across the west to help mule deer populations by allowing hunters to bag coyotes and mountain lions won’t work—it never has
Thirty-six powerful fans will keep you off the ground for up to 12 minutes
Now that legalization is taking hold, there’s a huge array of cannabis products hitting the market. Here are our six favorites.
A brewer that doubles as a travel mug
First Adidas, now Nestle are canceling sponsorship agreements as a result of corruption allegations
Kristine and Doug Tompkins lived a life of adventure and risk uncommon to most couples. They also helped to protect millions of acres of land in Chile and Argentina. Following her husband's death, Kristine now faces the daunting challenge of creating six new national parks without him.
Here’s your cheat sheet for stoking the furnace during winter workouts
With effective prevention against mosquito bites, you don't need to be scared of the Zika virus
The big-wave contest is rare, but when it goes off in Hawaii on Thursday, it'll be epic
In 2008, Kara Goucher was the U.S. Olympic Team Trials favorite on the track. In 2012, she was the surprise on the roads. But in 2016, the 37-year-old mother is the wildcard. When she toes the line at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon on February 13…
Our best travel and adventure photography of the year.
Lots of new snow, an unstable early season snowpack, and high backcountry traffic all contribute
As big-wave surfers push bounderies, a new breed of high-tech PFDs has emerged
Yes, eventually, you'll basically have an electronic tattoo
A team of four women will attempt to climb up and ski down one of North America’s toughest peaks this spring
Mauls six people and takes 10 hours to capture
A few Alaskan outdoorsmen (and women) are trying to make distilling sexy enough for prime time. Have they figured out where everyone else has failed?
First, they don't just tolerate it—they love it
Faves tweaked to optimize performance and recovery
Two people were injured Sunday when a leopard found its way into a school.
The latest tech innovation in tents doesn’t reduce weight, it lights them up
Senior editor Axie Navas tests a lot of jackets for Outside, but this one stands out from the rest. Watch and find out what makes the Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm one of our favorite new shells.
The most recent El Niño storm dumped more than three feet of fresh on Colorado. Avalanche danger skyrocketed, but if you stayed on lower-angle terrain, the skiing was all-time.
Completing the Appalachian Trail takes grit, patience, and sometimes a little help from the angels
As lightweight as a jersey but as protective as a shell, this is the ultimate cycling top
Lael Wilcox tests her speed limit on the unforgiving Arizona Trail
For the price of a few cups of coffee, the Boulder company is helping offset the cost of Olympic dreams
Rising temperatures are increasing rockfall danger, and alpinists are already starting to see the new risks
322 square feet of avian-inspired luxury
The highly anticipated Mavericks surfing contest has been nixed this weekend even as epic waves roll into Northern California's coast. Blame the Super Bowl.
A new documentary gives a never-before-seen look at the BASE jumper's near-death experience—and the almost-impossible jump he took just a year later
Pivot's new Mach429 Trail exemplifies a growing trend among 29ers – they're getting longer, slacker, and lower. What does that mean for the average rider? More fun on the trail with the same efficiency you'd expect from a wagon-wheeler. …
Sedona, Arizona, is known for some seriously technical mountain bike trails like Highline, Hangover and White Line. There are also a few hiking trails that most people consider unrideable, like Cathedral Rock trail. Watch as rider Simon Bosman proves them wrong. …
There's a lot more to mountain biking than hardcore shredding, nailing jumps, and drifting around corners. Quality Time, from OneUP Components, was filmed in the Monashee Mountains near Revelstoke, British Columbia, and proves that simply spending some time riding through the wilderness is all you really need. …
From notebooks to knives, watches to wipes, this is everything you need for your daily routine.
Her bike sponsor wants to sue her, her coach disavowed her, and a major investigation looms. This is going to hurt.
Affordable new camera traps allow you to easily, and surreptitiously, photograph local wildlife
It's not nearly as powerful as the new Blaze or Apple Watch, but it's more in keeping with the company's products, with an easy-to-use interface, five-day battery life, and a $130 price tag
Residents of the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles have grown accustomed to wildlife wandering in their neighborhood