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In a surprise move, the multi-billionaire announced that he would be launching Virgin Sport. Though the initial reports are sparse on details, we have a good idea of what he wants to do: revolutionize the business of racing.
A first-hand account of the April 25 temblor that rocked Nepal from a local Everest guide
Record low snowpack in the Golden State means lower streams and, sadly, fewer opportunities to fish and paddle.
The Pearl River is full of trash, Volkswagen-sized catfish, and a heckuva lot of gators. Swimming in it? That was Pop's idea.
California may be the birthplace of high-quality brews, but suddenly our favorites are all from Baja.
Angry hikers are setting up booby traps on popular trails to scare off cyclists. Is segregation the answer?
Each year, in the rolling hills and strade bianche of Tuscany, thousands of riders set out to conquer challenging climbs and tricky descents on pre-1987 equipment (drop-tube shifters, non-aero brake hoods, toe cages). Two years ago, I rode that L'Eroica course. This year, the event came, for the first time, to California. Here they drop the ‘L’ and call it, simply: Eroica. I wasn’t going to miss it.
A report on French television demonstrates that doped athletes can beat the UCI Biological Passport testing
Can’t fit two to five months into your schedule to hike the PCT? No worries. These monthlong thru-hikes are just as good.
So you want to start running? Make sure to get off on the right foot by avoiding these five common newbie errors.
A former firefighter himself, former 'Outside' editor Kyle Dickman retells the story of the tragic 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona in his new book.
The GoldCoast Jetty is an updated cruiser board for the young at heart.
Pro Climber Gord McArthur refused to believe he had to choose between the two things he loved most in life: ice climbing and his family. So, he built what he calls “the machine” right in his own backyard and got the best of both worlds. …
The country hopes that hosting the African Olympic qualifier will thrust its national team onto the global cycling stage.
Photographer Dave Trumpore captured the entire event, which, of course, included plenty of dirt, pisco sours, and Chilean barbeque.
Front Runner Slimline II Made from high-strength aluminum, the low-profile Slimline II has all the rigidity of steel without the weight. And it’s been tested in Africa as an expedition-grade roof rack for safari and overland vehicles. Read more. Eezi-Awn For Eezi-Awn’s customers—a group that consists of safari guides,…
Rhino Cubed Tiny Homes The latest entry into the tiny house movement repurposes steel shipping containers into energy-efficient cubes. Read more. Saunalautta A group of friends got together to create the Saunalautta, a houseboat with bunk space for five and sauna space for up to 15 (depending on how…
Business-ready in and out of the water.
GoPro, Garmin, and Shimano are jockeying to capture the action from the pro peloton. It's a fierce war, and the company in the lead will surprise you.
Here's how world-class athletes do the trickiest meal of the day
Want to crush it on NBC's hit show? Be a rock jock.
Simple and stylish, the company's new Momentum line is an answer to those who fear bikes have gotten too elaborate and pricey.
Bike lights have gotten better and better, arguably surpassing those on cars, while legislative and popular support of the devices has grown. And that's a great development for cyclists.
It doesn't have to be the first, the longest, or the tallest. You don't have to be the best, most famous, or even have much of a reason at all. When a passion or desire takes hold within, all you have to do is explore. The U.S.
Episode 4 of Mind the Gap: The Making of unReal takes us into British Columbia’s dusty interior with World Cup downhill racers Stevie Smith and Brook Macdonald. For years, Stevie has dreamed of riding a wide-open track where he could drift into corners at full speed. For Brook…
With runoff in full swing in Montana, the Montana Wild crew decided to load up their truck and head south. Their targets were big, predatory brown trout, and true to their nature the fish didn’t disappoint. Bucknasty Browns is a film from…
The Important Places, a collaborative film from Forest Woodward and Gnarly Bay, takes us to some of the world’s most beautiful locations. It also teaches us it’s the people we travel with, more than the destinations themselves, that really matters.
Lanai is one of Hawaii’s least visited gems, and it’s closing down (mostly) till next year. But you can still visit. Here’s how.
Despite growing popularity, the much-talked-about sport remains on the fringes of the endurance world.
You know how much the ladies in your life have done for you. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them all they do hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Ex-coach revealed as positive, infected at least three
The bestselling author fielded questions in front of 600 people last night
Mini Cooper The Sell: Tauter and less thirsty than the Honda Fit—but also more expensive. Read more. Volvo V60 The Sell: The premium AWD sports wagon. Read more. The Sell: The premium AWD sports wagon. Read more. (Courtesy of Volvo Cars of North ) Subaru Outback…
Volkswagen e-Golf The Sell: The “people’s” carmaker goes EV for a lot less money than BMW and Mercedes. Read more. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive The Sell: BMW isn’t the only one with an electric hatchback. And this one’s roomier. Read more. The Sell: BMW isn’t the only…
Honda HR-V The Sell: Thankfully for the adventure vehicle crowd, all our favorite features from the Honda Fit debuted in the crossover version of the Fit—the 2016 HR-V. Read more. Jeep Renegade The Sell: An entry-level off-roader that sips fuel. Read more. The Sell: An entry-level off-roader…
Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4×4 The Sell: The pick-up for the SUV and crossover set. Read more. Ford Transit Connect LWB The Sell: A European-built Ford Minivan gets imported stateside. Read more. The Sell: A European-built Ford Minivan gets imported stateside. Read more.
Mercedes Marco Polo Camper Van Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with decorated mobile home crafter Westfalia to convert its Viano van into the Marco Polo camper, the plushest home on four wheels. Read more. KiraVan To honor the dreams of his young daughter, Kira, Bran Ferran created the biggest, most…
Ruffwear has announced a major partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, along with its Ruff Adventure Dog Adoption Program, that matches adventure-loving, outdoor oriented people with high-energy, fresh air-seeking dogs from the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Through a Facebook app on Ruffwear’s…
Before you bemoan the melting mountain snow, know that many ski resorts are just as good in the heat as they are in the cold
Put some bounce in your step with the season's best road running shoes.
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Last summer, adventurers Will Gadd and Gavin McClurg completed a historic paragliding expedition through the Canadian Rockies. And when Gadd, who completed a historic first ascent of a frozen Niagra Falls earlier this year, calls something “the truest adventure” he’s ever been a part of, you know it had to be…
Via Ferrata is a short film from pro mountain biker Harald Philipp. Filmmaker Christoph Thoresen filmed Philipp's first descent of a fixed-rope climbing route on a mountain bike in the Brenta Dolomites with a drone. Philipp said it was one of the best rides of…
An experimental timelapse video by Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinovic created for the Skyglow Project that imagines galaxy over the glowing metropolis of Los Angeles through compositied timelapse and star trail astrophotography. Skyglow is a Kickstarter quest designed to explore the effects and…
Whether biking the Iditarod Trail race in Alaska or setting speed records on the Continental Divide, Petervary always carries the necessary tools to ride all night. Victory depends on it.
Hold the chlorine and take a dip with a view (sans children doing cannonballs)
A surfboard manufacturer and UCSD researchers teamed up to create the world’s first sustainable, algae-based surfboard, which they'll have the pros test before producing it commercially.
From ultra-athlete Rich Roll’s new cookbook, "The Plantpower Way"
Climber Gord McArthur couldn’t hang with the Europeans on the World Cup, so he built a monstrous apparatus in his backyard so he could train harder
‘Floating Piers’ will allow visitors to walk on water
Feeling crispy-fried? Let four-time Olympic marathon trials qualifier, Clint Verran, show you how to stop worrying and love the run.
One of our resident runners—a 2:45 Boston Marathon finisher—contemplates the necessity of new running tech, Stryd.
British Columbia's natural beauty knows no boundaries. It's a place where ancient rainforests and massive mountain ranges force you to slow down and marvel at your own existence. Where wildlife thrives, rivers run free and exhilaration is all around you. …
Increasing fees isn't always a straightforward process, but the benefits make it a worthwhile effort
Thanks in part to advances in wing technology, a few pioneering paragliders are smashing the limits by completing long-distance flights that were once thought impossible. Last spring, high-fliers Will Gadd and Gavin McClurg pulled off one of the most ambitious trips ever attempted: 385 miles down the jagged, frozen, potentially deadly spine of the Canadian Rockies.
Volcanic activity in and around Patagonia could mean clogged streams and animal deaths, but experts say the region should bounce back quickly.
The cycling market is exploding with interesting ideas—everything from wider tires with knobby tread to serious racers with disc brakes, which means we're going places we never previously imagined.
Puffy blankets made by this two-year-old California company bring outdoor textiles inside.