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For years, professional climbers Freddie and Janet Wilkinson would come home from some of the world’s tallest mountains to a 12-by-12-foot box they built on a New England hill. Why? Because big lives need few walls.
Marketing stunt turns shoppers into climbers
World's longest indoor ski run ready for construction near Dallas
There's no doubt that obstacle-course racing is growing at an explosive rate. In 2014, an estimated 10 million people competed in 5,000 events across 30 countries. In her debut book, Erin Beresini uncovers the growing sport's most compelling characters and provides the most authoritative insiders' guide to date.
Tired of epic lift lines, hostile locals, and $15 burgers at the lodge? Something wonderful is happening in a remote pocket of British Columbia, where homegrown spirit is flourishing beyond the reach of corporate resorts and there's plenty of powder to share.
Shot by son-in-law while tangling with bear
Terrorism, disease, food and water shortages could worsen
Cold is brutal on skin. Keep your armor smooth with these simple remedies.
There are many threats to the 50-year-old Wilderness Act. But the most dangerous, Kenneth Brower says, comes from those who are chipping away at the very idea of wilderness itself.
When a craft-beer brewery starts making hand-made mountain bikes and putting them on a kickass North Carolina ranch, happiness is only a singletrack ride away.
The German-American surfing writer was kidnapped by Somali pirates in 2012—and held for two years and eight months. Joshua Hammer reports on his imprisonment, drawn-out negotiations to ensure his release, and the ugly business of kidnapping for cash. As the global debate over ransoming hostages heats up, just how should we be getting our journalists home?
Similar to compound banned for major health risks
We see plenty of incredible travel photos every day—it's hard to pick only a handful to highlight as exceptional. However, these images published over the course of September really stood out.
Mountains, water, and Incan myths collide in this Peruvian playground.
The Veloloop tricks traffic lights into thinking your bike is a car.
The world's top skiers and snowboarders share their favorite mountain accessories.
With more than 3,500 stellar beers on site, it's tough to pick favorites. But we did our best.
Convince the computer you're clean and you get the Clean Protocol program's seal of approval. Any takers?
Jamie Smith says he was recruited into the CIA as an undergraduate at Ole Miss, cofounded Blackwater, and has done clandestine intelligence work all over the world, operating out of a counterterrorism boot camp in the woods of north Mississippi. Plenty of people believed him, including the Air Force (which paid him $7 million to train personnel) and William Morrow, which signed him up to write his memoir. There's just one little question: How much of it is true?
Face it, most of us aren't complete athletes. We lack the strength to make us fit, and we follow cultlike exercise programs. But there is a cure: Listen to renegade coach Mark Rippetoe, grab a barbell, and get back to basics.
Went missing Wednesday on the Maroon Bells
Opponents say project imperils natural and cultural resources
Red Bull Dreamline, the world-class BMX competition, is making its East Coast premiere October 10-11, just outside of Asheville, NC. Given six weeks and the freedom to develop concept into course, builder Adam Aloise transformed a barren patch of land into a next-level dirt playground: 10 dirt…
Jonathan Field is a Canadian Cowboy who takes an “ancient approach” to raising the animals he loves. Watch Field describe his methods in this short clip from the Red Bull-sponsored documentary Harmony with Horses. A short from Salazar Film. …
The short answer: Absolutely. For a detailed breakdown of inexpensive, beginner-friendly fly-fishing gear, I contacted my friend Ryan Allred, owner of Jefferson Flywater. Allred’s worked as a guide for 20 years and holds a master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on fisheries. Here’s the gear…
Health-and-fitness publications often takes liberties (gasp!) with scientific studies. Here's why you shouldn't believe everything you read—and how to separate the facts from the slough.
Buy equipment you don't have to feel guilty about using.
More evidence shows caffeine-loaded beverages should stay separate from athletic events
Company says it was "the best, most authentic" method
Half of mountain range to receive federal protection
A handful of years ago Rachel Brathen was a cigarette-smoking, rebellious teen in Sweden. Then she moved to Costa Rica, found yoga, booted up Instagram, and became a yoga celebrity—if there is such a thing.
The company's used recycled materials for years and has even begun making wetsuits from plants. But its new Truth to Materials collection takes eco-friendly apparel to a whole new level.
Will leaping fiery hay bales amount to nothing more than an adrenaline-fueled fad? Or could it one day become an Olympic sport? That all depends on what comes next.
Three boldly versatile boards for managing the most variable conditions
Buying new skis this year? Lucky you. We tested the latest designs, and these came out on top—so shop wisely.
Line's inspired ski looks as good as it rides.
We've taught ourselves to consider high-calorie snacks a reward for hard work. But there's a secret to making our diets more effective and keeping the weight off—and it has nothing to do with willpower.
Ultrarunning recovery and racing tips from the winner of the TransRockies Trail Run.
Claims “Ski City, USA” campaign infringes on “Ski Town, U.S.A.”
As the youngest land mass on earth, Iceland is an ever-evolving paradise for skiers. Littered with volcanoes, the ski lines here plunge straight to the ocean’s edge. The first episode of Salomon Freeski TV Season 8 was shot last year from March 15 to April 1 and…
Mountain Magazine editor Marc Peruzzi shows off two of the best All Mountain skis from this year's crop. If you only have room for one pair of skis, something from this category is your best bet.
DPS and Atomic have figured out how to make powder skis cut through fresh snow like butter. Watch as Online Gear Editor Axie Navas gives you the rundown on the latest technology. …
Outside Online Gear Editor Axie Navas shows off two of the best designs in the Big Mountain category from the 2015 ski test. …
The latest women's powder skis demonstrate how companies are finally designing for women without sacrificing performance. Watch as Online Gear Editor Axie Navas reviews two of the best in the category. …
Afterglow is the latest and most ambitious project yet from Sweetgrass Productions. It’s a crazy concept that uses incredible cinematography and a ton of lights to push the boundaries of what defines a ski film. Look for the full release on October 19. …
While most of us won't be paddling into Mavericks with a GoPro on the nose of our board, there are ways to maximize the camera's life while using it to capture less-extreme footage.
The goofiest gear that's now unobjectionable, even totally useful
Or is the test they give me at the shoe store good enough?
A few weeks ago, when Vail Resorts bought Park City Mountain Resort, the sale triggered an onslaught of vitriol against Colorado's billion-dollar ski empire. But while it's easy to hate a company just because it's claiming territory faster than the whitebark pine beetle, Vail has actually been a very good thing for skiers.
The marathoner runs on routine—and strawberry cheesecake.
Long shunned by endurance athletes looking to stay lean, the enemy is having a moment
Throw away your ice packs and ibuprofen if you want to recover right.
The teenager who created the hackschooler movement has enrolled in high school. But don't panic. It's all part of the plan.
The Olympian is a beer-drinking, book-writing, and record-setting outdoorsman who can run a half-mile faster than you can read the first page of his new book.
