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Dramatic helicopter rescue just below the summit
Recognized for bike-share program, sheer volume of riders
“Backcountry North Island” follows six fly fisherman as they explore a treasured corner of New Zealand’s North Island. Active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provide an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet, but the real adventure lies in the journey to the streams.
On August 26, Laird Hamilton entertained crowds as Huricane Marie kicked up surf at Malibu Lagoon. Hamilton paddled out and “shot the pier” twice, meaning he rode waves through the gaps in the posts beneath the Malibu Pier. Shooting the pier is no easy…
With a swarm 66,000 people congregating on a patch dirt for the week, the scale of the event was unimaginable. With so much to see in such a vast area, a vehicle of some kind is a necessity. And in true Burning Man fashion, the crazier the better.
After his loss to 20-year-old Brazilian phenom Gabriel Medina in historic conditions at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, the 11-time world champion will want an even dozen more than ever.
The world's first full-suspension fatbike won't just make you fall in love with mountain biking again. It will make you a better rider.
Challenge your friends to a grueling drill-based challenge, then whoop their butts.
Yes, you can cook a steak on your engine. It's (mostly) safe and (mostly) easy, and it'll beat anything you can get at a drive-through.
Sure, running five minutes a day will help you live longer, but it's not going to get you in shape—or even scrape the surface of your potential.
Running drunk isn't a great idea—for a number of obvious reasons. Surprisingly, performance isn't one of them.
Last year in Nazaré, Portugal, the Brazilian surfer nearly drowned while trying to ride the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman. Most of the alpha males who dominate the sport say Gabeira doesn't belong in their ranks, but nothing will stop her from going back in.
Do cell phones, satellite messengers, and personal locator beacons create more false alarms in the backcountry?
“unReal”, a new film from Teton Gravity Research and Anthill Films, is expected to be released in June of 2015. TGR and Anthill aim to transport viewers to a place beyond the real world, into the imagination of some the best mountain…
European resorts are pushing battery-powered trail machines hard. Can they override traditional mountain biking culture?
For one young chief, protecting his people means embracing ecotourism.
A star political blogger for Grist.org, David Roberts spent so much time posting and Tweeting and staring at screens that he almost went nuts. So he pulled the plug for a year, restarting his relationship with technology and actively seeking health, balance, and adventure in the real world. What he learned just might save you from meltdown.
Miami tower will include curious offerings for thrill seekers
Japanese capital tops survery list, with Rio de Janeiro at bottom
Rory Bosio repeats win, Francois D'Haene sets new course record
Exercise is a great way to clear the mind. In legendary cyclicst and mountain bike component designer Tom Ritchey’s case, riding is what allows him to think and get creative, as well. …
Ben Hewitt’s essay on “unschooling” in our September issue has sparked some heated debate. Few parents are willing to do as the Hewitts do, and turn their kids loose entirely. But how can we give our children more freedom?
The test: The Berlin Marathon, where she aims to set a new American record.
Sometimes you have to get out of your head to get into your run.
Secret project will revolutionize our stockpiling ways
In 2008 Lloyd Brombach weighed nearly 300 pounds and struggled to walk short distances. Through a newfound passion for rock climbing and an unconventional diet, he lost 100 pounds and completed his first Ironman Triathlon in November of 2012. A film by Mike Wilkinson. …
Shannon Galpin is a busy woman. The National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, producer of the film Afghan Cycles and founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain has been working in Afghanistan for the past 7 years to empower women and girls in conflict zones…
It's a long weekend, perfect for that family wilderness getaway you've been dreaming about.
I'd love to haul my kids up the railings to Half Dome, but don't want to risk accidents—or turning them off of hiking forever. How can we have fun while staying safe in the national park?
For hyper-aware types who scan bushes with an infrared camera for bad guys—and for those who just want to boost energy efficiency.
Adults-only, liquor-infused popsicles to celebrate the start of the school year
Who says you have to chose between land or water?
Yes, Napa needs your support now more than ever. But if the great wine shortage of 2014 comes to pass, buy from these emerging wine regions.
Those Big Sur views were big money to begin with, but they're even richer paired with amenities like these.
Anxiety, depression, obesity—kids are increasingly becoming unhappy and unhealthy. But there is a pill-free solution: outdoor play.
Climate change is opening up more than ice fields—it's stoking a new tourism economy.
You spoil your food with salt when you're dehydrated. So drink up before lighting up the grill.
This cruel new wearable will shock you if you don't exercise.
With a series of impressive 100-mile wins under his belt and perhaps the most fitting name ever bestowed upon a shoe-salesman-slash-ultrarunner, Mike Foote seems to be doing everything right.
When it comes to staying safe and enjoying great views, rooftop tents are the way to go.
There are two sides to the story of the biggest environmental lawsuit ever, but a new book tells only one of them.
Though it’s a cross-country racer by the numbers, this lightweight machine rides more like a trail bike.
Tearing yourself away from this villa for an adventure will be hard, but so worth it.
Help U.S. earn 14 golds, lead medal count
Think you're ready for the world's longest stand-up paddleboard race? We'll be the judge.
Jens Voigt, 42, is hanging up his bike after 33 years of racing. One of cycling’s most feared and respected riders, the German spoke with us about the most memorable moments in his career, the importance of attacking, and rice and pasta for breakfast.
A ride through the USA Pro Cycling Challenge with 2012 champ Christian Vande Velde
Defending champ and oldest winner sidelined by his team