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The (unlawful) wins might not be worth what comes after.
Booze from the only country in the world that measures its progress by Gross Domestic Happiness.
North Carolina State University wants to sell off Hofmann Forest for $150 million. Is that such a bad thing?
A 22-room mobile home designed to tackle the planet’s toughest roads.
On the 100th anniversary of Ernest Shackleton's legendary expedition, a writer retraces the explorer's steps to one of the cruelest, most gorgeous wildernesses on earth.
The Weather Channel dips a toe in the way-too-crowded waters of reality survival programming with two new shows, So You Think You’d Survive? and Fat Guys in the Woods. It’s not a pretty sight.
One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.
Black Diamond has made a name for itself by dreaming up ways to abuse your gear well before you do. This fall the company releases its latest graduates from the class of suffer.
New Zealand accepts application from Tuvalu family
It’s hard to beat traveling through Chile on a bike. This travel video from Isc Swoja Droga documents four months worth of cycling across the country’s epic landscapes and unique cities. …
Don't listen to the headlines—you need more than seven hours of sleep to play hard.
The last time I ran a marathon, I got sick a month before the race. Is there a connection—and if so, how can I prevent that from happening again?
Before work beats you down, escape to Oaxaca for vibrant parties, famous waves, and this beautiful beach refuge.
Reed Timmer gets right into the thick of huge storms for a living. So we asked him to watch Into the Storm, a new tornado thriller, and report back on how it compares to the real thing.
More gear companies are making running sunglasses that are both stylish and functional—to improve your vision and your PR
Ronnie Goodman may well be San Francisco's most unexpected half-marathoner. This is the story of why he runs. He recently ran the second half of the San Francisco Marathon to give back to the organization that helped him when he needed it most. A film by Heist. …
After an Ironman or an ultramarathon, is it better to take days (or weeks) off of strenuous exercise, or to get right back out there?
A top-tier down sleeping bag that handles rain for only $230?!? We’ll take it!
This small gadget transforms what it means to communicate off-the-grid
A breakthrough combination of extreme rocker and attention to detail
The 5 best ways to paddle, eat, and sail your way through "Vacationland" this summer
The most common, performance-defeating nutrition mistakes—and how to fix them
Research station loses heat in the dead of winter
A collection of travel-inspiring images from July. Prepare to pack!
The days of the Homestead Act are over. But if you’re willing to be flexible, there are still ways to get cheap—even free—land.
Henry Hawk is 77 and still obsessed with fitness. But lately he's also been focusing on a new passion project: Helping spinal injury patients move again.
The country's latest luxury resort is surrounded by natural drama—from the night sky to the lava fields. Turns out, it's a pretty great place to unplug.
Some plan trips in advance; others let the current carry them. For Amy Ragsdale, traveling with risk takers like herself has helped her trust the process of exploring without a full map, rather than fight it.
When six friends set out on a 63 day journey to paddle over 900 miles through pristine Canadian wilderness, they had no idea a film about their trip would transform into a mission to protect the Yukon’s Peel River Watershed. Inspired by the landscape…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 3, 1964, the federal law is a milestone in conservation and has been used to preserve over 100 million acres of wilderness. This special segment of…
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, just signed with the relatively unknown swimwear brand Aqua Sphere. And it's about to send him even higher into the swimming world's stratosphere.
We've got the Vanagon packed, but where and how should we unload it for a picture-perfect base camp?
A look into the life of professional rock climber Sierra Blair-Coyle. Find out how she got into climbing in the first place, and why she almost left the sport. A video profile from Cesar Lopez. …
Sometimes, the best things in life are the ones designed without a purpose. Case in point, the Hemloft: one of the coolest tree houses you’ll find, anywhere. A film by Dark Rye. …
Armstrong's trusted doctor continues to treat athletes
People with gene variant can function with less shuteye
In the half-century since the Wilderness Act was passed, almost everything has changed. All the more reason to go wild.
To create the next wave of super-athletes, Red Bull has turned to a novel new treatment: trickling a small electric current through the brain's motor cortex. Just don't call it electroshock therapy.
A study shows endurance athletes have chronically elevated cortisol levels—but is it dangerous?
Procrastinators are about to get the last laugh. Turns out you can save 10 to 40 percent if you book a hotel at the last minute through an app.
The Eddie Bauer First Ascent Sorcerer goes from hauler to super-long hauler and can also be stripped down to a day-mission sack. Call it magic.
Sports nutrition companies like Herbalife have been hawking health-in-a-pill for years with no evidence that their products work. And despite edging into possibly illegal territory, they're going to continue to get away with it.
British climate projections show impact on global resources.
You'll never get close to the ultrarunner's 90-plus podium finishes, but his rules will help you run your best race.