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People have been trying to build a better bike almost as long as people have been trying to build a better mousetrap. With the Denny, that quest may be over—at least when it comes to urban commuting.
Take in the views of Monte Fitz Roy after taking on the challenges of Patagonia.
Is the newest fitness beverage just another money grab, or is it actually getting to the heart of smart rehydration?
Oftentimes, you get the best ideas when you aren’t looking for them. That’s the case for the co-founders of EPIC Protein Bars, Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest. As they explain, getting on the bike leads to focused thought and a heightened connection to the world around us.
More than four years in the making, Mission Blue is legendary oceanograpgher Dr. Sylvia Earle’s eye-opening wake-up call to save the ocean. Directed by Fisher Stevens (“The Cove”) and Robert Nixon (“Gorillas in the Mist”), the film follows Dr. Earle on her global quest…
With “Project360,” Mammut is opening up a new view of the Eiger. Project360 takes digital mapping into the third dimension and brings a virtual experience of the mountain’s legendary north face to the public. The images were captured by six cameras in a specially designed backpack to…
Three pilots travel high above the Highlands of Scotland in this short film from Ahstudio Filmmakers. Far from the safety of flat lands and predictable landscapes, they provide a unique perspective on an ancient and beautiful land. …
“One Shot” is a short documentary that looks into the life of Russell Ord, a West Australian, world renowned surf photographer, as he embarks on a mission to capture “one shot” that defines who he is. A film by Spektrum Visuals. …
When 23-year-old Zina Lahr went missing on a trail outside Ouray, Colorado, the world lost an amazing young talent. The full story from Grayson Schaffer. …
A reflection on sports, nature and the extreme from Get Out There Productions. To them freedom means no thoughts, doubts, fears, pressure, or self reflection, and it’s best found in the outdoors. …
In late fall 2013, the Yeti Cycles team traveled to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Mountains to test their prototype suspension platform. Rider Joey Schusler tested the new bike on some of the most rugged terrain in Colorado before reporting back on what worked and…
With 45 successful summits, this season on K2 seems too serendipitous to be true. But safely conquering the mountain took grueling amounts of work and skill, too.
The finalists in our Best Town Ever competition have a lot in common: Thriving food scenes, walkable neighborhoods, and, of course, incredible access to trails, rivers, mountains, and lakes. But no place brings it all together like our winner.
Roman Dial is an adventure icon and Alaskan legend who raised his son, Cody, in the outdoors. Now Cody is missing in a Costa Rican jungle and Roman is leading the search.
What makes a Best Town Ever? Access to adventure, healthy eating options, bike lanes, and green spaces. And these places have it all.
At least not of the traditional, compulsory, watch-the-clock-until-the-bell-rings kind. As a growing movement of unschoolers believe, a steady diet of standardized testing and indoor inactivity is choking the creativity right out of our kids. The alternative: set 'em free.
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.