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Ragsdale and her family find that it's impossible not to leave a trace in an isolated Amazonian village—and for the village not to leave something with them.
Though tourism is El Salvador’s fastest-growing industry, its long history of gang violence and civil unrest has put it on the State Department’s travel warning list. Its capital, San Salvador, has one of the highest murder rates in Latin America, due primarily to bloody wars carried out…
Tour companies are offering new and unique ways to explore formerly forbidden countries. So what's the catch?
Digital devices store every detail of our lives—from business transactions and grocery lists to messages, both sweet and unsavory, meant only for our partners. Though Americans, in all their Fourth Amendment bravado, might consider themselves immune to unreasonable search and seizure of their devices, they have few rights to digital…
Fast, furious, and under-the-radar, short track mountain bike racing offers something for everyone
From a speedy dream piece to the most versatile road ride we’ve ever tested, this year’s best bikes meet the needs of every cyclist.
See more of what you want, and less of what you don't, with these primo performance shades.
Three new essential summer reads examine justice and payback in the wilderness.
Like any real estate choice, camping is all about location, location, location. Camping on a portaledge—a deployable, hanging-tent system—gives rock climbers locations worth bragging about: unimpeded views, no noisy neighbors, and everything from egress to big-wall climbs. In the U.S., there’s no better place for a suspension sleeping system than…
Europe banned chemical-covered produce; should we follow suit?
Last year, a lone wolf became the first to enter California in nearly a century. Now, with his own Twitter feed and a new mate, he's kind of a big deal.
Natural Goods is a documentary that celebrates the ocean, wood and nature. It tells the story of Luca Bressan, a Italian designer who was born high up in the Dolomites but always dreamt of riding ocean waves, and made those dreams a reality when he started building his own surfboards. A…
The easiest way to monitor your pace and effort has been around for decades—and it doesn't require any gadgets.
The good news is that a rapidly growing number of cities across the country are becoming more bike-commuter friendly because of rising gas prices, growing alarm over global warming, and Americans’ desire to stay fit. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, biking to work has…
As unappetizing as they might be, those slimy packets of quasi-liquid goo exist for a reason: They’re a quick, portable, and relatively efficient way for runners to take in and digest calories and much-needed electrolytes that are lost during exercise. Different brands come in many different flavors and viscosities—some sweeter…
‘Tis the season for car camping and barbequing, which means grilled burgers, sunny days, and (hopefully) cold beer. But to keep your beverage of choice chilled, you’ll need a cooler that can withstand the heat. We reviewed four mini coolers—each 10 liters or smaller and each packed with a six-pack—to…
New running tech to help you score a personal best—or just make your jog more fun.
It's not easy building a home along Norway's outer coast. But the views are well worth the effort.
Athletes keep breaking records, but improved fitness is only part of the equation. So before we start congratulating ourselves, let’s take a look at the tech that’s made us faster—and the next records our gear will allow us to break.
“I was the first athlete to intentionally move here to train.”
A growing number of trail runners are finding a new way to test themselves—without race fees, bibs, or finish line chutes—in search of virgin trail and new course records.
A 38-mile trip from the Marin Headlands to Point Reyes is the best cure for runner's block.
Moab, Chile, Canada, and Portugal are featured in this edit as riders rip down trails around the world with ENVE’s new M Series wheels. If this doesn’t get you ready for a summer filled with mountain biking, we don’t know what will. Directed and produced by…
Highlining is a special sport. This short documentary follows Team Trail Magic, a social highlining crew based in Southern California, and explores what highlining is and what it means to them. A film by J.R. Racine. …
There are roughly 200 natural history museums across the U.S., not including the big daddies in New York and D.C. Some are barely bigger than a schoolroom, while others are sprawling, multimillion-dollar palaces that house some of the country’s most precious natural artifacts. The five below are among the finest—for…
When it comes to rebuilding humans, we're kicking ass, and that's good news for injured athletes.
Go ahead. Sit back, relax, and crack open a cold one.
Ravaged by historic flooding, the European nation is struggling through crisis. But behind the destruction is a gem of a country well worth a second look.
There's no denying the popularity of CrossFit. And there's also no ignoring its TV potential. Enter the NPFL: In a bid to monetize functional fitness, an ex-CrossFit exec has a bold, new plan to attract sponsors and fans. Just don't call him a sellout.
George Hincapie was one of the peloton's most respected riders—and Lance's dominant domestique. But when he had to testify before the U.S Anti-Doping Agency, he faced a brutal choice: Speak out about Lance and his own doping past, or quit the sport altogether.
David Sibley, the man who raised the bar on guidebooks, releases a second edition of his best-selling guide to birds.
The avalanche of data generated by fitness tech has science zeroing in on some surprising performance recommendations.
Changing global water conditions mean gelatinous presence farther inland
Results from Gallup's "positive experience poll" are in
Handmade goods are making a comeback. ETWAS Bags is a design project out of Brooklyn, NY, that makes leather bags by hand, the old fashioned way. Video by Lumineux Films and Madesmith. …
Part 3 of a stunning collection of timelapses from Martin Heck and Timestorm Films shot across New Zealand over four months. The crew traveled to iconic places like Tongariro National Park, Taranaki National Park, Lake Tekapo, Canterburry High Country, Lake Wakatipu and Skipper Canyon to capture the…
For years, I used to test how far I could go on day trips without eating. I don’t know if it was some unexplainable machismo or just laziness, but that mindset changed about six months ago. I’d gone on a four-hour run with an empty stomach and no food in…
The answer is yes, you can use your other half—your iPhone—abroad. But here are a few tips for making sure you have money for something other than international roaming. First, call your carrier and inquire about their particular packages for out-of-country travel. For instance, AT&T will charge…
The hit documentary Fed Up is the latest in a litany of articles and documentaries to portray sugar as dietary villain number one. But what if sugar isn't the enemy—and by focusing on its effects, we've ignored the biggest causes of our health crisis and even subverted athletic performance?
Amid the worst drought in California’s history, does the fate of the state’s salmon rest on weeding out the illegal marijuana farms?
After being mauled by a brown bear defending her cubs, a woman walks miles before she can get a ride to the hospital.
The Florida Keys are a cluster of about 1700 islands in the extreme southeast of the United States. Islamorada is known as the “Sport Fishing Capital of the World,” and rumor has it that it hosts the largest fishing fleet per square mile in the world. In Episode 5 of Smith’s…
In Episode 4 of Great Days, the Smith team took off South hoping to discover more wild trails, breathraking views and to experience more of the welcoming Chilean culture. To their surprise, they were welcomed by some unbelievable trails in Chillan. …
I could care less about luggage-sorting robots or Facebook kiosks. But high-tech bells and whistles that actually elevate my hotel stay? Yes, please. Be sure to book the following forward-looking lodgings whose amenities go well beyond the usual gimmickry. Stanford Court San Francisco Hotel | (Ted…
For champion kayaker Brad Ludden, being outdoors has always been a way of life
Yes, 29ers can turn just fine. No, 26ers aren’t alive and well. Now would everyone please just pick your favorite bike, shut up, and ride?
How much, what kind, and when? Time to question (only some of) what you know about fueling up.
A behind-the-scenes look at the toughest job at Outside: taking to the slopes of Utah to try out all the latest skis. Someone's gotta do it.