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When 24-year-old David Sneddon disappeared hiking around western China, officials chalked it up to a drowning. Only a decade later did another scenario emerge: maybe David had been kidnapped and taken to North Korea.
Shane Niemeyer started exercising in prison after hitting rock-bottom. We talked to him about his path to become a regular Ironman competitor who's now gunning for a spot at the World Championships in Kona.
Rescue professional saved by a firefighter at "Walk the Plank," an obstacle implicated in the 2013 death of a Tough Mudder participant.
The great brew houses and burger joints scattered across the country are always highlighted in road trip guides. But chocolate chip cookies, those gooey symbols of all that is wholesome and right about America, always seem to get the shaft. Not today. The cookies from these eight bake shops scattered…
Day scuba diving offers the Grand Central Station view of a reef or wreck, bustling in a Technicolor blaze. But reefs hardly close for business when the sun sets. There’s something inherently mysterious about venturing into the deep with only a dive light and a sense of adventure. Here’s where…
Harvard and MIT researchers did recently publish a study that found exposure to silver nanoparticles, found in clothing, toothpaste, toys and other products, can cause substantial DNA damage. But before I get to your main question, let’s look at why that news might’ve frightened you. A nanoparticle…
Here are six of our favorite vehicles (and add-ons) to help you find freedom on the open road.
Recent nuclear power plant leaks haven't been as extreme as, say, Chernobyl, but they're still scary. So when should you keep calm and when should you run for the hills?
Increasingly common roadside emergency bike services have you covered—sort of.
Rescued owner's son from vicious dog attack
Nicknamed "Naia," remains shed light on earliest Americans
Firenados, arson, and a brewery in danger make news in California
Winter is characterized by short days, cold weather, and plenty of snow in Montana. Some may see it as a burden while others see it a playground. State of Motion looks at the commonalities between skiing and fly fishing and how often the snow that we ski today will the…
A final ski edit for your viewing pleasure as we shift into warmer months. Watch Dylan Hood’s greatest hits from the past few seasons and start gearing up for next winter. From Dylan Hood. …
What happens when you combine an Element skater, a Phantom Miro and a Movi? Amazing super-slow motion skating, of course. The latest from Reel Factory. …
One of the best things about the sport of cycling is that anyone can ride. A short documentary from filmmaker Florent Piovesan about his grandfather’s passion for cycling. …
A short documentary about David Welsford, who has given up the luxuries of land in search of happiness and adventure on a 50 year old wooden boat he restored from a scrap heap. From filmmaker Kevin A Fraser. Find out more at TwentyEightFeet. …
A word of warning: Episode 3 of Smith’s Great Days series gets a little graphic, as the Smith team pushes through the final stages of the Andes Pacifico Enduro race. A blind course makes it an even planying field, but also a game of question on how hard to push…
Training elevates important hormones, but too much stress can throw off an athlete’s hormone balance
It’s tough to tell how trustworthy a piece of gear is going to be when you first buy it. In fact, the only way to actually test your equipment’s longevity is to, well, test it. Thoroughly. So instead of having you, dear reader, put your gear through the ringer in…
Before you go off the grid camping and hiking, tap the latest apps that will help you plan your trip, your trails, and where to pitch your tent. Even if you don’t have service, many of these apps will remain handy. AllTrails | (AllTrails, Inc.) A catalog of hiking…
Manufacturers are hard at work making your helmet safer and smarter. Here's what to expect from the next generation.
Super-cushioned shoes are taking over. Take your pick of the latest designs.
Dan Hughes, 44, four-time winner of Kansas’s Dirty Kanza 200, on cycling in the rough.
Two-time World's Toughest Mudder champ Junyong Pak, 36, on mastering the mud
You read the reviews. Now get to know the folks who took on the tough job of testing and compiling all those bikes, cameras and shoes.
Jenny Kalmbach, 35, winner of the Battle of the Paddle and the Molokai 2 Oahu, on training and racing technique
With the launch of Strava Metro, the Bay Area-based online fitness company hopes to become an advocate for its users.
An environmentally-friendly cabin perched above the water
Dreaming of screaming rapids, green barrels, or a calm harbor cruise? These are the boards for you.
Ever wanted to swim for a mile in just-above-freezing temperature water? Didn't think so. But a handful of swimmers are taking the challenge.
Green biz expert and author of The Big Pivot Andrew Winston says that how much we buy and consume may not be the root of our environmental woes.
Men and women from equal playing fields win more medals
Weaker earnings and a very old wild orca call claims into further question
New packaging offers stories from Gladwell, Foer, and Morrison
Take a look behind the scenes of the 2014 Outside bike test. This year, Aaron Gulley and company tested over 60 different bikes in Tucson, AZ. To find out which bikes topped the list, check out the 2014 Summer Buyer’s Guide. Video by…
When you visit Italy, you want to see Italy—not other tourists. But the country is a pretty popular destination for pizza-loving jet-setters. In fact, tens of millions of visitors descend on the boot-shaped Mediterranean country every year. Here are a few places you should go to avoid most of them.
A favorite beverage of many athletes, trainers, and nutritionists, juice made from tart or “sour” cherries (the kind you use to make cherry pie) has been shown to reduce inflammation and ease muscles soreness after strenuous workouts. But that’s not the only reason you might want to…
Surprisingly, not an uncommon incident with bounce houses
Runs into trouble with authority in planes, cars, and bikes.
More than 100 still unaccounted for; protests erupt nearby
A controversial initiative plans to provide beer for homeless alcoholics as impetus to get back to work.
The Little Things is a non-profit snowboard movie/documentary project based on environmentally-conscious riders who are inspirational through their riding, as well as their sustainable ways of living and thinking. The film is an initiative taken on by professional snowboarder Marie-France Roy and directed by Filmmaker Darcy Turenne in which…
Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright load up the Goal Zero van with panels, power packs and lights and hit the road. This project was part of a larger ongoing operation run by Elephant Energy, known as Eagle Energy to the Navajo. They are a non-profit dedicated to resolving the energy…
Forget about rubbing two sticks together. Without matches, your only hope of getting a fire started in the wild is to take advantage of other tools at your disposal. Mykel Hawke—a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and founder of survival school Spec Ops—recommends two easy,…
It seems like the list of natural wonders withering under the ravages of climate change gets longer every day—from the shrinking snow atop Mount Kilimanjaro to the dying Great Barrier Reef. Many will be gone, or nearly extinct, within the coming decades, so the clock is ticking on…
Europe has a secret. It's called Albania—a Maryland-size playground of rugged peaks, emerald seas, and ripping rivers. The only catch? It's really poor, graft is rampant, and there's little environmental regulation. Pack your bribe money for a warts-and-all jaunt through the wildest post-Communist state on earth.
For some surfers and SUPers, hanging ten is the holy goal—toes on the nose, nothing in front of you but pure green wave. With a nerve disorder threatening to destroy his balance, longtime kook Erik Hedegaard asked a waveriding genius to train him for one last shot.
Last September, a trekking company's guided trip through the wilds of Papua New Guinea was shattered when machete-wielding men attacked the native porters, killing two on the spot and injuring many more. The motive appeared to be robbery, but Carl Hoffman knew something else was at work—ancient tribal patterns of violence that, he knew, would inevitably be avenged
The Ride on Chicago is at once political and apolitical: advocating for empathy on the road and a less fraught cyclist-society relationship. Just don't call any of the riders cyclists.
In the Sundarbans region of India and Bangladesh, some of the world's last wild tigers roam free and ravenous. An expedition to film these elusive predators is tricky business. You may not see them, but they almost certainly are watching you.
The captain has turned off the fasten seatbelt sign and you may now walk freely around the cabin