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Japan's whaling in the Antarctic Ocean might be over
Tired of riding the same trail over and over? Here’s some motivation to get you back on the bike. A project from Filme Von Draussen that highlights 10 things every mountain biker should aim to say they’ve done. …
Winter brings nice waves to the shores of West Ireland. A tent, fire, and surfboard are the only things you need to enjoy them. A short edit from Barry Mottershead on camping and surfing the Irish coast.
The Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike Race is an 8 day adventure through South Africa’s Western Cape Region. The course changes every year, and it’s the most televised mountain bike stage race in the world. Here are some highlights from Stage 1 of the 2014 Cape Epic. …
Not long, but you can maintain your fitness level with minimal workouts.
Call it the Top Chef effect or the Michael Pollanization of America—a thoroughly modern preoccupation with where our meals come from, how they’re cooked, and who’s cooking them. A happy by-product of this national obsession is food tourism, whether you’re more inclined toward a tasting tour of Oaxaca’s legendary moles…
I can’t think of a better alpinist to answer this question than Steve House—guide, author, Patagonia ambassador, and founder of the Alpine Mentors Program. House has climbed some of the highest peaks in the world with his remarkably clean, fast, and light style. The…
A personal robotic lawn mower that runs on the grass it cuts
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It makes you faster. It lessens the sting of road rash. It’s a rite of passage. Compelling reasons for cyclists to shave their legs abound. Here’s the best stuff to shine them up right.
Simple joys—like a rope swing—are wound full of adventure.
A new breed of adventure-ready cameras make capturing your journeys easier than ever, no matter where you're headed.
For the first time in years, water is returning to the parched Colorado River delta. Peter McBride prepares to launch.
Skimo racing is one of the fastest growing sufferfests in the U.S., combining grueling big-mountain ascents in the worst kind of winter weather. So, naturally, two inexperienced, undertrained magazine editors couldn't wait to sign up.
Last year, a media-shy billionaire bought the flailing Lonely Planet travel-guide empire, then shocked observers by hiring an unknown 24-year-old former wedding photographer to save it. Charles Bethea straps in for a bizarre ride as a kid mogul tries to remake a legendary brand for the digital age.
Why would you cross a canyon on a narrow piece of webbing if you’re afraid of heights? Get inside the mind of a slackliner in this short film about about the fear factor involved with highlining. …
Outside Editors Nick Heil and Sam Moulton take on the Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race in Aspen, CO. The race takes place on grueling 26-mile course that takes competitors up and down four mountains in several hours. …
Shot 100 percent on a GoPro during a trip to the Island of Fiji, this is one of the best GoPro edits we’ve ever seen. “You’ll always be able to make more money, but you cannot make more time,” explains the short clip. Whatver you do, take some of that…
Don’t let giardiasis turn you into a weak, dehydrated mess
In a word, no. Many people believe that drinking cold water burns more calories than room-temperature water—and while that may be technically true, the difference in calorie burn is minuscule, at best. “The hypothesis is that if you drink cold water, the body has to warm it up…
I’m going to assume that you’re asking about real running events, and not mud races. The first criteria for a quirky, fun event is that it has to be one-of-a-kind. A race series that’s organized by some for-profit company in multiple cities across the country is automatically disqualified for…
When the husband's away, mom and the kids will play
Stop scorning the can. The most nutritious and best tasting foods don't always come from the produce section.
This March, Greg Hill is attempting to set a vertical climb record of 100,000 vertical meters in a month. With his home located in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Hill will have to average over 10,000 feet of vertical every day for the entire month of March to reach his goals. Here…
Josh Daiek deep amongst the snow covered framework of Sandon, BC. A short edit of some extra footage from filming the Salomon Freeski TV Episode: Ghost Town. A project from Deep Roots Media. …
The act of making an image necessitates a felt connection to place, time & light. Every image starts with an experience in the maker. TRUE MVMNT set out to document that experience through film and photo in a journey across Southern California, Utah, Arizona and Colorado in just four days.
Two years of preparation for 60 seconds of movement. Ian Dory spent two years planning and climbing the bouldering route Paint It Black, a V15 in Rocky Mountain National Park. Can he conquer the rock? A project from Mind Frame Cinema. …
The latest trailer for Jeremy Jones’ Higher, the third and final installment of the Deeper, Further, Higher trilogy from Teton Gravity Research. The film follows 2013 National Geographic “Adventurer of the Year” Jeremy Jones’ journey from Cape Cod’s Jailhouse Hill as a child to accumulating several generations’…
An inside look at the mountain biking scene in Duluth, MN. With tons of access to trails, Duluth was voted Outside’s Best Town in 2014. …
A sharp pain in the heel and arch of the foot, plantar fasciitis has numerous causes and treatments
The California Coastal National Monument extends from south of San Diego to the Oregon state line and is composed of 20,000 islands, rocks, and reefs that extend 20 nautical miles from the shore. These features make up the scenic views that travelers enjoy along the coast, but few…
Last year, Patagonia released the Encapsil Down Parka—probably the most technically sophisticated down jacket ever made. In addition to a slew of innovative design features, Patagonia used a process called “plasma deposition” to make the down inside the jacket hydrophobic. Rather than rely soley on chemicals,…
When you’re running 100-plus-mile races, you don’t experience epic success without epic fails. Dean Karnazes is well acquainted with both.
Visiting the City of Angels and in desperate need of exercise? Here’s our guide to getting outside.
Your winter gear and grooming goods have something in common.
Told from the point-of-view of runners from all walks of life, the film explores the inspiration and motivation that modern cultures associate with running. Runners share an uncommon bond in today’s society, whether it’s through participation in the events or a simple ‘hey’ on an isolated nature trail. We aim…
In search of what it means to travel, this short piece was filmed across 12 countries over the course of 14 months. An inspiring look at the world around us from Intrepid Travel.
If you’re looking to get zen in the USA with some sun salutations and downward dogs, here are a few places you should try. White Lotus Foundation Retreat Center Santa Barbara, CaliforniaFor the yogi looking to hone his or her practice Every year, the…
We’ve tackled this topic before, but new research suggests that it’s time to revisit the age-old question: If you’re going to do both, should you lift before running? Or run before lifting? Back in 2012, we reported that a short, moderate-intensity cardio workout before weight training…
The small women-led team behind Oiselle surprised everyone last year by snagging pro runner Lauren Fleshman. And now they've done it again by stealing away Kara Goucher from Nike. What is it about Oiselle that keeps luring in the top talent?
This aluminum longer-travel 29er is just more proof that big-wheeled trail bikes are here to stay.
We've long known that sleep is important to your health, but a new study shows that skimping on your shuteye can lead to a lasting loss of neurons.
An innovative sushi chef named Bun Lai has a new strategy in the war on invasive species: If you can’t beat ’em, plate ’em. Feral hog sashimi, anyone?
When the snowpack isn’t what they want it to be at Chatter Creek, pro skiiers Josh Dueck, Cody Townsend, Josh Daiek and Leah Evans turn to Plan B. Salomon Freeski S7 Ep11 will leave you wishing you were on Spring Break. …
Last Fall, Team Fly Halo set out on an unforgettable flying and camping adventure in Monument Valley, Utah. This short from Ryan Southwell Films gives a look into the sport of Powered Paragliding, and some of the unbelievable adventure opportunites it opens up. …
Get outside and move! The latest Mountain Hardwear episode encourages you to do just that. We’re inspired by days spent living boldly in pursuit of our passions. These are the Days You Remember.
Hiking even a short section of the Appalachian Trail can seem a daunting prospect. After all, the AT is a 2,184-mile footpath is comprised of flat sections, scrambles, steep inclines, challenging descents and more. You might wonder whether you have the strength or stamina to even venture a hike. “Having…
How light do you want to go? Unlike backpacking, which values economy above all else, multi-day canoe trips can bear more weight depending on the length of the journey and how badly you want filet mignon that first night. I go to the Boundary Waters each May…
You can’t win, can you: It’s finally warm enough to enjoy outdoor exercise, but now you’re inundated with itchy eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing fits that feel like a workout in themselves. Luckily, there’s plenty you can do to reduce your misery and feel like yourself again.
At last, a shoe that pedals like a cycling cleat but walks like a hiker