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Long before the Jamaican bobsled team rose to fame, Puerto Rico’s George Tucker was the first athlete from the Caribbean to compete in the Winter Games.
Exercise hasn't always been the key to fitness and health. And for good reason—you need movement, not a running regimen to stay healthy.
SoCal startup IVI brings quality without sacrificing cool
Okay, so he's been roped into a "media performance" or two, but fact is, Alex Honnold continues to bag some of the boldest climbs on earth.
A rare ice bridge between Isle Royale National Park and the mainland offers a lifeline to the island's dwindling wolf pack.
Lessons from Sochi on how to balance competitive sports and family life
A short film about a journey into the into the Colorado Rockies by Mike Pavlovsky during Outside Adventure Film School – Colorado Backcountry 2014. As the ultimate hands-on filmmaking experience, the Outside Adventure Film School provides innovative instruction from story conception to the big screen. We choose the…
Sage captures his early winter shredding in the Alps during the jump-infused big mountain comp known as the Swatch Skier’s Cup (Team Americas wins again!) with Sony’s POV Action Cam. An uber-wide 170 degree field of vision helps for up-close pans of tourists as they gape at the Matterhorn,…
Every couple of months, 68-year-old Ed Zevely rides into the Colorado high country to camp for weeks at a time—and he does it completely alone. Through thunderstorms, open meadows and treacherous passes, he finds his own patch of serenity. Far from the modern world, it’s a place where the only…
Budget-friendly prices, and the freedom and comfort of staying at a home-away-from-home have made vacation rentals popular alternatives to hotels. Property owners list their homes on sites such as Home Away and the associated VacationRentals.com, VRBO, and Flipkey, the latter of which is…
First, let’s address the arm numbness. If your arm only numbs up while you’re running, there are two likely causes: poor posture, and the way you carry your equipment. Here’s why, and what to do. Fix Your Form “There are little tiny blood vessels that go to the muscles in…
To many entrepreneurs across the world, rising temperatures, drought, and ice melt represents a market opportunity. McKenzie Funk spent the past six years reporting around the world on how the business world is preparing for a warmer planet.
Search the web for Dean Reinke and you’ll soon be scrolling through a rap sheet of consumer complaints about how he and his for-profit road-race company, USRA Half Marathon, do business. Is he a fraud who has stayed one step ahead of the law, or an upstanding man who’s been slimed by his enemies?
The rugged speaker for blasting your neighbors away.
Expedition-worthy technology to keep you warm and comfortable—and maybe even save your life.
At 19, Rickey Gates dropped out of college and headed on a road trip to South America. It was a trip that would kick start a life of adventure and travel. Over a decade later, Rickey is now a sponsored trail runner and his love for the road has not…
Watch James Heim attack huge mountains after setting up camp in the British Columbia backcountry. Even professional skiers get scared when looking down a giant mountain spine—luckily excitement wins out. The latest sneak peak from Red Bull Media House and MSP Film’s Days of My Youth.
For American Olympic fans, biathlon is overshadowed by blockbuster sports, such as alpine skiing and snowboarding. But biathletes are just as badass as the downhillers—these cross-country skiers race to average heart rates of 175 bpm, then fire five precision shots in as few as seven seconds,…
We all know the right helmet can save your life. But the world’s most sophisticated lid isn’t much better than an egg carton strapped to your head if it’s past its expiration date. With gravity sports getting steeper, faster, and more intense, a good helmet is essential. But how…
A consortium of wildlife advocates, NGOs, and investigative journalists have developed a website through which witnesses can report poaching and illegal logging—without risking their own lives.
Five years after Lewis and Clark completed their famous mission, another more audacious expedition sets out for the Pacific. In this exclusive excerpt from the new book 'Astoria,' the legendary Overland Party attempts to establish America's first commercial colony on the wild and unclaimed Northwest coast—provided, of course, they survive the journey.
Tapping satellites, birders, sensors, and park rangers, eco-crusaders are turning massive data sets into powerful tools to help the planet.
The Annual pilgrimage up to BC proved to be successful even under high pressure and sketchy avalanche conditions. This January, the Bomb Snow team heli’d into the Boulder Hut just west of Cranbrook, BC in the Purcell Mountains to enjoy a full week of fantastic skiing, lodging and camaraderie.
A reflection on sports, nature and the extreme. “When asked what freedom is to us, we’ll probably say nothing. No thoughts, no doubts, no fears, no pressure, no self reflection. A positive emptiness.” A project from GET OUT THERE.
Add these six movies—all based on true stories—to your Netflix queue.
OBJ talks to new Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario to find out where she sees the brand heading
Hotels are constantly adding new bells and whistles to get a leg up on the competition—think access to fancy guitars and complementary museum passes. Now, many venues are starting to keep their cycling guests happy with premium-ride loaners. Bikes at Twin Farms. Kimpton Hotels &…
A proper randy romp in the backcountry takes preparation.
The unbarrelled, unaged spirit is still trending. With outdoor sipping season approaching, we unleashed our expert tasting team to select the best-in-batch.
A recent study suggests that Lyme disease might be sexually transmitted. Just how seriously should you take the findings?
Because not only do children adapt to wild places—faster, sometimes, than adults—they thrive in them. They need them. We all do.
This land photographer ocean tested Sony’s RX-100 II and the GoPro Hero 3+. His tips on which camera to use—and how to visually record your watery adventure.
Not a bad view. Red Bull’s Chuck Berry has marked a milestone becoming the first person to fly over the stunning scenery of a bubblegum-pink lake in Western Australia.
Rossignol Presents The Big Picture – The first of Parker White and Chris Logan’s web series of 2014. Check out what Parker, Chris and friends were up to this past January.
Champion Red Bull hang glider Jon Durand recently swooped in to set two new world records in just one day in dramatic ‘boomerang-style’ across the Great Australian Bight. ‘Project Boomerang’ was one of the most impressive out-and-return flights in history.
In this educational video from Teton Gravity Research, Colter Hinchliffe and Tim Durtschi instruct us in a variety of ski carrying techniques native to the Austrian Alps. While North Americans will be familiar with the classic over-the-shoulder carry technique known as The Local, they’ll be less familiar with Austrian techniques…
Even the best ones out there have practice safety. eremy Jones and his fellow athletes travel to Snowbird Resort to refine their mountaineering and rescue skills at the International Pro Riders’ Workshop presented by Teton Gravity Research and ICEdot. Started by TGR and former lead guide, Jim Conway, IPRW has…
From Epokhe “An external world of unearthly women, waves and industrial backdrops.” The most beautifully bizarre surf film we’ve seen in a while. …
A unique look at aerobatics. Not to mention some of the craziest flying we’ve ever seen. From Martin Šonka.
The pros and cons of training by time or training by distance
Except for two interruptions during World War II, the Winter Olympics have been held continuously since 1924. Over a period of nine decades, these snowy competitions have played out in 21 mountainous enclaves on three continents. Most of the venues are still worth a wintertime visit; here are a few…
Poo-phoria occurs when your bowel movement stimulates the vagus nerve, which descends from the brainstem to the colon.
Heli-skiing can be insanely expensive. It can also be one of the most unique adventures you’ll ever experience. So go ahead. Be a glutton for a day, and devour those champagne powder turns. But before splurging on a heli-skiing trip, you need to dial in your gear. I asked…
The GTS delivers flair and functionality at a reasonable price.
Doctors have long advised patients to seek rest following a concussion. But a recent study shows that low-level aerobic exercise actually speeds recovery.
With such advanced timing technology, there’s no excuse not to have a winner.
Win the heart of your favorite cyclist with the new Calfee-Ellsworth Witness.
When 23-year-old Lahr went missing on a trail outside Ouray, Colorado, the world lost an amazing young talent
The team behind Google Street View is going off-road, and they're turning to you for help