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West Virginia in state of emergency as 200,000 are without drinking water
Euros just have more fun. Freeski-Crew.com’s film for 2013. Directed and edited by Marinus Höflinger.
Last April, Ski The East and Meathead Films invited the best up-and-coming Eastern skiers to a Superpark shoot at Carinthia – Mount Snow. In this first of three Carinthia episodes the crew slays the custom built step-up jump… and in true Meathead fashion, even manages to bring home some…
Mad River Glen, VT has born and bred some of the best big mountains skiers in the world today. The “resort” is dedicated to providing an authentic, as-nature-intended skiing experience and it shows in their huge variety of glades, cliffs, gulleys and untracked snow to be found on powder days.
Exercise caution when you look for an inexpensive mountaineering pack. Remember, a well-built pack is going to last a lot longer than a cheap one, and you want to make sure it won’t fail at a crucial moment. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t good options out there that cost…
Researchers have fingered several things as sources of sweet cravings. Stress, caffeine, and lack of sleep can all over stimulate your HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, the body’s stress response system. Researchers believe chronic overstimulation of that HPA axis can impair its function, leading to poor immune activity, memory, and metabolism. Calorie-dense…
Is there a more abused word in the travel writer’s lexicon than “escape”? But it really does describe a Belizean vacation. Belcampo: Room 1 and the room of your dreams. The Central American country has all the makings for a timeout from reality, including multiple ecosystems to explore (swampy planes,…
A warming habitat—and a changing Antarctic landscape—have forced the iconic wobblers to take to high ground, ascending precipitous frozen cliffs in the process. But how is the question.
A compilation of the aurora borealis from late August to mid-November 2013. The scenes where mainly captured in the areas near Nordreisa, Troms, Norway by Level 4. See also: “The Northern Lights Have Never Been Better”…
With a lackluster start to 2013, winter in New England returned with a nice February storm. Colby and Griffin ventured to Stowe without any expectations and were blown away by the conditions. Though the official storm measurement was only 12″, it was DEFINITELY a little deeper than that. All in…
Xavier de Le Rue and Sam Anthamatten are known for bringing speed and fluidity into the big mountain environment. Following Mission Antarctic, Mission Steeps is the second chapter of the Mission Series. Follow some of the most progressive riders on their way to re define steeps riding on breathtaking terrain…
Kloofing is the South African version of canyoneering. The term comes from the Afrikaans (Middle Dutch) term “kloof,” meaning “a steep-sided, wooded ravine or valley.” Thought to have developed in the 1920s, kloofing is the art of following gorges—and the rivers that flow through them—by walking, swimming, floating, jumping, bouldering,…
Unfortunately, there is no accurate way to predict how fast you’ll gain weight or how many pounds you’ll put on if you eat more calories than your body needs to maintain its current mass. The media has preached for decades that a pound of fat is 3,500 calories, so eating…
Time to chuck the ab-blaster and sell the ellipti-trainer. All you need for your ultimate home fitness center are these key essentials.
At Ioda, we love what we do enough that it’s easy to get lost in our work. We understand the importance of creating things and telling stories that transcend our daily “to-do” lists. That is why trips like this are so important. A project from Ioda Media.
Who wouldn’t want to eat a fresh lemon while hiking the trails in Cinque Terre, Italy? Or a jackfruit growing in the courtyard of a wat in Thailand? Unfortunately, the skin of fresh fruits and veggies are breeding grounds for microbes—some of which can cause disease. If you’re traveling where…
The co-owner of Clif Bar speaks up about the traveling women’s film festival.
The country's national parks aren't bastions of wild serenity. After all, there were more than 3,700 violent crimes in 2013 alone. But how much protection is too much?
Slacklining isn’t just for show-offs anymore. It just might be the key to your winter-sports breakthrough.
Fall is still a ways out, but in the meantime we thought we would get to know Michelle Parker and her colorful personality, aka the Black Panther. Representing the females in the film, Michelle charges hard throughout while not loosing sight on what’s most important to her– having a good…
The first sneak peek from Red Bull Media House and MSP Films’ epic Fall 2014 release Days of My Youth takes us to the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. Travel to this strange land to ski with wild mountains in the desert at altitudes no human should go.
Outside’s Grayson Schaffer caught up with February cover girl, Julia Mancuso, before her big shoot. See Schaffer’s full article on “The Olympic Superstar Next Door“…
With mega-celeb Lindsey Vonn out of Sochi, the Olympic lights will shine bright on her laid-back teammate Julia Mancuso, the perennial underdog who always seems to come home draped with medals.
Pro paddler Rush Sturges dishes tips on making dazzling adventure films
Sixteen-year-old Noah Graham was lying down during a late-summer camping trip when he felt jaws clamp down on the back of his head. He reached back and touched a Wolf’s face.
The Outside bike test begins today. More than 60 bikes, a week of riding, and 20 testers to help you find your perfect bike in 2014.
On a recent trip to South Africa (the 29th country she’s climbed in), 21 year-old DiGiulian came across a route which had been laid out years ago but never actually climbed. This video shows the challenges she faced; she eventually completed the entire route — a first ascent — earning…
A new edit from Sierra Quitiquit. Featuring clips from Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride and Sweetgrass Productions’ Valhalla. Need some more of our winter crush? Look at this photo gallery.
Yes, it does make a difference, assuming your training, bike position, and during-ride fueling strategies remain the same. Two of the greatest forces acting on cyclists are wind resistance and gravity. Let’s start with the wind. Factors affecting wind resistance include the frontal area of you and…
Stud your shoes with hex-head sheet metal screws to gain traction and security on ice and snow
In this first episode, Ben Leoni explains his motivations for starting the project and why the hell a certified ski bum decided to become a hard working attorney. With friends tagging along he endures the highs and lows of Eastern skiing: ice, wind, rain, and the occasional “perfect” day,…
Belly bulge afflicts even the most active people around the holidays, but there's a proven way to defeat it.
How good is the Trek Boone? On its first day in the pro ranks, this new bicycle racked up two World Cup wins.
The fact is, most gear these days is pretty darn good. But every year there are a handful of products that stand out because they transform a category or simply because they are better than anything else we’ve tried.
After a recent ultramarathon, I wanted to test a new approach to healing my mind and body.
The Sonora Pass Café—and its chef—takes trail magic to new heights.
Sharks will now tweet automatically as they near the beach
Jack English, 93, lives in a cabin alone in the Ventana Wilderness. An undisputable legend we can all learn from. Take a few moments as we bring in the new year and watch Jack’s story. Made by Grace Jackson.
People who cruise and those who don’t are the Bloods and the Crips of the travel and leisure class. The former breathlessly defend the virtues of “all-inclusive” and “pre-planned,” while the latter—if they’re up on their cruise drama—envision floating cattle cars covered in microbes and piloted by inebriates. I’ve seen…
There are some things you just can't leave home without. We're not just talking about your smartphone—there are more important things in life, especially if you're headed outside.