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Right whale was caught in a fishing line
Inside the partnership of a nine-year-old bouldering prodigy and her passionate coach, from Sender Films.
Two-time CrossFit champ Rich Froning doesn't subscribe to fussy diets or exercise schedules, but he's seen real results. He shares his best practices.
A bill to declare lunar national park would have the United States lay claim to the moon—or at least, the stuff we left up there.
A terrific new documentary about injured snowboarder Kevin Pearce takes a searing look at the dark side of action sports
Jon Mooallem's examination of the ideal animal
A professional freediver is training athletes to get more oxygen with every breath
The options can be daunting, so we've narrowed it down to five trips you shouldn't miss.
Fitness tech to measure your effort, keep you motivated, and let you know when to go hard and when to back off.
Ben Hewitt talks about his new book, Saved, and the challenges of learning to live the cashless dream
The battle over a major mining project in Wisconsin's Penokee Hills used to be based on environmental impacts, recreation access, and jobs. Now it's about heavily-armed militia groups brought in to protect mine workers from "eco-terrorist types."
Forget about Lance Armstrong. These ten scandals rocked cycling to its core.
A new breed of sports drinks, backed by a decade of studies, are challenging common assumptions about how best to hydrate—and offering smarter, more effective alternatives
Bull gores woman in the chest
New analysis of pre-eruption cycle
Collapses near French coast
Every year, Katie Arnold spends a month at her parents' cabin on an island in Ontario. Great for relaxation, but not so much for training.
Boat capsized off Maryland coast
Wins the $250,000 Sikorsky Prize
Was practicing for Great Falls Race
I’m thinking about doing a road trip and some backpacking out west this summer, but I’ve heard a lot about the wildfires burning from California to Alaska. What do I need to know about traveling safely in fire country?
Don’t let a minor malfunction ruin your big trek. Learn to patch a sleeping bag, glue together a boot, and make four more simple repairs that everyone should master before setting foot on the trail.
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Park asks people to stop frying eggs on the ground
I’m going trout fishing in Northern New England in a few weeks, but I don't know the area. What gear should I bring to reel in the fish?
I’m training for an ultra and log some long runs in the backcountry. If I carried all my water, I’d probably be running with four pounds of fluid. Is there a lightweight filter I can carry instead?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I need a new flotation device for kayaking, and I’m ready to move up to something with more serious features. What’s the state-of-the-art?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I’m looking to get into mountain biking but don't know what to look for in a pair of shoes. What should I be paying attention to?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry along in my backpack?
Finally, a waterproof gadget fit for an outdoorsman
Last week, Mike Steere shared some tips to help parents survive their child's first year at sleepaway camp. This week, he attempts to pacify his own miserable camper, and finds out it isn't as easy as it looks.
Four men are attempting to row a small fiberglass boat through a notorious Arctic route that has claimed the lives of countless explorers. Why? Because it's now possible, thanks to climate change.
In the wake of Chris Froome's brilliant stage victory, the critics have turned on the rider. To silence the doubters, Team Sky needs to address its problem with transparency.
In the wake of Chris Froome's brilliant stage victory, we turn to one of the foremost doping experts to see what his performance signals in the peloton.
The Xodus 4 is great for Midfooters on steep terrain
For more than a century, Western climbers have hired Nepal’s Sherpas to do the most dangerous work on Mount Everest. It’s a lucrative way of life in a poor region, but no service industry in the world so frequently kills and maims its workers for the benefit of paying clients. The dead are often forgotten, and their families left with nothing but ghosts.
Causes under investigation
Time trial solidifies Tour pecking order
Daring escape through the window
I live in southern Utah—obviously not one of the world's great surf destinations. One of my biggest dreams is to take a surfing trip up the California coast, from San Diego to San Francisco. I would like to camp on the beaches in state parks and such. What do you suggest?
An upper-crust seafood sandwich gets democratic (Plus: How to make your own Baja lobster roll)
A writer searches for kid-friendly whitewater in Oregon
The helicopter ride to a luxury resort was undeniably sweet. But for Peter Heller, the greatest thing about New Zealand’s South Island was kayaking down a surly river with an old paddling buddy, in a country that’s still unbelievably pristine.
An upcoming film from snowboarder Jeremy Jones aims to get the word out on an energy story that dwarfs the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
The world’s most accomplished blind adventurer has jumped out of airplanes, mountain-biked Leadville, and summited Everest. But nothing has proven to be as challenging as his current goal: to solo-kayak the Grand Canyon.
Next up: circling the globe
Will hit cities nationwide in August
I’m trying to find a long-sleeve shirt that feels good while mountaineering but also looks good on a date. What have you got for me?
Explore the continent's most awe-inspiring place on a bold road trip across the last frontier.
The Colorado skier puts out winter storm alerts that track the essentials: Where exactly the snow will fall, how much, and when. As fellow weather nerd Michael Behar finds out, it’s wonderful when it works.
The best websites for targeted weather info
The director of HBO's fracking documentary talks environment, contamination, and community
How to get a more precise forecast for your own backyard
Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern
Villagers come to their aid
Attributed to climate change
Climbs to over 1066 feet
Flames moved faster than hotshots could retreat
Climbing nearly on-par with that from the EPO era
Deployed to consume hazardous brush
12-year-old climber succumbs to injuries
I work at the computer, at home. I considered modifying my desk to accommodate a treadmill, but after a reality check, I have no room or money for one. Are pedalers any good? If not, what is another option?
What would summer be without access to clean water for swimming, fishing, surfing and paddling? It would probably be about as fun as summer without access to good beer.
Our summer is the perfect time to migrate south to New Zealand, where July means trekking-perfect temperatures and no crowds
Haboobs? Volcano lightning? Keep your hat on, the sky isn't falling just yet.