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He was a passionate crusader for conservation and alternative energy, but his first love and last steps were in the wild.
Cavendish fights his way into contention
On Western Spirit's guided mountain-biking tour of California, even the youngest kids can get a taste of the trail
Even the most timid kids can get over their separation anxiety and have a great time at summer camp—as long as mom and dad don’t screw it up
Inside the dispute that ended with one of American's most promising riders leaving the Tour.
Pundits claim the 2013 Tour will be the cleanest in decades. Maybe. Or maybe not. Based on conversations with doctors and coaches, these are likely to be the race’s most popular performance enhancers.
On a humid night in July, I slept in friend’s hammock on the trail. The cool breezes were great, but I wondered about weight. How do they compare with other shelters?
Why were 19 experienced firefighters killed when an Arizona blaze blew out of control? Equally important: Can we prevent such a disaster from ever happening again?
Why should kids have all the fun? At Vermont’s Tyler Place Family Camp, adults can paddle, take tennis lessons, and carve out their own slice of summer vacation alongside the children.
R&D at outdoor companies is being revolutionized by 3-D printing. The result: Better gear that gets to you faster.
But, seriously, can what you sleep on really make a difference?
Joseph Welch planned to take his six-year-old son out for some canoeing in the Florida Everglades. Before they even put a boat in the water, he was fighting an eight-foot-long alligator for control of his child.
The king of survival talks about his new NBC reality show Get Out Alive, mending fences with the Discovery Channel, and making regular people eat awful things. PLUS: Exclusive video clips from the new show.
I am going to Rio de Janeiro in December and want to get out of the city. I’m looking for must-see excursions that don't involve guided trips or tourist traps. Any ideas for safe places a visitor could comfortably navigate by herself?
Since the birth of their first child, photographer Somira Sao and her husband have traversed the world’s oceans on a 40-foot racing sailboat, visiting six continents with their growing brood. Bet your preschool wasn’t like this.
From roadies to 29ers, we pick five of the best new bikes and trends from Bike PressCamp 2013.
Hoping to share a family meal by the campfire this summer? This camp-friendly high chair will give your kids a seat at the adults’ table.
I’ve been seeing a lot of oddly shaped chainrings on my group rides lately. Does everyone else know something I don’t? Are those chainrings making the other guys faster?
I'm looking for a pair of shades that can go from the bike to the run, but won't make me look like a dork. What do you recommend?
Want to get your children hooked on the active life? In these five family-friendly towns, adventure is right outside the front door.
A new report about the last few decades of doping in the peloton lacks scientific credibility, but it’s the futile and negative fixation on ancient history that bothers us most.
Pair one of the fastest descenders in the world with a badass bird of prey, and you get the ultimate bike video.
Sure, it’s the biggest state in the union. But that doesn’t mean every adventure in Alaska has to be an expedition. These six day-hike-friendly trails will give you a taste of the Last Frontier’s wild beauty and still get you back in time for last call.
I’m looking for an affordable satellite communicator, something that will let me calm my family’s jitters at home with a quick note, or come into service as an SOS device in an emergency. What do you recommend?
A friend and I are planning to hike a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail next summer. We'll have a week. What are the best sections for a trip like this?
This year’s Tour might well be the most open race in years. We consider the players.
Do doping scandals dampen TV turnout for the Tour, and should you watch this year’s race in light of Armstrong’s recent downfall? Ian Dille says, not really and, yes.
Says it was impossible to win the Tour clean
After my first marathon, I was so hungry, I remember eating a whole pizza. What does Kilian Jornet, who races 100 miles and more, eat?
The Tour makes for great viewing, but not everyone has the time to watch all 21 stages of the race. Here are the key stages to tune in for this year.
For the past five years, Charles Scott has taken his kids bike touring from Japan to the backroads of Iceland. Katie Arnold caught up with him before his latest trip across the American West to learn from the master.
At just 12 years old, USA Canoe/Kayak Cadet National Champion Henry Hyde has held his own in competitions with some of the world’s most elite paddlers. We talk to him about fear, the power of bean and bacon tacos, and his hopes of competing on the world’s biggest stage.
With the number of urban cyclists surging, more and more riders are taking part in alleycats, informal races inspired by the routines of working bike messengers. Here’s what you need to know before taking your steed to the starting line
Want to watch the Tour de France but don't have premium cable? Try these nifty alternatives.
He's loud, he's proud, and—advisably or not—the Nuge always speaks his mind. We caught up with the 64-year-old rocker ahead of the return of his TV show, Spirit of the Wild, to talk about why he still spends his downtime hanging out in the woods.
Shoes fall into the “do not skimp” category when it comes to gear.
Three Kickstarter-esque projects that caught our eye this week
No matter how advanced online retailers get, they’ll never be able to make the camaraderie of a brick-and-mortar bike shop. We pick our favorite spots for buying a new tube, getting a bike fit, or just shooting the breeze over a couple of beers.
I'm looking for a good destination for an active honeymoon this summer. We're fit, but local day hikes are the extent of our outdoor skills; we don't know how to ski and we're too pale to just lie on the beach. Both U.S. and international destinations are fine.
When Hurricane Sandy closed in on New York City, the Weather Channel dispatched (who else?) Jim Cantore. Nick Heil tagged along for a wet, wild adventure that quickly became something else—a survival challenge in the darkest hours of a killer storm.
Behold the Cricket, summer’s best new road-trip partner.
There are countless ways to meet your end in the great outdoors. These are ten of the most unpleasant, ignominious, and terrifying ways to go.