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I’m looking for something long-lasting and bright that won’t let me down in the backwoods. What do you recommend?
With summer approaching, I'm on the lookout for a hardy cooler that will keep things fresh for days when there's no fridge on hand. Any recommendations?
A great choice for beginners who want to get their money's worth and use it for touring, surfing and longer expeditions.
Now that I’m 40, I feel like I don’t recover as quickly from workouts as I did when I was younger. Is there a scientific explanation for this? Or is it all in my head?
In promoting pro mountain biker Rebecca Rusch’s record run on the Kokopelli, Red Bull is undermining their athlete’s accomplishment.
A final directive caps years of debate over whether climbing anchors should be allowed inside National Park wilderness. But questions still remain around just how the policy will be enacted—and what impacts it will have on climbing and the environment.
It’s not yet known how the UCI will proceed with its regulation on unsanctioned races. But many in the mountain biking world sound prepared for a division.
You only get so much time with your kids before they’re grown up. After a family trip to the hot springs, Katie Arnold meditates on how best to spend it.
A crazy new tool for testing biodynamics and aerodynamics might change the bike production game
Our favorite new cycling-inspired apparel and gear for Bike to Work Week
I’m headed across the pond to Great Britain, and I’d like to do some hiking while I’m there. What are my best best for logging some trail time?
Runners are stubborn. It’s what gets them out the door every day, logging miles, and chasing goals. It's also why they make the same mistakes over and over again. Don’t be that guy.
Pushing the pedals on a regular basis is a great start, but if you really want to back cycling during National Bike Month, you have to make your voice heard, too. Start with these ideas.
Pro racers Ted King, Alison Tetrick, and Andy Jacques-Maynes share their favorite clothing for all types of weather—from freezing to sizzling.
Need to gain an edge? These five performance enhancers are safe and won't get you popped.
A team of African-American climbers heads to Denali this June with a lofty goal—to inspire more diversity outside
Runners are stubborn. It’s what gets them out the door every day, logging miles, and chasing goals. It's also why they make the same mistakes over and over again. Don’t be that guy.
Bolotov, who was attempting a new route on the Southwest Face, died Tuesday in an apparent fall. A veteran mountaineer pieces together what is known.
Broken spokes, dropped chains, soggy shoes—a lot can go wrong when you're on the road. Learn these simple tips and nothing can slow you down.
I’ve done some climbing and mountaineering in the Lower 48, and I’ve been thinking about attempting Denali. What kind of prior experience do I need to tackle The High One?
How do you teach a boy to love the wilderness when you’re terrified of what might happen out there? Hiking with his ten-year-old son, William Broyles confronts his memories of Vietnam–and one very large grizzly. (And three other great essays on fatherhood, from Jack Hitt, W. Hodding Carter, and Anthony Doerr.)
We met Aydin Irmak last year when he was attempting to summit Everest with his bike. This year, he surprised us by returning to the mountain, summiting early—and finding himself in the middle of the brawl on Everest.
What do you do when winter just won't let go? Elizabeth Eilers Sullivan and her family hole up in a cabin in Minnesota to wait out snow season’s last gasp.
And we mean "trips" in the literal sense. Our contributors share their most-loved, go-to spots across the U.S.
W. Hodding Carter, Jack Hitt, and Anthony Doerr look back on their attempts to raise kids who love the outdoors.
Soaring and sailing with the Wolf Pack in the new Hyundai Santa Fe
I’m training for a trail race, and I’m looking for a way to bring water for a couple of hours’ run. I don’t want to haul a huge waterbag on my back. What’s my best bet?
First, ditch the salt tablets. “The biggest misconception is that exercise-associated muscle cramping is due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances,” says Martin Schwellnus, a professor of exercise science at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa, and one of the world’s leading researchers on the subject.
Why the intrepid Vanagon has once again earned its place as the ultimate outdoor vehicle
In March, a Utah man died while attempting to replicate a rope swing made famous by YouTube. Will the tragedy curb the latest adventure trend?
We already loved Icebreaker's Tech Tee lite for its odor-zapping abilities. The recent addition of artist-designed graphics is just icing on the cake.
Today Sherpas from several teams are working on fixing the route from Camp 4 (the South Col) to the Balcony. Tomorrow they hope to complete the route from the Balcony to the Summit. Winds look reasonable the next few days so after the 10th I imagine some teams will be…
Today the Sherpa fixing team reached the summit of Everest! Fourteen Sherpas from 8 different teams worked together installing new anchors and fixed lines. Two Sherpas from Alpine Ascents, Kami Rita and Fur Kancha Sherpa contributed to the work, summitted, and are now descending down to Camp 2 —…
Tomorrow we are moving up on our summit 'rotation' to attempt the summit of Everest & Lhotse (around May 18-20). The weather is looking good, the routes up both summits are now in good shape & fixed. You can also check out my own blog with…
A trailer from Kiss the Water, a fly-fishing oddyssey and one of our favorite films from the Tribeca Film Festival.
Marmot Presents: DUK COUNTY, a documentary film that chronicles a bold medical mission to cure blindness in South Sudan. Produced by Jordan Campbell and Michael Herbener and due to premiere at Telluride Mountainfilm in May. (For more on South Sudan, check out Patrick Symmes’ feature story.)…
When I’m in a road race, sometimes I hear a guy running nearby who’s louder than a Budweiser draught horse. How do I learn better form so I won’t end up like that?
It's a tough day for sailing and the America's Cup, but the news is hardly shocking.
Environmentalists gain an unlikely ally
I'm planning on heading up north this summer to do some hiking in Alaska and the Yukon. Where should I go?
It may sound cheesy, but Katie Arnold swears that watching reality TV’s original singing competition has helped her win ultramarathons—and that if you’re willing to pay attention, it could help you, too
Clark Little jumped back into the waves of Oahu's North Shore hoping to capture the kinds of images not many get to see. Now he gets tumbled by shorebreaks full time, all for the sake of a good photo.
The first bike highway was born in car city, U.S.A.: Los Angeles. What can we learn from a vision of bike-centric transportation that never materialized?
David Oliver Relin made his name as coauthor of the disgraced bestseller Three Cups of Tea—then tragically committed suicide. Now, a major publisher hypes Relin’s posthumous history of the inspiring Himalayan Cataract Project. Should we buy it?