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If triple-digit temps are common where you live, making sure you choose the right dog for your climate is key to having a happy pooch.
My friends and I are always careful to be bear-safe when we camp in bear country. We store our food in bear barrels, and we don’t leave our dirty dishes and open food containers sitting around. But we’ve been known to linger around the fire for a beer or three. Should we be worried about attracting hungry animals with our brews?
We sit down with the three-time mountain bike 4-Cross world champ and BMX Olympic medalist
Ralf Dujmovits took the iconic photo of a conga line of climbers on Everest in 2012, and he hoped the image would make the mountains safer. A year later, he reflects on what has changed—and what hasn't.
Sleek and chic but capable of holding off all-day cold and rain.
How do you predict the weather at the top of the world? Ask a highly unconventional meteorologist.
From a ridge run through the Montana sky to a marathon in the heart of Africa, these ten races have one thing in common: They'll push your limits in some of the most spectacular terrain on earth.
Judge denies anti-doping authorities access to evidence
APRIL 25I just got back to Everest Base Camp after spending 5 nights up on the mountain. On April 20, we climbed up through the Khumbu Icefall to Camp I. We departed our base camp at 4 a.m. and arrived at Camp I around 10 a.m. and…
APRIL 26This morning I awoke at 7:20 a.m. to the rotors of the latest model Eurocopter B3 hovering above my tent as it prepared to land 50 yards away to resupply a neighboring camp. I thought to myself, this is getting a little surreal, as I walked from my…
Keep ticks (and Lyme Disease) away this summer with a few simple guidelines
Carl Zimmer walks into the woods to find out why these tiny beasts are skyrocketing in number—and outsmarting scientists with every bite
From Everest Base Camp, professional climbing guide Garrett Madison has been following developments on the fight between Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Jonathan Griffith, and a group of Sherpas. He gives us the insider perspective and what the media got wrong.
Is it possible to be strong without having big muscles, or to be huge but not very strong?
The sinkhole that swallowed a Florida man while he slept in March has me imagining the ground opening up beneath me while I hike or camp. Am I watching too much cable news, or are sinkholes a real danger?
Can a new trailer bike help young kids learn the rules of the road? Katie Arnold and her family put it to the test.
Outside reviews the best gear of June 2013, including the Saucony Kinvara 4
Climbing is an intrinsically risky sport, so it's important to buy a little insurance wherever you can, especially where your kids are concerned.
Six skiers and snowboarders were buried alive last Saturday in an avalanche many called predictable. One survived. As details of the accident trickled out—their high level of experience and position in the ski industry—it became impossible not to ask: How did they end up in Colorado's deadliest slide in 50 years?
A brilliant adaptation of Kon-Tiki brings the legend of Thor Heyerdahl to the masses
The Specialized Turbo electric bike was supposed to be too fast for U.S. streets. But starting this weekend, you can buy one.
Move over EPO: Dynavision’s CoreControl cooling glove enhances performance with just a vacuum and ice
Taking a close look at Avishek Sengupta’s death, and why water obstacles—not electric shocks—may prove to be the most dangerous
You love to run. You hate to get hurt. Even if injuries are inevitable, there’s plenty you can do about them. Here’s your guide to fixing the most frequent problems.
Mountaineer Garrett Madison has summited Everest with 28 clients in the last four years and is one of the world's top expedition guides. He shares his first update of the Everest 2013 season from Base Camp.
We still don't know exactly what happened between John and Ann Bender on the night of January 7, 2010. But photos of the couple give insight into their isolated lives and their lavish, ultimately deadly dream.
One of my favorite rites of summer is to run along a marshy trail to our family’s backwoods cabin. But my trainers are always soaked and uncomfortable when I get there. Is there a better alternative for my feet?
I don't eat out a lot, but when I do, I like to order local. What are your recommendations for farm-to-table dining?
In 2003, Dan Bigley lost his sight when a grizzly mauled him on Alaska's Russian River. Ten years later, he's back outside, working to give his children the outdoor life that he almost lost.
The reputation of American cycling has been dragged through the dirt in the last few years. Time has shown that Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton, Floyd Landis, Levi Leipheimer, and many others built their reputations on cheating. But there’s a new generation of US riders emerging to take their places—hopefully in an honest manner. This is the first in a series o
The FDA regulates sunscreens just like any over-the-counter drug, which means that all those words on the label actually mean something. Here's what you need to know to slather smart.
The recent death of a Tough Mudder participant is giving obstacle-racing fans pause: Are organizers pushing competitors too far with their trademark challenges?
The climate activist was released yesterday after being incarcerated for 21 months
Says he was 'unjustly enriched' by sponsorship
I took a shot of whiskey at about mile 20 of my last marathon and it made me feel awesome. Why is that?
Dutch researcher crusades against pants
The Pong case can help to reduce your radiation
From marathons to bike races, the Boston bombings have sent shockwaves through the sporting world. What will the future of spectating and racing hold?
When we were caught in a sudden storm hiking in Acadia last summer we donned garbage bags to keep dry. Some rain jackets feel almost as clammy as those garbage bags. What’s a good, breathable one?
Two filmmakers aim to bring mountain biking to kids—and theaters—across the country