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I often buy flight and baggage insurance when I get plane tickets. Am I doing the right thing?
I read that NFL players over hydrate before their games. Should I be doing the same thing before my marathon?
Endurance athletes are skipping established races to stage their own raucous events. Going toe-to-toe has never been this much fun.
Sending your kids to camp may not be the best way to keep them active in the warm months
Start by asking yourself why you want to run in a minimalist shoe. Scott Douglas, author of The Runner’s World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running, looks at why you should—or shouldn’t—take the plunge.
I’m going backpacking through South America in a few months. I expect to get kind of grubby, and won't have regular access to showers. What’s the best way to stay clean and not stink without taking a bath every couple of days?
I figure a new do might help me shave some time off of my bike and run. Right now, my hair’s just kind of long. What should I do with it?
In the wake of a 22-year-old’s death on a prominent sandstone arch near Moab, Utah, it's inevitable that authorities will reexamine regulation of high-risk recreation. Outside's adventure ethicist looks into how public lands accommodate the "World's Largest Rope Swing."
Rock Hopping and Wrangling with the Wolf Pack in the New Hyundai Santa Fe
Taking your children out of bounds means facing a whole different class of hazards than you see at the resort.
Get your dog airborne with the Doggie BASE Rig from Caninsanity.
OBJ takes an in-depth look at the growing business with its effect on retail, the latest strategies, and how brands are attempting to walk the fine line between vendor and competitor
A Depression-era insulating material is becoming the hottest thing in outerwear
At 17, Keegan Swirbul has already beaten cycling's former despot at his own game
I'm a 31-year-old professional who sits on his butt a lot. I used to find getting into shape easy, but now es no bueno. I'm not overweight, I just can't get into an exercise routine which actually helps me get fit and buff. Can you give me advice on how to get fit enough to be rocking in the sack again?
Should I take ibuprofen before or after hard training to limit pain?
Mysterious desert feature may have been chewed into creation
I want to take a trip to somewhere in Central America where I can see the rainforest and spend some time on the beach. Should I go with Costa Rica or Honduras?
What are the best backcountry skis for tearing up East Coast powder?
Training hard but still eating like you’re not? You could wind up with hormone deficiencies. The consequences can be dire: low energy, diminished sperm count, and an inability to conceive children.
A new startup presents an energy-harvesting soccer ball that will bring easy electricity to resource-poor communities
How the San Jose Earthquakes forward handles a grueling eight-month soccer season
One of the greatest big-wave surfers alive nearly died on a 50-footer in December. Now many in the surfing world are blaming another heavyweight—and the jet-powered board he was riding.
Swinging from Utah landmark popularized on YouTube
Junger’s powerful new documentary about the life of war photographer Tim Hetherington shows us why dedicated journalists are needed now more than ever
Take a page out of new books from Pollan, William McDonough, and Michael Braungart
Ueli Steck dreamed of using a paraglider to enchain three of the Alps’ most famous mountains in a day. But first he had to learn to fly.
Where did the myth that a woman’s uterus would fall out if she participated in sports come from?
I’m training for a triathlon, and I need to take in a lot of calories when I’m on the bike or trail. That often means eating energy bars, which get old fast. What's the best bar for alleviating taste fatigue?
I run in minimalist shoes, and I like to wear some type of sock with them. What’s a thin pair that provides good ground feel and will keep me blister free?
GoPro shrunk the latest Hero to the size of a dental-floss dispenser and still managed to pack a lot of power.
Introducing an ultra-high-end, ultra-light mountaineering tent that's also great for flush thru-hikers, backpackers with fat wallets, and adventure racers with generous corporate sponsors
The Idaho-based ultra-endurance mountain biker talks about his record-setting ride on the Iditarod Trail Invitational, which he completed sleepless and with a broken ankle
Katie Heaney fell off a horse. Years later, she got back on. You can decide whether or not this works as a metaphor for something else.
Tomorrow, on World Water Day, a new start-up is launching a program that aims to raise $1 billion to improve clean water infrastructure by convincing resorts around the world to stop importing plastic bottles
One minute, you're checking a yardage marker for your buddy, and the next, you're being eaten by a golf course
Using source-to-sea boat trips and an ultramarathon, Rivers for Change is trying to cast rivers as arteries, not just playgrounds
There's nothing like a bit of wine in the backcountry. But packing a bottle poses many problems. Get around all of them by embracing the Bladder in Box technology.
Katie Arnold's meditation on training for a 50-mile race
As Shimano unveils its second-generation Dura-Ace Di2 groupo, it’s a good time to ask: Is electronic shifting an essential upgrade or a gratuitous and overpriced accessory?
With 13.7 million Americans participating every year, hunting is making a big comeback. Here are some great recipes for your latest take.
There are many reasons to pay the extra dime for chickens that have lived some semblance of a life. But paradoxically, the more naturally a bird is raised, the tougher the meat. Here's how to prepare the happy chicken from your backyard or farmers market.