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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.
How do I get cheap airline upgrades from economy class?
The Solarmonkey Adventurer and Solargorilla-eXtreme are both specifically designed for use in the outdoors
Bringing local specialties home with you can be tricky, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's often impenetrable, occasionally draconian rules. Here's how to get the good stuff back safely.
It's natural to feel a little anxious before a trip into the backcountry with your kids, but follow these common sense guidelines and know everything will turn out fine
Christopher McDougall started it, throwing a brick at long-held theories about striding styles and shoe designs in Born to Run—and inspiring believers to wear minimalist shoes or no shoes at all. What followed was a war, pitting lightfoots against traditionalists and filling shoe stores with a mind-numbing array of choices. Who’s right? Andrew Tilin jogs
Behind the customization revolution that's changing the way we buy everything from candy bars to sea kayaks
Huston just left the country for his expedition to Ellesmere Island
Desertification is out of control, but there may be a way to stop it
A team of explorers aims to conquer one of the last polar firsts: crossing Antarctica in winter
I want to go water skiing on spring break. Got any tips on how to prepare so I can stay up for longer than a minute and don’t hurt myself?
Kristofor Lofgren, sustainable seafood expert and founder of Portland, Oregon's Bamboo Sushi, talks about his business and the seafood industry
The traditional climbing gym is about to evolve—or at least that’s what the owner of Brooklyn Boulders believes. With a second, satellite location slated to open this spring in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company is planning to house an unusual and disparate blend of climbing, retail, working, and community spaces under one roof.