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What kind of damage do bumps do to your body? What can I do to strengthen beforehand and counteract the aftereffects?
I'm trying to measure my progress on a new exercise routine. What's the best device for tracking body fat at home?
I travel to China twice a year for work, but never escape the sprawling cities. I’d like to extend my stay next time, and go hiking, or snorkeling, or mountain climbing—something outdoorsy. Where should I go?
Winter is great, except when you’re holed up with no sun all day. Take your weekends back with one of these fresh, easy adventures.
A mobile home for modern adventurers, Bowlus’ Road Chief is your secret weapon for stylish, comfortable staycations and short- or long-term adventures you can drive to
Pick up a shelter dog and curious about what breed he or she is? In this, the second in a two-part series, Ali Carr Troxell learn about Odin and Rio for the first time.
Ditch the stroller, don't give in to frustration, and take baby steps
Raising money for World Bicycle Relief
Leo Houlding, Jason Pickles, and Sean “Stanley” Leary go deep into the Amazon to attempt a first ascent on the magnificent Cerro Autana.
Or will I be totally out of shape this spring?
I want to climb one of the Seven Summits and have narrowed the list to Aconcagua or Kilimanjaro. I’m in excellent shape and an experienced hiker, but not a mountaineer. Which one would you recommend?
Pick up a shelter dog and curious about what breed he or she is? In this, the first in a two-part series, Ali Carr Troxell orders a cheek-swab test kit from Canine Heritage.
The prosecutor in the Oscar Pistorius bail hearing claimed that the athlete was found with a box of steroids. How likely is it that PEDs could contribute to a murderous rampage?
In this chapter from Animal Wise, the latest book from journalist Virginia Morell, the author visits renowned scientist Dr. Irene Pepperberg to explore cognition in parrots, specifically, Alex the African Grey
In Minnesota, where hockey rules, ice is a winter crop
A new study shows that specializing in a sport increases your risk of injury 1.5 times, but can we trust the findings?
The trailer for Battleground: Rhino Wars, a riveting new series in which former and current Navy SEALs and a Green Beret head to South Africa to stop illegal rhino poaching.
Legendary whitewater kayaker Ben Marr shreds the upper reaches of Quebec.
James Morgan explores the Coral Triangle, where destructive fishing techniques have decimated reefs in the largest and most diverse marine bio-region in the world.
I need a pair of good-quality ski goggles to protect my eyes, but I don’t know where to start. Help me out!
In this weekly roundup, we scour the Web for our favorite long-form articles, collecting them here and on Longreads and Twitter. This installment focuses on hermits, cults, and hangings.
The Austrian mountain guide that has been involved in some of extreme sports' most notable conquests talks about the 2011 debacle on Cerro Torre, working with Shane McConkey and Felix Baumgartner, and how the big-mountain comp scene is a bit like kindergarten
One of the finest teams in pro cycling is partnering with Rapha Racing Ltd. for the upcoming season
Though its funding ends next year, the Transit in Parks program is seeking solutions to congested parks and opening federal lands to non-motorized travel
Seen frequently on the freestyle circuit in the '70s, The Ski is getting an update, with 3Dimension Sidecut technology and a full-length wood core
Whenever I buy plane tickets, I also try to buy carbon offsets. I see it as my way of canceling out my environmental impact. Am I making a difference? Are they worth the money?
You know how good you feel after a run? Can my dog get that, too?
Yoga has been called the cure for all ailments, but most practitioners aren't aware of the potential hazards
The upstart climbing phenomenon reveals the secrets to his success
Even though it has reached people in more than 30 countries, bike polo is still relatively unknown in the United States. But a group of players is doing everything they can to change that.
In 1900, Chicagoans remade their city’s namesake river. Then they let it go to hell.
A company never satisfied with the status quo has designed two new jackets that are as cozy and comfortable as some of your favorite pieces
Hollywood sticks it to the energy establishment with the new Matt Damon and John Krasinski film
Jim Harrison's new book, made up of two longer stories, is a fascinating read about the way we navigate rivers and life
Ali Carr Troxell visits the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, a noted Maya archeological site. Read about her trip here and then check out her list of 10 must-have pieces of gear for a perfect Belizean expedition.
When the Reverend Sun Myung Moon died in September, at age 92, obituaries described a man who'd inspired zealous devotion and condemnation—a summation that Moon never shied away from. "I am a controversial person," he wrote in his 2009 autobiography, As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen. "The mere mention of my name causes trouble in the world." Here's a loo
A decade before his death, Sun Myung Moon—multimillionaire founder of the controversial Unification Church—sent a band of followers deep into the wilds of Paraguay, with orders to build the ultimate utopian community and eco-resort. So how’s that working out? Monte Reel machetes his way toward heaven on Earth.
Pilgrimage, a new book and traveling exhibition by one of the magazine world's most famous working photographers, was inspired by a close-to-home family vacation
Jason Diamond talks with Michael Kiser, the founder of a site that, well, hunts for good beer
A celebrated backpack maker gets into the travel game
Wolfing down an entire day's worth of food in under a minute can lead to serious digestive problems
Don't get me wrong, I love skiing. I hit the slopes several times every winter. But I'm looking for something new and exciting that I can do in the outdoors during the winter months. Any ideas?
Fauja Singh is giving up marathons later this month. We spoke to him about what it's like to run at his age and why he's still doing it.
Will a pilot program meant to find a second life for pre-owned apparel and footwear get off the ground?
"I like outdoor activities that let you fall asleep while doing them."