After a long day of running, Ray Zahab takes you for a tour of his camp. Atacama Extreme: Camp Life from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. —Bob Cox and Ray Zahab will be sending daily updates as Ray runs roughly 40 miles a day for 16 days…

National Geographic announced on Wednesday that 37-year-old Spanish mountaineer Edurne Pasaban has been named the People's Choice 2011 Adventurer of the Year. In May 2010 Pasaban finished her quest to climb the world's 14…

Ray Zahab gets a surprise visit from a Chilean running legend, while the crew explores the history of mine fields in the Atacama. Atacama Extreme: The Mine Fields from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. —Bob Cox and Ray Zahab will be sending daily updates as Ray runs roughly…

ExxonMobil hopes to drive huge trucks full of equipment for the Alberta Tar Sands through the twisty mountain roads of Montana and Idaho—and the plan has two literary heavyweights, David James Duncan and Rick Bass, steaming mad.

  I've been more committed to my yoga practice this year, and the increased flexibility has improved my riding and overall well being. It's only right to share. So I talked to Mahnaz Jahangiri, the instructor and owner of Bikram Yoga Westake Village,…

The Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Flickr. Blind Appalachian Trail hiker Mike Hanson was offered a CEO position at a start-up that provides real-time navigation to the visually impaired, according to…

Photo courtesy of Flickr. Having not learned from cyclists, who haven't learned from other cyclists, racewalkers are doping. Norwegian racewalker Eric Tysse appealed a two-year suspension after an Italian lab found the blood-booster CERA in his test samples,…

Would love you to recommend good shoe or boot for snowshoeing. I like to run in my snow shoes but need good shoe. Cindy Santa Fe, NM

GII Winter Expedition | Dispatch # 3 | The Cold welcome from GII from story.teller on Vimeo. Alpinists Cory Richards, Simone Moro and Denis Urubko have completed the first winter ascent of Pakistan's Gasherbrum II, according to Climbing.com. At 26,362 feet,…

Bob Marley's daughter Cedella Marley will design the Jamaican track and field team's uniforms for the 2012 Olympics in London, according to ESPN.com. Members of the team, including Usain Bolt, will wear versions of the uniforms throughout the games. Cedella Marley is a singer, author…

High stakes at Mavericks. Courtesy of Flickr A surfer who nearly drowned about ten days ago at California's Mavericks has recounted his ordeal for Surfline.com. The surfer, Jacob Trette, required emergency CPR for resuscitation once…

Contour, maker of hands-free video cameras, announced today “March Radness,” a bracket challenge contest between skiers and snowboarders. The contest pits 16 snowboard videos against 16 ski videos, with the winner earning an all-expenses-paid trip to film with either Standard Films…

I've never had an interest in learning to ski, but I loved sledding as a kid. Are there any ski resorts with lift-assisted sledding? Having to walk back up the hill was always the worst part. I heard that some resort in Switzerland has a five-mile-long sledding run. Willy Santa Rosa, CA

Three American hikers have been summoned to trial in Tehran on February 6, reports ABC News. Sarah Shourd, her fiance Shane Bauer and their friend Josh Fattal were arrested while hiking near the Iraq border in July…

Courtesy of Flickr Exercise can make or break a relationship, according to the Wall Street Journal. For every couple who meets sharing a lap lane and lives happily ever after, another duo struggles to stay together…

This guest post is from professional climber Paul Robinson, who is currently in France on a round-the-world bouldering trip. Paul's first ascent of Lucid Dreaming (V16) was featured in the film “The Hardest Moves” at last year's…

Photo from caseyyee on Flickr Taimuraz Bolloyev, construction chief for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, resigned Monday, according to the AP and ESPN. Bolloyev cited health…

My girlfriend wants a functional snow boot that will keep her warm, dry, and pretty. Help! —Dave Ostmann Chicago, Illinois

What do you recommend for ski pants? I'm not too worried about price. I'm an all-mountain skier who has outgrown his last pair.AndrewSeattle, WA

Every winter, the Pacific stirs up massive ocean swells that descend on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. For 50 years, the surf world has followed suit, coming together to crown their champions, celebrate a sport many consider a religion, and ride some of the biggest waves on the planet. Welcome to the North Shore.

Britt, Iowa; RAGBRAI 2010 On July 24, RAGBRAI riders will clip in at Glenwood, Iowa and cycle east through Atlantic, Carroll, Boone, Altoona, Grinnell and Coralville before cruising into Davenport — and the Bix Beiderbecke jazz festival…

Miss the Winter X Games in Aspen this last weekend? No problem. We've got you covered. Here are the top ten tricks, tumbles, and triumphs from Winter X 15. 10. Tucker Hibberts wins fifth-straight SnoCross Gold: 9. Jacob…

Photo Courtesy of Alaskan Dude/Flickr Tour company Whistler Outdoor Adventure is under investigation for allegedly killing 70 dogs following a downturn in business after the 2010 Olympics, according to  Whistler local website Question. An employee suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder…

The Universal Pictures film Sanctum, a 3-D film from Executive Producer James Cameron about 15 cave divers trapped by a freak storm, opens this Friday. To help launch the film, producer Andrew Wight—a long-time collaborator of Cameron's and on whose experience the film is…

View more of the best photos in surfing at Surfline. Klein/Surfline The Surfline Portfolio Series is back with another great collection of shots, this time from one of Australia's leading photographers, Ray Collins. The series…

Try telling them that. Courtesy of Flickr Yes, their sanity is in question. Tomorrow, roughly 450 stair runners will tackle the 86 floors that climb to the Empire State Building's observation deck; the winner will likely clock in around the unbelievable 10-minute mark.

On day seven, Ray Zahab had to stop to deal with a very large blister. If you're squeamish about feet and peeling skin, don't watch the above video. If you're curious about what kind of blisters form on a man running 30-40 miles a day across some of the driest…

By Stephen Regenold If I remember the moment right, my pen was shaking a little bit as I wrote out my thoughts. The quoted words below, which ended up initiating a column last winter about my once-in-a-lifetime expedition to South America, are haunting…

Julia Mancuso discusses her current racing season, her relationship with Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal, and whether little sister Sara will be competing in 2014. To listen to the extended interview click here,…

Atacama Extreme: Running On a Salt Lake from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. On day six of his run across the Atacama Desert, Ray Zahab moves over an active salt lake. When he gets to his resupply point, he finds out his team has been delayed due to…

The News Team has been hard at work this week, combing the web for the latest headlines from the world outside. Along the way we discovered these little gems, clips of people out doing what they love. Here's the stuff you should click on this week—video edition. If…

After four weeks camping in the Florida Keys, my tent poles have suffered from some serious weathering of its ends (the ends that are on the ground). Is there a way to prevent this? Are some tent poles more resistant to weathering than others?Dean East Grand Forks, MN

Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton stops by the Marmot booth at Outdoor Retailer to check out their stylish new hard shell. Outdoor Retailer: Marmot Silverton Jacket from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. –Joe Spring  …

Photo by damian_hunt courtesy of Flickr Alberto Contador plans to appeal any suspension for doping, the Tour de France champion said Friday, adding that he feels like a “victim of the system.” According to…

Once Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton saw the diagram for K2's new rescue shovel, he made a bee-line for the company's booth at Outdoor Retailer. Outdoor Retailer: K2 Rescue Shovel from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. –Joe Spring  …

Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton's takes a look at K2's new ski pole, which has an inclinometer built into the handle. Outdoor Retailer: K2 Lock Jaw from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. –Joe Spring  …

Atacama Extreme: Terrain Like the Sahara from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. “Had an awesome day for several reasons,” says Ray Zahab. “The terrain is totally my style which is extremely motivating!” Zahb got excited aftering hitting a new environment in Chile's Atacama desert. For more details, check…

This year we featured Core Concepts in our Winter Buyer's Guide. To see what cool new designs they have set for their 2012 line, we stopped by their booth at Outdoor Retailer.  Outdoor Retailer: Core Concepts Apparel from Outside Magazine on Vimeo.  –Joe Spring…

Photographer Corey Arnold has released a book about commercial fishing right on the heel's of President Obama's State of the Union joke about salmon.

You know Polartec's fabrics from many of the jackets and fleeces you wear everyday. In 2012, the company will release a proprietary new fabric that is both waterproof and highly breathable. Outdoor Retailer: Polartec Neoshell from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. — Joe Spring  …

More Mountain Biking Videos Willow Koeber has had quite a year. She racked up a Bronze medal at the World Championships in Mt. St. Anne Quebec, a second place finish in the World Cup race at Dalby Forest, a second place…

»¬°å¸ßÊÖShaun White Courtesy of Flickr Two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White wants to add performance driving to his resume. The action sports superstar has partnered with BFGoodrich Tires…

The Wild Within: Alberta Moose from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. –Stayton Bonner…

Dr. John Xerogeanes; courtesy of Emory Health Sciences Communications Good news for young athletes with ACL injuries: doctors at Emory University have developed a 3-D MRI technology that…

A prominent doctor responsible for anti-doping tests has responded to Sports Illustrated's January 24th article on Lance Armstrong. The article details tests Dr. Don Catlin performed in the 90s on urine samples from a cyclist an unidentified source says was Lance Armstrong. The article mentions…

Ray Zahab checks in at night after day four of his quest to run across Chile's Atacama Desert. After finally getting off road, he kicks up dust over Inca trails and dry riverbeds. Atacama Extreme: Dry Riverbeds and Inca Trails from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. —Bob Cox…

Outdoor Retailer: Smith Helmets and Goggles from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. Alicia Carr checks in with the Smith booth to see what new innovations they have planned for 2012. It turns out they have one of the coolest new technologies at Outdoor Retailer. –Joe Spring  …

Courtesy of Flickr Runners in New York and Arkansas might soon find themselves unplugged, according to the Associated Press. Lawmakers in the two states have proposed restrictions on pedestrians operating electronic devices, such as iPods or…

My son wants a bivy tent. He likes to hike for couple of days at a time on his own, usually in a moderate climate but sometimes in the snow. What do I need to look for? Specific models if possible. Sue Kingwood, TX

Queens County, Long Island. Courtesy of Flickr Quiksilver and ASP announced today that New York's Long Island will be the site of the Quiksilver Pro New York this fall, according to TransWorld Surf. The event, running…

The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, held in Salt Lake City, is an exhibition of to-be-released outdoors apparel and gear from manufacturers around the world. After six days in Utah last week — demoing new gear, skiing powder, walking the trade show floor — a few items began to surface…

Yellowstone bison. Courtesy of Flickr Wildlife officials in Montana shot and killed an uncooperative female bison on Monday in the Gallatin Valley north of Yellowstone National Park, according to Reuters. The bison was one…

Contador at the 2009 Tour de France. Courtesy of Flickr Cyclist Alberto Contador has been stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title and suspended from racing for one year due to evidence that…

“Nobody likes to run on pavement,” Ray Zahab said. “Expecially when it's 38 degree celsius pavement.” Zahab's plans to run offroad across the Atacama desert were rudely interrupted by a huge gorge. Instead, he ran 21 km down the Pan-Pacific highway on little to no shoulder, between speeding trucks and…

  127 Hours, the movie based on adventurer Aron Ralston's harrowing incident in Blue John Canyon, was officially nominated for six Academy Awards today, including Best Picture and Best Actor, according to the Oscar website.  Check out our interview with James…

Photo Courtesy of Flickr Backcountry Access (BCA) is offering free replacements on its Tracker2 avalanche beacon after multiple malfunctions were reported by the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, according to Skinet.com. BCA suspects the beacons were reacting to static electricity discharge in the…

Sixteen months after injuring his shoulder during the 2009 American Bouldering Series Nationals, Ethan Pringle made his comeback. He did it in fine style last June, when he repeated Dai Koyamada's Wheel of Life (V16/5.14d), a massive 60-plus move roof problem in Australia's Grampians. Since then, Pringle, 24, has been on…

Jet ski assistance. Photo Courtest of Flickr Jet skis have been controversial ever since they hit the surf scene: they're loud, smelly, and dangerous. But, as proved during a recent swell in California, they can also be invaluable for safety in…

Automakers are back with a vengeance—serving up the most advanced, fuel-efficient, and intelligent crop of new cars and SUVs we've ever seen. Additional reporting by Roman Mica and Michael Sheena.

I'm new to mountain biking and can't decide whether to buy a standard 26-inch wheel or a 29er. The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

I need to purchase an avalanche beacon for my son who is skiing in Montana. The decision has come down to either the Ortovox Patroller (which I can buy off the NSP website at a pretty good price) I can source a Pieps DSP for a very good price (I have really good connections through my work). The cost difference will end up being about $80.00. Model to model, is the Pieps that much better than the Ortovox model?CliffNew Boston, NH

Photo courtesy of Flickr. The nonprofit ARC announced a winner yesterday for it's competition to design a wildlife crossing over I-70, near Vail and Breckenridge ski resorts, The New York Times reports. The area marks…

Photo courtesy of Flickr. Jack LaLanne, considered the founding father of the fitness movement, died Sunday at his home in Morro Bay, California, USA Today reports. LaLanne was known for promoting strength training and healthful eating…

Ray Zahab started his run across the Atacama desert by pounding pavement on the Pan-American Highway near the border of Chile and Peru. Landmines buried in the desert meant no drifting offroad at the start. After a few kilometers he headed inland, past the buzzing power lines marking the last…

Yes, Outdoor Retailer is packed with 515,000 square feet of cool stuff to covet, but what’s even better about OR is that you meet the Stanford PhDs, MIT scientists, corporate execs turned entrepreneurs, and world-class athletes behind all the new innovations that make you go higher, faster, stronger, and longer…

Kayaker Chris Korbulic returns to Africa to take part in a unique memorial service for his friend and fellow paddler Hendri Coetzee, who was killed by a crocodile in Congo in December 2010. Itunda Falls, Nile River, Uganda8 January,…

I'm looking for a waterproof hard shell outer layer, preferably three-ply, for winter activities...skiing, hiking, snowshoeing. Somewhere between bombproof and minimalist?MikeNewton, MA

Photo courtesy of Flickr. With his classic bring-it-on attitude, Lance says he's not afraid of an investigation into new blood doping claims against him, according to RoadCycling.com. Sports Illustrated recently…

https://youtube.com/watch?v=XfKqEbbjNb0%C2%A0 Acclaimed German filmmaker Werner Herzog's newest film, the documentary Cave of Forgotten Dreams, brings 3-D footage of ancient cave paintings inside the famed Chauvet Cave in southern France to the big screen. Herzog's film debuted at the 2010 Toronto International…

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You know the problem: Your boss calls your smartphone on the chairlift. Your iPod player starts cranking late-issue Rod Stewart way too loudly. You need to operate your touchscreen immediately. On a cold day, that usually means taking off your gloves. Unless you have one of…

Untitled from Outside Magazine on Vimeo. Ray and I received some very disheartening news the day before leaving for Chile. Kevin Vallely, Ray’s expedition brother—from the expedition to the South Pole in 2009 and the journey across…

The Loneliest Road in America gets a little more lonely, swingliners go big in Utah, an epic bore in Alaska, and tailgating: by the numbers. Here's the stuff you should click on this week. Not Your Average Backyard Swing Set: Forget Duran Duran:Playing…

There are certain skills every Outside guy should possess. For this, the first installment of our four-part fundamentals series, we address the basics of adventure.

Photo courtesy of Flickr The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market began Wednesday in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Winter Market, which is a five-day trade show of outdoor products, events and…

Courtesy of Flickr The Kelly Clark Foundation announced today that it has distributed its first round of scholarships, according to TransWorld Snowboarding. The foundation, established…

Courtesy of Flickr The 50-kilometer (31-mile) Hilo to Volcano Ultramarathon is set to begin Saturday on the Big Island of Hawaii, according to UltraRunning Online. From the bayside town…

Last night, big-wave surfer Mark Visser gathered up a helicopter, a jet ski, a buoyancy vest tricked out with LED lights, and a surfboard  laced with submarine lighting built for NASA, and took off for Jaws. At 2:00 am local time, he caught a 30-footer…

Adidas has been making outdoor gear (hiking boots, shells) in Europe for a while, but the Euro sports giant is coming to the U.S. in a big way. Expect more of the triple stripes on everything from hiking boots to storm shells, all…

Like hucking cliffs taller than the lift chairs? May you stick your landings. To help, check out Marker’s new Jester Pro (new for Fall ’11). It’s reinforced with an aluminum strut to stiffen the toe piece for more power than most mortals could ever possibly need from their skis. “You…