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A vehicle to take from the grocery store to the trailhead
Over the past decade, athletes, coaches, and researchers have been seduced by the performance-boosting promises of brain stimulation. On a ride-and-zap-your-brain-like-the-pros tour through the Alps, Alex Hutchinson wonders whether it really works—and whether we want it to.
What's better than being wrapped in a nest of flannel?
The GoFastCampers Platform isn't just a rooftop tent or bed topper. It'll transform your pickup into a better truck.
Think Minnesota’s cycling season lasts only a few months? Guess again. The midwestern state is an ideal year-round biking hot spot.
The journey of a fabric enjoyed by everyone from Welsh shepherds to grunge Seattleites
A combination of Santa Ana winds and climate change is almost the perfect recipe for extreme fires
As we wait to see when we'll be traveling again, these apps can help you to save for your next adventure
Multimillionaire Victor Vescovo committed himself to one of the world’s craziest remaining adventure quests: to reach the deepest points in every ocean. What does it take to get there? A radically high-tech, $30 million Triton submersible, a team of crack engineers and scientists, and one very gonzo explorer.
Yes, your palms will get sweaty
Jenny Jurek, a former Patagonia designer, knows a thing or two about how to modify gear for your little ones without spending a fortune
Dave Mackey was the first person to run the Leadville Trail 100 Run with a prosthetic leg
Featuring activities like scavenger hunts and three-legged races, adult recess is about more than winning
How can it be a wardrobe staple when nobody knows what it is?
A new app that connects to your iPhone's pedometer will track your progress on the AT as if you were thru-hiking with 2,000 other people
The 45-year-old likes to undergo days-long adventures that combine mountain biking, rafting, and climbing
A modest proposal that, at the very least, will make your community better
When she realized a mountain lion was stalking her, Dee Gallant knew exactly what to do—blast some heavy metal
As our country has grown more divided, so has the outdoors. But Seeker's Wild is bridging the gap between the two camps who love spending time in nature.
These aren't your average city parks
One rescue dog's transformation from fearful to family member
Combating climate change means getting a grip on our food waste problem, but it's harder than you might think to go waste-free
The answer: it depends. But we read through the fine print so you don't have to.
Don’t let a little precipitation keep you inside
What is a good boy anyway? How do you become one? These are the questions that keep me up at night.
What you need to treat blisters—and prevent them from happening in the first place
Forget haunted houses and corn mazes. Head out to the woods instead, where the real scares await.
This handheld, flavor-filled burrito will warm up the coldest campsite morning
These experiences will help you connect to the land while respecting the indigenous cultures that have long inhabited it
Expedition kayaker Scott Lindgren knocked off first descents of the most remote and dangerous rivers on earth, from the Himalayas to the Sierra. He paddled with an aggro attitude and saw weakness as an unforgivable trait in himself and others. But when a brain tumor started to derail his athletic performance and threaten his life, everything changed.
If you love the availability of microbrews today, you know who to thank
From remote wilderness resorts to a ski-in, ski-out hotel, these properties care as much about environmental practices as they do guest amenities
Nutrition science isn't perfect. Here's why.
On October 6, Nabongo became the first documented black woman and first Ugandan to travel to every sovereign nation. Here’s what she learned along the way.
Blood glucose monitoring for performance is becoming more common. Here's what you need to know.
Crunching the data suggests that distance runners at this year’s track world champs paced more aggressively than ever
Better to drift apart with love than to strangle a friendship by trying to make it work when it doesn’t
And everything else you're wondering about the carbonated-water craze
Choose the right card, and you might not pay a cent for your next vacation
The odds of dying from a falling tree may not be as slim as they used to be. Here's why—and what to do about it.
Do it poorly—or not at all—and you could start the next catastrophic wildfire
Delayed gratification gets harder when you’re overtrained, according to a new brain-scanning study
Maybe not in our hearts, but certainly in our brains. Plus, they can make you love the indoors far too much—which is why there’s now a full-fledged, woodsy rehab center for joystick addicts who need a soothing pathway back to a normal life.
After switching from marathons to ultras six years ago, Boulet continues to blow away the competition
Cycling is already mainstream. It’s time for the media to catch up.
Instagram can make even the most far-flung places seem accessible. But how much does it really cost to get the shot?
You can't technically finish the AT without a ride in Greg Caruso's canoe
There's an easy and quick getaway for fall leaf peeping, no matter where you are in the region
Every year, explore.org calls on its A-team to capture the rotund glory of Katmai National Park’s brown bears
The fight to balance recreation with wildlife is coming to a head
The once idyllic coastal area of California has been besieged by tourists, and residents worry that lasting environmental damage is being done. But how can you tell visitors not to come when tourism supports so many? One local, Josh Marcus, looks for solutions.
Ignore the anti-pumpkin negativity and enjoy one of these delicious fall brews
John Clendenin, hailed as the greatest instructor in the U.S., has some unexpected advice for skiers: forget style, practice a four-word mantra, and get to know your feet
We hope you’ll enjoy your time here at Tequila Beach
An already excellent shoe gets an upgrade
She walks across entire continents. She has a Spidey sense for alligators and avalanches. And she is redefining what it means to be a modern-day explorer.
Skip the crowds at the national parks and head to these amazing monuments instead
New evidence bolsters the claim that adapting to hot weather gives an all-around fitness advantage—but not right away.
On a plane ride over the Mountain West, a grieving father retraces his adventurous youth and searches for solace in the rugged landscapes that molded him
These underappreciated, nutrient-dense farmers'-market finds are worth adding to your shopping bag
Bike technology has gotten really, really good. So how do you pick your next bike in an age of overwhelming choice?
The author of 'Digital Minimalism' explains how you can maximize your free time
Reconstructing the history of civilization through beer labels
After nearly a month of testing in Alaska and Yosemite, the shelter can best be described as a guilty pleasure
Whether you’re striving for peak performance or coming back from injury, psychological techniques can help
"The book was fine but I hated the story"
In May, Kirby Morrill was nearly murdered during a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Four months later, she climbed Maine's highest peak, the route's terminus.
When your love for the outdoors meets chronic pain, you grieve—and then you adapt
The Emerald City is surrounded by mountains and has access to the ocean, but some of its biggest outdoor draws can be reached by public transportation
The famed free soloist gave us the beta on the country’s best rock-climbing mecca
Four urban centers that have all the makings of an epic adventure town—without the hype
Over the past ten years, more than 160 Tibetans have committed self-immolation—the act of setting yourself on fire—to protest Chinese occupation of their country. Has this had any lasting effect? In an extraordinary journey to Dharamsala, India, the center of Tibetan culture in exile, a journalist and a scholar talk to family members about the meaning and costs of the ultimate political sacrifice.
This basic, effective workout will build functional strength in key arm muscles
Dynos are big, scary, and an excellent way to think about how we can be more supportive and intentional at the crag