9 keys for new runners to make your running more enjoyable, more effective, and more sustainable.

Hemmed between the Oregon and Washington border, this windy water-sports mecca has something for everyone. Add it to your list of adventures worth waiting for.

It's an upgrade on my previous favorite, the Iota, and my new go-to for backpacking and trail running

In an era dominated by online shopping, dubious influencer endorsements, and trendy, direct-to-consumer gear, it’s harder than ever to know who to trust. Jenny Gyllander, the mind behind the product-review Instagram account @thingtesting, is here to cut through the noise.

I watched 40-plus hours of thru-hiking vlogs. These are the ones that are worth your time.

If you've done everything in your power to salvage it, and it's still not working like it used to, maybe it's time for something new

The military's toughest training challenges have a lot in common with outdoor sufferfests like the Barkley Marathons and the Leadville Trail 100: you have to be fit and motivated to make the starting line, but your mind and spirit are what carry you to the end. A Ranger graduate breaks down an ordeal that shapes some of the nation's finest soldiers.

A new wave of craft distilleries are using salvaged ingredients to brew up spirits

On going back to the mountains after a traumatic accident

New research on mental fatigue suggests that even elite runners perform worse after a 45-minute computer task

In the kitchen a little more than you were before? Here's some help.

You don't need to invest in a lot of equipment and expensive photography classes to get high-quality shots. Just use these simple tricks, courtesy of a professional travel photographer.

Behold the ultimate place upon which to rest a hard-earned beer

Some bucket-list adventures require securing a wilderness permit months or even years out. Here’s how to book the most coveted ones in the country.

Last December, around 100 tourists set out for New Zealand's Whakaari/White Island, where an active volcano has attracted hundreds of thousands of vacationers since the early 1990s. It was supposed to be a routine six-hour tour, including the highlight: a quick hike into the island's otherworldly caldera. Then the volcano exploded. What happened next reveals troubling questions about the risks we're willing to take when lives hang in the balance.

Assemble a camp kitchen that is both inexpensive and functional

Layers are the secret to staying warm, dry, and comfortable outdoors. These are the best for every situation.

Sean MacCormac says the keys to his success are ballet and breathing through the panic

Don and Steve Friedman decided to bond with a trek in the Cascades. Worked great! Except for some minor disagreements about work. And money. And hope. And the meaning of life. And …

Light enough for backpacking and bright enough to illuminate an entire campsite, this is exactly what you need when it's safe to get back out there again

A checklist of essential skills, concepts, and definitions

Electric vehicles are becoming popular among the environmentally conscious, but are they realistic for road trips to more remote destinations? I took my Tesla to Utah to find out.

Nick Giacomini went from being a Bay Area burnout to a yoga celebrity. His career is also a window into long-standing debates about yoga and cultural appropriation in the U.S.

Increasing my visibility profile on the bike seems like a great way to improve safety. But does it matter?

Freitag's 85-liter Zippelin duffel uses innovative materials and packs down to the size of a shoebox. But is it worth the $980 price tag?

“You could pull this thing out of a flooded basement, rip it open, and start filtering water immediately,” says MSR Product Developer Owen Mesdag

Your mindset is your most important tool in the backcountry

Outdoor enthusiasts' dreams of survival and adventure are often inspired by children's books, but most adventure heroes have traditionally been cis boys. That's changing.

Sitting all day wreaks havoc on the body. Here's how to reset and recenter.

As we confront the reality of COVID-19, the idea of living self-sufficiently in the woods, far from crowds and grocery stores, doesn't sound so bad. Lynx Vilden has been doing just that for decades, while teaching others how to live primitively, too.

My grandpa served in the Army's tough-as-nails Tenth Mountain Division during World War II. After the war, soldiers from the Tenth pioneered the rambling mountain lifestyle I live today. Every year, I ski to remember him.

If you haven't ever baked a loaf, or haven't baked one since that time you tried it in college, it’s time to try again. Here's some expert advice to help you get started.

Artist Eric Bealer was living the remote, rugged good life in coastal Alaska with his wife, Pam, an MS sufferer, when they made a dramatic decision: to exit this world together, leaving behind precise instructions for whoever entered their cabin first. Eva Holland investigates the mysteries and meaning of an adventurous couple who charted their own way out.

Because travel is also a state of mind. Here are the movies, books, podcasts, online courses, and virtual tours to get your wanderlust fix from your couch.

For endurance athletes, new research suggests that different pre-race rituals, or even no warm-up at all, give pretty much the same results

This simple cushion that rescued me on a long-haul flight has become my ultimate work-from-home hack

With 43,000 feet of elevation gain, 91 miles above 10,000 feet, and 63 summits, the route is not to be taken lightly. Brendan Leonard recounts one of his favorite adventures from the past decade.

When the long-running TV game show relaunched in January, it promised a kinder, gentler version suited for the current health climate. It didn't deliver.

Journalist Sarah Scoles's 'They Are Already Here' explores people's obsession with discovering what else may be out there

Welcome to America's newest national park, with endless and huge sand dunes to explore. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's fifth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

From surf cams to Fat Bear Week, live nature feeds inspire adventure and offer a break from reality

How to build a system of equipment that will offer direction in wild landscapes

Men suffer higher rates of suicide and drug abuse than women. Many are anxious and lonely—and, as a result, they’re all too often angry and violent. Wilderness Collective thinks the solution lies in open spaces, UTVs, and fireside talks. But is that enough?

Dad knees and an aging body changed my mind about Hokas

Journalist Jon Mooallem’s new book, ‘This is Chance!,’ revives a decades-old story about an Alaskan radio journalist and the biggest earthquake you’ve never heard of—and gives us something to consider when the world is unsteady

Ensure your winter gloves last as long as possible with a little TLC

What I learned from a bicycle crash when I was seven years old

This world champion says you can get into surf shape without ever catching a wave

When things go wrong on a ski tour, this is what you should have in your pack

What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own

Trail dogs aren't for everyone, but trails are. As dog owners, we need to remember that.

Maximize your backcountry fun with these tips

Because you always need hot sauce

When the Discovery Channel invited me to audition for its popular survival-challenge reality show, I knew it was going to be rough. What followed was one of the most intense experiences of my life.

Russian women got slower after the Athlete Biological Passport was introduced in 2012. Anti-doping officials think they know why.

Emerging research suggests that you should embrace the steam

Stop storing up days and start using them, whether it's for a microadventure, a staycation, or a road trip

The Wahoo Kickr is one of many expensive indoor bicycle trainers. Here's a serious review of a machine that will never see a ride under the open sky.

One lap per hour for as many hours as humanly possible

Like many outdoor sports, cycling struggles with gender equality. In Colorado, a handful of youth organizations are trying to change that.

The outlandish-looking trail model is designed to enhance stability. Here's how it stacks up.

Your speed will determine if and how you need to consume carbs to fuel your half marathon.

Can one truck do everything? I think this one can.

Tinker Juarez continues to compete against—and beat—athletes half his age

Exploring the desert and cacti is so awesome and surreal that you'll feel like you're on another planet. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's fourth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

An impact fund wants to transform Saddleback Mountain, and its surrounding community in Rangeley, Maine, into a skier's paradise. The plan might be a moonshot. But it's also the kind of vision the greater ski industry needs.

Technological advances and a growing line of research have paved the way for a new class of support systems that are comfortable, look good, and fit a wide(r) variety of bodies.

Why a lifelong outdoor adventurer couldn't resist the siren song of fairways and greens

New technology is striving to make it happen

On Labor Day weekend 2019, the 'Conception' left Santa Barbara, California, for a diving trip to the Channel Islands. Six months later, authorities are still trying to determine how what should have been a routine excursion became one of the deadliest maritime disasters in U.S. history.

With a résumé full of wins at kayaking's most prestigious competitions and historic first descents of the planet's deadliest whitewater, Nouria Newman is considered one of the greatest paddlers around. So why can't she turn her passion into a sustainable career?

Allegations of abuse have surfaced at a Bangladeshi factory whose multinational owner manufactures for some of the most popular outdoor brands we love. Here's why that should surprise no one.

Renowned architect Bjarke Ingels has crafted an epic synthetic slope on top of a massive waste-to-energy plant

The new sport is attracting everyone from NFL players to pro surfers hoping to get an edge in the pool—and on land

As red-rock meccas like Moab, Zion, and Arches become overrun with visitors, our writer wonders if Utah's celebrated Mighty Five ad campaign worked too well—and who gets to decide when a destination is "at capacity."

The author, a proud son of Nebraska, and his wife were in a funk after a move from the soothing heartland to the noisy canyons of Chicago. What better cure than a trip down a short, muddy stream that's often interrupted by dead trees and barbwire fences?

Fluorinated glide wax is being banned from elite competitions, and big brands like Swix say they’re searching for environmentally friendly alternatives. But the seductively speedy—and noxious—compounds are unlikely to loosen their grip on the sport anytime soon.

Personalized drinks and shakes are the latest innovation in the quest to boost performance

13.1 Miles is often the perfect race distance, no matter what your level of experience or ability.

For decades, the Old Forge was the holy grail of the British outdoors community. The UK's remotest pub, it could only be reached via boat or a three-day walk through one of Britain's last true wildernesses, the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. A dispute between some locals and a new owner threatened the legend—until they decided to open up a pub of their own.