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We talked to the experts about everything from surface stability to parking to find the most epic trails in the U.S.
As one of the northernmost settlements on earth, the Norwegian hamlet of Longyearbyen has become a magnet for adventurous souls looking to start a new life. But when an unsettling crime happened, it brought home a harsh reality: in the modern world, trouble always finds you.
It's not easy to make a living as a professional mountain runner, but the globe-trotting Coloradan is doing it on his own terms. We sent our writer on a weeklong bus trip with Gates (and a bunch of sweaty strangers) to find out more.
After tragedy followed Hugo Sanchez from El Salvador to Canada, he started photographing the northern lights, finding a new sense of purpose in the wintertime sky
Seduced by the idea of turning my hobby into a paycheck, I led bike tours across the U.S. throughout my twenties. As I learned, some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
Maxine McCormick is already a fly-fishing legend. But how can a 15-year-old make her way through a world dominated by retirees?
A desk jockey’s guide to not being a slouch
Author and political consultant Stuart Stevens loves a good sufferfest, so he couldn't resist Border to Border: 420 kilometers of nordic sliding through a country that defines what winter is all about
How to keep your devices safe when you park at a trailhead
Two new books take opposing views on one of the most contentious issues in sports
An ideal shoe for high-altitude adventure runs
Hitting the trail has been a lifeline for the record-setting thru-hiker's ongoing battle with depression
From extreme tree skiing at Mad River Glen to the nostalgic charm of Smugglers' Notch, the East Coast offers deep powder and epic backcountry terrain if you know where to find it
Like an old friend, this stick of personal lubricant is always there when you need it, through the good times and the really awkward ones
For most drivers, the Toyota Land Cruiser is the worst possible car. But for a very small number of you, it might just be the best truck ever.
Why the new crop of state recreation offices are about more than just outdoor sports
I love it dearly, but it's not something I ever would have spent my own money on
Tree-topped designs that look as good as they ride
Grammy nominee Mike Posner left behind his life in L.A. to go on a 2,851-mile journey in search of... something. Here's what he learned about grief, motivation, struggle, and authenticity.
Tucked away among farms and barren grasslands in a forgotten corner of the state lies one of the best bouldering destinations in the country. Our video producer, a Roy fanatic, outlines how to visit the growing location without harming its fragile ecosystem.
There's no silver bullet, but these useful practices will help you keep training
On the bike, laws are secondary and survival is paramount
The goal: test Decathlon's budget-friendly beginner climbing gear
The case for giving gifts you personally swear by—even when it’s a humble stick of deodorant
Whether you're bringing Fido up a volcano or on an impossibly long trail, these tips from runner Alex Borsuk will help you and your pooch stay safe and happy
If you and your co-parent have different ideas of what's risky, here's what you need to know
After a long day on the slopes, these seven moves (which can be done at the après bar) will help you recover and stay injury-free
How witnessing a bad fall changed my perspective on climbing
All the advice in the world only matters if people actually follow it
Platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRP, has been touted as a miracle cure for sports injuries, but it may counteract the benefits of plain old rehab exercises
Hike, fish, and ski Europe's last stretch of wilderness from Niehku Mountain Villa in Swedish Lapland
The RadWagon is useful and efficient, and my daughter loves it
Heed this expert advice before you cancel a flight or abandon a dream destination
Le Probatoire is one of the toughest challenges in the outdoors, used for decades to pick alpine professionals in France's legendary hub of glacier skiing, climbing, and deadly terrain. Only the strongest make it, but Simon Akam wonders: Is selection by ordeal still the best way to groom competent guides?
These new training apps can craft customized routines based on your past performance. It’s almost like having an automated personal trainer.
After losing his bear spray, Colin Dowler was caught with nothing but a tiny Buck knife
In 2017, two Americans set off on a round-the-world bike trip. They believed people all over the world are inherently good at heart. They never made it home.
A new analysis tracks people doing 35 hours of exercise per week for a decade, and finds no evidence of heart risks
Whether you're bouldering, sport climbing, or jamming splitters, choosing the right shoes is about more than fit. These are the best models.
From California to New York, we've rounded up 11 of the best trots for your pre-Thanksgiving-meal sweat
Outdoor athletes suck at squatting. Here's how to fix your form.
The holidays are all about sharing delicious food with loved ones. These recipes from athletes and chefs will nourish and satisfy.
7 kettlebell exercises to up your strength and conditioning
After Kirstie Ennis lost her leg, she climbed some of the hardest mountains in the world. And she’s just getting started.
Beautiful places, kind people, and great food aren't just nice things to experience—they're key to good mental health
Getting one was, by far, the most powerful personal action I could take for our planet
Our New York City–based bike columnist visited America's most up-and-coming cycling destination and found it well deserving of the hype
With ten ski areas less than an hour from Salt Lake City's airport, and incredible backcountry terrain, powder-blessed Utah is arguably the best ski destination in North America. Here's our primer on how to make the most of it.
Skiers and others venturing into the backcountry often end up too far apart to help each other when an avalanche strikes
A researcher thinks we may be able to recycle beer waste into a powerful algae-fighting tool
Thanks to a couple inventors, a handful of national parks might be the best places to take your propane canisters to keep them out of landfills. But why hasn't the process taken off across the country?
You don't need mountain trails out your door to get your boots ready for a big hike
Swenson just summited one of the last unclimbed peaks in the world
President Trump was right to say that other issues are more important. When it comes to the environment, we need to make fundamental shifts in how we live our lives.
A self-described tequila snob on why he's adding whiskey to his backcountry repertoire (and a recipe for the perfect Manhattan)
You can get your crossover to go off-road without completely destroying what made you choose it in the first place
With every post, Kiona, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account How Not to Travel Like a Basic Bitch, is teaching herself and her followers how to be, well, less basic
Scientists can forecast marathon performance fairly accurately. But for longer distances, things get complicated.
Make your season a little less indulgent with these twists on the classics
We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story
According to Craig Romano, the local guy who literally wrote the book—actually, 20 of them—on hiking in the area
I got my wife and daughter to love cycling—with a little help from Italy
Women's pockets used to be functional. Why aren't they anymore?
Be prepared to go into the backcountry with our expert knowledge, advice, and gear recommendations to stay safe
Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure or nothing. Here's why you should absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.
She's the first person to summit all 846 thirteeners in the lower 48 and Hawaii
Sourdough is delicious and good for you, and with just a little practice, you can make it at home
At a time of unprecedented mass extinctions, no animal epitomizes the global biodiversity free fall more than the Asian elephant. Paul Kvinta travels to Laos to visit a moon-shot project aimed at saving the country's 400 remaining wild behemoths, investigate the strange underworld of wildlife trafficking—and make a very unexpected purchase.
And new research shows it may be one reason why women tear their ACLs more often than men
Plus: where to stay, eat, and play outside along the way
The inability of western states to track water usage is exacerbating the region's drought crisis
A few athlete chefs share their favorite recipes for eating healthy—and hearty—when the cold settles in