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Liz "Snorkel" Thomas, an Appalachian Trail record holder, created a 225-mile route through the Big Apple to help bring attention to the city's need for more playgrounds
What to do about a friend who's uptight about splitting expenses and a date who's uptight about bodily functions
In and around San Francisco, locavores are scouring their neighborhoods for edible ingredients. And you can, too.
Forget dorky sun hats and zip-off pants. These versatile pieces will keep you looking great and your carry-on light—no matter the adventure.
The global meal-replacement market is growing at nearly 7 percent annually and expected to reach $20.6 billion by 2021. But as we hack nutrition for hyperefficiency, have we evolved past the need for deliciousness?
Before you drop all that money on a full gear package, take some advice from the experts on where and how to save
We owe it to our children to get them on two wheels
It sounds like a great idea. Churches have high ceilings, are centrally located, and, recently, have been falling vacant. But redesigning them to accommodate climbing routes? Not so easy.
A guide to ruling the galley on your next weekend out
Welcome to Yellowstone National Park, where literally everything is lethal
Ida Pfeiffer sailed the oceans, trekked through jungles, and scaled peaks, becoming one of the most famous women in Europe in the early 1800s
In the fall of 2018, the 26-year-old American missionary traveled to a remote speck of sand and jungle in the Indian Ocean, attempting to convert one of the planet's last uncontacted tribes to Christianity. The islanders killed him, and Chau was pilloried around the world as a deluded Christian supremacist who deserved to die. Alex Perry pieces together the life and death of a young adventurer driven to extremes by unshakable faith.
Work the system, get to know your local outdoor-sports store, and take advantage of steeply discounted gear
In his long-awaited memoir, 'One-Way Ticket,' a cheater turned reformer tells all about performance-enhancing drugs, the Tour de France, and a rider he used to know named Lance
For decades professional bike racing has marginalized women riders and lagged behind nearly every major sport in promoting gender equality. Retired star Iris Slappendel is changing that.
The Miami Murals project is adding an interactive digital layer to a series of climate-focused public art in a mural-crazy city
A new study finds that your “critical speed” threshold drops in the last third of a marathon, which may explain why the distance produces so many blow-ups
Philip Carcia hiked all of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks every month for a year
America's best mountain runner, Joe Gray, is also obsessed with food and knows the best spots for pigging out in this Colorado city
Trading spoons for cams, one set of newlyweds now has everything it needs to explore together
One company thinks it can solve the global algae crisis by making sneakers from sludge
Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out
Here's what it takes to get yourself on top of Denali, from Salt Lake City, without a single motor
A local legend challenges a pro climber to a 64-route race
Diversify your Instagram feed with plus-size ultrarunners, kayakers, and other bold outdoorspeople who want you to love getting out there too
Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?
The River of Sorrows almost never flows, due to a tricky confluence of climate change and water rights, but this year was different
It takes skill to have no idea what you're doing outdoors
Two new releases go (ahem) deep on watery obsessions and how they foster closer relationships with fragile environments
After a trip to Kilimanjaro with her father, Lilliana Libecki wanted to create a new way to give back
A simple self-test zeroes in on the most efficient stride rate for your running style
When you spend months each year in the backcountry, things are bound to go wrong eventually
I’m not slow. Everyone else is just fast.
Want to get away on a dime? Here's where to go.
When it comes to CO2 emission reduction, it’s no contest between e-bikes and electric cars
Calorie counting can be a huge burden. Plus, you're probably terrible at it.
The longtime ranger has spent decades sharing stories of Buffalo Soldiers and advocating for diversity in the national parks. But his journey started on the edge of a cliff in Germany.
Timepiece connoisseurs disdain these battery-powered tools, but that doesn't mean you should
Copy these overachievers and make the most of your trek to the office
This discontinued model is still reliable decades later
He's the legs, and she's the eyes. Together they're bagging peaks and working to make the outdoors more widely accessible.
Colombia boasts huge mountain ranges, large portions of the Amazon, and endless coastline and surf breaks. But can a country come back from a civil war to become a mecca for adventure?
A new study looks at the effect of subtle wording changes on the performance-boosting power of motivational self-talk
You can teach confidence and a love of physical activity—but it starts with keeping weight out of the conversation
On-the-ground info to keep you safe in the backcountry
The fine line between holding on and letting go
One crazy night in Bridger-Teton National Forest with hundreds of people who just want to find the horns that elk have left behind
The world-champion obstacle course racer has had a 20-year history with anorexia. But now she's in the process of recovering, and she has some important lessons to share.
A new book by Christopher Ketcham is a rollicking and unsparing look at the threats to our public lands
Who says dystopian climate sci-fi and mountain-survival stories aren't beach reads?
Ultramarathoner, adventurer, and writer Mirna Valerio cooks up a batch of her famous chili.
Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance
Experts from the Wilderness Medical Society have combed through the evidence to assess what works and what doesn’t
The 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail soaks backpacks and drowns tents with swampy water and sweat. It is not for the feint of heat.
The national organization and its regional offshoots give non-cis-male cyclists the chance to bike in nature and learn skills in a welcoming community
Evidence is mounting that designing cities with bikes in mind has a profound effect on everyone—not just cyclists
I'm worse at it than your average tortoise, and yet I persist. Why? Miseries and all, there's no better foundation for my physical and mental health.
Stunning swimming holes, lakes, and pools to dunk into as temps heat up
Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.
Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead
These days, a bad fall or hospital visit can cost you thousands of dollars. But new on-demand accident insurance for adventurers gives you backup.
Because settling for whatever is at the nearest gas station is so unsatisfactory
From tubing to trail running, pro athletes describe the best way to get outside in their hometowns
More organizations are cropping up to help everyone find a community in the outdoors. Here are seven of our favorites.
You know that special feeling when you meet a stranger during an adventure, form a bond, vow to keep in touch—and then the whole thing fizzles out? Don’t feel alone. As Chuck Thompson explains, firefly relationships are an outdoor rite of passage, and in their own strange way, they’re magic.
Late-night calories can boost recovery and set you up for an active day. Here, a nutritionist weighs in on athletes' favorite snacks.
Vision Zero isn’t working because it doesn’t address the underlying (and fixable) problem: there are way too many cars on the road
Two climbers commiserate over the hypothetical, much worse situations they could find themselves in than the one they’re in right now
Staying healthy is crucial to athletic performance, and a new analysis from the 2018 Olympics suggests some surprising defensive tactics.
The perfect summer dessert is ice cream smooshed between 1,000 calories of cookies. Here's how to make our favorite versions.
After spending days in the Arctic wilderness, running 100 miles on trail is a piece of cake
Like the rest of us, Tom Vanderbilt was dreaming of a new kind of vacation. He wanted adventure and a physical challenge, but also a trip that would appeal to his wife and young daughter. The answer: swimming in the open ocean, day after wet, wild day.
The cliff diver competes against athletes half his age
I tested the Gazelle Medeo electric cruiser to see how many gallons of gas it saved me on my daily commute
Kids need more outdoor playtime, and one national nonprofit is helping provide families with just that
Loosen up, already. These nine moves offer a full-body stretch designed specifically to offset running.
How I rediscovered the joy of trails and muddy shoes following a skin-cancer scare