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All-out sprint speed may seem irrelevant in longer events, but new science is making the case for having a “speed reserve”
Getting hurt outdoors means you're exploring your limits
How do we deal with the prospect of losing the places we love?
At a conference on sports innovation, sleep scientist Charles Samuels cuts through the hype
These locals-only mountains might not have fancy spas or heated lifts, but they all sell affordable tickets and have hostels and cheap hotels nearby
Cory McDonald's main goal was to restore his health on the Pacific Crest Trail. Becoming a YouTube star, getting stalked, and meeting the perfect girl were just exhilarating extras.
The world's most successful freeskier and Warren Miller film star says big-mountain fitness starts at home
What happens when you find yourself on El Cap with a badly injured partner? Former Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) worker Josie McKee and climber Quinn Brett found out.
The founder of the organization Disabled Hikers is making the outdoor industry more accessible one trail guide at a time
Backed by billionaire philanthropists and Silicon Valley venture capitalists, a wave of entrepreneurs are developing high-tech, low-cost technologies to probe the watery realms we still barely understand. Are the oceans finally getting their moon-shot moment?
It isn't just the astounding geological wonders that give our country's first national park its allure, from 500 geysers that erupt up to 400 feet into the air to deep glacier-carved valleys and fossil forests. The vibrant megafauna and endless backcountry terrain make it one of the wildest areas in the country. And if you know where to go, you can avoid the crowds.
Keep the cold at bay with these 9 moves that you can do anytime, anywhere
Advice on everything you need, from boots to a ski jacket to layering
Yes, you should fly less, but it's complicated. Here's a guide to when you should take a plane, when you shouldn't, and how to be a more conscious traveler.
None would be where they are today without the influence of these people
The fastest woman on skis isn't slowing down
Following a breakthrough in shoe design, the IAAF might have to start regulating footwear. We asked the best runners in the world for their two cents.
The successful businesswomen learned all about entrepreneurship at home on the windswept Aleutian Islands. They had to.
Looking for an outdoor mentor? So is everyone else. Here's how to make yourself a little more competitive.
Coziness is good, but a little hardship is way more meaningful
A growing body of research shows that electric-assist bikes may have profoundly positive health impacts—and not just for the people who ride them but for society
Put in the work now to have a successful winter
The American Cornhole League wants to turn a game that's typically played with one hand holding a beer—and possibly named for an indecent part of the human body—into an international spectator sport
A monthly payment may be scary, but, man, it feels worth it when your loved one gets into a crash
Get started. Keep going. Stop.
Australia's Uluru has closed for climbing. That sheds light on other bucket-list destinations you could be doing better.
The Lumos Matrix features turn signals, brake lights, and a customizable message panel. But by rallying around this "connected" helmet, are we surrendering to what it really represents?
Crackers crumble. Tortillas mold. Freshly baked bread never disappoints.
Sometimes you've got to plug in to unplug
Need a break from your nine-to-five? Let your mind drift to a world of endless powder.
John Plant created a huge following on his channel, Primitive Technology, by making silent videos of himself fashioning tools and erecting shelters with just what he finds in nature. Now he's releasing a book so his fans can join in.
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
As we wait to see when we'll be traveling again, these apps can help you to save for your next adventure
A combination of Santa Ana winds and climate change is almost the perfect recipe for extreme fires
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
Don’t let a little precipitation keep you inside
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.
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.
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.
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