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Kayaker Eric Jackson is still developing new tricks—and beating his kids in competitions

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Those tasty bivalves we can't get enough of are also great for filtering pollutants out of the water, but there's a balance that comes with building more oyster farms

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The new documentary Maiden tells the story of the first all-female sailing team to finish the Whitbread Round the World Race. We talked with the crew's skipper about the historic feat.

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A lactate-munching microbe found in the poop of Boston marathoners is interesting, but that doesn’t mean you should (ahem) swallow it just yet

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Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals

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The harrowing story of a too-close encounter with a Canadian black bear

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Or, the story of how I ate snacks and felt pain

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You can't put a price on the peace of mind that comes with good gear organization

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Resistance bands offer the best bang for your buck, challenging little-used muscle groups that make a big difference

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David Sabgir, founder of Walk with a Doc, on why exercise is 100 times better than medicine

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Spending just $25 and 15 minutes nets you something stronger and more comfortable than anything you could ever buy

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The Japanese company comes after rival SRAM with its latest group set

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Everyone's quick to tell you all the reasons to go lighter. Allow me to explain why they're wrong.

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For the trail's most venerable volunteer group, retirement means hauling heavy equipment and sleeping outside for days on end

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Falls happen. From skiing to bouldering, learn how to do it safely.

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Analyzing your training distribution can reveal the right balance between hard and easy workouts

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I've spent almost two months testing this tough midweight load hauler. Here are my impressions.

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When the path to parenthood is an uncertain trek

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The elite competitor and full-time lawyer talks to Tim Ferriss about training and nutrition

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How to share your passion for solo adventure without feeling judged or defensive

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Robert Macfarlane finds beauty in the dark recesses of the world—caves, subterranean rivers, even a hidden laboratory

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I caught up with Shane Dillon Gidcumb, a former winery executive and author of 'The Franklin Fi' book series who up and quit his job one day in favor of cross-country touring

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The company is growing fast, adding roughly a million users a month, and it has lofty goals to expand far beyond its old identity as a platform for logging rides and runs. Can it succeed?

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If you're planning a trip to Kiwi country, take these tips from someone who's lived there

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The 2019 U.S. Pro and Para-Cycling Road Championships are in Knoxville from June 27 to 30. Here's how to make the most of a weekend in Tennessee's "scruffy" jewel.

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'This Land' tells the story of an ongoing case with big stakes for tribal sovereignty

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A newly published scientific case report documents the rise (and fall) of cycling phenom Oskar Svendsen

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Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.

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New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable

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When it comes to select essentials, spending more now will save you money later

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We sat through the 20-minute molding process, then took them out on dirt to see how they performed

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A short film about one woman’s experience downriver

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The weight room doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's everything you need for a successful lifting practice, plus a foundational total-body workout to get you started.

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Five years in, the virtual cycling and running game has acquired massive investment capital, thousands of daily players, and a professional bike-racing league. The platform has changed the way we run and ride.

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Cutting down on booze? Try these mocktail recipes instead.

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Through Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton hopes to save the earth’s few truly natural soundscapes

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Bike commuting makes most of us obsess over our clothes. This is patently absurd.

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Your head is pounding, your muscles are cramping, and your heart is racing. Then you get dizzy and the vomiting starts. Heatstroke kills thousands of people every year. This is what it feels like—and how to know when you’re in danger.

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You can't force your way to healthy habits

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Exertional heatstroke can cause devastating damage, but it can also be treated quickly

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Two new books, 'The Fate of Food' and 'The Way We Eat Now,' look at diet on a global level for a complementary view of our changing food systems

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John and Alyson Kirk have crushed a long list of records in the mountains. This summer, they're chasing another one.

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Including which work best in certain situations and what they'll cost you

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Hopefully you don't get charged by a bear in the first place. But in a worst-case scenario, here's what to do.

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The tastiest nutrient-dense options for backpackers on a budget

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Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge

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The 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up early—and we mean early—and only takes one rest day a month

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What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy

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What does it mean to be a well-read outdoorsperson in 2019? We have 54 new ideas. Yes, we still love Cheryl Strayed and John McPhee, but here's an updated class of noteworthy additions.

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Making your way over an 800-mile trail through deserts and mountains in less than 16 days is no picnic—except for those gas-station resupply stops

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The breakfast staple has had a rough go of it in the last few decades. So are they good for you or not?

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The adventurer takes us through self-doubt, being a dad, and learning to stick with it

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Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.

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It’s true. I am a bicycle scofflaw. Sue me.

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After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries

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How one nonprofit is working to get more people outside through urban adventures

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Take the stress out of solo travel with these simple strategies

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Guthook Guides' maps and crowdsourced information have made hiking the PCT and AT immeasurably easier. But is that a good thing?

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Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time

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We pulled together a few of our favorite places to camp—some developed campgrounds, some not—alongside America’s most stunning rivers

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A group of Indians claimed they reached the top of the peak, but they may not have made it past Camp III

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More and more evidence suggests that nature does something essential for our mental health

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The best way to deal with the wild winter's lingering snowpack

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Some of the world's most unique places are disappearing fast, as a result of climate change. It might be time to rearrange your bucket list.

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For decades, herpetologist William Brown has studied a thriving population of timber rattlers in upstate New York. And somehow he's convinced locals that having venomous neighbors underfoot can be a glorious thing.

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From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to Southwest hot springs, we found the most scenic stretches of road for epic summer adventures

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Unless you're hunting, it's a terrible idea to pack heat in the backcountry

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Insights from this year’s ACSM conference on how to lift, what to eat, and how that affects endurance athletes

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Gear hacks for a good backpacking trip when the weather goes bad

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The pro mountain biker recently completed a 1,000-mile trip around Arkansas in eight days

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In 'Running to the Edge,' a new book by New York Times sports editor Matthew Futterman, we learn the fascinating backstory of Bob Larsen, the man who coached Meb to glory

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Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.

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A new study of transcontinental racers pegs the digestive tract as the limiting factor in extreme feats of sustained endurance

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What to do if you're with a group that jumps into the lake nude and you just don't feel comfortable stripping down

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Because, really, what's not to love about someone providing a luxe tent for you in these awesome locations?

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Thoughts on a love/hate relationship with an incline

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Mary Davison didn't catch the thru-hiking bug until she was 60. Since then, she's completed the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest trails, and is now adding the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail to her list.

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At last, the West is taking steps to address megafires. But we’ve done nothing to prepare for their biggest threat to human health.

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Packing—or even sleeping in—your small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.

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