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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
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.
A simple self-test zeroes in on the most efficient stride rate for your running style
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
When it comes to CO2 emission reduction, it’s no contest between e-bikes and electric cars
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
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.
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.
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.
Late-night calories can boost recovery and set you up for an active day. Here, a nutritionist weighs in on athletes' favorite snacks.
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
Kayaker Eric Jackson is still developing new tricks—and beating his kids in competitions
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
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.
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
Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals
The harrowing story of a too-close encounter with a Canadian black bear
Everyone's quick to tell you all the reasons to go lighter. Allow me to explain why they're wrong.
You can't put a price on the peace of mind that comes with good gear organization
Resistance bands offer the best bang for your buck, challenging little-used muscle groups that make a big difference
David Sabgir, founder of Walk with a Doc, on why exercise is 100 times better than medicine
Spending just $25 and 15 minutes nets you something stronger and more comfortable than anything you could ever buy
The Japanese company comes after rival SRAM with its latest group set
For the trail's most venerable volunteer group, retirement means hauling heavy equipment and sleeping outside for days on end
Falls happen. From skiing to bouldering, learn how to do it safely.
Analyzing your training distribution can reveal the right balance between hard and easy workouts
I've spent almost two months testing this tough midweight load hauler. Here are my impressions.
The elite competitor and full-time lawyer talks to Tim Ferriss about training and nutrition
How to share your passion for solo adventure without feeling judged or defensive
Robert Macfarlane finds beauty in the dark recesses of the world—caves, subterranean rivers, even a hidden laboratory
If you're planning a trip to Kiwi country, take these tips from someone who's lived there
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
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?