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From tubing to trail running, pro athletes describe the best way to get outside in their hometowns
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
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
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
Everyone's quick to tell you all the reasons to go lighter. Allow me to explain why they're wrong.
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.
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.
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
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?
If you're planning a trip to Kiwi country, take these tips from someone who's lived there
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.
'This Land' tells the story of an ongoing case with big stakes for tribal sovereignty
A newly published scientific case report documents the rise (and fall) of cycling phenom Oskar Svendsen
Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
When it comes to select essentials, spending more now will save you money later
We sat through the 20-minute molding process, then took them out on dirt to see how they performed
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.
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.
Cutting down on booze? Try these mocktail recipes instead.
Through Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton hopes to save the earth’s few truly natural soundscapes
Bike commuting makes most of us obsess over our clothes. This is patently absurd.
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.
You can't force your way to healthy habits
Exertional heatstroke can cause devastating damage, but it can also be treated quickly
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
John and Alyson Kirk have crushed a long list of records in the mountains. This summer, they're chasing another one.
Including which work best in certain situations and what they'll cost you
Hopefully you don't get charged by a bear in the first place. But in a worst-case scenario, here's what to do.
The tastiest nutrient-dense options for backpackers on a budget
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
The 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up early—and we mean early—and only takes one rest day a month
What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy
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.
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
The breakfast staple has had a rough go of it in the last few decades. So are they good for you or not?
The adventurer takes us through self-doubt, being a dad, and learning to stick with it
Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.
After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries
How one nonprofit is working to get more people outside through urban adventures
Take the stress out of solo travel with these simple strategies
Guthook Guides' maps and crowdsourced information have made hiking the PCT and AT immeasurably easier. But is that a good thing?
Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time
We pulled together a few of our favorite places to camp—some developed campgrounds, some not—alongside America’s most stunning rivers
A group of Indians claimed they reached the top of the peak, but they may not have made it past Camp III
More and more evidence suggests that nature does something essential for our mental health
The best way to deal with the wild winter's lingering snowpack
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.
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.