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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
Unless you're hunting, it's a terrible idea to pack heat in the backcountry
Insights from this year’s ACSM conference on how to lift, what to eat, and how that affects endurance athletes
The pro mountain biker recently completed a 1,000-mile trip around Arkansas in eight days
Gear hacks for a good backpacking trip when the weather goes bad
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
Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.
A new study of transcontinental racers pegs the digestive tract as the limiting factor in extreme feats of sustained endurance
What to do if you're with a group that jumps into the lake nude and you just don't feel comfortable stripping down
Because, really, what's not to love about someone providing a luxe tent for you in these awesome locations?
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.
At last, the West is taking steps to address megafires. But we’ve done nothing to prepare for their biggest threat to human health.
Packing—or even sleeping in—your small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.
The low-budget jaunt has an encouraging message for anyone intimidated by getting outdoors
From searching for Bigfoot in Ohio to drinking snake blood in China, these are the best and strangest Outside tales
'Aloha Rodeo' and 'Rough Magic' are two new, totally true stories about the triumph of man and horse
There's been limited research on the risks kids face in thin air, which means parents and guides have to make some tough decisions
There was something about Primland that made Emily Nunn see red—a lavish and expensive outdoor Xanadu situated near her beloved Virginia hometown. Then she went there and had... a pretty good time. Blame the trout stream and the 400-thread-count linens.
Marin Sardy's first memoir is a thoughtful, sometimes heartbreaking look at life with her brother and mother, who both suffered mental illness
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
Some incredible pups have accompanied explorers (or even gone solo into the unknown) over the centuries
I thought most of the food I ate came from nearby—until I put that presumption to the test
A new startup called Vast Terrain taps U.S. suppliers to make top-shelf goods
Or how running and meditating both led one woman to the same unexpected place
If your budget is somewhere between $3,000 and $1.5 million, there's a rig here for you
As you get older, setting goals—and reaching them—will look a little different
Leaving the highway behind? Here's how to stay safe when driving gets adventurous.
Bring less than you think you'll need, and put it back where you found it
Or: How to live in a vehicle long-term with your significant other
When you’re in your fourth decade, you’re still young enough to run a personal best. But it’s also the beginning of the end.
HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the professional lives of Jimmy Chin, Larry Haynes, and James Boole
Taking a tiny human floating seems intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be
What to do if one of these bloodsuckers finds its way onto you or your dog
Slow travel is popular in Europe and catching on in the U.S. It's not a bad way to ease your climate (and possibly flight) anxiety.
Why we name, talk to, and occasionally kiss our gear
Last July, then 28-year-old Alexandera Houchin won the women's Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile race from Canada to Mexico over the Continental Divide. Next on her list? The new Dirty Kanza XL, a 350-mile unsupported race across Kansas.
We won’t tell you what to think; we’re just here to share the latest data.
Connective tissue is notoriously slow to heal. New research suggests gelatin might help.
A new report found that towns near plenty of outdoor recreation attract new residents and higher incomes. But this could also mean higher costs of living, affordable housing challenges, and encroachment into vulnerable landscapes.
Don’t have the time to go to Everest? Wait for hours in these lines instead.
These devices are inherently stupid and profoundly antisocial, and their very existence is proof of their own uselessness
The ins and outs of overnighting in the actual wilderness
Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
Kris Newby dives deep to unearth a secret history of government cover-ups in the spread of Lyme disease, but her research rests on shaky ground
Will Gurley is using his work to spread the word about development in our national parks
Despite an attack that left one hiker dead and another injured, the experience and fellowship of the trail perseveres
OnX Offroad opens up 985 million acres of public land with off-grid navigation
Despite shadowy origins and increasingly diluted claims, the beverage has officially entered the wellness scene
Pico started running and climbing mountains ten years ago, after losing her foot to cancer
Getting old doesn't have to hurt so much
Getting outside on your period can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be
For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given—until it wasn't
Data from the last world championships suggests you shouldn’t be concerned about your foot strike, no matter how you land
We wanted to know: in the face of climate change and innovation, how will food fare? Top food experts weigh in.
These utility bikes might just be a viable option for replacing our cars (at least some of the time)
Sometimes, able-bodied partners need to be sat down
How much does the world need to know about a deadly bear attack? That question was tested in the Yukon last year, after the horrific loss of a mother and daughter caused a destructive media storm.
The thresholds that define low iron can be different for athletes compared to non-athletes
Eat Like joins this outdoor artist couple as they make their favorite gluten-free pizza
When Wui Kin Chin collapsed high on the deadliest mountain in the world, he urgently needed a rescue. Instead, he sat alone at 24,000 feet for more than 40 hours.
It’s tastier than gels are... and that’s the main selling point
When we say “Everest is crowded,” this is what we mean
This technique might just revolutionize physical therapy
Silicon Valley’s latest foray into fitness tech offers a new way to measure up
A new book argues that specialization—in sport and life—is overrated
How to take full advantage of your 640 million acres
Watch the waves, watch your children, and, above all, keep it fun
How you organize your gear is just as important as the gear you take
The famed ski mountaineer on what she thinks about when she looks down
At 1.1 million acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the largest and most popular backcountry destinations in the U.S. and a longtime proving ground for adventurers. But now the region is facing the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. Stephanie Pearson paddles into the wild.
It’s not a miracle, and it’s not a secret, but the link between fitness levels and the risk of lung and colorectal cancers is impressively strong
There’s no painful mortgage, but a few key factors should guide your decision when shopping for a tent
Since 2000, Tim Friede, a truck mechanic from Wisconsin, has endured some 200 snakebites and 700 injections of lethal snake venom—all part of a masochistic quest to immunize his body and offer his blood to scientists seeking a universal antivenom. For nearly two decades, few took him seriously. Then a gifted young immunologist stumbled upon Friede on YouTube—and became convinced that he was the key to conquering snakebites forever.
*these tactics also work if you climb 5.11, or 5.10, or 5.8
You can set up your own, off-the-cuff version of summer camp in one of these stellar settings
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
Scientifically proven to contain the most nostalgic value, bug spray, and peanut-butter-dipped Oreos
You're just as likely to build a robot as paddle a canoe at summer camp today, but the value of the experience is even more important for our screen-addled youth