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ArchiveAfter losing his bear spray, Colin Dowler was caught with nothing but a tiny Buck knife
All I want for Christmas is … carbon offsets?
Whether you're bouldering, sport climbing, or jamming splitters, choosing the right shoes is about more than fit. These are the best models.
From California to New York, we've rounded up 11 of the best trots for your pre-Thanksgiving-meal sweat
In 2017, two Americans set off on a round-the-world bike trip. They believed people all over the world are inherently good at heart. They never made it home.
A new analysis tracks people doing 35 hours of exercise per week for a decade, and finds no evidence of heart risks
Just press play—and thank us later
Outdoor athletes suck at squatting. Here's how to fix your form.
The holidays are all about sharing delicious food with loved ones. These recipes from athletes and chefs will nourish and satisfy.
7 kettlebell exercises to up your strength and conditioning
You can P-tex small gouges at home
After Kirstie Ennis lost her leg, she climbed some of the hardest mountains in the world. And she’s just getting started.
Beautiful places, kind people, and great food aren't just nice things to experience—they're key to good mental health
Getting one was, by far, the most powerful personal action I could take for our planet
It’s far better than the alternative
Our New York City–based bike columnist visited America's most up-and-coming cycling destination and found it well deserving of the hype
With ten ski areas less than an hour from Salt Lake City's airport, and incredible backcountry terrain, powder-blessed Utah is arguably the best ski destination in North America. Here's our primer on how to make the most of it.
Skiers and others venturing into the backcountry often end up too far apart to help each other when an avalanche strikes
A researcher thinks we may be able to recycle beer waste into a powerful algae-fighting tool
Thanks to a couple inventors, a handful of national parks might be the best places to take your propane canisters to keep them out of landfills. But why hasn't the process taken off across the country?
You don't need mountain trails out your door to get your boots ready for a big hike
Swenson just summited one of the last unclimbed peaks in the world
President Trump was right to say that other issues are more important. When it comes to the environment, we need to make fundamental shifts in how we live our lives.
A self-described tequila snob on why he's adding whiskey to his backcountry repertoire (and a recipe for the perfect Manhattan)
You can get your crossover to go off-road without completely destroying what made you choose it in the first place
With every post, Kiona, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account How Not to Travel Like a Basic Bitch, is teaching herself and her followers how to be, well, less basic
You'll be running down the road in no time
Scientists can forecast marathon performance fairly accurately. But for longer distances, things get complicated.
Make your season a little less indulgent with these twists on the classics
We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story
There's no right way to grieve the death of a beloved pet
According to Craig Romano, the local guy who literally wrote the book—actually, 20 of them—on hiking in the area
I got my wife and daughter to love cycling—with a little help from Italy
Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure or nothing. Here's why you should absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.
She's the first person to summit all 846 thirteeners in the lower 48 and Hawaii
Sourdough is delicious and good for you, and with just a little practice, you can make it at home
Women's pockets used to be functional. Why aren't they anymore?
Be prepared to go into the backcountry with our expert knowledge, advice, and gear recommendations to stay safe
At a time of unprecedented mass extinctions, no animal epitomizes the global biodiversity free fall more than the Asian elephant. Paul Kvinta travels to Laos to visit a moon-shot project aimed at saving the country's 400 remaining wild behemoths, investigate the strange underworld of wildlife trafficking—and make a very unexpected purchase.
And new research shows it may be one reason why women tear their ACLs more often than men
Plus: where to stay, eat, and play outside along the way
The inability of western states to track water usage is exacerbating the region's drought crisis
A few athlete chefs share their favorite recipes for eating healthy—and hearty—when the cold settles in
Rule one: if it ain't broke, don't fix it
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
"Avoid pooping your pants at all costs"
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.
When—and how—should you call in search and rescue?
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?
Keep the cold at bay with these 9 moves that you can do anytime, anywhere
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.
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
Getting ready for next summer starts now
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 handy guide to a very important question
Australia's Uluru has closed for climbing. That sheds light on other bucket-list destinations you could be doing better.
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.
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?
Completing the entire trail isn't the point
Crackers crumble. Tortillas mold. Freshly baked bread never disappoints.
Don't conflate fearlessness with bravery
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.