Walking
ArchiveA month on mPEAK, a performance-driven mindfulness program
Two hikers just set the only known times on the country's newest state-spanning trail system
Books, music, and pretty things to put on their walls
The former white-boy rapper and mega-successful serial entrepreneur has become a bestselling wellness author and Tony Robbins-style life coach. His latest venture, a highly social weekend of walking up mountains until you drop, called 29029, is pitched as a new breed of restorative endurance event. But is this just a brutal group hike with good marketing?
7 pieces that can take a beating and won't fail
As a child, Cody Sheehy made headlines when he vanished into the freezing wilderness of Northeast Oregon, making it out safely after 18 hours of determined slogging. Retracing his steps 32 years later, Sheehy says that getting lost was one of the best life lessons he ever had.
An ode to those who can't sit still
You don't need amazing trails to have an amazing day with little ones
The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed it—yet.
From breastfeeding while walking (it's possible!) to bottle feeding and pumping on the trail, here are the best options for parents on the go.
Here's the secret to a long life: keep moving
Most sports aren't that complicated. You can usually boil them down into one simple rule. (OK, maybe two.)
Developers want rivers lined with high-rises and environmentalists want reintroduction of native grasses. A successful waterfront revitalization needs both.
Shanti Hodges has written a new book to help motivate families to get on the trail—and find the one that's perfect for them
They're comfy, look good, and will last a decade. But we bet you knew all that already.
Stay dry and look good
In this clip from 'Coming to My Senses', Aaron Baker begins his 20-mile journey across Death Valley.
An energized group of explorers are bringing the spirit of wilderness through hiking to American cities. Record-breaking distance trekker Liz Thomas and others are altering how we see urban spaces and inviting folks new to the outdoors along for the fun.
If I could only have one pair of shoes, this would be it
Pack one pair, not seven
An unlicensed truck driver killed a 13 year-old cyclist in Brooklyn. It’s time to take motor vehicle licensing and registration into the 21st century.
You can take the Outdoor Retailer trade show out of Salt Lake, but you can't take the Salt Lake blues out of the show
Three months after the hurricane, fly-fishing guides wrestle with what the future of their industry might look like
Pedaling toward the truth of the “bikes-vs-cars” debate
Six solutions to age-old boot flaws.
The new Watch is a more sophisticated fitness tracker than its predecessor, with an updated operating system, upgraded hardware, and cellular connectivity. But will it be enough to win over athletes?
Backpacking a trail of biblical proportions
From surf to city, these do-it-alls look as good as they perform
This skill doesn't just belong in gymnastics competitions. Use it to clear obstacles on the trail and move deftly around nature's roadblocks.
We all want to trade the indoor workout for time in nature's gym. But before you do, master these four ground movements to make your running more effective.
Sitting can be lethal, right? We asked the experts how to stay healthy while doing the one thing that, for the most of us, takes up the majority of the day.
Only a good dog owner
Travel sandals have to be comfortable, but taking care of your feet needn’t mean sacrificing style. These strappy new kicks look and feel great.
Just because they have lacrosse practice doesn't mean you have to sacrifice outdoor adventures
Cofounders of Girltrek
A progressive approach for transitioning to continuous runs
Research shows that walking has many benefits—but it's also a pretty darn good family adventure
A religious pilgrimage and epic thru-hike
For a compulsive adventurer who can't stay put, sometimes there's only one cure: Get Zen. If only it were that easy.