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British Columbia's natural beauty knows no boundaries. It's a place where ancient rainforests and massive mountain ranges force you to slow down and marvel at your own existence. Where wildlife thrives, rivers run free and exhilaration is all around you.聽 聽…
The silver is gone, but the town is experiencing an adventure-fueled boom
After decades of decline, Leadville is experiencing a renaissance. The iconic Leadville 100 mountain bike race and ultramarathon have put the high-country town back on the map. Think fishing and mountaineering, but also plenty of bike shops and saloons.
Think you live in the best town in America? Prove it by entering your town in our Best Towns tournament. All you need is an Instagram account.
From mountain biking and climbing to swimming and kiteboarding, there鈥檚 a lifetime of adventure in the Lone Star State
Lift tickets for $20, hot dogs for $1.50, and no snow-making machines. Quebec鈥檚 Mont Chilly is one you don't want to miss.
And it definitely has the coolest heli-skiing setup.
Take in as many mountains (and drinks) as you can in a breakneck, hardcore-skier's perfect weekend in Park City and Deer Valley.
Plan a perfect weekend to the legendary British Columbia ski area
Who needs nightlife when your days are spent tackling terrain like this?
From surfing powder to high-altitude hot tubs, California boasts an array of splashy wintertime activities for the whole family.
Saddle up for brisk days and cozy fireside nights at some of the plushest digs in the West.
If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.
Photographer Ben Moon takes us on his journey to the desert to climb some splitters in Indian Creek, using the all-new Lytro ILLUM camera鈥攄esigned to capture fuller, deeper, and more stunning images than ever before.
Ever since Swiss photographer Bruno Augsburger discovered the Canadian Yukon Territory in 2000, he's made it his goal to spend as much time there as possible. Augsburger will spend weeks alone in the wilderness, relying on bushcraft skills to survive.
Want to skin the frontcountry? Try these six spots.
No two ski resorts are alike. But which one is right for you? We break down more than 30 of North America's best to find the perfect fit.
From cliff jumping in the Northeast to watching an orchestra of lightning strikes in the desert. 国产吃瓜黑料 Magazine and The North Face have put together a list of the 50 places that you have to #SeeForYourself.
Five mountain towns where the skiing and riding are matched by equally entertaining off-the-slopes escapades.
Looking for the funnest terrain in North America? Go here.
America's best kept surfing secret? Missoula, Montana. Not your first guess, we know, but photographer Paolo Marchesi stumbled upon a band of dedicated wave junkies in the heart of the West. Strongwater Surf Shop doesn't have beachfront access, but the store and it's loyal followers will do anything for a few good turns. Marchesi caught up with the crew this summer for an unexpected day of endless rides on the Lochsa River.
An epic, 10,000-mile road trip across America to find the best place to live in the country.
The finalists in our Best Town Ever competition have a lot in common: Thriving food scenes, walkable neighborhoods, and, of course, incredible access to trails, rivers, mountains, and lakes. But no place brings it all together like our winner.
What makes a Best Town Ever? Access to adventure, healthy eating options, bike lanes, and green spaces. And these places have it all.
As climate change threatens snowpack, ski areas are adopting a new survival strategy: Beefing up the summer fun.
The drive from Eureka, California, to Coos Bay, Oregon has dunes, salmon, and Jurassic Park-worthy greenery鈥攂ut no crowds. It'll be our little secret.
A Southern Colorado loop where you can rough it in a yurt and throw one back in Durango.
We put together a bracket of our 64 favorite towns in the country. See how your pick stacked up.
After 20 days and more than one million votes since the start of our 2014 Best Towns Tournament, we're finally down to the final four. With less than two weeks left, we take a minute to weigh in on what makes each of the finalists so special.
The deep-dish pizza might get all the love, but there's plenty to keep you active in the windy city. Here's our guide to the best of it.
Terlingua, Texas, is a magnet for drifters, dropouts, and raft guides鈥攂ut not murderers. So when a popular bar owner turned up dead after a night of hard drinking, the tiny town found itself facing some very tough questions.
An Introduction to Fly-Fishing for Brown Trout in Colorado by Will Rice
The volcanic remains at the heart of Aniakchak National Monument鈥攖he least visited site in the national park system鈥攁re a trippy mishmash of postapocalyptic cinder cones, hardened lava, and flame-colored walls. The only catch? Doing it right involves days of trekking and rafting through some of the planet鈥檚 toughest, most bear-heavy terrain.
Visiting the City of Angels and in desperate need of exercise? Here鈥檚 our guide to getting outside.
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Skiing in the middle of the season can mean long waits at the lifts and jam-packed hotels. Here鈥檚 how to avoid both.
Eight amazing lodge trips for those craving comfort and instant access
I am not sure which I remember better: the deafening noise or the tranquil silence.
Who needs muesli and mulled wine? The U.S. hut scene is gaining ground. These DIY trips put you in the best of the backcountry.
Every year, scores of Into the Wild fans tackle a dangerous river crossing to visit the last home of Alaska's most famous adventure casualty. Why are so many people willing to risk injury, and even death, to pay homage to a controversial ascetic who perished so young?
Into The Bus: An intimate tour of the Fairbanks City Transit System Bus 142, where the late Chris McCandless was discovered
Welcome to Telluride, the best little stoner town in America