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We asked our favorite athletes and explorers what books have stuck with them. Then we dug up some new picks that hit the same notes of adventure and awe.

We lose a lot by limiting sizes

The creator behind 'Afghan Cycles' and 'Catch It' is bringing new athlete role models to life on the big screen

Because women's stories are important

Those folks up in the PNW know how to make nice-looking outdoor toys

There's now a map for that, brought to you by the National Park Service

The works that kept Alexi Pappas running, spurred Bill McKibben to fight for nature, and made Laird Hamilton… Laird Hamilton.

An ode to backcountry birth control in a time when the conversation around it is more fraught and politicized than ever

Why is it so hard to make a good sports bra? And what is the industry doing about it?

It's risky for a small company to branch out into highly specific pieces of gear, but Flylow did just that with its new ski bib for women—and nailed it

What a standard day will run you at 20 different hills

It could be the key to making the industry more sustainable, but it's also (unsurprisingly) difficult to convince manufacturers to share their R&D finds. Which is where Patagonia comes in.

Warren Miller’s autobiography gives a thorough look at his six-decade career—which just so happens to parallel the rise of skiing in America

One of the founding fathers of ski porn, Miller has directed 55 movies since 1950. This is a highly subjective ranking of his work, from the people who know it best.

Water-reporting vet John Fleck's new book explores the ways the West is dealing with drought, and it's not all gloom and doom

The niche sport boasts an impressively gender-equal set of star athletes. A group of filmmakers wants more people to know about it—and get involved themselves.

Mystery Ranch, known for making bomber products for the pros and special-ops, is finally selling consumer packs in retail stores

Long used as a way to help emergency responders find people buried in avalanches, Recco technology is coming to summer gear

But the Forest Service has a plan to stop them: working together so that glading works for everybody

San Francisco, Montreal, and Washington, DC, are all looking to adopt the Idaho Stop

The 30-year-old Patagonia icon gets a major update, with new, environmentally friendly materials

The non-profit group Mountain Pact encourages mountain towns to unite politically. The goal: galvanize politicians to protect winter.

The #vanlife guru settles down in a treehouse-skatepark complex.

Boston’s bike program prepares to take the next step—by making cycling an option for low-income riders, too.

You'll need a scenic location, some motivation, and a lot of imagination. Oh yeah, there's also the money.

The best lodging for skiers are close to the action but feel far away from it all. These are the perfect abodes to return to after carving up the slopes.

The snow is already falling across the country. You don't want to hit the slopes this year unprepared.

You’re headed out on your first hut trip. Here’s what you need to know.

Keep and build a real audience with these simple tips

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race meal plan

Keep your legs moving with this pre-race plan

Although initially reported as the result of altitude sickness, the death of DaRita Sherpa on May 5 was likely the result of a cardiac event. We take a look at why Sherpas are less susceptible to altitude-related illness.

And why does it vary so much?

The Harlem Shake, a sheik, and a badass grandfather

How do you predict the weather at the top of the world? Ask a highly unconventional meteorologist.

Where to get your thrills now that summer is over

Sweating your way to a rustic lodge isn’t just a wintertime activity