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She seems too busy to hike right now, and I鈥檓 not sure whether to let our relationship fizzle out
Watch this deserving nonprofit accept its Defender Service Award in the Outdoor Service and Education category, presented by 国产吃瓜黑料
The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye
In an excerpt from the new book 鈥楾he Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him,' author Eric Blehm details Kelly's rise as an unlikely hero in the fledgling sport of snowboarding, and the fatal day an avalanche swept him鈥攁nd six others鈥攁way.
All the supplies and equipment our overprepared, dog-obsessed columnist brings to keep his dogs safe, fed, and healthy on the road
She鈥檚 very active, and I鈥檓 worried that my schedule means she鈥檚 not getting enough exercise聽
In my early forties, I was uneasy about aging. So I headed into the woods.聽
Mike Foote is a professional athlete. Brendan Leonard is a non-professional athlete. And he has some questions.
国产吃瓜黑料s can provide fuel for romance, but only if you know how to take what you learned in the mountains back home
By bringing together incredible music, inspiring speakers, riveting adventure films, sports and wellness activities, outdoor industry leaders, and a whole lot of gear, 国产吃瓜黑料 has created a celebratory event with real purpose聽聽
I still get outside for long days in the mountains, but my inner anxious voice saps my energy
The inaugural event in Denver features Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and climbing competitions also in the mix
Diehard football fans have something to teach trail runners, skimo racers, and other competitive athletes
Honnold鈥檚 latest climbing docuseries 鈥楢rctic Ascent鈥 focuses on melting glaciers and a remote rock wall. Articles editor Frederick Dreier breaks down the new National Geographic film.
The origin story of a groundbreaking organization for Black skiers, the young scientist building a more inclusive STEM community, and more from the 国产吃瓜黑料 archives.
The historian and author shows how wild places shaped the lives of female trailblazers
Before she became famous for her lawsuits against former President Trump, the writer took a road trip for an 国产吃瓜黑料 story that had her asking total strangers if they had sex outdoors.
An HGTV show challenges home flippers to drive up property values in Breckenridge, Colorado. 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 articles editor presents game-show ideas that capture another side of ski-town housing.
The pro racers who do need carbon fiber bikes get them for free. Only the people who don鈥檛 need them actually pay for them.
Our child is struggling with complicated mental health challenges, and we can鈥檛 get outside in the way we used to聽
At its best, flying isn鈥檛 miserable. Here are 24 ways travel could be more fun鈥攊ncluding, but not limited to, letting me fly the plane.
How Pam Houston, the author of a timeless book about dating wild and adventurous men, helped me navigate romantic frustrations in a mountain town
Wes Siler argued that shooting a bear to make a rug is, in fact, good for bears. I disagree.
She didn鈥檛 mention it when we came back, and I鈥檓 not sure she noticed鈥攄o I have to bring it up?聽
When you鈥檝e spent umpteen hours crafting a museum-worthy cedar canoe, there鈥檚 just one thing left to do: bang the hell out of it while running a river through the heart of Los Angeles
In this excerpt from his new book 鈥楲ocal,鈥 Alastair Humphreys鈥攚ho coined the term 鈥渕icroadventures鈥濃攆inds treasure while mudlarking
Alecia Moore, the singer, dancer, and all-around force of nature, has nurtured a vineyard for the last decade on the path to becoming a respected winemaker. The magic happens on 25 misty acres in California鈥檚 Santa Ynez Valley, home to her estate wine label, Two Wolves.
After two recent court cases addressed whether incarcerated people deserve access to the outdoors, a man who served 22.5 years reflects on the importance of allowing human beings to breathe fresh air
We spent the past six years skiing the worst snow imaginable so you don鈥檛 have to
From off-roading to an epic drone light show, Destination Defender delivered the perfect blend of heart-pumping adventure and refined living
He just got into team sports for the first time, which is great, but he only seems to enjoy it when he wins.
We refuse to spend our hard-earned January on self-improvement. These are all the things we should probably quit doing鈥攂ut definitely won鈥檛.
We鈥檙e fact checking misinformation currently gaining traction on social media
Whether you鈥檙e a visitor or a resident, places like Mammoth Lakes, California, Crested Butte, Colorado, and Sun Valley, Idaho, are spectacular鈥攂ut in this era of climate change, raging wildfires, and sky-high housing prices, making a life there has gotten hard. We asked our writers to imagine a glorious, sustainable tomorrow for these one-of-a-kind destinations. Join us as we dive into their recommendations.
In the form of a handy little email, or a push notification, anything to remind me that I鈥檓 not heading too quickly toward the afterlife just yet
Weary of Seattle, one longtime ski bum heard the high peaks calling her back鈥攂ut felt paralyzed by decision. So she made a spreadsheet and took a road trip, visiting friends across the United States to look for a new home that fit the bill.
Looking for new trail running shoes, ski boots, or the latest backpack styles? You came to the right place.
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
I cherish this annual tradition and spend months looking forward to it, but I already know this one won鈥檛 be fun for me
Forget what other people are saying, just get out there and ride
We have finally discovered the secret to the elusive, perfect cup of joe
In 2023, records fell, kids took government leaders to task, and activists fought bravely for the planet. These individuals are the 国产吃瓜黑料rs of the Year, chosen for their bravery, tenacity, and strength.
That backpack speaker and unsolicited gear advice might be ruining your chances of snagging a wintertime honey.
Go ahead, pick one: to check in on, root for, and admire
He often comes by unannounced while we鈥檙e working from home
Our new weekly discussion program covers outdoor recreation and adventure
Our founding host, Peter Frick-Wright, is returning鈥攁nd we couldn鈥檛 be more excited
From a big-city organizer to a nomadic competitor, these unique runners build community bonds and promote their benefits
Go beyond Abbey and McPhee with a great read for wherever your next journey takes you
I wanted to be a waterwoman. So I signed up for white bro ocean culture and erased a part of myself.
Lessons in humility, humor, and preparedness from ice-covered sidewalks and trails
When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the internet, Strava is all we have left
Forget about the ping-pong table. Workers today want three-day weekends, unlimited paid time off, reoccurring mental-health breaks, and other perks aimed at work-life balance. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions.
She鈥檚 become more restrictive with her own diet recently鈥攏ow it feels like she wants to control mine, too
A wedding ring at the bottom of a pond, a retainer under a pile of leaves, a hat found at open sea three days after it was lost. Read on for more improbably lucky finds.
Starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, the new Netflix film paints a critical portrait of the marathon swimmer
Both require self-motivation, incremental and attainable goals, and a whole lot of follow-through
国产吃瓜黑料's ethics columnist faces a dilemma in his own life
In a conversation among three hall-of-fame veterans from 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 early years, E. Jean Carroll talks about her life, her career, and how she came to write a funny, much loved story that had serious feminist intent
When you鈥檙e plodding so slowly it feels like you're moving backwards, wouldn鈥檛 it be better to just... walk?
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I was having a health emergency and asked him to leave with me, but he insisted on staying put
So long rim brakes, we knew thee well
The country's best sledding areas that combine family-friendly hills with nearby adventure sledding options
There鈥檚 no way to guarantee that your kids will embrace nature and adventure, but you can do some things to point them in the right direction
A rural road relay offers the author a chance to return home and consider important questions, like: Who has the aux in the support van and where did they find this weird club track?
Infuse more adventure into your life with excursions that mix the most interesting elements of land and sea
My wife and I have been supporting his training, but I don鈥檛 want him to learn the wrong lessons
A delightfully low-budget documentary about the Seven Summits (of a Montana neighborhood)
In the new PBS documentary 'The American Buffalo' by Ken Burns, the filmmaker goes deep on the near-extermination of bison, unearthing stories that shaped鈥攁nd still haunt鈥攖his country's soul
Banning trans women from competitive cycling is an insult to all women
Maria Coffey鈥檚 new book, 鈥業nstead,鈥 offers wise perspective on one of the most important choices a woman can make
Tall, all-wheel drive hatchbacks and wagons are immensely popular among outdoors folk, but they represent the worst combination of vehicle traits
In this episode of Wildly Wyoming, Micayla and Tyrhee put their Ford Bronco to work in the mountains before rendezvousing with the other teams
Nearly half a million listeners download 鈥楾ooth and Claw鈥 each month. Can the show also help save the animals it profiles?
They鈥檝e long been blamed for ruining cycling for everyone else, but they鈥檙e the only ones still pedaling for pedaling鈥檚 sake
As a woman in a male-dominated sport, knowing your worth as a ski shop employee is essential
Isn鈥檛 it my responsibility to give him a reality check?聽
A new documentary, 鈥榃alking Two Worlds,鈥 chronicles Quannah鈥檚 rise in fashion alongside her activism on behalf of the climate and her Indigenous community in Alaska
Whether you鈥檙e looking for a breezy podcast to keep you company on the trail or a hefty novel to pack on your next big trip, you鈥檒l want to move these new releases to the top of your queue