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In honor of 国产吃瓜黑料's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, advice, accomplishments, and people. To kick things off, we picked the most memorable places in the world.
The most exciting new products from the country's largest ski trade show
Because no one will remember this storm as much as the children who got to stay home because of it
Sure, the Great Lakes have a lot to offer when it comes to recreation, but the region still doesn鈥檛 make many surfing or fishing bucket lists. But for those willing to fight the weather, there鈥檚 plenty of feisty winter steelhead and freshwater waves to be chased, all in the same weekend.
Whether in Texas or Uruguay, the core of a cowboy is the same: a connection between man, animals, and the land. Brooklyn-based photographer Luis Fabini, who was born in Uruguay, spent the last decade photographing these men across North and South America and has narrowed down thousands of images into a new book called Cowboys of the Americas.
If posting to your feed is an act of love, these parks had the most adored vistas of the year
Great audio took over the outdoors world this year, and not just because 国产吃瓜黑料 launched a show of our own in March. Now it's time to take a look back.
Need some advice on what to buy the adventurer in your circle? We have you covered.
These German artists used drones, kites, and projectors to create some of the coolest photos we鈥檝e seen this year
This is what we'll be listening to all winter
In 2007, Doug Walker found three dusty boxes at a flea market in Los Angeles. Inside were more than 30,000 negative film strips discarded by Surfing Magazine, all of them from the 1970s.
A new generation of runners, skiers, entrepreneurs, activists, surfers, explorers, climbers, and photographers are tackling the biggest challenges on the planet鈥攁nd they鈥檙e succeeding. Introducing 30 individuals鈥攁ll of them under the age of 30鈥攚ho are leading the way, starting with alpinist David Lama.
Our list of 100 finalists showcases companies that make employee health and happiness a point of pride
Photographer Max Whittaker got to peek inside the new digs late last month while Honnold was climbing in Yosemite.
Note to potential mates: He gets (mostly) better with age.
The 10 most obvious no-nos when securing your two-wheeled steed
How accurate is the new show about an outdoor magazine鈥檚 website? We asked staffers at our outdoor magazine鈥檚 website.
Fall鈥檚 stealth timepieces are burly, technical, and 100 percent badass
Two-time gold medalist Ashton Eaton on the importance of focus, running, and coffee.
It鈥檚 easier than you think to find a quiet trail in the concrete jungle. To prove it, we asked our Instagram followers how they find nature in their cities. Here are 10 of our favorite shots.
We emailed the professional badass questions about his life in Jackson, his family, and his greatest achievements
Winter-training heroes require apparel with oomph.
The Red Bull Illume photo contest, now in its 10th year, highlights the best images and photographers in the outdoor adventure world. Fifty-three premier photo editors whittle down almost 35,000 images into 55 finalists. Those images are separated into 11 categories, with a winner in each, plus a grand prize winner. Tens of thousands of dollars in gear await the winners, in addition to bragging rights from one of the most prestigious photo contests on earth. Here a preview of some of the incredible work.
Each year during Interbike, the city of Las Vegas hosts the Cross Vegas cyclocross race. It鈥檚 an important event for the sport鈥檚 top pros, but it鈥檚 also a big party for the spectators, who come out and drink beer while watching riders tear through grass and sand and over wooden barriers. We sent photographer Stephen Lam to capture this year鈥檚 action.
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
![Last month, we highlighted a handful of photographers who were creating stunning work while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Taiwan-based interior designer and photographer Sie Sin-Ye (@kukud83) stood out. He and his two friends admit they didn鈥檛 know much about the PCT beyond the movie Wild when they set out on the trail in May this year, but they carved out a month to tackle as much as they could. Here, Sie Sin-Ye shares some of his favorite shots from the trip.
Photo: This guy was sitting next to us originally at a restaurant near Cajon Pass [in California]. Suddenly, he disappeared for a couple of minutes and showed up again with a rattlesnake. It was very weird but mainly funny. It was my first time ever seeing someone hold a rattlesnake with bare hands.](https://cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/25/man-with-snake-in-window_s.jpg?crop=1:1&width=300&enable=upscale)
We talked to climbers, Olympic mountain bikers, musicians, and award-winning chefs about what exactly makes their hometowns so special and fun
The 5 pieces of gear we're most excited about from this year鈥檚 event
It takes more than dedication to reach the podium. Athletes are bolstering raw talent with finely tuned training plans, power-packed meals, and catamarans that fly over the water.
Meet the inspiring Spartan racers who have overcome massive life obstacles to compete
We witnessed sad sharks, baby bison in danger, and more puffins than any one person deserves to see in a day鈥攁nd we've determined which streams you should watch.
A thorough exploration on the role and history of photography in our parks, including works from the legends like Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham.
A South Korean photographer鈥檚 project on climate change and the nomads living with it everyday.
Across the map, companies large and small are putting out quality gear crafted stateside with pride
It's Canada鈥檚 take on California鈥攈ip coastal cities, rugged alpine terrain, and huge ocean swells鈥攂ut without the tech bros and traffic jams
Professional mountain biker Andrew Taylor (sponsored by brands including Adidas, Norco, Gravity, Bell, Kenda, and Smith) knew he wanted to hit the open road. Originally he thought he鈥檇 buy a classic VW bus, but then he found this 1994 Ford E350 short bus for $2,000 on Craigslist.
Last month, we stumbled upon a photo project that documented the effects of drinking wine. As expected, the faces of the subjects got a little goofier鈥攁nd by most accounts happier鈥攖he more they had to drink. We thought applying that same idea to exercise would yield some similar results, and we targeted the mud run at the GoPro Mountain Games as our test case. We were right. A little run through the mud is a sure bet to make people smile.
We've rounded up our favorite films that celebrate fatherhood and highlight how dads inspire their kids to get outdoors
New ways to get lost, beat the crowds, and find the perfect summer adventure
There's a bounty of other amazing sights in the park system鈥攂eyond the national parks
We reviewed 369 products for our Summer Buyer's Guide. Only these 14 earned the coveted Gear of the Year award.
The most pivotal climbing moments in Yosemite鈥檚 storied history, from some of climbing鈥檚 most celebrated athletes and voices
The film-fest veterans of 国产吃瓜黑料 share what they love about the event鈥攁nd give their best tips so you can soak it all up, too
Some people throw their gear in a corner of the garage. Others have dedicated gear rooms that are so stacked and organized they look like retail shops. We asked our Instagram followers to submit photos of their tricked-out storage spaces. Here are our 12 favorites.
This spring, Italians Stefano Conz, Giovanni Testa, Davide Bozalla, and Vittorio Michelini鈥攁ka Team Rust and Dust鈥攕et out to cover more than 2,000 miles across India in rickshaws. Hosted by an organization called The Adventurists, The Rickshaw Run gave 69 teams the keys to two-cylinder, seven horsepower stallions to take on a free-form route across India through, as the event鈥檚 website put it, 鈥渨hatever shit the road throws at you.鈥 Getting lost, getting stuck, and breaking down are guaranteed. Here, Team Rust and Dust shares a few of their fondest moments. They came in last.
Will Jackson, Wyoming, or Billings, Montana, be chosen as the Best Town in America? It's time to vote.
A check-in on the state of equal pay shows that women still earn less than men in most outdoor industry occupations
A year ago, Brandon and LeAnn Morris decided to quit their jobs in Seattle and hit the road. Not an uncommon premise for anyone that follows any adventurous Instagram accounts, but they actually did it. Six months of passport stamps from Nepal, Thailand, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, and the list goes on. Through all of their adventures, Peru emerged as one of the couple鈥檚 favorites and particularly the Ausangate trek, which led them to the striated Vinicunca Mountains and eventually their next job. The duo has since started the travel business FlashpackerConnect, which leads trips out of Cusco, with the rainbow mountains being their featured trip. Five days of high altitude trekking and you are rewarded with this view. Here, a preview of what you might see along this relatively undiscovered trail.
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The husband and wife duo of Eusebio and Christina Saenz de Santamaria have set freediving records all over the world. Possibly more impressive than their diving skills is the pair鈥檚 photography.
If our Santa Fe office was on fire, this is the gear we'd save
Long hauls to the mountains can get boring. More often than not, any beautiful landscape outside the car window is blocked by a huge serving of McDonald鈥檚 fries plastered on the side of a semi-truck. Now, a new project in Spain is transforming these eyesores into something people will actually want to look at. For the Truck Art Project, some of Spain鈥檚 best contemporary artists are partnering with commercial shipping company Palibex to convert 100 out-of-service trucks into moving canvases. The project launched with 10 trucks this February, with plans to introduce more this year.
The only thing we love more than our own dogs? Seeing all of our readers鈥 prized adventure companions. So all summer, we鈥檒l be featuring a running gallery of our favorite pups. Use #国产吃瓜黑料Dogs2016, we'll pick the best shots, and continue adding them to this collection. Here, a few hand-picked, photogenic creatures to get the ball rolling.
Mountain bikers, these videos will help you shake off the winter blues and get back out there. You can thank us later.
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.
A California kid鈥檚 plan to attempt the highest mountain in the world is raising concern among some in the alpine community
Shooting at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan was a highlight of the project, Lowe says, because he had no idea anything like it existed in the national parks system.
Longer days and higher temps mean it's time to break out the shoulder-season gear. Here are a few staff favorites.
Whether you鈥檙e after a tropical boat ride or an isolated hike through the mountains, now is the time to plan your ultimate 2016 trip and pack your bags.
You can hang in Cancun with the rest of the world, or head to one of these less well-known spots for a real ocean adventure.
From epic skiing in Antarctica to a lazy beer-fueled canoe trip in North Carolina, these are the best places to visit this year
The big-wave contest is rare, but when it goes off in Hawaii on Thursday, it'll be epic
The only problem you鈥檒l have in the planet鈥檚 ultimate adventure mecca is deciding what to do first
The 5 products from the Denver trade show that we can鈥檛 wait to test this season