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This high school redefines education for adventurous athletes through global travel, elite coaching, and immersive learning

RE:PUBLIC will bring investigative, nonpartisan coverage to the nation’s 660 million acres of public land

How do you achieve elite success in such disparate pursuits? By thinking differently about both

The North Coast Trail, on Vancouver Island, takes you deep into the territory where several seasons of the reality show were set

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After moving into a small home in a mountain town, a reader is inundated with guests. Is it impolite to house them in a camper?

For Suicide Prevention Month, we're re-airing a story about what grief looks like on the other side

After years of trial and error—and plenty of shredded foam—I finally found two beds my three picky dogs love

Thinking about a big snow year? These natural indicators—from acorns to caterpillars—might give you a heads-up before the first storm hits.

Sure, Denver’s �����ԹϺ��� Festival had killer bands and epic gear demos. But honestly? We couldn’t stop staring at what everyone was wearing.

This fall’s Style and Design Issue celebrates the messy beauty of gear, goals, and identities that are meant to be lived in—not left pristine

Dawson's research—and his surfing—connect him to a legacy that goes back centuries

Come for the wild beaches, stay for the inspired community. Learn more about the Outer Banks in this six-episode series.

The author of Babel, Yellowface, and the upcoming Katabasis, talks about how running and creativity have a lot in common

The Olympian and writer shares affirmations and insights on confidence, curiosity, and letting sport—and life—evolve with you

Rich Roll, wellness advocate, podcaster, and one of Alexi's mentors, explores how her joy, vulnerability, and drive embody the future of sport

Olympian Alexi Pappas refuses to be boxed in by labels or expectations. Her secret? Trusting the universe, wearing glitter, and never asking permission to be exactly who she is.

Season 12 of the outdoor survival show lasted just 34 days. We asked the executive producer how the speedy season will impact future seasons.

The governor’s hatchery plan ignores the science—and the wild fish, according to Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia's founder, and Matt Stoecker, a California farmer and fisheries ecologist

You learn a lot piloting a wooden dory through "the Big Ditch," and Dale's been doing it for over 40 years

Yosemite climbing legend Kate Kelleghan breaks down the national park crime drama's major discrepancies between TV and reality

Wes Lukens showcases his determination and skills as a freerider in the short film 'Launch,' produced by Scott Gaffney

Treasure hunting, ghost towns, a train ride, and kid-friendly hiking—this Montana getaway has it all

After AI failed to generate an image of a Black surfer, David Mesfin set out to change how technology sees people of color in the outdoors

A TikTok trend is heralding a more casual way of embracing the outdoors

During each season, survivalists use sticks, rocks, and mud to build creative homes in the backcountry. Our articles editor picks his favorite.

Endurance athletes push their bodies to the edge, but Sodaro learned the hard way what happens when the mind pushes back

A reader wrestles with the moral quandary of selling old gear on Craigslist or Facebook. What happens if your stuff immediately falls apart?

I couldn’t fix my dog’s behavior until we started running toward a shared goal—literally

The survival reality show is quickly approaching its finale. Our articles editor assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the remaining contestants.

Ever wonder if you could actually ride a moped from Nebraska to Aspen, like Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in 'Dumb and Dumber'? We have the answer

In a world of Sprinter vans and specialized SUVs, I just want a car that will take me to the trailhead

In the latest episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, a survivalist omits a crucial piece of gear and learns a tough lesson

When the world feels overwhelming—or just too damn hot—there’s nothing like a freezing lake dunk to reset your nervous system and your attitude

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The founder of the first group of cholita climbers tells us why she'll always wear a skirt to climb a mountain, and the next big summit she's taking on.

A thank you letter to our beautifully simple, often painful, but always rewarding sport

What you can learn from how the most famous climber in the world handles fear

From toenails to bodily functions, there are some questions about ultramarathons that we've been too afraid to ask. That is, until now.

The survival TV show forces participants to reckon with drama back home, writes articles editor Fred Dreier. For some, the weight becomes too much to bear.

An unlikely story about Japan, the United States, and skiing as a bridge between the two

We spoke to a 'Back to the Frontier' couple to find out what it was like to live off the land without any modern conveniences

The X Games implemented artificial intelligence to judge competitions this year. Like it or not, there might be a lot more of it in the near future.

A couple from Toronto went on a camping trip for a long weekend. When they didn't show up for work on Tuesday, their family and friends called the park office. By the time the search party found them, the couple had been missing for five days. Claire Cameron's new book explores what happened to them while grappling with her own cancer diagnosis.

Two icons from very different ends of the performance spectrum talk about probing our capacity for fear, risk, and pain

The remaining survivalists get down to business in the desert. This includes divulging the emotional weight behind their efforts.

In a world of high-design sportswear, one editor believes the best running shirt is the one you're wearing

Sometimes the best adventures start in your driveway

After an injury, a reader can no longer go on a trip with his buddies. Should he pay his friends for the rental house?

An expert in Colorado mountain towns explains why different policies can actually make a difference in the push to build affordable housing

The inaugural pitch competition awarded prizes valued at $170,000

The former Obama speech writer's unlikely tale of how surfing helped him understand his brother-in-law (and the rest of the country)

Triathlons are fine. But these multisport alternatives have way more entertainment value.

We talk to Ocean Ramsey, the marine conservationist whose polarizing shark encounters are the subject of a new Netflix doc

Articles editor Fred Dreier examines the recent flurry of tap outs on the survival show, and compares the attrition rate to that of previous seasons

The newest version of the GOP plan to sell off public land includes 1.2 million acres of BLM territory. Outdoor recreationists would pay the price.

Kelly Ramsey details her first day on a hotshot crew battling the fiercest fires the West has ever seen

The most influential digital designer you've never heard of found an anecdote to the noise on Japan's ancient walking routes

Fifty years after 'Jaws' terrified the world, shark activists are reframing how we see the ocean’s top predator. But is shark-friendly content correcting fear or fueling danger?

Articles editor Frederick Dreier recaps the second episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, which saw one contestant tap out after enjoying early success

Ben Weissenbach's new book offers a thoughtful look at Alaska's enduring magic—and its rapidly changing climate.

PaddyO gathers his favorite outdoor comedians to talk about the serious business of making people in Gore Tex laugh

Growing up, our dads gave us advice on just about everything—from wearing helmets to starting fires to eating yellow snow

Game wardens want outdoor recreationists to leave injured animals alone—even if that means they die. But do we lose a piece of our humanity by refusing to intervene?

Our articles editor recaps the season 12 premiere, which featured a big-game kill, menacing monkeys, and, alas, a soiled pair of trousers

Shocking revelations in 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster' expose how corporate ambition and ignored warnings led to catastrophe—and why this tragedy still grips us years later.

Hear what adventure looked like back when the shorts were short, the gear wasn't waterproof, and there weren't many guys from Chicago in the Rockies

A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure

A diving legend talks to �����ԹϺ��� about his last chance to see his long-lost friend—a 22-foot giant manta ray—who swam with him for years off Mexico’s Revillagigedo Islands

Not even a Colorado thunderstorm could diminish the stoke from the second annual event, writes our articles editor

As an outdoors advice columnist, I often tell people to get their nature fix by camping in their own backyard. I finally took a taste of my own medicine.

The musician on sailing, surfing, and living in tiny homes in giant places

Zombies might be fiction, but Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' still has me planning for the end times. Could the show's Seattle setting be the climate haven I've been looking for?

In an excerpt from his book ‘Higher Ground: How the Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save the World,” Luis Benitez explains how government support can help outdoor recreation thrive

Sylvan Esso's nature walking playlist will get you in the mood for summer. Catch them headlining the �����ԹϺ��� Festival in Denver on May 31.

One of America's most accomplished mountaineers details her unexpected journey to the top of the world in her new memoir, 'Enough'