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This film profiles Ingrid Backstrom, who achieved great success as a professional skier and is now finding happiness raising a family

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The successful businesswomen learned all about entrepreneurship at home on the windswept Aleutian Islands. They had to.

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Coziness is good, but a little hardship is way more meaningful

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Don't conflate fearlessness with bravery

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One rescue dog's transformation from fearful to family member

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From summer heat to deep snow, here's a practical and affordable list of things you need

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He's one of the most decorated polar explorers on the planet. But the most meaningful adventures are the ones he goes on with his family.

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From remote peak bagging to offshore shark diving, here鈥檚 how to explore off the beaten path in Central America鈥檚 most adventurous destination

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Staff members of Marie Stopes International navigate wild bulls, treacherous singletrack, and rushing rivers to make long-term birth control accessible to some of the hardest-to-access places in Nepal

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Motherload takes a closer look at an underexplored niche of alternative living on two wheels

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John Olson has been on the water for nine decades鈥攁nd he's still working

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The leaders who have grown it into a nationwide organization talk about where they aim to take it next

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No, not all dogs love having a new companion in the house, and yes, it is possible for pets to have panic attacks. Here's how to grow your pack smoothly.

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This summer, get your kids off the couch and get swole

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Tips from the pros about the importance of communication, being prepared for a breakdown, and taking it slow

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Five breeds that fit your lifestyle鈥攁nd your condo

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After a trip to Kilimanjaro with her father, Lilliana Libecki wanted to create a new way to give back

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The fine line between holding on and letting go

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Kids need more outdoor playtime, and one national nonprofit is helping provide families with just that

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Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.

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Our editors regale us with their favorite memories of dad outside

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There's been limited research on the risks kids face in thin air, which means parents and guides have to make some tough decisions

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Some incredible pups have accompanied explorers (or even gone solo into the unknown) over the centuries

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Taking a tiny human floating seems intimidating, but it doesn鈥檛 have to be

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Watch the waves, watch your children, and, above all, keep it fun

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The famed ski mountaineer on what she thinks about when she looks down

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Who says summer camp is just for kids? We rounded up seven escapes made for grown-ups (and a few for their families), plus seven more to entertain the kids while the adults are at play.

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What do you do when your kid thinks winning is everything?

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Make your kids love the trails as much as you do

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What good is there in letting them loose on the nearest mud puddle? Let me count the ways.

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Nine life-saving tips I learned the hard way

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Extreme athlete Will Gadd on why kids should develop competence over confidence

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To raise strong, independent kids, you need to let them make some brave choices

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An excerpt from Ben and Penny Hewitt鈥檚 new book, 'The Young 国产吃瓜黑料r鈥檚 Guide to (Almost) Everything,' reveals how your family can add a little buzz to your snacks

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The products and approaches that make #packlife possible

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For active mamas-to-be, nine months of playing it too safe feels wrong. Good news: you don't have to give up on outdoor adventure.

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Posting shots of my kids skiing, camping, and playing outside is good for my brand as an adventure writer. And there's nothing wrong with that.

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We don't want to hear about the time your dog did a fourteener. Mera, recently renamed Baru, made the first canine ascent of Nepal's 23,389-foot Baruntse in November 2018.

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You can. You should. It will become part of your family lore.

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A playlist that both parents and children can enjoy.

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Five important lessons I learned from 鈥楻aising Humans in a Digital World'

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I learned the hard way that lying to your kids backfires

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A new study prompted misguided reports suggesting that digital technology is just fine for kids. It isn鈥檛.

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Two kids and one adult put the Finnish brand's new winter wear through its paces

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This film, 鈥楴ot Out of the Woods,鈥櫬爃as it all: back-door adventures, amazing parenting, and bikes

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A recent study claims women sleep better alongside a canine. But we know the truth: dog owners are deluding themselves that they're getting any sleep at all.

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Beyond just the breed, this is about the individual

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Lower your expectations, be kind to yourself, and always pack hot chocolate

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You don't have to spend much鈥攐r anything鈥攖o improve your dog's health and happiness

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From stocking stuffers to giving back, here's what we're getting our kids this season

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The freedom to move and play outside inspires creativity and improved brain function

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Advice from new parents on getting after it while you're starting a family

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Beat the winter blues by turning your lawn into a laboratory

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We laughed, we cried, we groaned, and our dogs mostly slept

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Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges

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As a child, Cody Sheehy made headlines when he vanished into the freezing wilderness of Northeast Oregon, making it out safely after 18 hours of determined slogging. Retracing his steps 32 years later, Sheehy says that getting lost was one of the best life lessons he ever had.

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In which we unplug a generation of screen-addicted kids from their devices, give them freedom to roam (unsupervised!), help them make friends with animals, and show them that we, too, love to play outside

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We have 22 years until we're in a significant global crisis. Show your kids how to implement these simple planet-friendly household changes now.

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Sansho, an eight-year-old Karelian bear dog, was a magnificent serial killer, mentor, and friend

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So don't beat yourself up about it

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Meet Gideon, the ten-year-old boy who has pet 600 dogs and counting鈥攁nd is making the internet a better place, one pat at a time

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Let your kids learn from misadventure

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Living your best #packlife is easier than it looks

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You don't need amazing trails to have an amazing day with little ones

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Experts say intense outdoor activities can help children increase focus and develop a better awareness of their surroundings

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Keep your kid comfortable (and give yourself some peace)

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If your kid's under five and you want to spend a night under the stars as a family, you're gonna have to embrace extravagant camping

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When a trail says "Dogs on Leash," it's time we respect that鈥攁nd speak up to people who don't

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As your children get older, your trail strategies have to change. Here's some advice from parents who have been there.

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Wag and Rover are booming in popularity, but is your dog safe with them?

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For lots of parents, it's more like stay-outside parenting. And it's hard work.

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America's outdoor preschools are unregulated and mostly benefit the privileged. Still, they're a damn good idea.

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A new book by Kim Brooks confronts parents' responsibility to assess risk on behalf of our kids

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As your family grows, so will your family's tent needs

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From breastfeeding while walking (it's possible!) to bottle feeding and pumping on the trail, here are the best options for parents on the go.

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A guide at a wilderness therapy organization observes an increasing number of teens coming in to treat technology addiction

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There might be food poisoning and potty-training emergencies. There will be tantrums. There will also be some magic.

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Childhood used to come with rites of passage: your first fish, your first hunt, your first taste of outdoor risk. We need to rebuild the steps along the journey to adulthood.

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