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On April 19-22, 2018 filmmakers from across the globe will be descending on Carbondale, Colorado for the annual 5Point Film Festival.
We鈥檝e partnered with Portland, Oregon鈥檚聽Pickathon聽Music Festival to showcase some of the year鈥檚 best new music.
Five years after Tim Samaras and two others died in a tornado outside El Reno, Oklahoma, a writer tries to understand what made him take the risks that he did
Over the last 41 years, we鈥檝e published some astonishing stories of misadventure. This new collection represents the wildest tales we鈥檝e ever told.
A new book by Heather Hansen explores the complicated world of wildland-urban interface firefighting as it unfolded in the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland, Colorado
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
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.
A new drama on AMC combines history and twisted fantasy to recreate the most infamous polar expedition in history
Reality-TV stars never sustain long careers. Just don't tell that to Grylls.
Reality TV stars never have long careers. So how come Grylls is charging harder than ever?
A wintertime search-and-rescue drama that began with a predawn disappearance and a single terrifying clue: blood. No big deal, though. All we needed was a miracle.
The latest book by David Roberts is a personal narrative on mortality and relationships and a polemic on the history and future of adventure
The new Netflix docuseries tells a strange-but-true story that's set in 1980s Oregon but feels especially relevant today
A record-holding marathoner and a journalist explore how your mindset can improve your running, and your running can improve your mind
Meet the hog-tying, net-throwing, wave-surfing, calf-roping Native Hawaiian cowboys who are unlike any other cowboys on earth
The climber's posthumously published autobiography gives an intimate look at a mountain legend and takes on new meaning after his death
Carl Hoffman's latest book explores two lives and the surprising way in which they began to interact
The acclaimed author of 'Wild' shares her process and philosophy with Tim Ferriss
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
The creator behind 'Afghan Cycles' and 'Catch It' is bringing new athlete role models to life on the big screen
The bestselling author of 'Wild' and 'Tiny Beautiful Things' shares her process and philosophy with Tim Ferriss
Honoring the athletes, moments, and Twitter accounts who really deserved to take home the gold this year
For more than a decade, the educator and filmmaker has been championing women from marginalized communities who are making a difference in the outdoors
From filmmaker Sam Forencich, Invisible Oregon is a study in time, space, and infrared timelapses. Forencich converted both his Nikon D750聽and a Canon 5D MarkII to use infrared technology to create this聽film.
In an excerpt from her new memoir, 'The Art of Vanishing,' Laura Smith鈥攆eeling anxious about her forthcoming wedding鈥攂ecomes curious about a woman who, unsatisfied with her own marriage, set off on her own and was never seen again
The cinematographer of episode four talks log chasing, finding small but amazing stories in a vast ocean, and not being afraid of sharks
A fun way to track all the skiers, surfers, runners, and majestic vistas that advertising companies so love
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about last month
The true story of one Antarctica-bound boat and several unexpected crew members
Our features editor sat down with author Annette McGivney to talk about her book, and you can listen in on their conversation
A primer on who to start reading and who you've been overlooking for too long.
The first new collection of avalanche stories in decades seeks to help us better understand risk and consequence
鈥淏ig Sur鈥 captures the musician's love of the California coast
Edge of the light is a drone film from professional聽photographers at Ozzo Photography. On a recent trip they set out to capture the northern lights dancing over Iceland's waterfalls.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in November
From filmmaker Jon Glassberg and writer Caroline Treadway, China Doll follows climbers Heather and Chris Weidner as Heather attempts聽to climb China Doll聽in Dream Canyon.
In this excerpt from Annette McGivney's book 'Pure Land,' the author investigates the brutal killing of a Japanese tourist鈥攁nd things get complicated.
Part actual book club, part place to explore outdoor culture and media
Use the hashtag #readingbravely to show us where you go with 国产吃瓜黑料
For thoughtful holiday gifting, these are our no-fail, instant-gratification picks
The podcast star and bestselling author sent the same 11 questions to more than 100 of his dream interviewees. He shares their answers in his new book, 'Tribe of Mentors.'
Check out these seven new docs from the biggest film festivals of the season
The climber and photographer is rarely home. But when he is, here鈥檚 what he keeps close by.
'Under An Arctic Sky' from Chris Burkard聽Studios and Sweatpants Media was an epic quest for perfect waves along the rugged and remote coast of Iceland.
The peak performance expert and bestselling author on what he鈥檚 reading now
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in October
Plus two more books we're reading this month
With his new book, David Philipps is the latest journalist to ride into town on a mustang. And he's come with some new material.
During Colorado's heyday of ski area growth, there were nearly 200 ski resorts in operation. Today, there's just around 30.
If you like Sweat Science, you'll love these books
From filmmaker Trip Jennings, Eagle Creek Burn Fly follows Oregon State University Forest Specialists John Bailey and Lisa Ellsworth as they explore the intricacies of this fire.
Camping along windy rivers in Gauja National Park, filmmaker Arvids Baranovs captured the brief window of color before it all turned grey.
For this season of Westward, KGB Productions has four new profiles of skiers doing it their own way.
The actor-singer wants to be that guy who gets everyone outside
We spent a summer day watching ski-porn trailers and picking out our favorites
'The Mountain Between Us' features two Hollywood stars stranded in the mountains of Utah. Here's what they did right and where they screwed up trying to get out alive.
The new book by journalist Annette McGivney excavates three lives (including her own) interlinked by a 2006 homicide near Havasu Falls
A salute to ALL the editors, writers, photographers, designers, and fact checkers who鈥檝e made 国产吃瓜黑料 come alive.* Plus: a partial list of career highlights.
鈥楩ollow Through鈥 is a new film from REI that follows pro skier Caroline Gleich as she attempts to ski Utah鈥檚 90 most dangerous and difficult lines.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
Women athletes around the country are tired of being underrepresented on film and behind the camera, so they're taking matters into their own hands
A new nonfiction book by Ted Genoways looks at the complex argument over how best to grow food in America, told from the farmer's perspective. Another good read explores how a drug kingpin made millions breeding horses.
Millions are streaming soft-core adventure b-roll on the web
From timelapse filmmaker Knate Myers, Spellbound captures New Mexico's epic skies.
Doug Peacock, Mark Allen, Kris Tompkins, Shaun White, Lynn Hill, Lindsey Vonn, Yvon Chouinard, Conrad Anker, and Laird Hamilton reflect on their passions and their lives outside
What you鈥檒l take from the stories in this issue is that same bit of wisdom gleaned from all great adventure tales. We humans can endure far more than we ever imagined.
There were many stories that were more fun to cook up and publish, but nothing quite compares with the force and moral clarity of Jon Krakauer鈥檚 account of the 1996 tragedies on Mount Everest
On his new album, the king of mellow beach music takes a bold turn. We asked him why.
On his new album, the king of kick-back beach music takes a bold turn. He tells us why.
A search and rescue veteran recounts some of the most nail-biting missions on land and water
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in August
In a remote jungle in Nepal, filmmakers Camp4 Collective and Felt Soul Media embarked on telling the story of an ancient tradition: honey harvesting.
Cycling legend Rebecca Rusch discusses Blood Road, the new documentary on her journey down the Ho Chi Minh trail to find the crash site where her father disappeared.