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'The Stand' has its moments, but struggles to add to the legacy of Tommie Smith and John Carlos聽
Two documentaries, 'Big Fur' and 'Stuffed,' set out to show that this sticky-fingered branch of natural history is full of beauty and wonder. Do they succeed? Our reviewer, who knows a lot more about the subject than he ought to, says yes.
The books, movies, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Our writer has a man crush on a Utah cook-stove inventor named Steve Despain, and it鈥檚 easy to see why. Using creative design, smart marketing, and YouTube star turns, he鈥檚 brought glamour to the humblest little workhorse in the outdoors.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
There are important decisions to make before and after your recyclables leave your hands
Whether we needed another documentary about the disgraced cyclist is up for debate, but 'Lance' is an entertaining look at the saga鈥攁nd wait until you hear what he says about Floyd Landis
How director Marina Zenovich got the most infamous bike racer in history to share more than ever before
As one of the only inhabitants of an abandoned railway stop in eastern New Mexico, Debra Dawson has been social distancing for decades. Attracted to its history and surrounding landscape, she's found happiness far away from just about everyone.
The best documentaries from this year's film festivals look at quixotic quests and devastating disasters
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn鈥檛 stop talking about
The North Pacific right whale has been spotted only a handful of times in 60 years. A marine biologist from Seattle wants to change that.
Cinemas and film festivals are screening online. Here are our favorites.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Because travel is also a state of mind. Here are the movies, books, podcasts, online courses, and virtual tours to get your wanderlust fix from your couch.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In 'Paha Sapa,' Lakota skier Connor Ryan explores his ancestral South Dakota homeland
The documentary 'Safety to Nome' follows 26 competitors racing 1,000 miles across the Alaskan tundra on foot, bike, or skis
Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus's new movie proves that Hollywood is perennially bad at depicting snow sports
The latest film adaptation of Jack London's classic novel is a kid-friendly reminder that wild spaces are important. Harrison Ford, the film's star, is a bit more blunt.
By highlighting three potent public-lands battles, the film asks audiences to take a stand in a political moment that threatens the future of American conservation
Disney Plus's 'Togo' and 20th Century Fox's 'The Call of the Wild' deliver as feel-good dog stories, but their portrayal of the human history of mushing is flawed
The No Man's Land Film Festival聽is an annual celebration of women-identified experience in the outdoors
Annual shred flicks used to be the only place to see the best lines and hucks of the previous year. Then Instagram and YouTube arrived. Does social media spell the end for the beloved genre?
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
'Honeyland,' 'Into the Canyon,' and 'Okavango: River of Dreams' are generating buzz at Sundance and the Oscars. You can also stream them online.
In a new memoir, the photographer digs into the most meaningful moments of a remarkable human-canine connection
A documentary about elephant poaching in Kenya follows three men鈥攁 poacher, an ivory trader, and a wildlife ranger鈥攅nsnared in the deadly industry
'Pretty Strong' profiles eight elite female climbers crushing the sport on North America's hardest routes
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn鈥檛 stop talking about
After a breaching humpback nearly landed on Tom Mustill's kayak, the wildlife filmmaker became consumed with trying to understand the massive mammal. The result is PBS's 鈥楾he Whale Detective.鈥
Our favorite outdoor films of the year, from an indie romance to lots of documentaries
The comedian's takedown of ski-industry tropes has become a runaway hit
Think Balto saved Nome, Alaska, on his own? Think again. A new family-friendly movie finally gets a legendary dogsled run right.
A new documentary on PBS's 'Independent Lens' chronicles the incredible life of George Attla, an icon of the dogsled world who dominated the sport while preserving a dying tradition
The technology hasn't gotten anywhere close to the early hype鈥攁nd I'm fine with that
Adrenaline filmmakers Teton Gravity Research are entering the travel space. Now you can hang out with their athletes and videographers at the company's Jackson hotel, or splurge on one of their new Fantasy Trips and ski with the TGR athlete of your choice.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The husband and wife directing team open up about the life and work that they鈥檝e created together鈥攁nd where it all goes from here.
The filmmakers behind HBO鈥檚 鈥楲indsey Vonn: The Final Season鈥 had to deal with a sudden plot change while documenting the legendary skier鈥檚 quest for a coveted record before her retirement, but ended up with an even more interesting story
The world's most successful freeskier and Warren Miller film star says big-mountain fitness starts at home
None would be where they are today without the influence of these people
Patagonia's latest film explores the troubling takeover of fish bred by man
Last spring, 国产吃瓜黑料's features editor watched pro mountain biker Paul Basagoitia's documentary about the spinal-cord injury he sustained at Red Bull Rampage. Ahead of its HBO release this month, she and her partner viewed it again after their own life-altering experience.
Need a break from your nine-to-five? Let your mind drift to a world of endless powder.
Yes, your palms will get sweaty
New movies and documentaries dig into mental health, dogsled racing, and why you should reconsider that lighthouse-keeping gig
Marion Mauran's documentary Elevation Change is an honest and compelling look at the ambitions of a young man thru-hiking to raise money for Parkinson's disease
In a new documentary, The Salad Days, river runner and advocate Herm Hoops takes to the water one last time
A new documentary follows two Western athletes as they travel to the Hermit Kingdom to participate in its only sporting event open to foreigners
Motherload takes a closer look at an underexplored niche of alternative living on two wheels
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A year after groundbreaking inclusion, the on-screen slopes are back to a bro fest with 'Return to Send鈥檈r'
The key to becoming an Instagram standout? Graduating from your iPhone to a portable, professional setup.
The photographer and filmmaker died Wednesday while attempting a flight near his home in the Eastern Sierra
Without a cast or narration, the abstract film 颅attempts to convey the urgency of our warming planet. But will it reach enough people to matter?
The North Carolina鈥揵ased buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen
The famous waterfalls appear in about ten seconds' worth of her new music video, and some people are angry about it
The new documentary Maiden tells the story of the first all-female sailing team to finish the Whitbread Round the World Race. We talked with the crew's skipper about the historic feat.
We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you鈥檙e looking for true crime or the next hot novel
On July 13 and 14, 国产吃瓜黑料 magazine is bringing its first active-lifestyle festival to Chicago, with stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, fly-fishing, running, biking, axe throwing, an adventure film festival, speakers, live music, and more
The low-budget jaunt has an encouraging message for anyone intimidated by getting outdoors
HBO鈥檚 鈥楻eal Sports with Bryant Gumbel鈥 gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the professional lives of Jimmy Chin, Larry Haynes, and James Boole
Everything we're keeping an eye on at the Colorado festival and beyond
Scientifically proven to contain the most nostalgic value, bug spray, and peanut-butter-dipped Oreos
If you haven鈥檛 seen the Oscar-winning film chronicling Alex Honnold鈥檚 historic rope-free ascent of El Cap, you can check it out (or see it again)
Kicking off spring film-festival season, these shorts and features explore the Grand Canyon, skate culture, and the nature of sufferfests
In his new animated feature, Chris Butler adds a contemporary twist to an old-fashioned tale
'The River and the Wall' chronicles an intense journey down the Rio Grande, bearing witness to the ecosystems and livelihoods along the U.S.-Mexico border
Including, but not limited to, films on taxidermists, Olympians, and one very scary night for a park ranger
The pro climber took to the red carpet wearing a wool and stretch-cotton suit built by designers from the brand's premium lifestyle category
It's the first climbing film to receive such broad mainstream acclaim
Yes, we realize it's an ad, but we love it anyway
The stories go deeper than just deep pow
A new documentary, 'Sea of Shadows,' highlights the work of Andrea Crosta, whose team infiltrates cartels and gangs to fight illegal wildlife trafficking around the world
James Balog's newest documentary hopes to close the political and cultural gap on climate change through the stories of those most affected by it