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The end was coming for Roany, a strong and beautiful horse who’d been at the center of Pam Houston’s life for 25 years. What she wanted for him was simple: a peaceful exit, lifted by the touch of human hands.

The risks and rewards of being (literally and figuratively) out in the wilderness

Michigan-raised writer Dean Kuipers and his brothers had a problem with their father: he had alienated all of them, and his attempt to regain their affection with a hunting property he’d bought only made things worse. Then something wonderful happened, rooted in their shared love of wild places. An exclusive excerpt from Kuipers's new memoir ‘The Deer Camp.’

Whether you're seeking a climbing partner or a coffee date, it's never been easier to engage with other like-minded travelers, thanks to apps and active social-media groups with extensive reaches

I'm older than I was, but younger than I will be

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in

Plus, should you take someone else's spot in a race if you know you won't finish?

An archaeologist faces an uncertain future

Josh Morgerman is an obsessive stormchaser. As hurricanes grow fiercer and more destructive, what does it mean to be someone who loves them?

When my wife tried to kill me, when I went to jail for battery, and when I finally tried to take my own life, there was one thing that kept me from unraveling

Apparently, misery does love company (in a way). So gather your friends and go have some miserable fun!

Studies show that your emotions spread further than you think

Can a relationship survive a grand adventure? That’s a question neither partner thought to ask when She got the bright idea to refit an old sailboat while He was dreaming of life on the range. A he-said-she-said tale of a voyage that somehow managed to avoid the rocks.

You feel like you've got it together. So why haven't you found the person for you yet?

Featuring that time when our Tough Love columnist got dumped because of a dream about cinnamon rolls

Five important lessons I learned from ‘Raising Humans in a Digital World'

We would like to stay on the ranch with the beloved author forever

When your backcountry partner was your romantic one, a breakup can totally alter your relationship to the outdoors—but don't let it

A new study prompted misguided reports suggesting that digital technology is just fine for kids. It isn’t.

Avoiding the awkwardness of the poop zone and other early-relationship concerns

The bestselling author talks to Tim Ferriss about the changes we can all make to transform our lives

Close friendships can and should develop in intense situations—but you don’t need to stick around if they get toxic

My father founded the notorious 120-mile Triple Bypass bike ride in Colorado. After a few failed attempts, I set out to finally complete it.

A new movie follows two lost souls on the Appalachian Trail

Three recent novels consider the world from the perspectives of urban foxes, dogs, and factory farm animals

The social dynamics of swiping, ex-forgetting, and crush-Instagramming are harder to navigate than the backcountry

Here's how to gently tell your friends that you're good with ramen all week, thanks

Anyone who has recreated with clashing personalities will relate to the not always likable but always entertaining characters on HBO's new show

We did whatever the hell we wanted

When it comes to being pro-bike, so-called “avid cyclists” seem to be anything but

As America wrestles with high rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans, outdoor programs have been offered up as a promising treatment. Dan Sidles seemed like the ideal candidate: an Iraq War vet who suffered from PTSD, he tried to find a renewed sense of purpose through climbing and mountaineering. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough. Brian Mockenhaupt explores the final years of a tortured friend.

In their new film, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture Alex Honnold’s historic ropeless El Cap climb and the emotional toll it took on everyone around him

How I learned to do group travel—without hating everybody else

In a world of sexist social norms, how to be respectful of what you're into while being respectful of other people's choices

Our writer and favorite curmudgeon completed UC Berkeley's ten-week Science of Happiness online course. Did it make him happier? Not really. But he still came away with some important, if obvious, rules to live by.

How to support a loved one who has witnessed something awful that changed their relationship to the outdoors

When it comes to picking the ideal outdoor buddies, it doesn't matter at all

One writer endures awkward morning cabin run-ins and hazardous chairlifts in the name of settling down (but still chasing snow)

Rarely will you find a fitness tip that is equally applicable to all areas of your life

In his newest book, Rick Bass gins up hunger and answers some of life's biggest questions by feasting with the great ones

Now is not the time to mourn the end of all-day playtime, especially if you're not the one giving birth

At 55, writer Pam Houston finally let herself fall.

The Passage, from Day’s Edge Productions, is a story about a family’s quest to canoe the entirety of the inside passage.

Sometimes you just have to suck it up

The author's latest book features stories that are just as mired in the contradictions of humanity as they are in the humidity of the Sunshine State

Mountain bikers Megan Walsh and Skye Nacel live a pretty idyllic life in their 250-square-foot Oregon cabin.

Especially if you don't share the same interest and it involves lots of time, money, and travel

In ‘Leave No Trace’ father and daughter are forced out of long-term camping on public lands by social services.

How to deal when your loved one loves risky hobbies

What to do when you start dating someone who isn't ready to join you on dawn patrol?

From Orvis, The Motivator is a dedication from filmmaker Aaron Hitchins to his mother Maureen.

We answer your cohabitation and codependency questions this week

Trying to figure out how to show both of your dogs—with different energy levels—exactly how much you love them? We have answers to this dilemma and more in this week's lightning round.

Trick, bribe, deceive, repeat

Raphael Rogers and Kristin Gerhart are both filmmakers with a particular affinity for the outdoors.

And also, when to stop being a baby and learn to enjoy yourself

Because your Garmin can’t help you navigate your relationships

Couples can get dirty together in many ways

How to embrace the season (and your partner)

Plus, why first dates are scary (even for falconers), and how to overcome your nerves

Wedding photographers Northen Peak Productions are carving out a niche in their industry—adventure weddings.

Get ready for lawsuits. The five tribal nations that supported the formation of the monument say they will respond with legal action and continued collaboration.

And don't let anyone make you believe differently

Hate craft beer? Dogs? Urinary tract infections? We have answers to some of the most pressing outdoors issues.

From the North Face and Camp4 Collective, Life Coach follows climbers Alex Honnold and Renan Ozturk in The Ruth Gorge in Alaska.

It's no more dangerous than being a woman anywhere else in society. In fact, it may be safer.

Advice for taking a really, really long hike with your significant other

Why you can cut your mileage in half and still come out ahead

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From Filmmakers Johny Mourgue and Simon Oxley 'Forwards Ever, Backwards Never' explores the kind of bravery it takes to overcome a lifelong fear.

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This film A Field Guide To Losing Your Friends is a collaboration between filmmaker Chad Clendinen and Dunning and earned itself a place in our piece 'The 10 Movies at Telluride Mountainfilm That We're Most Excited About.'

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'Every Other Day' is a film from The Noble Lab that shares the story of Rode Lewis who is a father and rancher in West Texas 180 miles outside of Ft. Stockton.

Husband and wife, Josh and Rachel set sail in November 2016 from Ventura, California. After spending 40 hard days doing boat maintenance, their boat Agape was ready for her maiden voyage.

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Mike Dalton and his now-fiancé Emily made a pact in their relationship; travel somewhere new every year. On this trip to Portland, Oregon Dalton had a surprise in store; an engagement ring.

�����ԹϺ���'s love guide is here—and answering your most pressing questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Today we discuss the marital pains of canned sardines, camp-friendly alternatives to engagement rings, and dating in a van.

But years of trying to keep up with her has made me a much better runner

�����ԹϺ���'s love guide is here—and answering your most pressing questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Today, we discuss being unable to hang on a running date and when it's okay to snot-rocket in front of your beloved.