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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.
Post something anti-racist instead. Better yet, do something anti-racist instead.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, three Chinese teams reached the top of the world
The response to Arbery鈥檚 murder highlighted what I already knew: the running world is deeply divided by race, and we must address it
Could the company's latest play to own the experience economy transport me virtually around the world? I made sangria with drag queens in Portugal, meditated with sleepy sheep in Scotland, and visited stray dogs in Ukraine to find out just how far Zoom-powered travel could take me.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn鈥檛 stop talking about
With the coronavirus bringing global travel to a halt, take this time to pare down your dream destinations to the ones that really matter to you
From Patagonia to South Africa to Yosemite, visit some of our favorite places on the planet in real time via these live webcams鈥攁nd start dreaming of where you want to go when we can travel again
Staying home as much as possible is the most useful thing we can do
In an era dominated by online shopping, dubious influencer endorsements, and trendy, direct-to-consumer gear, it鈥檚 harder than ever to know who to trust. Jenny Gyllander, the mind behind the product-review Instagram account @thingtesting, is here to cut through the noise.
I watched 40-plus hours of thru-hiking vlogs. These are the ones that are worth your time.
From surf cams to Fat Bear Week, live nature feeds inspire adventure and offer a break from reality
This world champion says you can get into surf shape without ever catching a wave
An armchair psychological study of outdoor Instagram poses鈥攁nd what you can do to stand out from the crowd. As illustrated by 国产吃瓜黑料 staffers.
Anxiety, hypochondria, OCD, and travel might sound like a recipe for disaster. But I've seen the world despite my mental health. Here's how I manage my mind on the road.
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?
As red-rock meccas like Moab, Zion, and Arches become overrun with visitors, our writer wonders if Utah's celebrated Mighty Five ad campaign worked too well鈥攁nd who gets to decide when a destination is "at capacity."
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn鈥檛 stop talking about
Because going back to the work after the holidays is hard enough already
Everything is easier to understand with visuals
In 2005, Richard Louv helped usher in the nature-as-therapy movement. His latest book asks us to start bonding with wild animals.
An online environmental vigilante plans to publish a blacklist of influencers who trample flowers and deface nature for clicks. Some say it's bullying.
Grammy nominee Mike Posner left behind his life in L.A. to go on a 2,851-mile journey in search of... something. Here's what he learned about grief, motivation, struggle, and authenticity.
'Let's Talk' follows tech-minimalism evangelist Chris Andrews on a journey by foot across the United States
With every post, Kiona, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account How Not to Travel Like a Basic Bitch, is teaching herself and her followers how to be, well, less basic
Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure or nothing. Here's why you should absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.
The e-retailer pursued legal action against dozens of companies for trademark infringement over the word "backcountry." Now the CEO is apologizing.
Cory McDonald's main goal was to restore his health on the Pacific Crest Trail. Becoming a YouTube star, getting stalked, and meeting the perfect girl were just exhilarating extras.
Has Governor Gavin Newsom done a bad job managing the wildfires? Should he invest in "cleaning" the forest? We've got answers.
Instagram can make even the most far-flung places seem accessible. But how much does it really cost to get the shot?
How social media makes feeling good about your running even harder for today鈥檚 youth, and 5 ways to move beyond the comparison treadmill.
The author of 'Digital Minimalism' explains how you can maximize your free time
"The book聽was fine聽but聽I hated the story"
Katie Bou茅 started practicing No Social Sundays and reclaimed her time
A mandatory helmet law in NYC is how Vision Zero ends.
How a 21-year-old and her pet snake took YouTube by storm
The leaders who have grown it into a nationwide organization talk about where they aim to take it next
Which seat reigns supreme? We polled you (and our editors) to find out.
As Wyn Wiley, the creator of the drag-queen Instagram star, explains, it all started when he grabbed some six-inch heels buried in his closet and decided to take a risk
The story of what happened after a climber spotted a religious figure mounted on the wall of her local climbing gym
Work the system, get to know your local outdoor-sports store, and take advantage of steeply discounted gear
Diversify your Instagram feed with plus-size ultrarunners, kayakers, and other bold outdoorspeople who want you to love getting out there too
With their unsanctioned events, OSR offers a slice of vanishing New York
If he cheated, he deserved to be disqualified, but the bullying crossed a line
The company is growing fast, adding roughly a million users a month, and it has lofty goals to expand far beyond its old identity as a platform for logging rides and runs. Can it succeed?
Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.
You can't force your way to healthy habits
Take the stress out of solo travel with these simple strategies
Slow travel is popular in Europe and catching on in the U.S. It's not a bad way to ease your climate (and possibly flight) anxiety.
You might not like his style, but Sir Mo gives his sport some much-needed attitude
How much does the world need to know about a deadly bear attack? That question was tested in the Yukon last year, after the horrific loss of a mother and daughter caused a destructive media storm.
French authorities brought the man to safety after he made a 528-foot free ascent
But do remember that it can be a powerful mental-health tool and go beyond the whitewashed Instagram posts to focus on improving access to the outdoors for those who need it most
More companies are selling makeup specifically for sweating in. But do women really need it?
New accounts sharing bad behavior, plus public stands from notable climbers, are bringing gross online interactions into the light
Look no further for your go-to playlist for the long hauls
And no place has ever been ruined by an Instagram post, either. It's time to stop blaming social media for the world's troubles.
Society has primed us to care about ego and status. Here's how to get past that.
For this veteran journalist, the intoxicating freedom of traveling solo outweighs the risks every time. Here are her life-on-the-road strategies.
And really, who can blame them?
A recent report found that 259 people died between 2011 and 2017 while stepping in front of the camera in often dangerous destinations. Our writer went deep on the psychology of selfies to figure out what's behind our obsession with capturing extreme risk-taking.
But the flip side is that your healthy fitness habits鈥攕o deemed by lurking insurance companies鈥攃ould lower premiums
All of them come from @tinyatlasquarterly, the Instagram account you wish you ran
The Youth Climate Strike is working to shut down schools across the country on March 15 to demand that world leaders act on preventing climate change
When a 4x4 influencer vandalized the state's magnificent desert landscape, it was really just the start of the problem
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.
Five important lessons I learned from 鈥楻aising Humans in a Digital World'
When you look at their Instagram posts, it's easy to be jealous of your jet-setting friends. But there are grimier sides to traveling alone.
I went to the adventure-camera company's Creator Summit in an effort to become a bona fide social-media star
It's never a bad time to re-evaluate your digital addiction
The only way to stop gear scammers is to stop clicking their links
Your last Instagram picture DOESN'T have a seventh wonder in it? How... quaint.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Turn your game up a notch with these easy-to-use tools
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
Vegans, caribou, songwriting, and other treats to check out as you refresh your media diet