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Decades of political infighting have stymied construction of the North Country Trail, which, if finished, would run for 4,600 miles. Now it looks like Congress may finally be ready to get its act together.
A job applicant, Alison Miley, alleges that Craig DeLuca offered her work for sex, and that the company knew about this behavior but allowed it to continue
It's not about training regimens or dietary dogma鈥攊t's about community
CEO Corinne Prevot, 27, turned a high school pet project into a full-blown business
From the filmmakers at Ski The East, Promised Land: Mad River Ruckus highlights Mad River Glen having an all-time season.
Vermont was doing craft everything way before the rest of us, which makes Burlington鈥攁nd the surrounding area鈥攁 gourmand's paradise
Yes, you can still find powder somewhere
Born in the valley of Londonderry, Vermont, snowboarding took root when Jake Burton and friends began shaping these boards in an old barn.
Why one would want to ski the Ice Coast, from a diehard defender
At the University of Vermont, an unusual initiative wants to help students discover the benefits of well-rounded healthy living. Is it working?
Corporate acquisitions and a challenging retail climate could alter the price and personality of the industry鈥檚 biggest wool-apparel brands
It will sell through remaining inventory and asks fans to support some of its favorite causes
From making movies to giving conservation grants, learn how this specialty outdoor retailer has evolved into so much more than a gear shop
As mountain towns in the West struggle with the soaring cost of real estate, tiny Stowe, Vermont, remains an affordable bastion of outdoor living. It鈥檚 a place where ski bums aren鈥檛 an endangered species, good food and beer are plentiful, and everyone puts a premium on playing outside. Welcome home.
There's a new breed of low-cost lodging that's custom-made for getting into the wild
The writer and activist's nighttime essentials
Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season鈥檚 quintessential weekend escapes.
At the University of Vermont, mathematicians in the Computational Story Lab are reading your tweets and learning a lot about our collective well-being
John and Jen Kimmich, creators of Heady Topper Double IPA, break down all that goes into starting a successful microbrewery
Get far into the wilderness in as little time as possible
Onion River, in Montpelier, Vermont, capitalized on a bad winter by selling fat bikes
In one town's debate over how to honor its snowboarding roots, we can all learn something about what makes an artistic homage feel just right
The Jack Jumping World Championships鈥攚here competitors attach a single ski to a stool, then hang on as they hurtle down the slope鈥攈as been going strong for almost four decades. Mixing a bit of history with adrenaline and flipping a bird at the Big Ski establishment in the process, the event showcases ski culture at its very finest.
The places you'll never be able to afford and the ones so welcoming, you can move in tomorrow
On April 29, Dan Hacker busted out his skis for one last run in the green mountains of Vermont.
There was no better bike for this 116-mile gravel race though the back roads of Vermont
No matter how you like to ski or how long you can take off work, we've got the perfect trip in our guide to the best alpine escapes of the season
Fulfill that childhood fantasy and book one of these high-end treehouses, from Costa Rica to Italy to San Francisco
Some ski resorts are already spinning lifts. Here鈥檚 where to ski and ride at the beginning of the winter.
Where to enjoy autumn's best views鈥攐n two feet or two wheels
In burgs recognized for an abundance of adventure, these are the winning places that will set you up for everything
A river- and mountain-loving town took home the top prize (again) in our 2015 contest.
Can鈥檛 fit two to five months into your schedule to hike the PCT? No worries. These monthlong thru-hikes are just as good.
Test your inner compass in these six labyrinthine gardens!
If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.
Unleash your inner Norse god while driving one of these scenic winter routes.
There are changes afoot on the mountains. Learn them and own the slopes.
Want to skin the frontcountry? Try these six spots.
No two ski resorts are alike. But which one is right for you? We break down more than 30 of North America's best to find the perfect fit.
Looking for the funnest terrain in North America? Go here.
One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.
Long stretches of open road through some of the most beautiful areas of the country, peppered with wildlife sightings, adventurous detours, and good brews鈥攊t's so much more than getting from Point A to Point B.
Portland, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, and Milwaukee might be the U.S.鈥檚 most widely acknowledged beer cities, but don鈥檛 discount the underdogs. Here are five unexpected brewery towns worth rooting for. Albuquerque, New Mexico Marble (Alejandro de la Cruz/Flickr) With two dozen breweries in this southwestern hub of…
The Appalachian Trail is one of 11 National Scenic Trails and鈥攁long with the Continental Divide and Pacific Crest trails鈥攐ne of three popular, near-border-to-border treks in the U.S. The New England portion of the Appalachian Trail. Through-hikers on the AT have a roughly 2,180-mile journey in front of them. However, the…
Cliff diving traces its roots to Hawaii, where, in the 1760s, King Kahekili initiated his warriors with the tactic, thus proving their loyalty and bravery. Cliff diving is now a sanctioned sport under the World High Diving Federation (WHDF), but no measure of officiousness can take away its homespun daredevil…
This may sound silly, but I plan trips to mountain towns around the brews that flow from their taps. What would you say are the East鈥檚 best craft and microbrews that come from mountain towns?
The island traps you. That鈥檚 what Manhattanites say when rationalizing their inability to travel freely. But with a little crea颅tivity, finding adventure is easier than you think. 国产吃瓜黑料 fan Joe Sacaridiz, an ad-agency art director who lives in Hell鈥檚 Kitchen, spends spring and fall weekends climbing upstate and winters snowboarding in Vermont. Here鈥檚
Whitewater on Maine's Kennebec River, single-track in Vermont鈥攖hese are the Northeast's best-kept adventure secrets
Summer is the season to embrace the sunlight, celebrate, and make a few hundred new friends
With La Ni帽a back and the East Coast on a five-year blizzard streak, we devised the ultimate ski calendar to help you and your family take advantage. From a boot-deep New England Thanksgiving through spring-break corn snow in the Southwest, the outlook is decidedly epic.
I鈥檓 spending the summer in Boston but am not from the area. What weekend trips in New England would you recommend?
We've got your all-access pass to summer: 21 DIY and outfitted adventures guaranteed to recharge for less than $500*. Just pick one—or five—and leave your lawnmower behind. *Transportation not included
Five hundred dollars can buy you a lot of things: an iPad, a mediocre bike, a lawn mower—or three days of glorious summertime freedom (transportation excluded). Here are our picks for the best do-it-yourself budget escapes in North America, plus outfitted adventures you can't afford to miss.
Overlooked mountain ranges, river beer, running album, gear of all time, and 47 other big ideas, accidental winners, and awesome things about the world outside we've come to love over the past 33 years. Introducing our first annual Editors' Choice Awards...
UP-AND-COMER The Sundance set will rejoice over the fact that The Canyons, a once unknown Park City resort, now hosts a Waldorf Astoria, complete with a slick new Spruce Restaurant from celeb chef Mark Sullivan. Avoid the glitz by hitting the steep, open glades off the Ninety-Nine…
Powder snobs often overlook Vermont's small, friendly skiing, which means more fun for the locals—and you. Here's where to get your Green Mountain State fix this winter.
There are two choices when confronting the聽current chaos in the job market: Be afraid. (Useless.)聽Be bold. (That’s the spirit.) Because moments of turmoil present the biggest opportunities to take a聽new direction, to find an employer who gets your need聽for adventure, to finally break free of the cubicle. How We Picked…
It's about time: Look sharp—and get the job done—with a watch for any occasion
Summer in northern Vermont: long days, long trails, and not a single leaf peeper. Here's how to do it right.
Your town got you down? We鈥檝e got your escape plan. These 20 stars of America鈥檚 21st-century Renaissance are riding a wave of civic reinvention and fresh ideas.
I'm interested in visiting New England to see the fall leaves at their most splendid. Any suggestions on where we should go or what we should do? Chris Larie, WY
A new breed of luxury camping mixes fresh air and fireside fun with crisp linens and five-star dining
Don't miss out: Make plans now to experience the classic rites of summer