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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.
Photographer Ben Moon takes us on his journey to the desert to climb some splitters in Indian Creek, using the all-new Lytro ILLUM camera—designed to capture fuller, deeper, and more stunning images than ever before.
Ever since Swiss photographer Bruno Augsburger discovered the Canadian Yukon Territory in 2000, he's made it his goal to spend as much time there as possible. Augsburger will spend weeks alone in the wilderness, relying on bushcraft skills to survive.
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.
From cliff jumping in the Northeast to watching an orchestra of lightning strikes in the desert. ϳԹ Magazine and The North Face have put together a list of the 50 places that you have to #SeeForYourself.
Looking for the funnest terrain in North America? Go here.
Five mountain towns where the skiing and riding are matched by equally entertaining off-the-slopes escapades.
America's best kept surfing secret? Missoula, Montana. Not your first guess, we know, but photographer Paolo Marchesi stumbled upon a band of dedicated wave junkies in the heart of the West. Strongwater Surf Shop doesn't have beachfront access, but the store and it's loyal followers will do anything for a few good turns. Marchesi caught up with the crew this summer for an unexpected day of endless rides on the Lochsa River.
An epic, 10,000-mile road trip across America to find the best place to live in the country.
The finalists in our Best Town Ever competition have a lot in common: Thriving food scenes, walkable neighborhoods, and, of course, incredible access to trails, rivers, mountains, and lakes. But no place brings it all together like our winner.
What makes a Best Town Ever? Access to adventure, healthy eating options, bike lanes, and green spaces. And these places have it all.
As climate change threatens snowpack, ski areas are adopting a new survival strategy: Beefing up the summer fun.
The drive from Eureka, California, to Coos Bay, Oregon has dunes, salmon, and Jurassic Park-worthy greenery—but no crowds. It'll be our little secret.
A Southern Colorado loop where you can rough it in a yurt and throw one back in Durango.
We put together a bracket of our 64 favorite towns in the country. See how your pick stacked up.
After 20 days and more than one million votes since the start of our 2014 Best Towns Tournament, we're finally down to the final four. With less than two weeks left, we take a minute to weigh in on what makes each of the finalists so special.
The deep-dish pizza might get all the love, but there's plenty to keep you active in the windy city. Here's our guide to the best of it.
Terlingua, Texas, is a magnet for drifters, dropouts, and raft guides—but not murderers. So when a popular bar owner turned up dead after a night of hard drinking, the tiny town found itself facing some very tough questions.
An Introduction to Fly-Fishing for Brown Trout in Colorado by Will Rice
The volcanic remains at the heart of Aniakchak National Monument—the least visited site in the national park system—are a trippy mishmash of postapocalyptic cinder cones, hardened lava, and flame-colored walls. The only catch? Doing it right involves days of trekking and rafting through some of the planet’s toughest, most bear-heavy terrain.
Visiting the City of Angels and in desperate need of exercise? Here’s our guide to getting outside.
Brought to you by the authors of "101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die"
Skiing in the middle of the season can mean long waits at the lifts and jam-packed hotels. Here’s how to avoid both.
Eight amazing lodge trips for those craving comfort and instant access
I am not sure which I remember better: the deafening noise or the tranquil silence.
Who needs muesli and mulled wine? The U.S. hut scene is gaining ground. These DIY trips put you in the best of the backcountry.
Every year, scores of Into the Wild fans tackle a dangerous river crossing to visit the last home of Alaska's most famous adventure casualty. Why are so many people willing to risk injury, and even death, to pay homage to a controversial ascetic who perished so young?
Into The Bus: An intimate tour of the Fairbanks City Transit System Bus 142, where the late Chris McCandless was discovered
Welcome to Telluride, the best little stoner town in America
With the economy on the uptick and early snowfall stoking demand, Dan Sherman, spokesman for ski-centric travel agent Ski.com, says you can’t count on resorts dropping prices mid-season. You should book early and online. Here are a few deals to get you started.
Fire the babysitter. This time you're bringing the whole family.
Your favorite slopes—bigger, better, and ready for winter
Three proven formulas for a different kind of Turkey Day
Explore the continent's most awe-inspiring place on a bold road trip across the last frontier.