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An Everest thriller, Bad Vegan, and Alex Honnold in the Amazon
A soggy slumber under a roller coaster, a chilly night in the Sierra, a high-altitude headache on Mount Whitney, and other tales of outdoor insomnia
Well include our favorite submissions in an 窪蹋勛圖厙 Instagram post
We asked a bunch of great writers to bear down, focus, and tell us what makes them giddiest in the outdoors. Join them as they celebrate everything from diving off rocks to adventure flirting to shivering in a bed between cold sheets? (Hey, dont judge.) Plus: five scientifically proven ways to up the fun and improve your health.
Its time to settle a longstanding debate once and for all. Which sandal will be crowned king?
The apparel, equipment, and gear that 窪蹋勛圖厙 staffers and contributors are gifting to Mom
Severance, a John Green audiobook, and 60 Songs That Explain the 90s
Hey, spring, didnt see you there
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The Sunshine Protection Act wants to do away with changing the clocks. Naturally, we got to talking about how the shift might affect our outdoorsing.
Join us for a live Zoom Q and A with the beloved author, presented by the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Book Club, on Tuesday, April 5
A few winter flurries had the 窪蹋勛圖厙 staff reaching for some cozy booties, cherished beanies, and near-perfect ski boots
Normal Gossip, a book about navigation, and Abbott Elementary
After her 25-year marriage ended in divorce, the 窪蹋勛圖厙 contributing editor turned to scienceand a river tripto navigate through the darkness. Register here for our Zoom book discussion on March 9.
A poet laureates memoir, Station Eleven, and a lacrosse film based on a true story
What we used to start the year right
Work less, adventure more, and get some rest
The world of fitness is always changingfor better and for worse. Here, weve focused on the bright side, spotlighting five faces in the health and wellness scene that are pushing for inclusivity, justice, and kindness, toppling old conventions to make their own.
When travel resumed in early 2021, Americans in droves headed south of the border, with most opting for popular tourist meccas. But why follow the masses when you can explore wild corners of the country few others visit? We rounded up 18 ways to do just thatand to support local economies while youre at it.
We want to be the best outdoor gear resource on the planet. Help us get there.
The wait for winter is over. Heres the gear that helped our editors stay warm, festive, and active over the holidays.
New Year's resolutions are for the birds
The stories we were most excited to read and publish across 窪蹋勛圖厙 titles this year
This years most memorable adventure films include The Rescue, 14 Peaks, and Playing with Sharks
Some of this years best outdoorsy reads include new works from Alison Bechdel, Imbolo Mbue, and Mary Roach
On this trip of a lifetime, you'll explore and trek through the stunning Katmai National Park in Alaska with 窪蹋勛圖厙's editor in chief Christopher Keyes
November usually means the onset of winter, but much of the country is experiencing dry and unseasonably warm weather. Heres what 窪蹋勛圖厙 editors have been using to pass the time until snow season.
Our testers gave these products their stamp of approval
Hunter S. Thompson, Taylor Swift, and King Richard
Author Jordan Salama began writing this captivating book, about a journey down Colombias Magdalena River, when he was just a college student
Its been another challenging year, but some people thrive on adversity. Here are the athletes, activists, tree planters, chefs, filmmakers, and other disrupters who changed our world for the better in 2021. Plus: Meet Carissa Moore, surfings first female olympic gold medalist.
These are our favorite pieces that wont break the bank
Join us in reading Heather Hansmans Powder Days
Sasha DiGiulian set out to become the first woman and second person in history to complete the Rocky Mountain Trilogy, a compilation of three of the hardest 5.14 big walls in the Canadian Rockies
The Trilogy features one of climbings strongest personalities at her most vulnerable
We only have space for seven shoes in our print magazine, but there are a few others you should know about, too
Is it the most underrated month of the year?
The Secret History, Battle Royale, and the latest Sally Rooney novel
Dont let your old stuff gather dust or go to the landfill. Put it to work doing good.
The results are in, and these are the regions 20 top-scoring resorts, according to the 2022 Ski Reader Resort Survey
The masses have spoken and these are the 20 top-scoring resorts in the region, according to the 2022 Ski Reader Resort Survey
W. Kamau Bell, the host of United Shades of America, sits down with fellow comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston for a lively conversation on what we learn about this country when we engage with communities very different than our own
Only the very best makes it into print. But there are some pretty great runners-up you should know about, too.
We still love these runner-up apparel pieces and accessories
There were so many good boards this year that it was hard to pick just a few for print. Here are the others our testers loved.
These vests, fleeces, shells, and puffies came up just short of print inclusionbut theyre still worth your attention
A knife, rangefinder, jacket, and other pieces that are worth checking out
Even the runner-up hikers from this years test are pretty great
We only have space for six pants in the print magazine, but there are plenty more worthy pairs you should know about
Testers like eight boots, but we only had room for six. Heres an all-around boot and a womens powder-chasing boot that almost made the cut.
In a lineup of touring packs, this boot bag and small daypack didn't make the cut, but they're still well worth your attention
There are five wearables in our print magazine, but several more worth checking out
Six of the worlds leading climbers take on one of the worlds last great climbing frontiers: Queen Maud Land
Watch the short film Queen Maud Land with your 窪蹋勛圖厙+ membership
The past year showed us all that having access to the outdoors is essential for our health and well-being. It also magnified the inequities inherent in that access. For 2021s Best Towns package, we chose 13 of the countrys most diverse places and evaluated them according to the factors that matter today: sustainability, affordability, and outdoor equity. Here are the cities of tomorrow.
Surfing in Baja. Summit-to-sea skiing in Alaska. Hiking in Death Valley. Theres no shortage of epic adventures to be had in winter. Weve rounded up our favorite trips to make sure you get your fill of thrills.
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Only Murders in the Building, Shirley Hazzard, and a whimsical TV musical
Is there a more universally loved month in the outdoor world?
Were relaunching our community for outdoorsy book loversstarting with Richard Powerss new novel, Bewilderment
Our experts sought out epic adventures in every landscape, from new desert outposts to off-the-grid wellness retreats, with plenty of trails, beaches, and base campsall perfect to give or get
We've partnered with travel outfitter Modern 窪蹋勛圖厙 to create four epic trips for 窪蹋勛圖厙+ members at discounted rates. Better yet, an 窪蹋勛圖厙 editor will join you on each inaugural journey.
These are the full contest rules for窪蹋勛圖厙s survival stories essay contest. You can read more about the contest and how to enter on this page. 1. Eligibility You must be 13 or older to participate. Employees and family members of 窪蹋勛圖厙 employees cannot participate. Wed especially like to hear…
Introducing a new essay contest for 窪蹋勛圖厙 readers
Some of the most popular national-park sites come alive this season, offering vibrant hikes, cool camping weather, and amazing wildlife spotting
The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, and the harrowing tale of a shipwreck
Now is one of the best times of the year to save on camping essentials
Follow three professional athletes on their grueling journey to make the cut for the inaugural Collins Cup
The stories we're watching today, from our daily newsletter
News of the death was announced during the races awards ceremony Sunday, and some athletes held a moment of silence for the deceased rider
Katie Compton has said she never intentionally or knowingly took a banned substance after the USADA issued her a four-year ban
Versatility is the name of the game with these yet to be released items
Fifteen riders and five alternates have been selected to compete in the 20th year of the big-mountain freeride competition in Virgin, Utah
Our Outdoor Retailer Gear of Show picks are all items that make life outside easier
Leaf peeping in Colorado. Surfing the Azores. Cruising Alaskas Inside Passageyes, Alaska, in fall. We scoured the world to find epic adventures and stunning destinations to satisfy your autumn wanderlust, especially this year, when we all have a little cabin fever.
Fiction by Colson Whitehead, a Tokyo 2020 video game, and a fascinating history of coyotes
The Colorado-based provider of active-lifestyle content and services has expanded its portfolio again, bringing on three new cycling brands
The country singer-songwriter talks to 窪蹋勛圖厙 about the restorative power of nature, the unexpected blessings of quarantine, and the origins of his album Country Again: Side A