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Stories
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'Yellow Bird,' by Sierra Crane Murdoch, and 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' by Emma Copley Eisenberg, look at haunting deaths in wild and forgotten landscapes
Want to avoid the winter blues? These warm adventure remedies are here to help, from mountain biking in Baja to hiking Dominica.
Challenge winter's chill with these insulated jackets
From reading material to the perfect breezy outfit, these 10 items deserve space in your suitcase
With Americans surging onto public lands like never before, search and rescue operations are becoming overwhelmed—and help is not on the way
As one of the northernmost settlements on earth, the Norwegian hamlet of Longyearbyen has become a magnet for adventurous souls looking to start a new life. But when an unsettling crime happened, it brought home a harsh reality: in the modern world, trouble always finds you.
After tragedy followed Hugo Sanchez from El Salvador to Canada, he started photographing the northern lights, finding a new sense of purpose in the wintertime sky
Work hard, play hard—that's how many of us live today. But it turns out that our supercharged lives aren’t so great for us, and fitness experts and doctors are now emphasizing restorative practices and rest to improve performance and overall health.
17 surprisingly easy steps to a happier, less strung-out life—starting with your vagus nerve
He overcame addiction and workaholism to become an elite endurance athlete and star podcast host. As he sees it, it's never too late to start over on the path to a more balanced life.
Both substances are being studied for stress and anxiety relief. We asked the experts if and how they work.
Seduced by the idea of turning my hobby into a paycheck, I led bike tours across the U.S. throughout my twenties. As I learned, some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
He's had to embrace incredible physical pain to win iconic ultramarathons like the Leadville Trail 100 and the Western States Endurance Run. But that’s a form of suffering Rob Krar can control—unlike his decades-long struggle with depression.
COLLECTIONs
GALLERY ARTICLEs
Forget stadiums and manicured ice—the humble roots of hockey belong to frozen backyard ponds. From beer leagues to ex-pros, hockey players from across the country head to the Midwest every year for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
Features
Health and Wellness 2020
We’re Calling Time Out: Americans are overworked, overscheduled, and just plain exhausted. The solution? Forget about radical diets and intense new fitness plans—what we all really need is to sloooow down. Presenting 17 relaxing strategies for beating back stress and reclaiming your mojo this year. PLUS: Why athlete and bestselling author Rich Roll knows from experience that you can always start over on the path to your better self.
The Arctic Job: As one of the northernmost settlements on earth, the Norwegian hamlet of Longyearbyen has become a magnet for adventurous souls looking to start a new life. But when a bizarre crime happened, it brought home a harsh reality: in the modern world, trouble always finds you. —David Kushner
Running in the Dark: Rob Krar had to embrace incredible physical pain to win iconic ultramarathons like the Leadville Trail 100 and the Western States Endurance Run. But that’s a form of suffering he can control—unlike his decades-long struggle with depression. —Christine Fennessy
I Rode Across the Country Five Times and All I Got Was Whining and Grief: Seduced by the idea of getting paid to do the thing she loved, Caitlin Giddings led coast-to-coast bike tours throughout her twenties. As she learned, some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
The Icy Sky at Night: Few people are as devoted to the aurora borealis as Hugo Sanchez, a self-taught photographer who fled civil-war-torn El Salvador and moved to Canada. But tragedy followed him. During a frosty road trip in wintertime Alaska, Sanchez and David Wolman lug cameras and tripods in search of connection—and the perfect shot.
Dispatches
Big Idea
This Is an Emergency: With Americans surging onto public lands like never before, search and rescue operations are becoming overwhelmed—and help is not on the way. —Marc Peruzzi
Exposure
Portfolio: Kennett Mohrman captures the soul of pond hockey in Minnesota.
Media
Mysteries: Two books explore the unique terror of murder in the outdoors. Plus: Our Oscar picks for best documentary.
Gear
Cabin Comfort: Take coziness to the next level.
Puffies: Challenge the chill with these insulated jackets.
Winter Workout: Activewear that gets you out the door.
Go Bag: Everything you need for a tropical getaway.
Style
Boots and Socks: Put a kick in your step.
Travel
Warm-Weather Escapes: Want to avoid the post-holiday blues? Try one of these sunny adventure remedies, from mountain biking in Baja to hiking Dominica.