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As road frames evolve to become more capable on various surfaces, many roadies may find a sweet spot for their riding that’s short of a full-on gravel bike

In the same way that backcountry skiers read avalanche reports and whitewater kayakers check water levels, anyone hiking in the West needs to start planning for fires as a baseline safety precaution

Here are some foolproof ways to ward off ticks, no-see-ums, mosquitos, and fleas—and to find relief if they get you anyway

Two versatile, go-anywhere dresses that are practical before all else

These pieces have been in heavy rotation for years

“You always think you’ll save the ones you love when the moment comes. But he didn’t save her.”

Sleeves still play an important role against the elements, even when it’s hot

Her list of physical feats seems almost impossible. Win national sport-climbing competitions starting at the age of 13? Check. Summit Mount Everest? Check. Free-climb El Capitan in under 24 hours? That, too. But in order to cement her status as one of the world’s best climbers, there were more daunting obstacles to overcome.

At the most recently declared national park, the adventure starts and ends with the 1,000-foot-deep New River Gorge. The 73,000-acre stretch of rugged canyon in West Virginia is home to Class IV+ whitewater rafting, some of the best rock climbing on the eastern seaboard, purpose-built singletrack, and more than 100 miles of hiking trails that capture this dramatic part of the country.

It’s not just the gear purchases—it’s how we think about the future. Here’s the ���ϳԹ��� guide to getting your financial $hit together, no selling out required.

Blessed with rich soil, abundant rain, and a long growing season, the Delmarva peninsula—a tri-state area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay—was known as the breadbasket of the American Revolution. Later it rapidly grew into one of the wealthiest agricultural areas in the country, as farmers and watermen…

A body in motion will inevitably need a little maintenance

Our writer, a lifelong surfer, tries to find out

It took me months of cold, scary failure to learn how to roll my boat in the open ocean. The effort taught me that barriers to outdoor proficiency, no matter how daunting, can be overcome if you don’t give up.

Elevate your next ­outdoor sleepover with these genius tricks

How to buy your first bike, grill, paddleboard, sleeping pad, and more

Looking to progress in your sport? From deepwater soloing in Majorca to mountain biking in New Zealand, these trips will take you to the next level.

Every outdoor situation demands a slightly different layering system, but with these three puffies and three shells, you can pretty much do it all

A spiral of injuries—and the attendant existential crisis—can be an opportunity to revisit the fundamentals

Think you wouldn’t benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.

Why reaching outdoor nirvana means journeying far from the beaten path

Essential questions to ask during your doctor's visit, at every age

Having a disability and staging epic adventures can go hand in hand. You just have to be willing to ask for a little help.

When you start a new sport, everything will be hard, perplexing, and intimidating. But your brain will be on fire.

From a baobab-filled outcropping in the middle of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi salt pans to an adventure hot spot in Iraqi Kurdistan, plan a trip to these bold destinations to earn some major adventure travel cred

Hard-won advice from someone who hated the sport, until it changed his life

Dealing with discomfort isn’t a magical gift. It’s a skill, and you can improve at it.

All the essentials for crushing long days on the trail

Despite their differences, climbing’s most famous besties get along because they share the same convictions, support each other’s harebrained schemes, and, of course, engage in some good-natured smack talk

Looking to level up? Get started with this inexpensive, four-move routine.

We asked movers and shakers in different corners of the outdoor world about what people can do to make certain spaces and sports more welcoming for all

Sustaining and delicious whole-food meals and snacks to pack for your next mission

Tuliamuk had secured her spot in the Tokyo Olympics—then 2020 happened. Fortunately, she’s always run for more than just the medals.

At some point in every adventurous life, you need to pursue something completely trivial with such single-minded focus that it nearly drives you mad. Allow me to explain.

Five clever field repairs that can salvage your day out on the trails