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In the ten years since she published her memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, her life has changed dramatically—and so has the trail itself
The real-life action heroes swapped their boards for tuxedos to present a James Bond anniversary homage at the Oscars. We should’ve known they’d land it.
Set far from dramatic mountain peaks, the movie stays true to a gentler side of the state
The stunning destination of Sedona, Arizona is feeling the squeeze, along with many other iconic destinations worldwide. A new film called ‘The Last Tourist’ offers up ways we can fix the travel glut.
‘Normal Gossip,’ a book about navigation, and ‘Abbott Elementary’
Professional skier Markus Eder had a fantasy of an impossible descent. Then he got creative.
A poet laureate’s memoir, ‘Station Eleven,’ and a lacrosse film based on a true story
Director Max Lowe explores the aftermath of his father’s death in the emotional documentary
By portraying predators as villains, we are influencing how our children perceive the natural world
Heather Hansman shares the books and films that have helped her slow down and reflect amid the turmoil of 2021
This year’s most memorable adventure films include ‘The Rescue,’ ‘14 Peaks,’ and ‘Playing with Sharks’
In his new documentary, Max Lowe, son of the late climbing legend, explores his father’s high-profile death and the family drama that ensued
38 quotes that we interpret for our own needs
Hunter S. Thompson, Taylor Swift, and ‘King Richard’
It’s 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, surfing’s first female olympic gold medalist.
The new Netflix documentary chronicles Nirmal Purja’s journey to summit the planet’s 8,000-meter peaks in less than seven months
Some of our favorite recent releases explore the life of Jacques Cousteau, a nonbinary climber’s journey to embrace their identity, and the search for the world’s loneliest whale
Tim Zimmermann’s feature about a 12,000-pound orca that killed a SeaWorld trainer changed the future of marine parks, was developed into a powerful 2013 documentary, and turned the author into a vegan
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 climbing’s strongest personalities at her most vulnerable
‘The Secret History,’ ‘Battle Royale,’ and the latest Sally Rooney novel
How Susan Orlean reported the classic ϳԹ story about the surf girls of Maui
These five documentaries from the famed mountain film festival feature everything from daring ski descents to an adorable Alaskan husky
In ‘The Rescue,’ Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture the astonishing effort to find the boys’ soccer team that spent more than two weeks trapped in a cave
Steep lines and jaw-dropping stunts stand out in the annual film series’ latest entry
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For decades, many ski and snowboard films have excluded women and disabled and BIPOC athletes. ‘Mountain Revelations’ and ‘The Approach’ aim to bring new energy to the genre.
In which two bold but questionably sane adventurers actually do for reals what Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels only pretended to do
An athlete and adventurer wants to summit the world’s highest peaks while advocating for inclusivity in the world of outdoor recreation
Running nerds won’t learn anything new from ‘Kipchoge: The Last Milestone,’ but it’s still a feast for the eyes
Fiction by Colson Whitehead, a Tokyo 2020 video game, and a fascinating history of coyotes
As the number one female street skateboarder in the country, Duran hopes to inspire more people to try the sport
This year, three new adventure sports will make their debut in Tokyo. Prepare yourself for the action with these books, documentaries, and more.
‘The Great Pottery Throw Down,’ an eye-opening anthology about climate change, and an Oscar-winning film starring Mads Mikkelsen
If you can’t make the in-person showings in Colorado, you can stream these new adventure films from your living room
How the climbing phenom works to equalize entry for young climbers
‘Nike’s Big Bet’ argues that the banned coach is too important to the company’s image
The North Face’s new Explore Fund Council, led by Jimmy Chin and Lena Waithe, has big plans—and a big budget—to make the outdoors more inclusive
The bestselling author’s latest novel was informed by years of researching the history of female aviation and traveling to far-flung places
It’s the perfect size to haul around but still packs a big optical punch
When Sanni McCandless started dating legendary climber Alex Honnold, she never expected that millions of people would soon be watching her relationship on screen
‘The Good Lord Bird,’ Mary Ruefle, and a podcast that breaks down the Olivia Rodrigo power ballad ‘Driver’s License’
How the team behind David Attenborough’s new Netflix series captured a fight sequence between two poison dart frogs
Snowboarders from Fukushima, Japan, rely on the outdoor community for a sense of normalcy after the natural and nuclear disasters of 2011
A tragedy forced Savannah Cummins to come to terms with the fact that doing what she loves means putting lives in danger
‘Girls Gotta Eat Dirt’ isn’t your typical #inspirational stoke video
This week’s episode of HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ offers raw scenes from the infamous race
Marine biologists aren’t impressed with Netflix’s hit documentary on ocean conservation. They recommended some other films on the subject for us.
A new ruling calls into question previous regulations and norms around film and photography on these spaces
Immerse yourself in stories about one of Bimini’s best bonefish guides, and meet a cast of Aussies exploring an outpost in French Polynesia
The untold story of why a generation of dreamers abandoned promising lives to deliver pizza and chase their wildest powder dreams
In a new documentary from director Caroline Treadway, athletes like Emily Harrington and Kai Lightner open up about their path to recovery
The books, films, music, and more that our editors couldn’t stop talking about
The legendary filmmaker pioneered the stoke film and helped create skiing’s counterculture, but ‘Ski Bum’ on Discovery+ shows how his life behind the scenes was anything but easy
In 1967, Marlon Brando bought a tiny atoll near Tahiti with the aim of preserving it as a tropical paradise. That effort continues, supported by a resort where Beyoncé, Obama, and other big shots chill next to a stunning private lagoon. Hampton Sides went there to meet with scientists and splash around an eco-fantasy island.
How to embrace tough situations and use them in your favor
Chloé Zhao’s new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession
The books, movies, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The tour's latest installment, premiering virtually amid the pandemic, comprises four films that show off epic climbs from around the world, but not from the usual suspects
‘The Infinite Race’ examines the complicated relationship between ‘Born to Run’ and the runners the book made famous
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
This year the famous outdoor film festival is going virtual, with thrilling tales of climbing adventures and profiles of charismatic conservationists
The legendary skier's latest project since retiring is an Amazon series called 'The Pack.' It's the perfect lighthearted binge to get you through the pandemic holidays.
A new documentary from director Ron Howard looks at what happened after California's deadliest wildfire
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
ϳԹ photographer Chris Burkard's 'Unnur' is a gorgeous meditation on one Icelandic father's plan to raise his daughter (way, way) off the grid
In this new alien invasion comedy, a relaxing vacation in the woods takes an unexpected turn
According to Chris Watson, the man behind your favorite wildlife soundtracks, we're just becoming better listeners
Chris Watson, the legendary field recordist for David Attenborough’s films, says this is a unique opportunity to discover the art and pleasure of hearing our world
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
These films about extraordinary athletes and inspiring activists are keeping us entertained as the days get colder
The books, TV shows, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about last month
'The Stand' has its moments, but struggles to add to the legacy of Tommie Smith and John Carlos
Two documentaries, 'Big Fur' and 'Stuffed,' set out to show that this sticky-fingered branch of natural history is full of beauty and wonder. Do they succeed? Our reviewer, who knows a lot more about the subject than he ought to, says yes.
The books, movies, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Our writer has a man crush on a Utah cook-stove inventor named Steve Despain, and it’s easy to see why. Using creative design, smart marketing, and YouTube star turns, he’s brought glamour to the humblest little workhorse in the outdoors.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
There are important decisions to make before and after your recyclables leave your hands