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Switzerland’s supreme court has suspended the IAAF’s testosterone regulations
Alysia Montaño’s story is yet another reminder of how contracted endurance athletes often have to choose between having a career and a life
Earlier this year, the iconic race announced a new policy for transgender competitors. Here's how the decision came together and why it's important.
New accounts sharing bad behavior, plus public stands from notable climbers, are bringing gross online interactions into the light
When Sophie Goldschmidt became the World Surf League's CEO in 2017, improving the women's tour was a priority. Her next challenge is equality for all surfers.
After cruising to victory in Doha, Caster Semenya’s athletic future is up in the air
Twenty percent of climbers on the world's highest peak this season are women
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has decided in favor of “necessary discrimination”
Two years ago, the climbing photographer known as Nathan Smith saw no way out, after struggling for years with gender-identity issues in the male-dominated outdoor industry. Then—slowly, bravely—Nikki introduced herself to the world.
What began as a carpe diem trip has become one of the few representations of visible queerness in the outdoor world
The climber, photographer, and co-founder of Más wants you to know that you belong in the climbing gym
Once again, science says that fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are really good for you
In his new animated feature, Chris Butler adds a contemporary twist to an old-fashioned tale
An archaeologist faces an uncertain future
A simple questionnaire assessing self-regulatory skills—planning, self-monitoring, evaluation, reflection—offers clues about who will push themselves to a sports injury
The IAAF’s decision to phase out the 5k isn’t necessarily bad, and the pro running landscape needs to evolve all around.
For active mamas-to-be, nine months of playing it too safe feels wrong. Good news: you don't have to give up on outdoor adventure.
I'm tired of doubling up old sports bras—aren't you?
There's been a recent wave of new policies that support female athletes, with benefits like equal prize money, salary minimums, and maternity leave. Are these measures enough?
The Venture Out Project is doing more than just teaching outdoor skills. It's creating a community.
The IAAF is worried about “losing the next generation of female athletes.” Here's a breakdown of both sides of the debate.
Handmade surfboards are a rare commodity. Handmade surfboards crafted by women are even more so.
The announcement comes weeks after the controversial launch of the organization's outdoor equity pledge
This week saw heated public outcry over the organization's false claim of being the first to get outdoor brands to commit to inclusivity. Let's use this opportunity to enact real change.
A recent Camber study on gender equity exposes discrimination in the outdoors, especially in the bike industry
Hip shape and torso length matter, and a pack that fits right will save you energy on the trail
A detailed analysis of historical Boston results wades into the long-running debate on sex differences in endurance
After three years of sold-out events for women-identified and non-binary people, Flash Foxy introduces an extension where men are welcome, too
From peeing in geysers to stealing linens
After her win at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Kate Courtney noticed a shift in how people talk about women in sports
Turkey Trots are huge and runners like beer
In his much-loved book 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running,' Haruki Murakami completely misunderstands what it means to be a female runner
Bequi Livingston found power and confidence in physical strength. Now she's teaching other women to do the same.
Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges
This Utah 50K and half marathon event is taking one small step toward closing the wage gap
In a time when so many brands are marketing to women in smart ways, the body-shaming fliers that sparked major blowback in Missoula felt especially tasteless
Owner, founder, and mechanic Binky Brown started the mobile shop and educational space to serve marginalized communities in the Bay Area
Athletes at Rowan University were banned from running in sports bras because it “distracted” the football team. The incident highlights a much bigger issue about policing women’s bodies.
A Nebraska-based photographer is bringing positivity and drag culture to the great outdoors—in six-inch heels
A friendly reminder that a 2:10 marathon is actually still pretty hard
For years, female athletes have relied on training protocols, injury guidelines, and nutrition plans based on research conducted with men. That's starting to change.
I originally hired Andrea to help me do push-ups. In the end, we both got a lot more than we bargained for.
Parisi tackled three of the Seven Summits this year, and now she's a few steps closer to likely becoming the first publicly transgender person to complete the famous challenge
Finally, gearmakers are getting that not all female athletes are a size 6—and they’re designing performance apparel to reflect that
If the BSA wants to welcome female Scouts, it needs to start now—not next February
Nearly a century ago, a small group of women pilots flew terrifying early airplanes, broke flying records, and raced—and beat—male pilots in air races
Want to de-bro cycling? Build more and better bike lanes.
U.S. women runners are on fire right now. Why are most of them coached by men?
Last week, surfing became the latest sport to close the prize-money gender gap. So where does that put us on the greater path to equality in sports?
For decades, women in the Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture have been trying to bring justice to those who have discriminated against them. A new investigation reveals that the inaction is due to a much larger problem: a system set up to make their complaints go away.
For decades, the staff of Grand Canyon National Park has lived with a culture of bullying and harassment. Can the park's first female superintendent heal the old wounds?
Four years of race data from a professional cycling team unveils some differences between the sexes
American sprinting, Shelby Houlihan, Caster Semenya. The list goes on.
The long, convoluted history of the struggle for a top-flight—and lasting—European women’s stage race
South African Caster Semenya will challenge the new rule in court, while the science looks a little shaky
Wilma Rudolph won three Olympic golds and was among the first athletes to use her celebrity to fight for civil rights
If we truly want more women in this sport, it's time to change the system for entering races
You're a woman who rides a bike? I'm assuming you've been the target of lewd comments, threats, and maybe even outright assault. It has to stop.
The world’s best bike racer is a woman: Vos, a 31-year-old Dutch superstar with more than 300 podium finishes. She’s also an activist, taking on the fight against gender inequality in a sport whose future has to involve knocking down a few doors.
The Boy Scouts of America is dropping the gendered pronoun and allowing girls to be members. The Girl Scouts better adapt fast if it wants to stay relevant.
Pro climber Joe Kinder lost his job for harassing fellow pro Sasha DiGiulian on Instagram. Where do we go from here?
Six women talk about their experiences with harassment while recreating or working in the outdoor industry
As it opens membership up to girls, the 107-year-old organization will now be known as Scouts BSA
For outdoor brands and journalists, it’s been far too easy to return to familiar places to find writers, stories, and images. This month’s issue is a concerted effort to chart a new path.
In October, the 107-year-old Boy Scouts of America announced that it will begin accepting girls as Cub and Eagle scouts for the first time. But the Girl Rangers toppled this gender barrier more than 48 years ago.
The author started her career just trying to fit in with the (many, many) guys, but eventually came to realize she'd become as misogynistic as the worst of them
Our bikes may be better now, but what about the world in which we ride them?
The female contingent at the infamous race was large and strong this year, despite terrible weather conditions
The founder of Out There ϳԹs discovered power in nature while growing up gay. Now she's sharing it with the next generation—and taking the industry by storm.
Three years after the Camber CEO Pledge, outdoor companies still struggle to find and hire female leaders. The gap is slowly closing, but the lack of focus on hiring women of color is clearer than ever.
Former pro road rider Iris Slappendel founded the first labor union for women cyclists with one goal: getting team managers, sponsors, and riders to treat male and female cyclists with equal respect, 'cause that sure isn't happening now
International federations are putting quotas and policies in place to encourage gender parity at the highest levels. How much change will come of it?
We must resolve the sexism ingrained in cycling—starting with ditching the outdated practice of flanking successful male athletes with scantily clad women
The horrific scandal in U.S. gymnastics is part of a long history of sexual abuse in amateur sports—especially swimming. The time for lasting change is now.
After a nearly two-decades-long fight, women will surf in the iconic event. It's about time officials recognized what these athletes have been doing for the past half century.
In gyms around New York City, the Women's Strength Coalition is working to make the lifting community more inclusive
The industry has moved its trade show, but not its stance on diversity
Why? Because there’s no good reason for them not to.
A new survey across the Department of the Interior shows that it’s not just the National Park Service plagued by these issues