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The new National Geographic series, narrated by Bear Grylls, doesn’t sugarcoat the harsh reality that critters face in the far reaches of the world
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
What goes into making a great ϳԹ photograph? Our designers and photo editors picked their favorites—from sky diving record attempts to skiers hucking 60-foot cliffs—from the magazine's Exposure section and describe what they love about each
When the going gets tough, reach for these high-energy tracks recommended by our editors
The host of the MeatEater podcast and Netflix series talks about the need for us all to unite forces and rally to protect public lands
Feeling the need to get out into the sunshine for as long as humanly possible after the winter? If it’s still too cold, here are some books about other people doing that.
Including, but not limited to, films on taxidermists, Olympians, and one very scary night for a park ranger
The organization’s equity pledge ignored the work of Teresa Baker and many others striving to make the outdoor industry more inclusive. So we asked a dozen of them how to move forward.
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 energy bar wars just escalated, folks
Peter Heller’s latest novel puts two college friends in a canoe on Canada's Maskwa River, paddling toward a struggle against nature and other humans
In his new book, Mark Synnott offers a personal history of climbing, including a tense but revealing expedition to Pakistan with legendary climber Alex Lowe
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Keep these lighting and composition tips in mind the next time you take your camera for a walk
From ‘Becoming,’ by Michelle Obama, to ‘Sapiens,’ by Yuval Noah Harari
The professional ski mountaineer counts these titles among her all-time favorites
Four books that come highly recommended from one of America's most prolific mountaineers
Five important lessons I learned from ‘Raising Humans in a Digital World'
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.
The former Powder editor shares his tricks of the trade
We would like to stay on the ranch with the beloved author forever
In her new book, 'Good to Go,' science writer Christie Aschwanden breaks down popular myths about recovery
It’s become conventional wisdom that e-scooters are dangerous. Like most conventional wisdom, it’s probably wrong.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Looking to boost your athletic performance? Start with your music.
Eric Larsen has more experience in the Arctic than just about anyone. He watched the new Mads Mikkelsen survival film and shared what he thought it got right and what missed the mark.
There's a burgeoning industry of hawking mountain-conquering platitudes for cash. Lots of it.
After decades of film skiing, he caught the ski mountaineering bug
Former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins insists that discomfort is the key to self-improvement
Mary Austin wrote about the Mojave as brilliantly as John Muir wrote about the Sierra. Why was she forgotten?
A new study prompted misguided reports suggesting that digital technology is just fine for kids. It isn’t.
Sal Masekela, first son of a Haitian immigrant and a legendary South African jazz musician, was the face and voice of the X Games, Red Bull’s Media House, and the Olympics. Now, as the meteoric growth of the action-sports industry comes back to earth, the most connected man in the room is left wondering what’s next.
Film to be based on the book about Doug Coombs written by Massachusetts author Rob Cocuzzo
Our favorite recent releases (and a few oldies but goodies) will help you escape for at least a few minutes
A miniature Spotify music player without the distractions of a screen or notifications keeps me happily training
Doug Bock Clark’s deeply reported book immerses readers in a society that still relies on whale hunts for sustenance, while adapting to the creeping influences of modernity
The bestselling author talks to Tim Ferriss about the changes we can all make to transform our lives
Just days before Secretary Zinke left his post, the agency quietly proposed rules that would have it ignoring many Freedom of Information Act requests
The shoes-for-good company is the latest in a string of outdoor brands taking a stand on hot-button political issues
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about—all year long
These new releases rose to the top this year on our shelves, screens, and playlists
After her win at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Kate Courtney noticed a shift in how people talk about women in sports
Featuring our 11 most popular photo essays of the year
There's a lot to learn about the good life from sommeliers and hot-air-balloon pilots
A new movie follows two lost souls on the Appalachian Trail
HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018
When Dick's Sporting Goods announced that it would reduce gun sales in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, CEO Edward Stack said he wanted to start a conversation about gun safety in America. What he got instead was a firestorm.
From big-wall climbers to surf champions, these are the most dedicated, successful athletes of the year
I went to the adventure-camera company's Creator Summit in an effort to become a bona fide social-media star
It's never a bad time to re-evaluate your digital addiction
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Freshly compiled work from some of the adventure world's best photographers
These sites will inform, entertain, and inspire the hell out of you, whether you're at your desk or on the train to Chamonix
A Nebraska-based photographer is bringing positivity and drag culture to the great outdoors—in six-inch heels
If she wins tomorrow, the 38-year-old Democrat would become the country's first Native American governor. Can a moderate still win in Trump's America? Idaho is about to find out.
Your last Instagram picture DOESN'T have a seventh wonder in it? How... quaint.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The new Kickstarter film is aimed at getting more people with Down syndrome outside
Can recent events be chalked up to the occasional confusion of bureaucracy? Or is something more worrisome afoot?
Even as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has said he wants to give states more decision-making power over federal lands, the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to limit public input
Has being the subject of arguably the best climbing film ever made changed him? Absolutely.
The world asks: Is Zinke corrupt, incompetent, or both?
Vegans, caribou, songwriting, and other treats to check out as you refresh your media diet
With in-person events and online campaigns, these six women are creating a new space for black women in the distance-running community
Exploring the ocean floor with an urchin hunter. Words by Emily Reed.
Paige Williams's new book and 'Poached' by Rachel Love Nuwer are compelling works of nonfiction about the underworld of obsessive and morally ambiguous collectors
For one week every fall, Alaska's Katmai National Park celebrates the survival skills and ample rolls of the happiest bears in the world. But there's more to their reigning champion than meets the eye.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Spend any time on Twitter and you'll quickly conclude that everyone is outraged about everything. It's time we put that energy to use in the real world.
From film shoots to climbing fiestas, Shelma Jun is always on the go. This gear keeps her moving.
You can learn almost anything you want—for free!—on YouTube. Just make sure it's from a reliable source.
The Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition team made it to the North Pole on April 21, 2018, enduring minus 40 degree temperatures, the prospect of aggressive polar bears, vast open leads of water, and even the vagaries of the Russian government.
There’s a simple solution to the vexing challenge of getting teens to put down their phones: education
In Washington State, a group of researchers is mining social media posts and photos to identify overused trails and turn your next weekend adventure into a real escape
Big-studio directors are venturing onto more extreme landscapes than ever to shoot successful films like 'Star Wars' and this month's 'Alpha.' It's location manager Robin Mounsey's job to keep them alive.
From Advil Liqui-Gels to essential footwear—these are our daily must-haves
What a new interview with America’s most infamous cyclist can tell us about cycling today
Melissa Cristina Márquez tells ϳԹ about her experience filming ‘Cuba's Secret Shark Lair’ for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week
These women chose to have both a family and a job as a pro skier or mountain guide. But they're often subjected to a public narrative that either villainizes or discredits their decision.