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ArchiveHow an independent record label launched the first vinyl into the stratosphere
It takes more than dedication to reach the podium. Athletes are bolstering raw talent with finely tuned training plans, power-packed meals, and catamarans that fly over the water.
The metrics from your last run or ride can be—and have been—used to save lives, make cities safer, and put people in handcuffs
The next evolution of topographic maps will be 3-D interactives that show how rivers change and landscapes erode with centimeter precision
Or rather it could be, with two simple tweaks
A photo tool for your smartphone that fits in a wallet
Ten or so percent of it, anyway
Teton Gravity Research took a risk with a pricey, gyro-stabilized camera system to shoot their ski and snowboard films and televisions shows. The payoff? Two Emmy nominations.
Six options to keep you dancing at your campsite all summer
GPS trackers and cell phones give us a false sense of security in the wilderness. And with more thru-hikers than ever set to take on the Appalachian Trail this year, we should be on alert.
Our writer tested the ST2 for a month to see if he could ditch his minivan entirely. Turns out, the big high-voltage machine can be touchy, and a crazy useful transportation tool. It also makes late-night ice-cream runs a hell of a lot more fun.