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Whether you want to chase early-season powder in the Rockies or lobster rolls in New England, we've got your perfect road trip to end the year on a high note
'Doom' profiles semiprofessional bikepacker Steve "Doom" Fassbinder as he explores the deserts of the Southwest on bikes and pack rafts
In this segment, mountain biker Brett Rheeder shows off the epic trails of Big Water, Utah
Geologists have captured the low, deep hum of Castleton Tower near Moab
In this film, the OARS team profiles Samantha 'Derby' Derbyshire, a prominent female river guide on Utah's Cataract Canyon
From Evil Bikes, 'Utah' features riders Kyle Norbraten, Mike Giese, and Graham Agassiz as they rip around Virgin, Utah.
A new book by Christopher Ketcham is a rollicking and unsparing look at the threats to our public lands
Nadia Iris Mercado grew up in nature but not in the traditional-summits, red-rocks, and deep-canyons kind of nature
There are more than 10,000 different state parks across the country, many of which have terrain that rivals any national park
A surefire way to draw customers through your doors: offer free, filtered water
The company's Gearheads talk to millions of customers every year, so they decided to do something with their feedback—make their own gear
From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself
Ikon was the talk of the town all across the West. But increased visitation comes at a cost
Heather Hansman’s new book is a must-read for anyone who loves rivers or is concerned about the future of the West
The Sno-Go is the only way to have fun in the snow on a bike
In 2017, the Trump administration announced that it was shrinking the iconic Utah national monument by nearly 50 percent. Leath Tonino devised a sketchy 200-mile solo desert trek, following the path of the legendary cartographer who literally put these contentious canyons on the map.
Since 1999, aging park ranger Bill Wolverton has hacked and chainsawed his way through more than 40 miles of Russian olive trees.
The RIDE app takes aim at single occupancy cars headed up Little Cottonwood Canyon
The lengths to which the Utah Congressman will go to avoid addressing the real issues are getting laughably extraordinary
Moab has come into its own as one of America’s great multisport destinations. Here’s how to make the most out of a visit, from pedaling its world-class singletrack to hiking its famed national parks to rafting the Colorado River.
Whether you ski more powder or hardpack, these planks have the chops to perform on any mountain, any day
We can't wait to check out these ten new snow-country huts, lodges, and hotels
'Moab Overland' features a Land Rover Defender 110 packed with provisions tackling the rowdy dirt trails around the Utah outdoor hotspot
Downhill skier Victor Muffat-Jeandet races drone pilot Jordan Temkin and his machine on the slopes of Snowbird, Utah
Behind the scenes as Brett Rheeder wins the 13th annual freeride competition
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
Filmmaker Long Nyugen and rider Marshall Mullen took Specialized’s new e-bike, the Turbo Kenovo, out to Virgin, Utah.
Unless the Forest Service can pony up the cash to save it
We sent a writer to check out the alleged uptick in damage to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument post President Trump's decision to shrink it
Avoid the crowds and catch a meteor shower or monarch butterfly migration on these perfect autumnal treks
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will offer up nearly 4 million acres of public lands for lease this year, much of it for dirt cheap
The conservative Utah Congressman wants to fully fund our national parks and our public lands. Huh?
America's best-known mountain bike town keeps reinventing itself with new trails, improved camping, and more diversions. Plan your trip now.
Last week, the Bureau of Land Management released plans that would have opened up thousands of acres of former national monuments to mining and drilling—despite Zinke's promises to the contrary
Despite promises from the president and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the BLM wants to open up hundreds of thousands of acres in Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments for companies to drill and mine
Golf courses! Water parks! Man-made lakes! If Utah has its way, the retiree oasis of St. George will explode with growth, turning red rock to bluegrass and slaking its thirst with a new billion-dollar pipeline from the Colorado River.
Newly created state offices are promoting outdoor recreation as a major contributor to local economies and the public good, but they need a lot more support to be successful
Amid a frenzied conversation over shrinking public lands, Native Americans run hundreds of miles to honor—and take back—the land that's sacred to them
At these five parks, the food is the treasured resource.
A new bill would strip the president of designating new monuments in the state—an idea that has already come to fruition in Alaska and Wyoming
"Confluence" gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts
Catch this summer's night sky in full force in one of these perfectly dark locales
The e-commerce behemoth is on its way to becoming the biggest marketplace for outdoor-recreation products and its influence over the industry grows every day. Is this the apocalypse for the shops and brands that have fueled our love of adventure? Or can they learn to fight back without destroying one another?
Now that the mines have closed, the small towns of Emery County, Utah, are dreaming up an ambitious plan: A veritable outdoor playground with a new monument and more than half a million acres of designated wilderness. Can this scheme convince other towns to transition from extraction to recreation?
Broken pipes, crumbling walkways, closed trails—this is what the $11.6 billion maintenance backlog looks like on the ground
From SUP'ing down the Colorado to hiking the AT solo, these features explore and revel in the adventures our country has to offer
HBO's sci-fi western takes place in some of TV's most epic filming locations, from California's Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes of Utah
Moab-based climber Mason Earle yearns to find remote, pristine climbing routes.
Bike, run, surf, climb, paddle, hike—and do it all on a getaway where someone else organizes it for you
He reversed an Obama-era order that raised hourly pay to $10.10, but few in the guiding industry—including guides—are complaining
Return from Desolation from OARS and filmmaker Justin Clifton, highlights Eaton’s struggles as a veteran, river guide, and oil man.
In 1869, John Wesley Powell led nine men and four boats on the first documented descent through the Grand Canyon. As is made clear in this excerpt from 'The Promise of the Grand Canyon,' it was a hell of a challenge.
Last December, when the Trump administration announced its decision to shrink Bears Ears National Monument, a crack team of Native American attorneys armed themselves with a lawsuit that ensured tribal voices will lead the legal battle to overturn it. Abe Streep reports on a historic case that will reverberate for generations.
A guide to one of the most unique slices now excluded from Bears Ears National Monument
And which one you see says a lot about how you exist in the world
A new Outdoor Industry Association report details outdoor rec spending by congressional district. Lawmakers should take note.
She started working at Alta when tickets cost $6.50 a pop. Now, as she prepares to retire, she leaves behind a legacy that spans four decades.
Kaitlyn Boyle smashed the women's record for the AZT300, while Kurt Refsnider reclaimed the record for the 760-mile AZTR
It's no surprise that travel nursing makes for a great occupation if you like adventure.
'Your Winters Need You' highlights skier Caroline Gleich’s relationship with the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Is it a shame we need them? Yes. But it's the only way to protect parents who want their kids to grow up independent and brave.
The clothing company has, once again, come out against the Trump Administration for its handling of public lands
Utah State and other colleges offer students the chance to get a step ahead in the outdoor industry
Ryan Zinke is using parts of an Obama administration–era idea that would've drastically changed the DOI. Now it's causing him trouble.
Internal documents suggest Utah and federal officials failed to take into account Native concerns and input as they downsized the national monument
While political and legal battles rage over the future of our national monuments, one of the most important things you can do is go see them—and then share your experiences widely. Here are some of our favorite adventures.
The parent company owns outdoor brands like CamelBak and Giro, as well as Savage Arms, a manufacturer of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles
At USU, students in the country’s first program for gear designers aren’t just learning how to sew a bestselling jacket. They’re being groomed to lead the industry’s next big political and environmental fights.
From filmmaker Justin Clifton and Chris Cresci, A Line In The Sand is an animated video which illustrates the value and power of public lands.
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
Shrinking the national monuments was just the tip of the iceberg
Companies focused on resource extraction now have access to huge chunks of the former national monument
From OARS and the Sierra Club, Return From Desolation follows war veteran Garrett Eaton’s quest to conquer PTSD.
A new poll of eight Western states reveals that most people are actually on the same page about public lands, renewable energy, and the importance of outdoor recreation
From filmmaker Kevin Winzeler and ENVE Composites, The Whole Enchilada follows rider Luke Strobel as he descends the 8,000 feet of vertical on the infamous trail.
Matt Thomas was a world-class kayaker who got paralyzed in a mountain-bike accident. His friend Joe Jackson moved in for a demanding stint as a caregiver. Outdoor sports were off the table, of course—until Thomas heard about paragliding.
Yes, you can still find powder somewhere
From filmmaker Dan Ransom, One Trick Pony features Steve Ramras who is as versed a canyoneer as they come. But the kicker is, that’s the only outdoor activity he does.
EnergyNet, an online auction company from Amarillo, Texas, is set to make a fortune from oil and gas leases under the Trump administration. And good luck finding a way to protest.