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Here are the products that got us over the 2020 finish line
More often than not, our biggest adventures are nothing like we expect them to be鈥攊n the best of ways
Masks, slippers, and shackets鈥攚hat else do you need?
Across the West, fire season lasts longer and has become more intense than any time in history鈥攖ens of thousands of structures burn every year, and dozens of people die. But new research is highlighting a different problem: those who survive are never the same.
Stay warm and get outside more during these colder months with smart gear picks
Here are the items that are keeping us sane as we head toward winter
Essential auto gear for the season鈥檚 worst-case scenarios
Score peak-season waves no matter how low the mercury goes
As the mountains thaw, rocks are coming loose from the ice, increasing the risk of injury or death for even the most experienced mountaineers
These maps are packed with information about current conditions. All you need to know is how to interpret them.
What to do when you're on an outdoor adventure and disaster strikes
Stay warm, dry, and comfortable while eating outdoors, without sacrificing style
Rising temperatures, extreme weather, degraded air quality, and ravaged ecosystems could hold catastrophic consequences for endurance sports.
There's a reason everyone's been wearing them the past few months
With stormchasing tours more popular than ever, our writer set out to discover why this risky pastime is once again taking off
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols's house burned to the ground in California's CZU Lightning Complex fire. He wrote his daughter a letter breaking the news.
We're always looking for that magic outfit that can be worn for days on the road before you need to clean it. Here are some tried-and-true picks.
The continent has entered its long, dark night, but just over the horizon is the question of how to make sure it stays free of COVID-19 once it reopens in August
How does it compare against the competition? A guide finds out.
Two bold men, one reckless plan: to watch the sun go dark atop a huge snow-covered peak in South America. You won't believe what happened next.
Breathable, light, durable, and weather-resistant: here's everything you need to be comfortable outdoors this season
Five kicks that transition seamlessly from trail to town
It has great support, a table, and a spot for your favorite beverage
These items kept our steeds moving and our riders happy
Keep moving in all conditions
As every seasoned traveler knows, the most meaningful trips are the ones where everything goes wrong
COVID-19 is going to limit and slow relief鈥攁nd increase the importance of personal preparedness
Leave it to the Faroe Islands to come up with the most clever virtual tour we've seen. In their new tourism program, a Faroese resident becomes your local avatar, guiding you around the stunning archipelago in real time.
Layers are the secret to staying warm, dry, and comfortable outdoors. These are the best for every situation.
As COVID-19 shuts down buses and trains in cities, we remember that bicycles are the ultimate contingency plan
A trip to the largest of Hawaii Island's five national and historic parks is a step back in time, a place where two active volcanoes have long altered the landscape. From 1983 to 2018, lava poured into the Pacific Ocean, as it pounded and shaped the craggy shoreline. Today, endangered birds and rare orchids fill the rainforest and grasslands, geological wonders dot the terrain, and sacred cultural sites speak to the park's mythic roots.
The gear and knowledge you need to stay comfortable overnight in the snow
From wind-resistant undies to traction devices, build a kit to brave the cold this season
New Zealand's South Island is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful places, where golden beaches and dense rainforests border the snow-capped Southern Alps and adventures are endless. But for those of us who can't pick up and move to Christchurch, here's a definitive guide on how to make the most of your time there.
Sixty percent of the time, the forecast is right every time
Cozy up with one and start planning your next family adventure
The queen of wool on what she'd wear if she were forced to never wear wool again
Now that scientists are seeing the effects of global warming on everyday weather, all our adventure plans are being impacted
Helpful advice, like "break your fall with your elbows, tailbone, kneecaps, or face"
And everything you need to know before driving over that snowy pass
What tires can you run if you live somewhere warm but visit someplace cold?聽
The stunning Paparoa Track is the country鈥檚 first new Great Walk to be completed in 25 years, and is unlike any to come before it. Our reporter scored a spot on opening day.
Following a tragedy, a photographer finds a new sense of purpose in the wintertime sky
Wes Siler has some basic tips anyone can use to forecast the weather using clouds
After tragedy followed Hugo Sanchez from El Salvador to Canada, he started photographing the northern lights, finding a new sense of purpose in the wintertime sky
Here's why you should stop Zwifting and start truing
Winter is off-season for several world-class destinations, which means lower plane fares and hotel rates. We asked Scott's Cheap Flights for advice on which trips to book.
Think Balto saved Nome, Alaska, on his own? Think again. A new family-friendly movie finally gets a legendary dogsled run right.
Snow science is a wild thing. And in the Sierra Nevada, it's a particular beast all its own.
Author and political consultant Stuart Stevens loves a good sufferfest, so he couldn't resist Border to Border: 420 kilometers of nordic sliding through a country that defines what winter is all about
From extreme tree skiing at Mad River Glen to the nostalgic charm of Smugglers' Notch, the East Coast offers deep powder and epic backcountry terrain if you know where to find it
Some of our favorite nonfiction authors dropped new books that explore everything from climate disaster to unusual acts of endurance
Be prepared to go into the backcountry with our expert knowledge, advice, and gear recommendations to stay safe
Has Governor Gavin Newsom done a bad job managing the wildfires? Should he invest in "cleaning" the forest? We've got answers.
Fall is actually the best time to ride to work
What's better than being wrapped in a nest of flannel?
A combination of Santa Ana winds and climate change is almost the perfect recipe for extreme fires
Don鈥檛 let a little precipitation keep you inside
Don鈥檛 let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
Weather鈥檚 nasty? No need to stay inside if you鈥檝e got a pair of these.
You want to ride your bike. You know you do. So get out there.
Astride any of these stout steeds, you needn鈥檛 limit yourself to snow
Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard
You can鈥檛 spend every day chasing powder stashes
New evidence bolsters the claim that adapting to hot weather gives an all-around fitness advantage鈥攂ut not right away.
In her new book, 鈥極n Fire,鈥 Naomi Klein sparks a blaze for the next generation
By focusing on breathability, Polartec Alpha works when you鈥檙e moving, too
