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Meet the activists, community mobilizers, and athletes creating their own space in climbing

Nadia Burton couldn't always find ski gear that fit her body or her style. So she made her own.

The canceled all-women space walk had the space administration facing claims of sexism. But the real issue is not a lack of women-specific designs; it's suits that don't fit the wide range of people who need to wear them.

The spirits business has never had more women entrepreneurs. That's a good thing for whiskey lovers.

In July, a group of Afghan women set out to climb 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq, their country's highest mountain. No Afghan woman had ever reached the summit, and many challenges stood in their way, from hostile Afghan men who think that women shouldn't exercise, to the terrorist attack in a district near the peak two days before the climb began. This is their story.

Our favorite models for everything from frontside groomers to sidecountry pow

The Arc'teryx Oriel tights are light enough for summer heat but stand strong against errant branches and rough rock

Behold: the faces of triumph

The ski mountaineer was known for her relentless summits of the world’s toughest mountains. But the best thing she did for her career was take a break.

I'm tired of doubling up old sports bras—aren't you?

An active outdoor lifestyle doesn’t end with pregnancy. It's time for gear manufacturers to tap into the growing market of high-performance maternity apparel.

Grand Canyon National Park superintendent Christine Lehnertz notified park employees on March 14 that she was resigning, effective March 31. This comes weeks after a four-month investigation turned up no wrongdoing and found a series of 2018 allegations against her to be "unfounded."

One small Colorado-based ski company invited women to describe their perfect powder ski—then made their dreams a reality

In the wake of a bizarre physical attack and the death of her father, Katie Arnold felt paralyzed by the anxieties of parenthood and being a woman alone in the wilderness. She got through it the same way she’d always done, by lacing up and hitting the trail. An exclusive excerpt from her new memoir, Running Home.

Our beloved puffy took on a very different look at Milan's Fashion Week

Never worry about cold feet again

In her new memoir 'Thirst,' the celebrated thru-hiker delves into the physical and mental struggles and triumphs she experienced on the trail

Her surfing students wanted swimsuits that stayed put and had a place to stash a key or money. So Andrea “Mona” Picasso created some—and they’re brilliant.

She took home her fourth World Championships gold medal in slalom Saturday

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.

Thanks to its dominant women’s squad, the BTC has supplanted the Oregon Project

How a quest to get women included in the Mavericks surfing contest fueled a transformation that could impact all of sports.

Saying goodbye to the best skier the U.S. has ever seen

In advance of her marathon debut, we spoke to Sisson about racing, recovery, and what it’s like to have Molly Huddle as a training partner

Hip shape and torso length matter, and a pack that fits right will save you energy on the trail

Made of breathable, wicking, superfine merino wool, this top-and-bottom set has the technical chops for long days in alpine environments

‘Climbing Giants,’ from Red Carpet Producciones, features runner Bárbara Koch summiting Misti and Chachani, two volcanoes in Peru

Each one is made by hand and comes with a lifetime guarantee

Mary Austin wrote about the Mojave as brilliantly as John Muir wrote about the Sierra. Why was she forgotten? 

The Swedish apparel company ReDew makes the comfiest, best-fitting performance denim we've found for women on the move. Bonus: the jeans are made in part from recycled plastic bottles.

Blizzard's Women2Women summit gathers skiers to talk about how to improve women's ski design. And it's working.

Finally, a ski for women that excels in all conditions, from hardpack to powder to tight trees

After her win at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Kate Courtney noticed a shift in how people talk about women in sports

This is the trailer for ‘A Land Shaped by Women,’ which explores gender equality in Iceland.

Catching up with the newly-crowned 24-hour racing champion

Bikinis that stand up to every wave for women who rip

Hygiene go-to's to help you freshen up

Stephanie Gilmore's record-tying seventh world title signals the perfect end to the most progressive year in professional surfing history

Taylor Nowlin came out of nowhere to break Ida Nilsson’s brand-new record by over three minutes

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

This short film features fly fishing guide Maddie Brenneman and her journey to find fulfillment in wild spaces

Bequi Livingston found power and confidence in physical strength. Now she's teaching other women to do the same.

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

Five years ago, the Swedish runner was beset by long-term injury. This past weekend, she set a new bar for traversing one of the most iconic landmarks in the U.S.

We had climbers from sizes 2 to 14 put dozens of pants to the test. These are the standouts.

The hipster brand's new ski apparel line is more about fashion than function. But if making the sport trendy gets more women on snow, then that’s OK.

Your everyday kicks aren't always comfortable. These new stylish, eco-friendly sneakers are.

The Senegalese surfer is making fans all over the world. Next stop: The 2020 Olympics. Words by Anna Kusmer.

It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma

Have you ever thought, ‘Mom, how could you say that?’ well, this film is littered with those moments.

How halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe stays on top after winning Olympic gold

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.

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.

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.

I originally hired Andrea to help me do push-ups. In the end, we both got a lot more than we bargained for.

Casey Brown overcame poverty and the bizarre death of her brother to become a world-class mountain biker, doing jumps on a terrain with no margin for error. But is she good enough to be the first woman to compete in the sport's most dangerous event?

The gear company’s products and promotional videos feature real women who rip

Following the snow this winter? Here's how to train on the fly.

With in-person events and online campaigns, these six women are creating a new space for black women in the distance-running community

Nelson and Morrison are the first to successfully ski 7,000 vertical feet from the summit of Nepal’s Lhotse, one of the most prized high-altitude lines in the world

Gina Lucrezi was an all-star track athlete through high school and college, once winning a national championship for indoor track.

Shea Holbrook helped carry cyclist Denise Mueller-Korenek to 183 miles per hour last month

Apparel and accessories to get you through your chilliest runs

Get the most out of gym days and training runs

Kit to relax with after a big day on the mountain

Finally, gearmakers are getting that not all female athletes are a size 6—and they’re designing performance apparel to reflect that

From Jaybird’s ‘Run Wild’ series, Chapter 4 profiles a group of female trail runners tackling the peaks around Chamonix.

These favorites fit larger-busted women without squishing or bunching up

She won Olympic gold in a sport that chose her. Can she do the same in the one she truly loves?

Juliana’s new mountain bikes are among the very best options for women—and so are the company’s Ride Outs

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

From onesies to tanks, these performance delicates will keep you comfortable

The secret to making a great women’s puffy? The perfect combination of flattering lines, cozy insulation, and the freedom to move.

U.S. women runners are on fire right now. Why are most of them coached by men?

If successful, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison would become the first people to ski the fourth-highest mountain in the world on a route that's eluded mountaineers for decades

From breastfeeding while walking (it's possible!) to bottle feeding and pumping on the trail, here are the best options for parents on the go.

It’s a shirt—and a jacket

Reckless Abandon, from filmmaker Ben Neilson, profiles Condie's return to climbing after struggling with scoliosis.

Three new options—in a panoply of sizes—nail women’s fit and performance