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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.
Mentors: Hillary Allen, from the North Face, chronicles her recovery and how she’s found a new pace within the activity that she loves.
Despite nearby Taliban attacks, the 24-year-old reached the top of 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq—the first woman from her country ever to do so
After years of fishing in borrowed men’s clothing, Linda Leary launched a line of practical apparel and totes in an array of funky designs
For decades, the staff of Grand Canyon National Park has lived with a culture of bullying and harassment. Can the park's first female superintendent heal the old wounds?
After becoming the first American woman to win the New York Marathon in 40 years, Flanagan is coming back to defend her title
The pro climber recommended her go-to pieces, and then our writer tested them to find gear that's flattering and durable
A new podcast, "Mothers of Invention," spotlights women fighting climate change
Monserrat Matehuala comes from a neighborhood without trails or crags, but she’s carved out a career climbing in the high alpine.
Devon Yanko was sexually abused as a teenager. It took hundreds of miles for her to run away from the trauma.
These tights and skirts each have one ingenious pocket big enough to stash all your essentials
Lucy Walker was the first woman to summit the Matterhorn and the Eiger—in a billowing dress—but she nearly vanished from history
Do you really need a bag designed for women? It comes down to your height and sleeping body temperature.
Carina Hoang fled the Vietnam War on a boat that was supposed to take her to a refugee camp. Instead it took her to a deserted island.
The 33-year-old is next in line to be CEO of the company her great grandfather founded in 1928
Major outdoor companies like Patagonia, REI, and others say they’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the makeup of America. Are they doing enough?
The long, convoluted history of the struggle for a top-flight—and lasting—European women’s stage race
Women need packs that are just as capable as men’s—and they need them to fit right. Here are the best, most comfortable performers for all-around backpacking.
The Nose Speed Ascent follows climbers Mayan Smith-Gobat and Libby Sauter as they set the women’s speed record on El Cap.
When Jen Ripple learned the rich history of female anglers, she thought it was about time they had their own publication
The small company makes wool products that are actually affordable. This top is one of my favorites.
Twenty-three pairs of tights, three months of testing, six obvious winners
POC, Sweet Protection, and Maloja make some of the best-fitting, best-performing women's shorts on the market
Surprisingly technical trail-to-town wear that's comfortable, tough, and versatile
‘Our Wild’ profiles three wildlife biologists and anglers as they immerse themselves in Wyoming’s public lands.
While recovering from a terrible accident, the ultrarunner discovered a new part of her identity that went beyond her sport
The founder of the Women's Climbing Festival talks about the influence female athletes are having on a sport long dominated by men
The recent story about Katelyn Tuohy perpetuates a dangerous narrative: that normal physical development is a hurdle to overcome
A new collaboration with The North Face will offer programs to earn badges in outdoor skills like backpacking, rock climbing, and trail running
Meet Jessi Lewis, the metalsmith behind our new favorite line
Marinel de Jesus, writer at 'Brown Gal Trekker' and a CEO, invites outdoor industry leaders to take concrete measures toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Wilma Rudolph won three Olympic golds and was among the first athletes to use her celebrity to fight for civil rights
The 29-year-old CEO of Outdoor Voices is taking on Nike, one color block at a time
This is the trailer for Redd a film about an all-female group of horsepackers traveling 900 miles over endangered salmon habitats.
The founder of Native Women's Wilderness talks about how she developed her organization and how far we still have to go
Cyclist Tillie Anderson came out of nowhere to shatter records, dominate her competition, and earn the world champion title during the late-19th-century women's racing craze
We get strapped with more than just the logistics
In 2017, she became the first woman to descend all 90 ski lines in 'The Chuting Gallery.' She shouldn't have to defend her accomplishment, but she will.
A violinist describes her bold quest to become the first female African American cyclist on the pro tour
If we truly want more women in this sport, it's time to change the system for entering races
This film from the Inertia profiles Leah Dawson, a surfer and filmmaker who’s advocating for more women to engage in her favorite sport.
Aislinn Sarnacki, a columnist for the Bangor Daily News in Maine, on her go-to hiking gear
Behind the scenes with the newest women's mountain bike clothing company
She’s a single mom who works as a dishwasher at a Whole Foods in Connecticut. And she just reached the top of the world for the ninth time.
Pro climber Joe Kinder lost his job for harassing fellow pro Sasha DiGiulian on Instagram. Where do we go from here?
The world’s best bike racer is a woman: Vos, a 31-year-old Dutch superstar with more than 300 podium finishes. She’s also an activist, taking on the fight against gender inequality in a sport whose future has to involve knocking down a few doors.
From Orvis, The Motivator is a dedication from filmmaker Aaron Hitchins to his mother Maureen.
She hosts Travel Channel’s ‘Mysterious Islands,’ flies planes, scuba dives, travels solo to the most remote corners of the world—and she's just getting started
Before last month's Boston Marathon, a big win had eluded her for years. This changes everything.
From filmmaker Noam Argov, Running Across California chronicles Ali Butler-Genesk’s attempt at a ‘fastest known time’.
How a former bank teller became the first African American woman to host a regular-season show on the Travel Channel.
Jan Redford's 'End of the Rope' doesn't shy away from the author's climbing, relationship, and career pains—which makes it a refreshing new contribution to the canon
Two weeks after Kathrine Switzer made headlines at Boston in 1967, 13-year-old Maureen Mancuso quietly shattered the women's world record. Few people noticed.
After the craziest race in decades, a controversy emerged about prize money. Luckily, this story has a happy ending.
Say goodbye to too-wide, unstable boots. These are built for women's feet from the ground up.
From the filmmakers at Tightloops Fly, Study To Be Quiet is an example of seeking stillness in every adventure.
Noso’s Kelli Jones is building an outdoor business while reducing waste, one scrap of nylon at a time
Thanks to a bold movement led by activists and athletes, the outdoors at last is on its way to becoming a more inclusive playground. It’s about damn time.
When you take former sex-trafficking victims into the wilderness for a few days of roughing it, know this: they’ve seen worse. Florence Williams goes on a trip organized by Atlanta-based She Is Able and learns that one size of adventure therapy does not fit all.
In October, the 107-year-old Boy Scouts of America announced that it will begin accepting girls as Cub and Eagle scouts for the first time. But the Girl Rangers toppled this gender barrier more than 48 years ago.
Since 1997 there have been four attempts at a first kayaking descent of British Columbia’s Klinaklini River, none have been successful.
