Junko Taibei, the First Woman to Climb Everest and the Seven Summits

The Japanese mountaineer stood just 4'9", but her accomplishments were larger than life.

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“Should We Turn Around?”—The Fine Line Between Foolishness and Bravery

Where precisely that line lies is difficult to say and does not really matter. We know that there is a line.

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There Can Be Beauty in Quitting—A Tour Divide Love Story

In quitting the Tour Divide, the author learns what she really loves about long-distance cycling, a lesson applicable to anyone who pushes their limits.

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Meet the Guru of Snowbird

Dave. His name is Dave.

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Tribal Leaders Respond to the Idea of an Indigenous Interior Secretary

Representation is important, and so are policy decisions impacting tribes on the ground.

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From Oregon to Patagonia By Bike and By Hope

Nothing that thousands of miles in a bike saddle won't cure.

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The Weird, Wonderful World of ‘Desert Oracle’ Is a Podcast We Like

The voice of the desert is calling.

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Climber Dougal Haston Was the Mick Jagger of the Mountains

The hard-climbing, hard-drinking Scotsman redefined Himalayan alpinism and notched first ascents throughout Europe and Asia.

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Packin’ and Ridin’ the NorCal Coast Means Lots of Fog and Climbing and Fun

Coffee too, of course. Please don't forget the coffee.

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The Mystery of Deceased Hiker ‘Mostly Harmless’ Is At Long Last Solved

Editor’s note: In Adventure Journal 17, summer 2020, we published a story called “The Ghost in the Tent,” by journalist Jason Nark, who had been trying to decipher the mystery of a man known only by his trail name, Mostly Harmless, whose emaciated body was found in a tent by day hikers in Florida. Harmless […]

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Bluebird, the Backcountry-Only Ski Resort, Opens in Colorado

No chairlifts, means a resort that really makes ya earn those turns.

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A Brief History of S’mores, America’s Favorite Campfire Snack

Yeah, you love 'em, but what do you really know about s'mores?

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You’ve Heard of Forest Bathing but How About Forest Bach-ing?

And a standing ovation from the trees.

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If You’re Gonna Brew Cowboy Coffee, Learn From Cowboy Kent

Cowboy coffee from cowboy master.

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Muir Way Brings Maps to Vibrant Life

Want a mind-blowing 3D-rendered relief map of your fave national park? Check these folks out.

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The $5 Garage Sale Bike Adventure

In the days before smartphones and social media, an epic journey from not knowing to slightly less not knowing. Could it happen today?

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Sewing Bike Bags With Grandma’s Sewing Machine

Grandma would be proud.

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PrimaLoft’s PURE Is a Breakthrough in Sustainable Performance

Totally new manufacturing process results in huge reduction in carbon emissions.

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Thieves Take Off With Treasure Trove of Unique Bikes From Specialized HQ

Brazen daylight raid leaves Specialized flummoxed.

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Ski Towns and the Ski Bums Who Staff Them, Ponder The Strangest Season

Ski resorts are open, but with restaurants closed, and tourism way down, the pandemic might dramatically reshape ski towns we've known and loved.

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With the Alps As Your Backyard, a Burly Hut Trip Is a Mellow Overnighter

Planning a hut trip? No? You will be after this.

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A Firetruck Turned Cabin Makes the Cozy Portable

I'm in a truck, I'm in a cabin, I'm in a truck that's a cabin.

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The DMOS Snow and Sand Shovel Is Tough, Efficient, Ideal For Overlanding

The ideal collapsible snow shovel to toss in the car or an expedition pack.

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How To Not Die In the Woods

The most fun to read survival skills book you can buy.

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A 16mm Celluloid Injection of Teton Summer Into Your Chilled Winter Bones

Winter is just starting, but we can appreciate that and long for summer at the same time.

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Have it Your Way With the Benchmade Bugout, a Great Little Customizable EDC

Slim, light, tough. The three keys of an EDC blade.

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Deb Haaland, Native American and New Mexico Rep, May Head Biden’s Interior

If chosen, Haaland would be first Native American to serve in a presidential cabinet.

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Ernie Blake, Resort Pioneer, Didn’t Care Taos Was Too Steep For Beginners

From WW2 intelligence officer Ernest Hermann Bloch, to Ernie Blake, Taos legend.

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Yes, Please

A little note from Shimano about the infectious everything of gravel riding.

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Doctor’s Orders: Sleep Your Way to Better Fitness

Sleep training for adults.

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European National Parks Are Buckling Under the Strain of So Many New Visitors

It's not just in the U.S. that pandemic-fueled nature tourism is skyrocketing.

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Gu’s New Almond Butter Boon Is the Perfect Food Food

There are four flavors and every one of them is addictive.

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A Plea for a Public Lands Refuge

Flying over and hiking through ANWR inspires hearty defense of one of the world's public lands jewels.

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What It Takes to Make a First Descent of a Major Couloir

It’s no knock on ski films that they often make major lines look like cakewalks—risky cakewalks, but cakewalks nonetheless. In fact, dropping a spicy narrow, unskied line is more akin to tackling an alpine route: doing your beta, waiting for conditions, etc. And that’s how a group of veteran Swedish skier-mountaineers approached a couloir they […]

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The Floating, Detailed, Minimal Art of Toba Khedoori

Caught our eye and might delight yours, too.

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Oh Screen, I Wish I Knew How To Quit You

Does the compulsion to capture, record, and share detract from our outdoor experiences?

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The Gripping, Sweaty Palms, Tingly ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ Highlining Epic

No rope, no parachute, and nothing but a few thousand feet of air between you and the Norwegian terra firms.

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Eddie Bauer’s 1000 Fill Jacket Gives MH’s Ghost Whisperer Run For Its Money

If you want a super light, super warm jacket that will fit into any space in your pack, Eddie Bauer just might make the best.

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Sherpas Are Gunning For a K2 Summit in Winter—Alpinism’s Last Great First

K2 has never been climbed in winter, but the challengers are massing.

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Soaring Over the Southwest

Simply stunning.

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At Zion National Park, a Convertible A-Frame

Plenty of what you need, nothing you don't.

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Best Bikepacking Multi-Tools From the Folks Who Know Best

You never know the tool you'll need until you need it.

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Mercedes-Benz to Make Electric Sprinter Van—And It’s Coming to the US

Delivery is set for 2023, but with Rivians and electric Ford Transits, it might have catching up to do.

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The Trail To Kazbegi Is Long And Rad And Kinda Terrifying

Kicking ass in the Caucasus.

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Is Interior Department Blocking Public Lands Funding Out of Retribution?

After cheering the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, which secured permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), New Mexico wildlife and conservation advocates were shocked to learn every single project proposed to the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) for LWCF funds was rejected. The LWCF, created by Congress in 1965 […]

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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Surfing In the Wake of Fukushima

The power of stoke can help rebuild.

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Rise in Shark Encounters Reminds Surfers of Unique, Terrifying Risk

Bottom line: Safety not guaranteed.

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Want to Know What It Takes to Climb Everest? Our Free Webinar Tells All

Learn from guide Willie Benegas, who’s stood on the iconic summit 13 times.

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Tides: A Sandy Cycling Ode That’s Also a Gritty Metaphor

Oof, that's not easy.

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Mount Everest Is Now Higher—Officially Speaking, Anyway

Tear up the old record books.

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We Need a Guidebook for Camping Etiquette

Why does camping courtesy seem so hard to get right?

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‘Girls Can’t Surf’ Highlights—In Neon Hue—When Women Surfers Took Charge

"They were all such dumbass chauvinistic pigs!"

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Biden Can Rollback Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks—But He Should Go Further

Biden's environmental policy must begin with undoing Trump's damage, but then push for more protections for wild places.

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Meet Jack Stuef, the Guy Who Found Forrest Fenn’s Treasure

He wanted to remain anonymous, until a lawsuit forced his hand.

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Watch the Origin of the Snowboard With ‘Made in the Mitten’

It's a billion-dollar industry now, but it once was a bunch pf people just trying to have a little silly fun in Michigan.

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Enjoy Your Own PNW Winter Wonderland From the Klickitat Treehouse

A treehouse for grownups. And kids, really.

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That Kit You Waned to Convert Your Bike Into an E-Snowmobile Is Here Now

Your bike doesn't have to sit idle all snowy winter long.

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How to Get the Most From Gaia’s Incredible GPS App

Gaia's such a powerful tool—here's how to maximize its potential.

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Let’s Hear it For Chairlifts

Skiers reflect on their favorite lifts, and the anticipation they bring.

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Field Guide to Smells

In “Nose Dive,” Harold McGee offers a sensory guide to the many odors, often unnoticed, that swirl around us.

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Field Guide to Smells

In “Nose Dive,” Harold McGee offers a sensory guide to the many odors, often unnoticed, that swirl around us.

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Third Obelisk Discovered in California, But It’s Quickly Removed

The extraterrestrials are one step ahead of the vigilantes, but not by much. Just yesterday, a triangular metal sculpture was discovered on public land near Atascadero, California, similar to the structures that were placed anonymously in Utah’s canyonlands and near a town in Romania. And as with the other two, it was removed post haste, […]

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“Eddie Would Go” Is About So Much More Than Sending It

Big wave surfer and guardian of the North Shore of Oahu, Eddie Aikau was the embodiment of aloha.

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This Flexible, Hidden Body Armor Could Save Your Bacon

About a month ago, caught in a surprise rainstorm on my gravel bike, I undertook an unscheduled test of the breaking angle of my 42mm tires. In short, though I thought I shed enough speed to bank a lefthanded turn on pavement safely, I had in fact not, and I landed on my left hip […]

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These Falls Can Really Play

The rhythm (of nature) is gonna get you.

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The Drop Bar Fat Bike Raises the Question: What’re You Looking At?

Yeah, the Bearclaw TOWMAK has fat tires and drop bars, what of it?

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AJ Winter Issue Is About to Drop

Hello, everyone! Adventure has been my escape and refuge over the last six months and I’m guessing it’s been that way for you. Adventure Journal, too, is a refuge, even for those of us creating it, and that’s one reason why you won’t see references to covid in our winter issue. This issue, with a […]

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Lotteries Now Open For Some of Nation’s Most Coveted Rivers and Waterways

Toss your hat in the ring to paddle through some of the most beautiful country on earth.

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‘Sistine Chapel’ of Prehistoric Rock Art Discovered in Colombia

Eight miles of cliff walls covered in prehistoric paintings 12,500 years old shock archaeologists.

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Riding Mexico’s Biggest Surf on a Board Made From a Succulent

A 60-something surfer and craftsman believes in the power of succulents.

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Making Friends With the Very Mountains Themselves

In which the author finds companionship and sociability with otherwise inanimate forces of nature.

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Monolith Disappears in Utah, Another Appears in Romania, Whoops, It’s Gone Too

The Leave No Trace movement extends to unidentified desert monoliths.

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Turn Your 2WD Into a Badass Overland Vehicle

Overlanding in a 2WD? All part of the adventure.

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Surfline, Surfing’s Biggest Media Platform, Drops Into Massive Pile of Cash

Deep-pocketed venture capital firm banks on niche audiences paying for the media that sustains their stoke.

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Giving Refugees a Home on Skis

Meet the Boise refugee ski club.

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Listen to Michael Palin Discuss Scottish Mountain Legend Hamish MacInness

The Monty Python icon talks about friend and mountaineer who passed away last week.

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What Does a Fence Do to Wild Spaces? Well, It’s Complicated

The rarely considered impacts on land and wildlife of the lowly fence.

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The Terrified Shouting Is How You Know It’s Fun

Think snow means mothballing your bike? Nah.

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Learning to Love Backpacking in the Rain

From cowering to powering through backcountry storms.

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Considering Gratitude

Giving thanks for, well, everything.

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Paddles Up: Ansel Adams Photos to Be Offered at Sotheby’s Auction

Now's your chance to mortgage your house for an Ansel Adams print.

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The Biggest Dam Removal Project in American History is Back On Track

After setback, long-overdue dam removal back on track to restore some wildness to one of the West's greatest watersheds.

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Buckle Up for the Most Radically Suspenseful Bike Ride of the Year

There's Something Behind You—But What?

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To Share or Not? The Badasses Who Chronicled Washington’s Wilderness

And the feud that followed them to their graves.

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Where the Great American Outdoors Act Stands Now

After passing with bipartisan support in August, the conservation law hits stumbling blocks. Here’s what may happen next.

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Be Soothed By the Craftsmanship in These Hand-Made Snowshoes

Who needs carbon fiber ratcheting gizmos?

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Into Not So Thin Air—How Global Warming Is Altering Oxygen Levels on Everest

As the planet warms, Everest's roof gets a bit more breathable, according to new study.

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Into Not So Thin Air—How Global Warming Is Altering Oxygen Levels on Everest

As the planet warms, Everest's roof gets a bit more breathable, according to new study.

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Bizarre Monolith Discovered in Remote Utah, No Bones or Apes in Sight

2020 delivers even more weirdness.

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Watch, Listen to This Drummer Set His Trail Scramblin’ to His Own Slick Beat

Watch this and you'll hear drum riffs on your next trail run.

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Our Editor’s Fave Facemasks From Outdoor Companies

Every outdoor brand seems to be making facemasks these days—so which is the best?

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An Expandable Cabin-In-A-Box That Can Be Shipped Anywhere? Yes, Please

This is the Anna cabin. Box it up, ship it wherever.

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Rotpunkt: Alex Megos Strikes Back at the Impossible Route That Once Beat Him

Closing the books on one of the toughest climbs in history.

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Moab Arch Sees 100,000th Yoga Pose

With more than 4,000—yeah, 4,000—stories in the AJ archive, we thought it was a good time to pull one from the rafters, wipe off the dust, polish it with our elbow patches, and put it front and center for new readers to enjoy on our homepage. We could use a little humor this week, so […]

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In Praise of the Vanishing Ice Dragons

What happens when ice dragons—once fearsome glaciers—are gone?

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Ah, the Humble Beginnings of the Skiers Vs. Snowboarder Divide

It's like a time capsule of intolerance.

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Stunning 4K Footage of Patagonia’s Cerro Torre

Thank goodness for Cerro Torre.

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Learning From Turning All Year

If you're only out there on the best days, you miss a whole lot about your favorite places.

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This Is Rob and His Wild, Envy-Inducing Life in an Alberta Playground

Might as well be a promotional video for the Alberta tourism board.

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Trump Admin Hurriedly Selling ANWR Oil Leases Before Leaving Office

In a surprising move, a rush for lease oil drilling parcels to be sold in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just before Biden's administration takes the helm.

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What Winter Asks of Us

A surprise big dump, a town slowed to a crawl, and learning to love the pre-skiing season.

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Wave Big, Man Small

Irish waves are thundering.

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Mountain Bike-Loving Bentonville, Arkansas, Will Pay You $10k to Move There

The mountain biking is killer but is $10k enough to pull up roots and establish them in Northwest Arkansas?

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How a Climate Corps Could Put Youth to Work in Greening America

A new Climate Corps could provide badly-needed work for young people while providing them with training for today’s green jobs.

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Your Microadventure Challenge Is School Night Bikepacking

Getting out doesn't have to mean getting way, way out.

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Japanese Town Employs Robot Wolves to Frighten Away Wild Bears

An age old rivalry rears it's fake robotic head, once again.

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Turn Your Coffee Table Into a National Park Poster Archive With ‘Parks’

New book is a gorgeous trip through 100 years of national park printed materials, and a design buff's dream.

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‘Superbloom’ Asks Why We Care What We Look Like Out There

What happens when style is removed from the outdoor equation? Pretty much nothing, really.

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You Asked, She Answered: Here’s How This Adventurer Affords Her Travels

No trust fund, just a willingness to make adventuring a priority over career.

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Rivian Unveils Prices and Packages for SUV and Pickup

It's expensive, but not AS expensive as first reported.

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From Zermatt to Verbier by Way of Incredible Lines

A little Alps touring, anyone?

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Ski Map Artist Jim Niehues Is The Picasso of the Piste

You've used his maps at ski resorts, now get to know the artist, and plop a copy of his book down on your coffee table.

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These Dudes Are Banned From Yellowstone for Cooking Chickens in Hot Springs

Hot springs are not hot pots.

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Meet the Guy Who Teaches Wilderness SAR Teams About Wilderness

“Eventually every stream will find the way to the sea.” The quote above is from my great-grandfather Clifford. When I was 12 it made no sense, when I was 18 I thought it was sentimental rubbish, and now at the age of 36 I couldn’t think of a better way to put it. I can […]

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Behind the Scenes of Danny MacAskill’s Insane ‘Wee Day Out’

Ever wondered how they film bike stunt films?

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Have You Ever Seen Land Rover’s Edible Survival Guide?

In case of emergency, eat this book.

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Powder Turns and the Art of Living

Mitsu’s eyes seemed to light as he delved into the subject, describing new possibilities and aesthetic nuances. It was like hearing someone talk about a song or a work of art that spoke to them. But we were talking about skiing. Tele skiing. As in, why would someone do it? Mitsu’s response-describing the subtleties available […]

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Friendships Are Built on Bikes

Kids, adults, doesn't matter.

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Smash a Brick, Get a Knife, Experience Catharsis

BRIK will sell you a smashable brick with a mystery pocket knife inside and it feels like the gift we could all use.

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The Wind River High Route—A Journey in Photos

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Google Earth ‘Found’ the World’s Best Wave—But Geology May Soon Destroy It

New documentary shows how Skeleton Bay formed, was found, and may soon vanish beneath the sea.

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Running Toward Common Ground and Purpose in a Divided Country

Fastest way to get to common ground is to run there.

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Bush Pilot Don Sheldon Was a Definitive Badass

This legend of Alaskan flight was the man in the Alaska Range for more than 30 years.

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This Is What a Beat-Down in 40-Foot Waves Feels Like

Take a breath, and hold it. Hold it. Hooooold it.

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A Fresh Look at Our Neanderthal Relatives

In “Kindred,” Rebecca Wragg Sykes reveals how Neanderthal life was far more rich and varied than we ever imagined.

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The Peace of Wild Things

Let Wendell Berry and the reverence of the wild calm you.

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Hey, We Found a Pretty Good Instant Coffee and It’s Not Starbucks

Alpine Start has pushed aside Starbucks Via in our camp kitchen instant coffee section.

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Getting Out to Get Out of a Stale Life

When her life ground into a rut, she got outside—way outside. First the PCT, then the whole dang world.

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A Girl and Her Falcon—Falcon The Van That Is

It's a bird, it's...wait, no, it's definitely a van.

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Review: Osprey Archeon 70 and Archeon 65 Backpacks

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Pre-Historical Badass? 9,000-Year-Old Female Big-Game Hunter Found in Andes

The findings are prompting some archaeologists to questions the division of gender roles among hunter-gatherers.

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Keep Looking Forward: 20 Instagram Accounts for Environmental Inspiration

Finding inspiration and hope, one gorgeous image of an alpine peak—or video of a groundhog eating a carrot—at a time.

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Skis Made From Algae? Yep, Skis Made From Algae

Seaweed on ice.

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Today, Especially Today, Is a Good Day For Watching the Polar Bear Cam

Nothing like a cozy day watching polar bears to take your mind off of anything, anything at all.

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The World Needs Dreamers, Too

Where would we be without being inspired by people who think anything is possible?

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When the California Fires Claim Trails, This Rider Rebuilds

How well do you know your local trails and ecosystem?

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The 5 Best Backpacking Trips in Grand Teton National Park

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Biggest Gravel Event Around, Dirty Kanza, Renamed as ‘Unbound’

After the ouster of the founder and a name change, the legendary gravel race hopes to get back on track.

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Winter Camping Without a Tent—Doable, Sorta

"Tomorrow is for microwave pizza and sweatpants. Tonight is for the ancient animal ache of knowing you’re alive."

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No Brakes, Duct Tape, and a Prayer—Meet the Iron Duck

Who knows how fast it can go? Not these guys.

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The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2020

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Ski Moms Unite

Chasing powder—and toddlers.

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Eco-Conscious Off-Roaders, the New Toyota RAV4 Prime Is for You

It’s seemed this way for a couple of years now, but now it really feels as though electric trucks and SUVs capable of off-road travel and with a range big enough to satisfy the adventure crowd, is around the corner. The Rivian surely is coming to market, eventually. Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite a recent announcement that […]

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Campfire Mulled Wine Is the Perfect Way to Ride Out a Storm or Chilly Evening

Make it in camp, make it on the stove, this libation is going to warm you six ways to Sunday.

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River-Running Badass Ellen Falterman Has Bold Plan to Row Around the World

Might take six years, might take eight, she won't know until she finishes.

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Be Calmed By These Outrageous Storms

It's soothing when you aren't actually there.

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The Biggest Waves In, Oh, Forever, Maybe, Are Pounding Portugal’s Coast

And surfers with ice water in their veins are there to ride them.

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Review: MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person Backpacking Tent

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Trump Administration Officially Opens Tongass National Forest to Logging

The nation's largest forest under threat.

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Life, Interrupted, by Surfing and a Silent Danger

Life can take turns for the beautiful and the dangerous, sometimes all in the same day.

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Interior Department Promotes Trump One Week Before Election

2020, you still keep surprising us, and not in a good way. With just one week to go before the presidential election, the U.S. Department of Interior has taken the shocking and dubious step of promoting the Trump administration’s “conservation record” on its social media channels. (This public domain video was posted to Interior’s Instagram […]

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Double the Exposure, Double the Beauty

Like so many wonderful analog technologies, photography film hasn’t died, it just lives on in the hands of younger, curious generations and the handfuls of folks who appreciate the process as well as the result. Mike Borchard has been working on very cool project of double-exposing surfing photos with Hawaiian flowers and other flora, and […]

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What I Learned After Forgetting to Pack the Coffee—Again

How to turn a disaster into not-quite-a-disaster-but-close.

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Here’s How the 2020 Western Wildfire Season Got So Extreme

Is it the new normal? Is there such thing as normal anymore?

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Hey, Cactus Buddy, It’s Okay to Let Your Guard Down a Little Bit

Why so prickly?

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The Grayl Is the Most Efficient Water Filter We’ve Tried

Easy, dependable, lightning quick, the three biggies when it comes to water filtration.

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Sidelined by Cancer, Finding Adventure Through a Child’s Eyes

Stuck on the couch, writing a kids book on adventure opened a big, big world.

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Building Treehouses With Friends

Living the treehouse dream.

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Santa Cruz MTB Community Raising Funds for Area Fire-Ravaged Trails

Do some good for a fire-challenged biking community and maybe you'll win a dream bike for your efforts.

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Calls for Black Diamond to Recall Avy Beacon Mount After Possible Malfunctions

A malfunctioning slider that turns the beacon off, without the user noticing, may be to blame.

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Lahout’s, America’s Oldest Ski Shop, Isn’t Going Anywhere

As always, support your local outdoors shop.

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Our New Favorite Fireside Blanket

Forget burn holes in your blanket or clothes, and cozy right up alongside that fire.

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Marie Tharp’s Discovery of Undersea Mountains Shook—and Changed—the World

Her mapping of the sea floor shocked Cousteau and changed our understanding of mountains forever.

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The Beauty of a Stark Winter

We're ready for snow.

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REI Boosts Used Gear Store With Trade-In Credits for Your Old Stuff

Bring it in, get a credit, keep it out of a landfill for awhile longer.

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Making Your Own Outdoor Toys Is the Best Kind of Addiction

Teach a person to fish, and they'll fish their whole lives, or something like that.

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The London Philharmonic Has Nothing On These Forest Critters

Quiet, please, take your leafy seats.

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Bikepacking (and Backpacking) Is Running Away from Home for Grown-Ups

Remember escaping on your bike as a kid? Yeah, that was the best.

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Bikepacking the Nordic North Sure Looks Cool

Cyclist Tobias Woggon has long been fascinated with the north—and, well, duh—and he recently combined his loves of cycling and food with a series of bikepacking trips to Greenland, the Faroes, and other northern latitudes. This video gives a short glimpse of those upper-planet climates, and it’s just perfect: no talk, no filler, just great […]

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Looks Like La Niña Plans to Serve Up a Dry Winter

Might be a good season for bikepacking, though.

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How Fast Can a Bike Go, Anyway?

Indulging a need for speed.

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How Nature Sounds Different After Climate Change—A Podcast

What does nature sound like as species vanish?

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No Roof Rack? Pssh, No Problem, Says Sea to Summit’s Inflatable Rack

These inflatable racks install in moments and take up no space, making ferrying surfboards or kayaks possible for the rack-less.

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Will Colorado Bring Back Wolves? It’s Up to Voters

Won't you be my neighbor?

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Running Through a Divided America Is a Good Way to Discover it

3,700 miles on foot through America might be the best possible way to really learn about the country.

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The Best Ultralight Hiking and Running Jackets of 2020

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11,000 Feet Over Death Valley: Hiking Telescope Peak

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The Island That Humans Can’t Conquer

A faraway island in Alaska has had its share of visitors, but none can remain for long on its shores.

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The Making of, and Battle to Save, a Special Mountain Town

Crested Butte, Colorado's evolution from coal-fired mining outpost, to desired ski town.

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85-Year-Old Thru-Hiker Dale Sanders Just Lapped The Grand Canyon

Meet your newest adventure hero.

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Dean Goes Surfing, and Fills Your Stoke Tank for the Week

Yeah, Dean!

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Bring On the Emissions-Free Overlanders, Like The New Mercedes EQC 4×4 EV

Practical, emissions-free off-roading feels oh so close.

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Going Over the Falls of Fear

Running a Class V in a rubber ducky, she discovers...her spirit animal.

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Night Surfing Should Be Way, Way More Common

Wanna really feel like you're flying? Ride a wave at night.

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Illegally Serving BLM Head Illegally Remains At Post in Defiance of Court

A federal court ruled that William Pendley was illegally acting as BLM head, so Pendley is simply ignoring the court.

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From Kitchen Salesman to Guiding in Far Out Places

When regular life got boring, the author quit in favor of guiding fellow adventure seekers.

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The Last Ice Merchant of Chimborazo

Mining the sweetest ice in South America for 50 years.

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5 Smart Steps to Lightening Up Your Backpacking Gear Kit

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Grotto Curved Cabin, Ontario, Canada

Is it a lie? A clever ruse? Who cares! Slap some water on those hot stones and let the sauna-ing begin. The Grotto Sauna is the best kind of manipulation. From the outside, you think you’re getting an angular, modern cabin. You’re prepared for a well-executed, albeit staid space, with spartan furnishings and an elevated discourse on how […]

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Burton’s ‘One World’ Looks Like a Filmic Stoke Generator

The search continues.

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‘Gone Viking’ Follows Epic Journeys of the Misunderstood, Well, Vikings

Travel like a viking. You know, in book form.

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Why Do So Many of Us Talk Like Bros When We’re Outdoors?

That's some epically sick bro speak.

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Burkard and Batty’s Extraordinary Icelandic Bikepacking Mish Packing List

What're you bringing on a ride from one length of Iceland to the other?

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The Waveski is the Recumbent Bike of the Surf World

When standing, kneeing, or lying down on a surfboard just won't do.

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15 Seconds: A River Runs Through the Yukon

A small slice of eternity along the Tatshenshini River, Yukon, by Stuart Wyllie.

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My Ultralight is More Ultralight Than Yours

There is no shame in the Backpacking Mulligan – we all need our comfort items.

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Bear 747 Crushes the Competition in Fat Bear Week

This beautiful specimen of athletics, endurance, and training wins by a landslide.

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The Joshua Tree Is the First Plant Protected Due to Climate Change

Climate change is poised to hit Joshua trees hard, so California is fighting back.

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Just A Little Fam Bike Ride

Video evidence that parents can be adventurous too.

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Mountain & Prairie Podcast Features Adventure Journal

Hey, ho, peoples. One of our favorite podcasts is Mountain & Prairie, run by the ever-curious Ed Roberson, whose interests span far past the typical adventure mindscape. Ed talks to conservationists, ranchers, land workers, all kinds of folks in an attempt to understand the Rubik’s cube that is the American West. Recently, Ed pointed his […]

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Specialized’s New Stumpy Looks Great But Really We’re Excited About the Video

Cool-looking bike, even cooler promo vid.

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Update: Judge Allows MEC Co-Op Sale, Despite Grassroots Effort to Block It

SAVE MEC initiative has its day in court, and loses, paving the way for sale of cherished Canadian outdoor brand.

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Winter Cave Diving in Sweden, Anyone?

Tour a fascinating and beautiful cave system, beneath a blanket of Scandinavian ice.

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A Few More Words About Powder Magazine and Powder Skiing

With the news that Bike, Powder, and Surfer magazines are being shut down, as well as the print edition of Snowboarder, that last few days have seen an outpouring of sadness online, via text, and through phone calls and emails. Folks I haven’t talked to in decades have reached out, more than a few confessing […]

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The Lessons of the Redwood Summer Protests, 30 Years Later

A summer of protest ultimately marked a turning point in environmental activism.

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Peru and Bolivia In a Charming Stop-Motion Journey

Ah, the joy of the new.

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Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer Magazines Shut Down

Owner American Media pulls the plug less than two years after buying the titles

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Rivendell Bikes Offering Black Reparations Pricing for Black Customers

Bay Area bike brand takes bold stand.

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Warm Up Camp With These Easy-To-Make Pumpkin Pancakes

Forget about those packets of lousy instant oatmeal—these yummy cakes will start the trail day right.

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Are Humans Great Endurance Runners Because of Our Hunting Past, Or Not?

Don’t believe the hype. Humans’ prowess at endurance running has little to do with our ancestors’ quest for meat.

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Jetpack Being Tested as SAR Tool in Northwest England—No, Seriously

Why drive, hike, or run to a rescue when you can fly?

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It’s Not a Baja Overlanding Trip Until You Mess Something Up

Two favored memories from Baja overlanding trips gone nearly wrong

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So, Pendley Is Out As BLM Acting Chief—Will His Policies Go With Him?

We take a deep dive into what, if any, of the BLM's pro-extraction policies may be overturned in the wake of Pendley's ouster.

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Courting Death Packrafting the Surprisingly Wild Potomac

The ancient river beckons.

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Is a Gravel Bike a Good Bikepacking Bike?

Drop bar gravel versus flat bar mountain bike—Who ya got?

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How Well Do You Know Your Favorite Forest, Anyway?

New book from writer/illustrator Obi Kaufmann is a love letter to the massive complexity of forests and our relationship to them.

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Is This the Year’s Most Fun Ski Film? No Idea, But the Trailer’s a Blast

Take a break from the non-stoked world with Adventure of the Honey House.

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Chris Burkard’s Wild Thru-Ride Across Iceland

What's Icelandic for, "I'm exhausted"?

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The 5 Rules About Kids I Broke While Backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park

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The Fat Bears Are Back

It's the most wonderful week of the year.

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Why Do We Go to the Mountains? The Process, That’s Why

We're all searching for that same feeling, even if it's hard to describe.

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Thinking of Moving Because of Climate Change? You’ll Wanna Consult This Map

All signs point north.

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I Was Bored With Surfing—Letting It Go Helped Rekindle the Spark

How learning new outdoor pursuits can deepen your love of all the rest.

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MEC Members Are Fighting to Save Their Cherished Outdoor Co-Op

MEC members love their co-op and are fighting tooth and nail to save it.

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Bikepacking The Most Beautiful Trail in America—At 64 Years Old

"Desire and determination are more important than how old you are."

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Federal Judge Boots BLM Director William Perry Pendley From Job

Goodbye to Pendley, a BLM director who was never confirmed, and who wished to sell off public lands.

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A Magnetically Disturbed, But Heavenly Guemes Island, Washington, Cabin

Guemes Island is known to locals as the most relaxed of all the San Juan Islands. Of course, it’s also one of the least populated, with only 600 year-round residents (on eight square miles), so the bar for people-related stress is pretty low. Regardless, Guemes is an easy-going place. They like to say, “If we […]

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On Running Bets You’ll Subscribe to a Recyclable Running Shoe Service

A monthly fee gets you a few pairs of running shoes per year, with the old ones recycled into new.

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Finding Wonder and Solace in the Natural World

Helen Macdonald’s “Vesper Flights” brims with small moments of intimate connection with landscapes and animals.

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Thailand Sends Litterbugs Their Trash Back

And bans them from parks...

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A Simply Sublime Visual Story About the Power of Bicycles

"It's not about being the first, the fastest, or the best. It's about choosing my own path and creating my own trail."

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Hope You’re Not Claustrophobic

What's narrower then narrow?

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The Mysterious, Ghostly ‘Third Man’ Who Visits Explorers In Distress

Adventurers at their breaking point often report the presence of an invisible companion. Science might know why.

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California Announces Ban on New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

In California, if you wanna buy a brand new adventure rig in about 15 years, prepare for it to be electric.

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The Hudski Doggler: Funny Name, Seriously Fun One Bike Quiver

One bike might be all you need.

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Adventure Journal Will Be Carbon Neutral Beginning in 2020

AJ is the first major publisher to commit to certification by Climate Neutral

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To Scale, then Ski, a Volcano

Is it really skiing if the mountain isn't belching fire and smoke? Well, yes, but still, this is pretty cool.

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Meet the Man Who Turned Climbing Into a Kind of Art Form

John Gill didn't just want to get to the top of a rock—he wanted to climb it as a gymnast would.

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Should 10 Tons of Radioactive Waste Be Dumped on the Edge of Canyonlands?

Japan wants to sends its nuclear trash to Utah.

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Caroline Gleich and a Who’s Who of Outdoor Voices Make Their Voting Pitch

Outdoor athletes and activists are putting their votes where their passion is.

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Climate Change And Forest Management Both Fuel the West’s Tragic Wildfires

The perfect storm for fire storms.

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When Was the Last Time You Jumped?

Growing up has a funny way of making us hesitate. Here's for leaping into the unknown.

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An Antidote to Despair: New Book Shares Stories of Ecological Restoration

New book provides ray of sunshine by showing that we can absolutely rehabilitate large-scale ecological damage.

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What Do You Do With Your Outdoor Gear When it Reaches its End of Life?

Recycle? Landfill? The great Craigslist graveyard in the sky?

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Iceberg Rolls Over While Two Climbers Are Scaling It

Video shows just how sketchy this is.

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Is There Enough Common Ground in Outdoor Culture to Combat Climate Change?

We're in this together, even if not all of us realize it.

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The 10 Best Down Jackets of 2020

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A Few Random (and Important) Thoughts From Steve

Some cool stuff we're working on, and why we need you to make those cool things happen.

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30-50 Feral Hogs? More Like 8-9 Million Running Wild Across the US

Ontario and Montana have a serious wild pig problem. Can they take control of it before it’s too late?

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Oh, Just SUPing 230 Miles of Remote Canadian Wilderness Waters

Not your average day(s) on the SUP.

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Want a Sneak Peek at Adventure Journal’s Fall Issue? Here Ya Go

Now's the time to subscribe. Already do and have since moved? Update your address!

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How ‘Steel Grandpa’ Gustaf Håkansson Pirated Sweden’s Toughest Bike Race

He didn't take "no" for an answer, and won the whole darn race.

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REI Sells New HQ to Facebook For $368 Million Months After Boycotting Them

REI moves fast to move on from unused, brand new headquarters.

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The 5 Best Headlamps of 2020

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One Photographer’s Quest to Use the Ocean to Escape the Lockdown Blues

Be there, be present, see what happens.

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What to Expect When Planning a Ski Trip This Year at the Big Resorts

Some resorts are now reservation-only, some are online sales only, all will require lots of planning to enjoy.

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Beloved Canadian Outdoor Co-Op MEC Announces Sale to Private Equity Firm

Near 50-year run ends for the Canadian outdoor sports retailer as a co-op.

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What’s a Mere 45 Miles of Open Ocean When You Have a Paddle?

Meet the badassest of paddlers, Lauren Spalding.

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Camper Fined $53k For Starting Grand Canyon NP Fire With Burning Toiler Paper

A mistake that cost 64 acres and $53 grand.

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That Patagonia A-Hole Label Is Real and We Have the Story

Like a lot of people, I first saw the underside of the Patagonia label via Corey Ciorciari’s Twitter feed. Ciorciari is the executive vice president for policy at Evergreen Strategy Group and a former senior advisor to California Sen. Kamala Harris. “Vote the assholes out,” the label says, and who can argue with that? But […]

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Enjoying the Forbidden Fruit of an Electric Bike

In which our writer struggles to reconcile the guilts and joys of motor-assisted pedaling.

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Patagonia’s ‘Public Trust’ Begs Us All to Fight For Our Public Lands

If you care about public lands, and we know you do, you'll want to check out this film.

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Study: Climbing Chalk Appears to Halt Coronavirus

As gyms around the country tentatively re-open, whether outdoors or indoors with reduced capacity, climbing gyms have set rules about mask and chalk use to combat any spread of the coronavirus in their buildings. A new study from the UK’s De Montfort University shows, however, that climbing chalk breaks deactivates the virus. Researchers used a […]

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You Absolutely Must Meet Frasier, the Sensuous Lion

For some lions, adventure begins at 19.

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On Print, Subscriptions, and the Future of Adventure Journal

We can't do this without subscribers, hint, hint.

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Houdini Sportswear Has a Blueprint for Escaping the Gear Pollution Treadmill

A close look at a brand actively taking steps toward a future in which outdoor gear does no harm to the planet.

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The 12 Best Dayhikes Along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway

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Roof of the East: Hiking North Carolina’s Mount Mitchell

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The Five Ten “Five Tennies” Approach Shoes Get a Solid 10 Rating

An 80s re-issue converts to 2020 nicely.

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How Adventure Journal is Tackling Climate Change

It’s time to channel our fear into action, our rage into accountability.

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Achieve Zen While Watching a Man Build a Wooden Kayak

Simple tool and hard work beget a sleek boat.

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The Search for the World’s Largest Owl

In “Owls of the Eastern Ice,” conservationist Jonathan Slaght chronicles his daunting field work in Russia’s Far East.

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Missing 80-Year-Old Hiker Shows Up at News Conference About His Disappearance

Happy and kinda hilarious end to a nightmare for the family.

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Wanna Have More Fun Mountain Biking? Bring a Toddler

Start 'em young.

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Jimmy Chin Gets Sandbagged

Sandbagging: Dragging a friend into a situation they aren't remotely prepared for.

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California Has Disappeared Beneath Wildfire Smoke

The new normal is dark and smoky.

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17 Great Yvon Chouinard Quotes

Chouinard's no-nonsense approach to the outdoors has provided a wealth of inspiring one-liners and bon mots.

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15 Seconds: Driving Through Indian Creek, Utah

Just a perfect day in a perfect place: Indian Creek, Utah. Photographed by Steve Casimiro

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Siberian Climbing Looks Rad

Making first bids on Siberian towers.

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Crack a Cold One and Check Out the Sierra Explorer Bike

A green dream you can win.

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Wanna Do a Real Deep Dive Into the History of Climbing Shoes?

Climbing shoes, from straight up leather boots, to space age polymers and velcro.

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How a Washington Ski Patrol Learned to Unionize

When Vail Resorts added Stevens Pass to its empire, ski patrollers feared becoming cogs in a corporate machine. So they organized.

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Cool Off in the Midst of Fire Season With a Bit of Winter in the Alps

Ah, the sweet, eventual relief of winter.

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The Best Hike in Bryce Canyon National park

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Wildfires: Forest Service Closes 8 National Forests in California

Fire conditions across the West are nothing shortly of gnarly—and likely to get worse.

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The Simple Beauty of a Canoe on a River

Canoes don’t get enough props.They’re Oldsmobiles next to the kayak’s Audi TT. But they’re still very, very cool – beautiful, functional, and a bridge to the forgotten days of the continent. And whether the “mystic journey” that this short film’s protagonist goes on makes any sense pales compared to the simple aesthetic of a hollowed […]

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A Father Writes Home From Alaska: “You’d Love It”

Not easy to leave home, even for a place as beautiful as this.

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‘Fathoms’ Is A Lyrical Glimpse Into the World of Whales

Blending science and memoir in a celebration of cetacean life.

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The Most Important River in the West is One You’ve Never Heard Of

The Colorado River depends on the Little Snake River, and now a dam threatens that crucial relationship.

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Salomon Has Made a Fully Recyclable Running Shoe, the Index.01

Shoes built to be recycled—seems like it should be the norm, no?

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Reptile Whisperer and King of Khaki Steve Irwin Was a Conservation Badass

Unconventional and resolute in his confidence, the Crocodile Hunter was indeed badass.

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15 Seconds: Little Fishes in an Aqua Sea

This 15 Seconds moment of zen was shot by free diver, journalist, shark enthusiast, and part mermaid Kinga Philipps. Ah, to be a little fish in the ocean...

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Jimmy Chin and Protect Our Winters Have a Message For Outdoor Lovers : Vote

If you care about the outdoors, put your vote where your heart is.

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Will the eBussy Be the Electric Off-Road Van of Our Gas-Free Dreams?

No gas, all-wheel-drive, and unmatched modularity? We're listening.

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Lessons From the World’s Largest Dam-Removal Project at the Elwha River

Two dams removed from Washington’s Elwha River were branded as salmon-restoration projects, but their watershed and scientific impacts are just as significant.

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Ewan McGregor and Friend Ride E-Motos From Patagonia to Los Angeles

Can electric motorcycles prove their mettle across South and Central America?

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The Easy Way to Guarantee Bug-Free Camping (and Happy Families)

The Nemo Bugout turns misery to pleasure in the few short minutes it takes to set up.

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Griz Cubs Stop Cars For Very Important Job of Playing With Traffic Cones

Impossibly cute until you remember the 400-pound mom watching your every move from the bushes.

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What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Seen While Cycling Along a Highway?

Oh, the things you'll see, pedaling down empty stretches of highway.

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The Magic of LSD Running—Long and Slow Distance, That Is

Weird stuff happens when you run long and slow over distance.

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Trek Turns the Legendary 520 Into a ‘Grando’ Gravel Tourer

A steelie with adventure on its mind.

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The Best Maps for Overlanding Adventures

If you use Gaia (and you really should) these are some of the must-have maps for off-road adventuring.

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Stone Locals: Rediscovering the Soul of Climbing

Carrying the torch of climbing's past through climbing's popularity explosion of the present.

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Primal Wild: Backpacking 80 Miles Through the North Cascades

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The 8 (Very) Best Backpacking Tents of 2020

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This Maine Cabin Comes With Its Own Island

Rent the cabin, get the island for free.

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My First Epic

There's nothing like complete darkness on the side of a cliff to make you appreciate the body warmth of your climbing partner.

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Injured Hiker Stranded for Two Weeks in New Mexico Forest Found Alive

Never give up.

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15 Seconds: Toroweap Juniper in the Wind

As Taylor Swift sings, you need to calm down. This short video is just the ticket.

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US Army Engineers Abruptly Reverse Course, Rejecting Alaska’s Pebble Mine

Massive about face from Trump Administration may have nixed Pebble Mine for good.

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15 Outdoors People Who Need Wikipedia Pages

Wikipedia is in need of serious outdoor people updating.

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Two Whales Go Full Top Gun in Company of Boating Family

Whales, meet the kid. Kid, meet the whales.

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Meet Grace and Her $500 Land Rover

The best kind of upcycling.

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Huge Chinese Fishing Fleets Threaten Galapagos’ Amazing Marine Life

Locals remember 2017's capture of Chinese vessels illegally catching endangered sharks and are worried.

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Old Meets Young, Fast Meets Slow in Instant Classic Rock Climbing Film

'Free as Can Be' is a climbing movie of the year candidate.

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Coming of Age in a Wild Place

Craig Childs makes acute observations through the lens of adventure as boys become men.

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“I Think It’s Possible,” Kayaker Says of Seriously Impossible-Looking Rapid

Gulp.

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Tahoe’s Iconic Squaw Valley Will Change Name, Removing Racist Slur

New name will become official in 2021.

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Do Vegan Marshmallows Pass the S’mores Test?

Did you know that for most of the history of marshmallows, marshmallows were solely made of plants? It wasn’t until industrial food got involved that ground-up ligaments and bones (i.e., gelatin) were added. Today, few marshmallows are vegan. During the holidays, Trader Joe’s carries them, but for most of the year your best bet is […]

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Hanging Bats Filmed Upside Down Look Just Like a Goth Nightclub

You read the headline, right? That's all ya need to know.

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What’s in Wildfire Smoke, and Why Is it So Bad for Your Lungs?

Here's what you're breathing in if you live in the West, as it burns from wildfires once again.

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City Kids With More Greenspace Have Higher IQs, Study Finds

Evidence grows on the importance of access to nature, especially for deprived communities.

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Norway, Through His Father’s Eyes

A quick jaunt north in these dog days of summer.

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Photo Gallery: Backpacking the Ruby Crest Trail

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Rainbow Sandals Last (Relatively Speaking) Forever

Workboots for waterpeople.

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California’s Oldest State Park Burns As Wildfires Ravage Beloved Forest

Wildfires claim iconic historic buildings, some ancient trees.

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Enough Is Enough: Protect the Boundary Waters Wilderness

Pristine and wild, Minnesota's Boundary Waters Wilderness is a gem.

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Scary Wild Animals That Haven’t Killed Us, Yet: A Taxonomy

Oh, they're out there alright. But how afraid do we really need to be?

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Death in the Desert

The tragic warning of a man renting a 4x4 and getting way in over his head outside Moab.

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40 Years Ago, Reinhold Messner Summited Everest Solo Without Bottled Oxygen

One of history's most stunning adventures.

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The Endless Summers of One of the World’s Best Adventure Filmmakers

A loving look at the legendary Bruce Brown, of The Endless Summer, and On Any Sunday fame.

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So, Uh, Do You Need to Shave Your Legs if You’re a Cyclist?

The age-old question.

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Living With Post-COVID-19 Is a Thru-Hike Across the Unknown

A fit backpacker is laid low by life with post-COVID-19 symptoms, with no easy answers in sight.

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Here’s That New Zealand Refresh You Ordered

For even a brief moment, let yourself go to New Zealand.

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A Must-Look Look at the Future in a Warming World

You don’t want to look, not really, and neither do we. But that’s not going to slow climate change. In the last week, Death Valley National Park very likely notched the world’s highest recorded temperature, a derecho windstorm devastated parts of Iowa, and, in Northern California, the National Weather Service issued its first-ever fire tornado […]

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How to Bikepack In Luxury

The San Juan Hut System is the ideal way to ride long distance, eat tons, and sleep well.

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A Pair of Guides to Fossils, Past and Future Ask: How Did We Get Here?

Two new books look at natural history in whole new ways—"Nothing, of course, begins at the time that you think it did."

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15 Seconds: Riding to the La Sal Mountains, Utah

Hello. It’s time for your moment of calm. You are a steadfast rock in the middle of a tempestuous sea. You are the summit of Mt. Everest in the spring monsoon. You are riding toward the La Sal Mountains of Utah, where cool air and shade await. Ahhhhh. Photography by Sinuhe Xavier

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Bombardier Blood—The Trials of a Mountaineering Hemophiliac

Climbing the Seven Summits is dangerous. As a hemophiliac, it's off-the-charts dangerous.

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Death Valley Hits 130 Degrees, Maybe Hottest Temp in Recorded History

Yes, it is hot enough for us, thanks for asking.

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Trump Admin Finalizes Drilling Plan for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

After five decades, oil interests move a big step closer to drilling in ANWR.

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Now Here’s the Cheaper, ‘Baby’ Bronco Sport Looking Very Impressive

The 'Baby' Bronco is very capable of, uh, adult Bronco off-roading.

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Ask Me: Should I Hike or Backpack Solo in Bear Country?

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To Diversify Camping, This Group Sends Free Gear to Those in Need

BIPOC Camp Kits make the outdoors more accessible one free tent at a time.

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A One-Armed Legendary River Runner

After he was a Civil War hero but before he oversaw the US Geological Survey, John Wesley Powell ran the Grand Canyon–first.

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Good Bear Cleans NPS Camera With Tongue

This good bear comes to us from, we’re guessing, the bear cams in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Knowing thousands of people are watching the bears go about their late summer program of fattening way, way, up, this industrious bear took it upon itself to clean the camera lens to give everybody a nice, clean view. […]

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When Your Bike Starts Narrating Your Adventures

Drop your guard and let the joy out.

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Review: The North Face Flight FutureLight Jacket

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The 10 Best Hikes in Yellowstone

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Where Does Teddy Roosevelt’s Environmental Legacy Fit in a Polarized 2020?

New book follows Teddy Roosevelt's footsteps to see where his model of conservation has led.

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15 Seconds: Evening Waves in Quintana Roo

Chill out with some natural zen.

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Deep Water Soloing the Surreal Limestone Spires of Vietnam

Cliff diving meets rock climbing in a beautiful Vietnamese bay.

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REI Abandons Giant New Headquarters Without Ever Moving In

1,200 employees are working remotely and the future will look a lot like this, with smaller dispersed office sites.

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Can Outdoorsy’s Campervan Rentals Make Your Dream Adventure Rig Attainable?

Why not rent out your adventure rig and let somebody else make the monthly payments for you?

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Zimmerman and Team Win Climbing’s Top Prize for Link Sar First Ascent

It was the ninth attempt on the gorgeous peak in Pakistan's Karakoram

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BLM Drops Plan to Lease 85,000 Acres Near Moab Following Protests

A battle is won, but there are more to be fought.

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Tiny Nuclear Plant Looks Just Like a Weekend Cabin A-Frame

Its parent company wants to build them in rural Alaska.

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The Bittersweet Embrace of the Last Camp

How that last night before returning to civilization is always a mixed bag of thoughts and emotions.

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Thinking About Using Your Neck Gaiter As a Coronavirus Mask? Don’t

It actually can make spreading of coronavirus worse.

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Here’s at Peek at the New Bronco Getting Durability-Tested in Moab

If it can handle this, it will be just fine for car camping.

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The Native Lands App Tells You What Indigenous Land You’re Standing On

You'll want to know this database. Trust us.

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These Icebreakers Doing Their Thing Is Mesmerizing

My goodness, the sounds.

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Wanna Learn to Fall Asleep in Camp (Or Anywhere) in 120 Seconds?

Sleep, no matter where you are, could be only 120 seconds away, if you can perfect this decades-old technique.

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Gear Review of the Best Portable Fire Pits for Campfires and Cooking

There are the four campfire options you need to know.

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People Are Flocking to Nat Parks to Cheer Themselves Up

Life has taken a serious turn for the stressful in 2020, and people are treating it with wilderness.

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Bikepacking the Underground Railroad in an Examination of Freedom

It's an adventure today, it was a lifeline 170 years ago.

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Do Some Off-Road Distance Learning This Weekend With a Virtual Overland Expo

COVID canceled the Overland Expo in person offerings, so they went virtual.

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A Woman’s Struggle With the Fear of Camping Alone

What does one do with the thoughts that keep you up at night, solo in the tent?

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Can Simply Being Near a Waterfall Make You Happy? Science Says, ‘Sure’

And it's not just the pretty scenery.

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New Zealand by Bike and Raft and, Unfortunately for Now, Pure Imagination

Touring the North Island the only way we can right now.

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No Cook Nut Butter Morning Oats

Nut Butter Morning Oats is a delicious, backpacker friendly version of popular overnight oats recipes. If you’re an ultralight hiker and prefer to go stoveless or you’re not always a fan of a hot breakfast but need calories for the miles ahead, we’ve got you covered. Prepping the recipe at home only requires 6 ingredients […]

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Now This Is How You Standup Paddle

Still think SUPing is kinda lame?

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What Does Off-Grid Living Really Mean?

It certainly isn't readily Instagrammable mid-modern chic cabin porn.

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Rock Climbing Pioneer Sonia Livanos Was 99 Pounds of Dynamite

Small in stature, giant in accomplishment.

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We Have a New Holiday—Introducing ‘Great American Outdoors Day’

To mark the historic passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, the NPS goes big.

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AJ Goes to the Time Machine and Finds 10-Year-Old ‘Tips’ Videos

Oh, dear. We were so young 10 years ago. Yes, that includes you. Little known except to longtime readers, Adventure Journal started as the blog of Steve Casimiro under the name The Adventure Life. In those early days, we produced a handful of videos under the idea of 60-Second Expert—stuff that you should know but […]

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15 Seconds of Campfire Coals to Zone Out On

15 Seconds* are found moments in the outdoors. Here’s a little of that late-night, campfire-burning-down zone-out vibe. Subscribe to AJ’s YouTube channel here. *more or less

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Who’s Up For an Omelette On the Appalachian Trail?

Selfless and armed with eggs and a spatula.

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Toddler Climbs 10,000-foot Plz Badile In ‘Family Outing’

What's a little 10,000-foot Alps scaling for a toddler?

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The Power of a Fear-Based Fitness Plan

Few things are as motivating as sandbagging yourself publicly.

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Open a Window Into Someone Else’s World, Literally, With WindowSwap

With one click, a trip to somewhere else in the world.

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Meet Dave, Who Isn’t a Runner, Running 10 Marathons in 10 Days

That's a lotta marathon.

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There’s a New SPOT Device in Town, Meet the Gen4

SPOT devices helped kickstart the idea of a simple, reliable, and affordable way to call for help in the backcountry or just alert loved ones that you’re safe and sound while way, way out there. SPOT devices drop digital breadcrumbs so you can track your adventures or let people see your location on a map, […]

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Is it Cheaper to Drive an EV Than a Gas Vehicle?

Think EVs are too expensive? This study may change your mind.

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Now This Is How You Have a Good Morning

Who's up for a little adventure for breakfast?

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Nepal Will Reopen Everest to Climbers in Midst of Rising COVID-19 Cases

Will there be a rush among climbers who were barred from the spring season? We'll see.

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An Unintentional Review of the Land Rover Defender 110

There are times in life when Land Rover Defenders simply must be driven through Iceland.

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New Book Describes a Hopeful Vision of the Planet’s Future

Take the sunnier path through the coming climate reckoning.

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Meet the Dude Walking Around the World With His Dog

Couple friends, one trek around the world by their own six feet.

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Big Sur Land Will Be Returned to Esselen Tribe After Two Centuries

250 years after being pushed out of their ancestral home, the Esselen are coming back.

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The Fun and Ultimate-Ish Guide to Off-Trail Hiking and Bushwhacking

With a bonus guide to "lakewhacking."

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Sit Back and Enjoy This Beautiful Ode to Desolation

You already love fire lookouts but prepare to fall in love all over again.

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Just a GIF of A Very Intent Dog With Wind in Its Face

Very good dog has very good day.

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7 Tips on How to Be the Best Tentmate Ever

And by 'best' we really mean worst.

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15 Seconds of Summer Rain Falling on Tulum, Mexico

A few years ago, we launched a video series called 15 Seconds*, which featured found moments in the outdoors. We put it on pause while launching our printed quarterly, but given everything going on in the world we thought this might a good time to bring it back. After all, we could all use 15 […]

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Review: Feathered Friends Hummingbird and Egret UL Sleeping Bags

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Full of Surprises: Backpacking Mount Hood’s Timberline Trail

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That All-In-One Bike, Boat, and Camper You Wanted Is Here

The Z-Triton is the perfect gift for that indecisive cyclist, boater, and camper in your life.

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Is a Big Win for Conservation a Blow to Climate Action?

Pondering the importance of a conservation bill funded by fossil fuel royalties while the economy is (hopefully) shifting to renewables.

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From First-Timers to Badass Bikepacking Vets In One Week

The joys of the new distilled into one short film.

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Review: Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket

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The NEMO Stargaze Is the Perfect Chair to Gaze at Comet NEOWISE

Gaze at comets, stars, planets, trees, anything really, in this swinging recliner.

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In Praise of Adult Beginners

It's never too late (to be called a kook).

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‘My Last Day of Summer’ Will Feel Very Familiar

As Julia waits for her bike to be fixed, she hits the trails in one heck of a daydream.

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The First 5 Things I Do in Camp When Backpacking

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Ransomware Attack Cripples Garmin’s Wearables

Why your Garmin fitness tracker might be acting wacky.

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US Army Engineers Approve Bitterly Controversial Pebble Mine in Alaska

Alaska Natives and environmental groups vow to fight on, in bid to protect world's greatest salmon fishery.

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Pucker Right Along With Andrzej Bargiel During His First Ski Descent of K2

Many said it couldn't be done. Many also said, "Holy sh*t, dude."

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She Used Bananas for Axle Grease and Elephant Fat for Motor Oil

Aloha Wanderwell, first woman to drive around the world, had one heck of a name and one heck of a life.

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Go Fast Campers Launches Awesome-Looking Lightweight Rooftop Tent

Light, slim profile, and even slimmer price.

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House Passes Great American Outdoors Act—Bill Now Heads to Trump For Signing

President set to sign bill setting aside more than $1 billion per year for public lands.

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Who Needs a Board When Surfing the World’s Biggest Waves? Not This Guy

Meet the madman of the Atlantic.

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Sierra Club Says It Will Confront Founder John Muir’s Racist Remarks

In powerful letter, the Sierra Club president says their founders' racism must be reckoned with.

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Congress Might Just Pull Another Huge Public Lands Win Out of the Hat

House Dems include massive public lands protections in new defense spending bill—will it make it into law?

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Leave-No-Trace-Friendly Trail Grub

Five brands making sustainably packaged hiking food.

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A Cuban Refugee Finds Solace in Casting to Tarpon

Fishing can provide freedom and familiarity when life requires finding a new home.

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Ernest Hemingway Would Have Been 121 Today

He knew a thing or two about earning your turns. Oh, and language.

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5 Backpacking Trips for Solitude in Glacier National Park

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The 6 Best Long Hikes in Glacier National Park

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10 Tips For Keeping Kids Happy and Safe Outdoors

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There’s Still Time to Enter Our Danner Trail 2650 Giveaway

As close readers of our gear reviews might know, we’re big fans of Danner’s Trail 2650 hiking shoes, and so we’re stoked to be able to give away a pair each to one man and one woman, courtesy Danner. All it takes to enter is your email address. Here’s where you can enter.    

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REI Staff Critical of Bungled Response to Covid-19 Cases in Some Stores

When an employee tested positive in a Michigan store, the results were kept from rest of staff, according to NYT report.

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Why We Must Protect the World’s Quiet Places

A coalition of activists, scientists, and park officials are trying to preserve the last quiet places on the planet.

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Scottish Charm Meets Scottish Gravel on These Ancient Cattle Roads

Fancy a trip through the Scottish Highlands?

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Ski Bum Whose Obituary Went Viral Now Gets a Namesake Beer

Randall Jacobs, a.k.a. Uncle Bunky, was a Telluride ski bum and raconteur who passed away at age 65 in Phoenix, Arizona, not long ago. His obituary, written by his nephew, went viral—and for good reason. Now, Uncle Bunky is going to have a beer named after him by O.H.S.O. Brewery. The beer should be available […]

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Audubon Photo Contest Reminds of the Beauty of Birds

The shadowed north side of the rocks known as Los Islotes in the Sea of Cortez near La Paz, Mexico, are home to the southernmost population of California sea lions—and were also the location for the grand prize winning photograph in the National Audubon Society’s 2020 photo awards. Joanna Lentini‘s shot shows a cormorant diving […]

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Gregory Launches First Plus-Size Backpack Line

The line includes 21 models, from large-capacity backpacking to daypacks to hydration.

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Annie Londonderry and the Mystery of the First Woman to Circum-Bike the World

She did it in 15 months on a bet and a whim. Or did she? Her tale mixes lies, deceit, and legit badassery.

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France Rejects Ebike Ad Because It Creates ‘Anxiety’ About Cars

France has a self-regulating industry organization that approves all advertisements before they appear, called the Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la Publicité (ARPP), and the group has just rejected an ad from a Dutch ebike brand, saying that it creates a “climate of anxiety” about the car industry. The ad, below, features a vehicle overlaid […]

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Trump to Gut Critically Important Environmental Law

Just over 50 years ago, President Richard Nixon signed the landmark National Environmental Policy Act, now known as a bedrock environmental law, but today the Trump Administration will finalize its gutting of the act in order to speed up the construction of highways, power plants, pipelines, and other industrial projects. NEPA requires the government to […]

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This A-Frame Near Yosemite for Sale But Bring Big Bucks

Well, we can dream. This amazing A-frame is located an hour from Yosemite National Park about 14 miles from Bass Lake (which team AJ has frequented with team AJ offspring) and it’s up for sale. The price? Um, erm…$620,000. Like we said, we can dream. That does get you 10 acres, the A-frame, a log […]

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Yeti Cycles Dropping ‘Tribe’ From Its Terminology and Marketing

Colorado-based Yeti Cycles will no longer use the word “tribe” in its marketing and branding, the company announced this week. The move comes in response to an online petition launched by Renee Hutchens, who is Diné (Navajo), a Patagonia ambassador, and a coach with a mountain bike series sponsored by Yeti. After it was launched […]

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A Case for Giving the River a Year Off

River trips though the Grand Canyon are way down during the pandemic. One river guide wonders if that isn't a good thing.

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Taking Ella Up the Wall

It’s 4 a.m. and I’m wide awake, coming round with a start in a hot motel in Mariposa, my first thought being “She did it!” Ella, my 13-year-old daughter, is sleeping in the bed next to me like only a teenager could, a sleep so deep only an earthquake (or a blast of Two Door […]

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Surfing Should Always Be This Smooth

Devon Howard is a throwback to when bigger boards, slicked back hair, and muscle cars were en vogue. A cool cat. His surfing is enjoying a surge in popularity these days as the surf world flocks to bigger boards. Thank goodness.

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How Three Random Words Just Might Save Your Life

No matter where you are in the world, a new service called What3Words has assigned a three-word code that contain your exact GPS coordinates.

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These Dream Build Videos Are Like Bike ASMR

The most soothing bike mechanic videos you'll ever see and maybe fall asleep to.

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How to Get a Last-Minute, National Park Backcountry Permit

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Arizona Trail Closed for Border Wall Construction Within Coronado Nat Monument

Border Patrol construction crews are preparing to build the border wall across one of the nation's finest trail sections.

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We Love These Affordable, No-Frills Binoculars For Birding and Trail Spotting

Looking for good, entry-level binocs? Boom.

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Climbing Star Adrian Ballinger Answers All Your 8k-Meter Peak Questions

Adrian Ballinger knows his way around the world’s highest peaks, having spent a ton of time on the roof of Everest and the rest of the planet’s 8k-meter mountains over the past two decades. For 15 years he’s been one of the most sought-after big mountain guides around. Also, he has amazing hair. So who […]

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Surfing Got Way Too Serious—Welcome to the Soft Top Revolution

Surfers around the world are remembering that, oh, yeah, this is supposed to be unserious fun.

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Photo Gallery: Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail

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Endangered California Condors Return to Sequoia NP, First Time in 50 Years

Once at the brink of extinction, California condors are returning to their historic mountain habitats.

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