Take a Momentary Break From the Snow With This Heavenly Desert Retreat

Get lost in a sea of stars above this Joshua Tree escape.

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Trump Admin Guts Protections For Wetlands and Streams—Here’s What’s at Stake

What's at stake with the repeal of the Clean Water Rule?

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Behold the Prehistoric Splendor of the Musk Ox

Seemingly not of this world, but very much of this world, actually.

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The 23 Best Ed Abbey Quotes in Celebration of His 93rd Birthday

Ed had something to say for every occasion, if every occasion demanded independence and rabble rousing.

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How to Make Beautiful, Functional Surf Craft With Salvaged Wood

Making your own tiny surfboard can be as simple or as complex as you like.

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Charlotte Fox Survived Everest’s Most Infamous Disaster to Keep on Climbing

Surviving Everest's tragic 1996 blizzard was only part of Charlotte Fox's mountaineering life.

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Get Those Snow Chains Ready

It pleases Ullr, after all, as do these Security Chain Super Z chains, which might be the best.

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The Otherworldly Life of a Glacier Groomer on the Spine of the Alps

High in the alps, intrepid groomers rumble along snow drifts in the dead of night.

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You’ve Never Seen the Desert Like This—Well, Unless You Were Tripping

See the desert in a whole new, trippy way.

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The Righteous Power of Jargon to Connect

Or, in the immortal words of Steve Martin, “Boy, those French! They have a different word for everything!”

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From Golf to Wilderness, This Is How the US Uses Its Land

Here's a great map that shows a breakdown of how every bit of land in the Lower 48 is used.

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Here’s How To Be a Badass on a Winter Fat Bike Sufferfest

How Jayme Chrisman, a decided non-pro happily slogged her way to first place in the grueling Yellowstone Fat Pursuit.

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Do You Listen to Music on Trails?

Rock out? Or peace out?

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From Swords to Ploughshares—Repurposing Battlefields As National Parks

Some of the world's most brutal battlefields are now important protectors of biodiversity, habitat, and serenity.

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If Conrad Anker Thinks This Ice Climb Is Tough, It’s Tough

Ice climbing is already tough, but this? Come on.

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The 5 Best Backpacking Trips in Yosemite

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The Best Plan for Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc

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BLM Proposes Oil and Gas Drilling on Moab’s Cherished Slickrock Trail

Hugely popular mountain bike trail could be lost to drilling proposal.

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Here’s How to Make Your Own Fruit Leather

Cheaper, better, and DIY—the perfect fruit leather.

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Meet Sea Trekking, A Mode of Exploration We Can Get Behind

Part hiking, part swimming, part spelunking.

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When the School Week Is Cut Short, Everyone Skis In This Oregon County

Budget cuts at school means more time on the slopes in Oregon's Baker County.

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Remembering Mount Rainier Legend Dee Molenaar—The Last ‘Brother of the Rope’

What life indeed.

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Our New Favorite Wool is Beringia’s ‘Regenerated Wool’

Apparel maker Beringia is turning used wool into something special.

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Didn’t Snag a PCT Permit? Pick One of These Awesome Thru-Hikes Instead

At 10:30am Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday, January 14, the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s online permit portal sprang to life. Hopefuls from around the world formed a digital queue, eager to snap up one of the 1,350 long-distance permits remaining for a northbound trek along the famous trail; an additional 3,150 were doled out back […]

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Review: Black Diamond Trail Blitz 12 and REI Flash 18 Daypacks

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Climb Far Away From Mundane Reality

Dream climbing works just fine when you can't like, climb climb.

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The Leave No Trace Black Belt

Think you're light on the land? Let's see if you measure up to the super ninja level.

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Strava’s ‘Year in Sport’ Has Some Pretty Cool Bike Stats

How do you compare to a Tour de France rider? Well, now's your chance to find out.

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America’s Top 10 Best Backpacking Trips

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Everyone Can Find a Community in Fly Fishing

Fishing for connection with others through, um, fishing.

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How One Utah Community Fought Fracking—And Won

Good things happen when outdoor communities stick together.

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Which Pricey Gear Justifies a Splurge?

Being a dirtbag is great and all, but so is cutting edge gear that actually works.

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A Father and Daughter Learn About the Very Real Healing Power of Bikes

Eleanor Maynard is a child dealing with cancer. Her parents are using the power of fun and adventure to help Eleanor smile through the treatment. Eleanor’s story is a testament to how much anyone can benefit from a spin of the pedals and a great big smile as they cruise through a forest. “I hope […]

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Photo Gallery: Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

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Coconut Rice Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing—Oh, Heck Yes

Peanut sauce is good on everything—especially a light, bright, coconut rice salad.

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Cold Hands, Sleep Deprivation, and the Quest for a Grand Canyon Speed Record

There's nothing quite like a winter run through the Grand Canyon's rapids. For better and worse.

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Fighting Forest Fires and Building Trails—All in a Year’s Work

Meet "Billder" a fire fightin' trail buildin' wild man.

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14 Great Moments In The History of Cold

May the goodness of this list warm you on frigid snow days.

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Earl Shaffer, the First Thru-Hiker of the AT, Embodied that Trail’s Soul

Earl Shaffer was the first to thru-hike the AT but that was only the beginning for this renaissance man.

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Frank and the Tower

One man, one tower, one incredible love affair.

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Buy One of These Old Swiss G-Wagens and Live Your Analog Overlander Dream

The Swiss military doesn't need these 4x4s anymore—perhaps you do?

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One Dog’s Quest to Teach its Human About A Life Well Lived

We don't deserve dogs.

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Here’s How to Build the Coziest of Snow Shelters

Meet the quinzhee, your new fave snow shelter.

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Review: Oboz Bridger Mid and Low Waterproof Boots and Shoes

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The Best Backpacking Loop You’ve Never Heard Of (Maybe)

Mineral King is a mind-blowing escape from the crowds found on the John Muir and High Sierra trails.

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The Blind Mountain Biker Who Navigates Like a Bat

What, you can't echolocate?

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The Cycle Effect’s Young Riders Shred on Bikes and in Life

Getting kids outside and on bikes—nothing better.

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Bison Are Back in the Great Plains—Sweet, But What Does That Actually Mean?

Bison are poised to have a big impact on America's heartland.

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In a War-Depleted Kosovo Town, Skiing is a Welcome Breath of Life

How one small town hopes skiing can help turn a dark page.

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Insider Tips: The 10 Best Hikes in Zion National Park

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Where to Backpack First Time in Yosemite

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A Back-of-the-Napkin Sketch Led to This West Virginia Respite at Hinkle Farm

Simple plans, elegant cabin.

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It’s Not Just the NPS—Budget Cuts Are A Real Problem for Wildlife Refuges

Wildlife refuges across the country have been hit hard by staffing shortages and budget cuts—here's what's at stake.

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Climber Jeff Lowe Changed The Calculus of Possibility

The greatest climber of his generation climbed everything he wanted and more.

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Review: Feathered Friends Helios Hooded Jacket

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Yes, Backpacking is a Four-Season Sport—Here’s How to Winterize

Backpacking—not just for the summer months.

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Cherished Gravel Race Rebrands in Acknowledgment of Region’s Violent Past

What to do when you've inadvertently named your race after a brutal period in American history?

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10 Tips For Getting a Hard-to-Get National Park Backcountry Permit

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Underground Legend Finishes Hiking’s Triple Crown—For His Fourth Time

You could start hiking now and never stop and you still might not match Bill Nedderman's mileage.

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New Year Inspiration: My Top 10 Adventure Trips

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The Vanlife Guide to Flourishing in a Winter Storm

If you live in a van, this is how you deal with lots and lots of snow.

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In Quebec, An Off-Grid A-Frame-ish Cabin Beckons Through the Snow

A-frame on one side, open terrace on the other, all the natural light you could want in this stylish Quebec cabin.

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Were Our Hunter-Gatherer Ancestors Actually Better Off Than We Are?

New book argues that the cure for our modern ills lies in the ways of our hunter-gatherer forebears—but is that too simplistic?

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Meet the Women Ski Patrolers Saving Butts and Being Mentors at Jackson Hole

Gender has nothing to do with being a badass ski patroler.

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When Scaling Massive Redwoods Is High Stakes Arboreal Therapy

More people have tried to summit Everest than reach the tops of these crazy tall trees.

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A Campsite Albondigas Soup to Warm Your Body and Soul

Savory, spicy, filling, and hot—exactly what you want when staring into the campfire on a cold evening.

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Hilary Lister, Quadriplegic, Pulled Off Some Truly Mindblowing Sailing Feats

First she crossed the English Channel, then she sailed around Britain, solo, while paralyzed from the neck down.

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