Long-Live the Ten Dollar Bike Multitool

It works, it never fails, it's ten bucks. Thanks, Park Tool.

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The Backpacking Sc-Fi Author Who Writes Weirdly Hopeful Dystopia

He backpacks and he pens hopeful glimpses of a life in a climate-ravaged future.

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The Surfboard Is a Piece of Art

Handmade, soul-approved.

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The Science Behind Aesop’s Menagerie of Wild Animals

In “Aesop’s Animals,” zoologist Jo Wimpenny provides a guided tour of animal behavior drawn from the classic fables.

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Why I’m Giving Up Trail Runners for Hiking Boots

In which the author decides the focus on lightweight gear doesn't extend to his feet.

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There Are Ghosts At Fortress Mountain

Haunting a long-closed Alberta mountain.

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Good News: Western Monarchs Are Rebounding Big Time

2021's count of the endangered butterfly saw a 100 fold increase in western monarch numbers.

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Norman Dyhrenfurth Made First American Ascent of Everest a Smashing Success

Norman Dyhrenfurth's planning and drive got the U.S. on top of the world.

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The Waves Have Reached Ludicrous Levels

Just absolutely perfect giant waves. Like from a cartoon.

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Fed Court Blocks Natural Gas Pipeline From Crossing Appalachian Trail

The USFS and BLM ignored environmental impacts of the Mountain Valley Pipeline through a national forest, says federal court.

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Easy Campsite Veggie Ramen, Hold the Staggering Amounts of Sodium

Some backpackers may associate ‘ramen noodles’ with the inexpensive staple they consumed as penniless students. This is not that ramen. This ramen is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors and crisp, toothsome textures. There are real veggies here, not freeze dried. There’s soy sauce sure, but only a little, and none of the mystery unpronounceable ingredients […]

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Grateful for Bikes and Mental Health

Mountain bike therapy.

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19-Year-Old Belgian Is Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World

Zara Rutherford flew from Belgium to Belgium, via the entire globe.

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Would You Pay $50,000 For This Incredible Toyota Chinook?

This one of a kind camper build, or a brand new Tacoma?

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An Ode to the Pulaski, the Hero’s Tool

If you've ridden or a hiked a trail, you've experienced the craft of this versatile workhorse.

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Ride Through Half a Century of Mountain Bike Evolution With Hans Rey

Mountain bikes are just so much better than they used to be.

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REI Employees in Manhattan File Papers to Unionize

It's unclear what the company brass will do next.

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Curt, Your New Favorite Surfer, and, Quite Possibly, Favorite Person

World's most stoked from is a 50-something autistic man.

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When Recreationists Have Too Much Clout on Public Lands

Recreationists in Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado are ignoring the needs of wildlife and Native Americans in their push for ever more access.

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Sweeney’s Bothy, Isle of Eigg, Scotland

King Sweeney was a nudist, exiled Gaelic royal from the 7th century, who lived as much with nature as his human frailties would allow. He wrote poetry celebrating the beauty and isolation of the land, the flora, and the animals. Were it not that he might have had a solid dose of crazy in his […]

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Greenlanders, From Their Own Perspective

Greenland history told by Greenlanders, not bloviating adventurers.

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Clean Up Trash at Your Trail, Get a Discount on Bike Gear

Pack a bag of trash, save on a new bike bag.

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The Campsite Dessert Churro—Sorta

The campsite churro is attainable.

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VW Says Electric Microbus Reveal Will Be March 9—Really, They Swear

After what seems like years of VW trolling fans, the electric microbus is set to be revealed next month. For real.

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Bikepacking, With Castles

Not all bikepacking trips need to be far from civilization.

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Galen Rowell, the Light Bringer

The pioneering climber and groundbreaking photographer was a man of the Sierra.

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If the Dress Code Doesn’t Make Room for These Down Pants, We Can’t Come

Down pants, sure, but these move and actually look cool.

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The Self-Actualized Man and the Sea

This is single-minded perfection.

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How ‘Adventure’ Aaron Carotta Paddled 5,000 Miles On Box Wine and SpaghettiOs

It’s fair to say that Aaron Carotta was in a bad place when he started down the Missouri River. After a cancer diagnosis in 2008 he’d remade himself as “Adventure Aaron,” traveling to more than 80 countries, sharing his travels on social media and parlaying them into self-produced television programs in New Zealand and the […]

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Once Near-Extinct Fin Whales Gathering In Huge Numbers Near Antarctica

Melville's "banished and unconquerable Cain of his race” have returned to an old foraging ground in astonishing numbers.

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Painful to Carry Gear That’s Still Totally Worth Carrying

Cumbersome? Yep. Practical? Oh, heck yes.

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Skiing and Pizza, a Love Story

Hot pizza, cold snow, a match made in aprés heaven.

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Free Days At National Parks Start Today

It's a great idea to visit America's Best Idea.

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In Which a Land Rover Driver Learns the Importance of Snow-Friendly Tires

It's not the 4x4, it's the tires.

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A Reminder That Outdoor Culture Demands Environmental Stewardship

A new video released by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox argues the big, semi-annual trade show called Outdoor Retailer should come back to Salt Lake City. This is despite opposition from leading brands, resorts like mine in Aspen and many nonprofit groups over the state’s environmental policies. Oh, Utah! Will you ever learn? You can’t have […]

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Saguaro National Park Beckons With Stunning Vistas, and, Er, Prickly Arms

One of the Southwest's string of jewels.

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The Patagonia UltraAlpine Down Crew Asks: Why Zippers?

No zipper, no problem for the down crewneck sweater.

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12 Women, 40 Days on the River, and Some Very, Very Heavy Canoes

Girl, and canoe, power.

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Moving Forward When Your Outdoor Passions Turn Into Fears

Getting freaked out after an accident, or even anticipating one, can take a serious toll.

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UK’s Dacia Duster 4×4 Gets Dealer Mud Bath Because Drivers Don’t Off-Road

Think most of the "off-roaders" you see never actually go off the road? You might be right.

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Climbing Blind—Really

Climbing, non-sight.

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Long Before McCandless, John Hornby Tested Himself in Northern Canada—and Failed

His efforts in Arctic minimalism were truly badass, his lessons learned not so much.

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Mountain Lion Charges Hiker, Hiker Charges Lion, Hiker Wins

Scary moment for hiker and cat.

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Ski Film Gets the ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Treatment

In the not too distant future, a viewer will sit and watch ski movies, with hilarious commentary. It's Mystery Ranch Theater, 3000.

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Review: Nokian’s New Outpost APT Are the Dream Small Adventure Rig Tire

The new standard—or should be—for adventurous crossover drivers.

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Oh Lord No—Skiers Stuck on Lift Blasted With Freezing Water

What are the odds?

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A Father and Daughter Take on the ‘Pioneer’s Route’

A father returns to one his grandest ski adventures, this time with his daughter by his side.

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Want Your Kids to Love the Outdoors? Put Them In Forest Kindergarten

Whatever you think of free-range parenting, it's hard to argue with the success of the small but growing Waldkindergarten movement.

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Ancient Big Bend Rock Art Irreparably Vandalized

Vandals destroyed rock art that may be 8,500 years old.

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A New Predator Stalks the West

The grizzly bear. The wolf. The cougar. These magnificent creatures, apex predators, how can we not admire them? People cross the world for the opportunity to see one in the wilds of Yellowstone or Alaska. There, we view them from a distance, free to indulge our awe in safety. It has been a long time […]

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So You Wanna Get Into Bikerafting

It's summer somewhere...

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Read: The Western Megadrought Is Revealing America’s ‘Lost National Park’

Lake Powell is receding so fast, some scientists think it's time to draw it down completely.

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Filson the Dog Is Helping Track a Bee Nobody Has Seen in 15 Years

Filson, the dog, has a real nose for science.

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Bikepacking Most Sacred Utah

Two wheels and silence.

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This Forgotten Japanese Dreamer Raced Scott and Amundsen To The South Pole

One hundred and ten years ago this month, an extraordinary drama was playing out at the bottom of the world. In December, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had touched the South Pole for the first time in history, just weeks before Robert Falcon Scott arrived to find the Norwegian flag planted in the ice. On January […]

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The Snow Artist

Beautiful, temporary.

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Chevy Announces EV Silverado Which Is Great But Look at This Sweet Bed

Big range, big power, blah blah blah—look at how huge the bed is.

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What It Takes and Why It’s Worth It

A life built around adventure has massive tradeoffs—but we wouldn't have it any other way.

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Walt, Who Would Restore Fresno’s Once-Beautiful River

The once mighty San Joaquin river is now mostly dust and sand in parts. It doesn't have to be.

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Reminder: Betty White Was Once Named an Honorary Forest Ranger

The actress's first love was the wilderness.

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Everest Guide Garrett Madison Prevails in Lawsuit Over Aborted Summit Bid

Guiding community breathes big sigh of relief.

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The 8 Bad Habits of Climbing—And Their Remedies

You might want to review these for a friend—yeah, for a friend.

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Climbing and Skiing a Mythical Mountain

Skimo'ing the mighty Mt. St. Elias.

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Turns Out, ‘Runner’s High’ Is Way More Literal Than You Thought

There's a reason the calming bliss after stressful exercise is similar to that after toking up.

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Step Right Up and Help Save the Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree is informally endangered. We can make it legally endangered to help protect it.

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Gary the Cat Loves Chairlifts, Mellow Runs, and Aprés Head Scratches

He skis around, all over the town, Gary, the skiing cat.

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