Everything You Need to Know to Hike the Katsuo Trail, Japan's New Long-Distance Trail
From sea to summit, a new 130-mile hiking loop in Japan links the fishing culture of the coast to the rugged ridgelines of the country’s Southern Alps
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In the World's Icy Far North, Polar Bears Roam & a Tourism Scene Is on the Rise
Last chance tourism, scorching summers, and social media are spurring interest in an archipelago where polar bears roam and glaciers are in retreat
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort
More than 180 lifts, gondolas, and trams, adrenaline-spiking chutes, late night DJ sets, and world-class food define this legendary ski destination
Q&A: Catherine Lemblé on Photographing the Women of the World's Northernmost Town
In her new book the Belgian photographer documents life in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where glaciers, fjords, and polar bears are a part of daily life
Outdoor Afro Made an App That's Building Black Community in the Outdoors
While most outdoor apps focus on maps and stats, a new digital tool from the inclusive not-for-profit is about finding people to hike and camp with
It's Time to Broaden Our Definition of Wilderness to Include the Ocean. Here's Why
The ocean calls us to confront ourselves truthfully in ways that mountain ranges, forests, and deserts cannot, says nature-based therapist Nick Sharp
Kyrgyzstan Ski Guide: A Powder-Chaser's Wild Frontier in Central Asia
With the Tien Shan mountains' unique and consistent snowpack, Kyrgyzstan is a worthy destination for trips in search of epic skiing
Light Phone III Review: Can a Phone Without Apps Work With Adventurous Lifestyles?
Limited to calls, texting, maps, and little else, the new Light Phone promises attention span salvation, but does it put a limit on outdoor pursuits?
These $150 Salomon Trail Running Shoes Got Me Through My First Thru-Hike
When a packing mishap left a writer with her backup shoes for 130 miles of the John Muir Trail, she found out how they held up under a 40-pound pack
Exploring the Forgotten Mines of the Cascades in Search of Antique Glass Bottles
Every summer Shane and Colby Auckland bushwhack their way through the remote Cascade Mountains on treasure hunts—not for gold, but for unbroken glass
Inside Hikerkind, the Outdoor Brand That Wants You To Look Hot While Hiking
The former fashion industry pros behind the brand believe style and performance can come together on the trails
In Search of the Spirit and Voice of the Land in the American Southwest
In his series "The Haunted Landscape," photographer Brendan George Ko returns to the region he was raised in to capture its spirits and shapeshifters
How to Spot Good Used Gear That Lasts, According to an Expert Buyer
How to find outdoor gear that still has plenty of life left in it, according to an expert in gear and thrifting
Running the Entire 28-Mile Four Pass Loop in a Single Day
From a packing list to travel logistics, here's how you can tackle the epic Four Pass Loop in only one outing
The Ultimate Hiker's Guide to the Tour du Mont Blanc Trail, From Experience
Everything you need to know to take on the epic route through France, Italy, and Switzerland, including what to pack and where to sleep along the way
Photo Essay: The Undeniable Beauty of Slowly Hiking Through the Swedish Fjäll
Two creatives, in pursuit of their mountain guide certification, spent a week trekking through a new to them area of their chosen homeland
These Mesh Running Shirts Will Help You PR Your Next Race
Though perforated polyester isn't new to running, recent wins at trail races (and rising start temperatures) have brought new attention to the fabric
The Evolution of Run Clubs & How One NYC Brand Creates Group Runs That Don't Suck
A look inside the run club boom, and how NYC-based brand Miler, via founder Ben Morrow, designs their group runs to explore trails few locals know
Why These French Filmmakers Rode Three Horses from Kyrgyzstan to Mont Blanc
The incredible 2,500 kilometer journey took seven months, where they passed through Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.
How Freediving Helps Big Wave Surfer Lena Kemna Sharpen Her Skills
A Q&A conversation with waterwoman Lena Kemna, who finds connecting with the ocean has opened her up to pursue even more ambitious goals
The Sublime Challenge of Photographing Glaciers in Antarctica
How a trip to Antarctica gave this former National Geographic Expeditions guide a new perspective on the work of past explorers like Frank Hurley
What It's Like to Sailing to Norway's North Cape, the Northernmost Point of Europe
Fjords, whales, empty beaches, endless islands, and stunning hikes, this remote region inside the Arctic Circle is an escape worth planning for
How Moving to Joshua Tree Made Me a More Patient, Resilient Person
To create and thrive in the magical Mojave desert one must adapt to the unique rhythms of the sun, the seasons, the otherworldly landscape
Battling Wind, Rain & Ego While Bikepacking Through Iceland's Westfjords
Four friends pedal 650 miles around a rugged, rain-soaked island to discover epic vistas and the pains of overconfidence in an unforgiving landscape