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BEAMS & Arc’teryx Mark 25 Years of Collabs With New Climbing Kit and Jacket Reissue

Teaming up since 2001, the Japanese retailer and Canadian mountain brand celebrate with autumn colors and an international retrospective

With All-New Recon EV, Jeep Might Have Made the Ultimate Adventure Rig for City Folks

Reflections from a day of on and off-road drive testing with the new all-electric 4x4 inspired by the beloved mid-90s Jeep Cherokee XJ

Why Alt Cycling Is the Best Approach to Riding Bikes

The characters, brands, and ethos behind the free-spirted, all-terrain approach to riding bikes that's so darn appealing

Inside the Mind (& Schedule) of Trail Running's Elite Everyman Vincent Bouillard

What's it take for a Hoka shoe engineer and recent dad to maintain regular old life and win the world's most iconic 100-mile races?

The Top 16 Ultralight Backpacking Brands to Have on Your Radar

Whether a true ounce counter or just UL curious, these are the names to know in UL tents, backpacks, sleeping setups, and trail ready accessories

JANUARY Is A New Running Brand to Know. Here's How Its First Shoe Stacks Up

With the bouncy Scignal running shoe, the new running brand is betting that performance and inclusivity can go stride for stride

Q&A: Jeff Waldman on Building Cabins, Good Tools, & Making His New Book "The Land"

The designer and author of Elevated Spaces Substack condensed 10 years of life lessons and cabin building tips into new coffee table book "The Land"

Everyone Says Trail Running Is Growing—What Does That Actually Mean for the Sport?

New brand cash is bringing pool parties and DJs to race weekend, and some runners are asking if their sport is leaving its dirtbag roots in the dust

What Is a Via Ferrata & the 15 Best Spots to Try It in the US

TThis fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages

The Complete History of Gramicci, Rock Climbing's Original Dirtbag Brand

How pants made by a hippie California rock climber for high-stepping up granite became one of the most influential silhouettes in modern menswear

Doc or It Didn’t Happen: How Elite Athletes Approach Big Projects & Film Budgets

The outdoor industry's appetite for extreme content has never been greater—but what changes on expeditions when adventure becomes content?

Inside Raide’s Unapologetic Design Ethos of Performance at Any Cost

The founder of outdoor's exciting new technical brand shares why designing innovative gear for elite athletes will always be the brand's north star

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

22 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups to Support During Pride and Beyond

International and regional organizations, nonprofits, and collectives celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ campers, climbers, hikers, and more

Smartwater Swaps: The Best Reusable Bottle Alternatives to This Thru-Hiking Favorite

In the thru-hiking community, Smartwater bottles are prized for their lightweight durability, but they're still single-use—here are some reusable swap

How Ultralight Backpacking Pioneer Gossamer Gear Found Its Edge Again

After years of playing it safe, the UL backpacking trailblazer flexed its design muscle and reminded hikers why it mattered in the first place

Wyld Is Using Conservation to Build a Modern Cannabis Brand & Rebuild Mother Earth

Wyld's THC gummies are a popular trail snack, but the company is building a legacy of responsibility that goes beyond a quality high

How Swiss Brand On Is Trying to Outrun its Finance Bro Reputation with More Tech

Once known as the uniform of airport dads and VCs, the Swiss performance brand is chasing cool kid credibility with athletes, designers, and run clubs

New Hipcamp Partnerships Opens the Sierra Club’s Historic Alpine Lodges to Us All

The grassroots organization partnered with Hipcamp to invite new adventurers to care for and enjoy their storied alpine huts in Tahoe National Forest

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?

A Cyclist's Guide to New Zealand's Remote & Spectacular Timber Trail

Everything you need to know about the rural forest mountain bike and hiking trail, from what to pack to where to sleep along the way

A Strange Trip into the Creative Mind of Skier & Artist Chris Benchetler

Inside "Mountains of the Moon," where skiing, surfing, and rock climbing share a world with the Grateful Dead, magic mushrooms, and glowing skeletons

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

These 13 Urban Hikes Across the U.S. Blend Landscapes and Cityscapes

From Boston’s Emerald Necklace to LA’s hidden stairways, these urban hikes prove you don’t need to leave the city to find adventure