As a young boy, Joel Van der Loon grew up in South Africa and Tanzania, and has always
been somewhat of a “wild child.” He and his dad grew up in a remote area of Africa, where he learned from the Massai, then sailed around the world, and lived a life very connected to animals and the untrammeled outdoors.
It's no secret that the glass ceiling is prevalent in the outdoor industry. The question is: How do we break it?
From childhood on, the amount of expo...
The clothes that we wear adventuring—I’m looking at you, polyester tech tees—tend to hold on to some funk. According to microbiologists, odor-causing bacteria p...
From searching for powder in national parks to diversifying outdoor recreation, from the Boundary Waters in Minnesota to Steamboat in Colorado, we’re bringing y...
Though immensely popular abroad, competition ice climbing remains a fledgling sport in the United States
In 2014, the U.S. held its first Ice Climbing World ...
The first snow of the year is finally starting to fall across the country. Big fluffy flakes, hard pellets of sleet—whatever the white stuff is, I can’t wait to...
Warm temps, sunshine and trails abound in these desert oases
When icy trails and dark days have you feeling down, look no further than the deserts of the South...
We care about the great outdoors, the wild places where we go for solace, adventure and meaning. Because we believe you care, too, we’re gathering some top news...
Pair a snowshoe trek with some of the Evergreen State's best beer.
Washington has witnessed the ascent of numerous breweries over the years. Redhook Brewery,...
No matter how many times I go on a trip or adventure, I still get waves of anxiety beforehand. It can start weeks before the trip. Pre-trip anxiety and worry ar...
Lace up your shoes, hit the trails, and grit your teeth to victory.
Looking for a sufferfest? How about 10? Behold the toughest races in the country—and tips f...
Two brothers published a book stuffed with photos of the passion, suffering, and victory that make up ultrarunning.
Photographer Alexis Berg and journalist a...
