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An ongoing photo series, "Bad Surfers" documents the brutal but sometimes fruitful quest to log wave time in an unforgiving corner of the country
After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)
Stuck in a creative rut, Santa Cruz photographer Caitlin Fullam found inspiration in experimental film photography
Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag
A late-fall trip into America's most-photographed valley proves that a crummy weather forecast can coax out some of its dreamiest views
These windproof, water-resistant, breathable softshell ski pants promise to go uphill and downhill in any condition, so we found out for ourselves
Reflecting on 25 years spent snowboarding in, on, and around the dense forests of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest Peak
A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness
A step-by-step guide to Caffenol, the genius process substituting chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde with instant coffee
How a passion for mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking led one couple to dedicate their lives to hand mapping Utah & Colorado for future adventurers
Film photography, a trip report, and Dos & Don'ts for enjoying one of the Midwest's best-kept outdoor secrets within Sleeping Bear Dunes
Beautiful flora, wildlife, A-Frame cabins, geodesic domes, a sauna and hot springs all await at this remote hotel in remote British Columbia