Uplifting new study shows many marine mammals bouncing back under Endangered Species Act protection.

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People + Culture

May 21, 2018

Watch Liv Sansov’s Bid to Climb 82 of Europe’s Highest Peaks in One Year

French climber sets incredible goal, has incredible journey.

News + Issues

Cougar Attacks Mountain Bikers, Kills 1 in Washington

The riders seemed to do most everything right, but it wasn't enough.

Opinion

The State of Colorado Tries to Block River Access

For a state so dependent on tourism, this is the wrong approach, says the author.

Travel + Places

Where the Mountains Fight Back Against the City

A short glimpse of Osaka through the lens of bikes.

Historical Badass

Major Frederick Russell Burnham Es Más Macho

At 2, his house burned down around him. At 10, his had first gunfight. Badassery was his destiny.

Essays

The Culture of Mountain Biking Has Gone Astray

Ignorance is ruining the trails—and by standing idly by and letting it happen we're all to blame.

News + Issues

E. Coli Makes Bryce National Park Water Unsafe to Drink, County Says

Garfield County takes unusual step of calling out park, demanding a fix, and warning visitors

People + Culture

May 17, 2018

Why In the World Would Anyone Ultrarun?

Is ultrarunning an addiction, an affliction, both, neither, or something else entirely?

News + Issues

Another Mysterious Human Foot Has Washed Ashore in Canada

A hiking shoe-clad foot is the latest to be discovered on British Columbian shores

Overlandia

Mexican Surfboard Bag Fees Were Too High So He Bought a Box Truck

Somewhere, a Sprinter van just shuddered, but it was cheap (sorta) and easy (not all that) and did we mention [...]

News + Issues

Reader Survey: We’d Like to Know What’s On Your Mind

And we're giving away a stack of Adventure Journals in print as thanks for taking our reader survey.

Camp Notes

The Joyful Warmth of Twig Stoves

An endless supply of fuel. Weight, almost nothing. These simple, wonderful little devices make cooking human again.

Nature

A Yellowstone Geyser is Going Nuts—What Does it Mean?

Ominous sign? Or thrilling but harmless spectacle?

Essays

Sorry, But Your Stoke Won’t Save Us

The idea that outdoor recreation leads to meaningful conservation rests on a big ‘if.’

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Gear

May 10, 2018

These Hoka One One Trail Runners are Great Great

Hoka's lightest trail runners grip like cleats, climb like goats, and float like a feather.

Gear

The InReach Goes Mini

Our favorite backcountry communication device gets zapped by the miniaturizer.

Gear

Is This the Best Backpack Under $160?

The Mountainsmith Scream 55 is an awful lot of pack for little money

Gear

I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Invent This Simple Backpacking Chair

The Mountainsmith Slingback chair just might boast the best weight-to-joy ratio in backpacking.

Gear

Slinging Around Otterbox’s New Soft-Sided Cooler

How burly can a soft-sided cooler be?

Gear

First Steps With Osprey’s New Super Lightweight Pack

Osprey's spanking new Levity and Lumina packs ask the question: How light can a mass-produced backpack get?

Gear

The Small Lock That Makes a Big Difference

For fast and light bike security, Ottolock is a sweet option.

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