Staff Pick

How that last night before returning to civilization is always a mixed bag of thoughts and emotions.

Erik Gordon lives cup to cup, traveling the world and spreading caffeinated aloha. His stoke is infectious.

There's a lot of things promoters of the trail don't tell you, but someone who thru-hiked it will.

Confessions about the real adventurous life by a mountain tomgirl.

Including the van, the views, deep thoughts, insane cinematography...

The climbing community was upset that the magazine used women as props. See what OR did about it.

They say people living the nomadic adventure life are running from something. She says she's running to it.

That awkwardness when two friends have a sporting outing and one has a different sport in mind.

What happens when you're camping under the stars on a dead-end dome and hungry bears want your dinner?

Baffin Island big wall ascent lays open fear, vulnerability, and doubt in one of the most honest short [...]

Or, in the immortal words of Steve Martin, “Boy, those French! They have a different word for everything!”

She had content marketing dialed before content marketing was a thing.

Your chances are low, the bear's are high, but here's what you need to know for when all else fails. Hehheh.

Why just survive when you can be downright comfortable?

Hollywood took major license with this badass's life, but his story doesn't need embellishment.

Six strategies to stay comfortable–and in love–when attempting to rock the double sleeping bag.

Co-founder Benji Wagner dishes on how the brand is like pop music, the problem with 'lifestyle,' and more.

In the sketchy days before WWII, he rode the length of Africa twice – and alone.

Because lighter is righter...or something. Step 7: Replace video game console with smartphone apps.

A portfolio on the art of being more than a weekend warrior.

Wonderful Canadian website documents the joys of slamming awesome grinds above treeline.

It comes down to time – time and leaving richer for having been with them.

Dave and Szu-ting are guides, tour operators, a photographer, coder, and more, all based out of 'Magic' .

You already know what to do. Here's a few ways to do it better.

What is it about a good campfire that brings out the best and worst in us?

Letting go of expectations is hard. Enjoying what follows is easy.

Few things are as motivating as sandbagging yourself publicly.

Their log bundles cost upward of $1,000, but Smoke + Flame is killing it.

Think you're light on the land? Let's see if you measure up to the super ninja level.

The best trail in the world is less than two miles long. A bold statement, yes, but hear us out.

Nature's bearded philosopher was also the king of stoke. Here are few of his wise words to get you fired up.

Can hiking and backpacking be fun to watch? This video not only says yes, it'll inspire you to hit the trail.

The poignancy of a lunar signature.