How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Data and Love My Bike Rides
As fitness trackers become ubiquitous, some see a dark side to recreational data mining. Here, an obsessed cyclist finds freedom in "riding naked"
Why the Trails are Trending: A Deep Dive Into the Rise of Trail Sports
What data can and can’t tell us about the ongoing increase in interest and participation in trail running, gravel biking, and other trail activities
Could That Old Saying "Cotton Kills" Be Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?
In a plastic-filled world, maybe it's time to challenge the idea that cotton is a poor material for hiking, camping, running, and exploring outside
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed
As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here
When the Corporate World Failed Them, Vanlife Offered a New American Dream
Why this writer left their corporate life to renovate a 1979 RV and what the nomadic lifestyle can mean for Black & Queer communities
How Ice Climbing & Ice Festivals Moved From Niche to Mainstream
In just two decades the esoteric activity has grown from some 50,000 active participants to over 3 million in American alone
Our 5 Favorite Features of 2018
From heart felt personal essays on adventure and family to adrenaline inducing recounts of climbing Denali, these features struck a cord
Why This Olympian Trains for Marathons on Mountain Trails
Olympic runner Sarah Attar on the profound effects of embracing nature as an athlete and artist
Why I Ditched Digital to Embrace Film Photography
Professional photographer Natalie Allen lays out why she switched to analog image making, and how it changed the way she shoots
Op-Ed: Why You Don't Need That Fancy Retreat
Time spent car camping around California inspires a conversation on the importance of inclusion and power of nature in escaping burnout