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The AJ Interview: Writer John Branch on Death in the Backcountry
One of the best writers in the outdoor sport world releases new book on those who risk it all for…
These Polish Dudes Slipped the Iron Curtain and Changed River-Running Forever
One of the most inspiring chapters in whitewater history was written by an unlikely group of young Polish men who…
More Gear Libraries Like This Awesome Leadville Joint, Please
For a few bucks per month, the outdoor gear world opens wide.
Neal Moore’s Two-Year Canoe Journey Across America and Into the Light
Moore paddled right through the pandemic and into a whole new way of thinking.
The Delightful, Mind-Expanding Adventures of a Mushroom Hunter
No, not that kind of mind-expansion, but a deeper awareness of the places we love.
Remembering the Man Who Loved Bears
He invented bear spray, educated humans, and maybe even taught grizzlies, too.
How Do the Fish Feel About Being Caught, Anyway?
Discussing the “hero pose” and the crucial ethics of catch and release fly fishing.
Indigenous Paddlers May Have Run the Grand in Reed Boats Just Like This
A couple lifelong Southwest river rats put a theory to the test and come out thrilled with the results.
Canoer Natalie Warren’s Goal For Her New Book is “Ruining Young Women”
A great paddling trip in Minnesota blew up Natalie Warren’s whole life once, and she hopes to do the same…
Meet One of the Last Real-Deal Surfboard Craftsmen
Long live craftspeople like Steve Coletta, the independent makers of our favorite outdoor toys.
What It’s Like to Have a Career As a Fire Spotter
The best job in the world is to sit and look at trees. Here’s one man’s story.
Solitude and Survival at the South Pole
The only doctor for an area the size of continental Europe ponders solitude and survival in Antarctica.
Preserving the Shackleton and Scott Huts
Three base camps from the ill-fated attempt to cross Antarctica in 1914 reveal troves of historic treasure.
Possibly The Most Incredible Wave in Surf History Was Ridden Last Week
History was made in more than one way last week.
The $5 Garage Sale Bike Adventure
In the days before smartphones and social media, an epic journey from not knowing to slightly less not knowing. Could…
Ski Map Artist Jim Niehues Is The Picasso of the Piste
You’ve used his maps at ski resorts, now get to know the artist, and plop a copy of his book…
Taking Ella Up the Wall
It’s 4 a.m. and I’m wide awake, coming round with a start in a hot motel in Mariposa, my first…
The AJ Interview: Climber Renan Ozturk on Mountaineering’s Biggest Mystery
Could Irvine and Mallory have summited Everest? And what happened to Irvine’s body? We talked to Ozturk about his new…
Pro Tips on Physical Distancing From the Nonhuman World
Animals have physical distancing down to an (evolutionary) science.
Finally, a Satirical Poster Series of Bad National Park Reviews
“All I saw was a lake a mountain, and some trees,” complained one visitor to Grand Teton National Park. Well,…
The 23 Best Ed Abbey Quotes
Ed had something to say for every occasion, if every occasion demanded independence and rabble rousing.
As California Burns, This Wildfire Photographer Shows What’s At Stake
Stuart Palley is on the front line of the changing, burning West. Here’s what that’s like.
The AJ Interview—Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario: “The Planet is a Stakeholder Too”
We spoke with Patagonia’s boss about whether they can help reduce the impact of climate change, and how a business…
Why the Mountaineering World Can’t Stop Talking About Denis Urubko
“Urubko is not any other climber. He’s Denis—the one who rescues others, never the one in need.”
These Brothers Bolted Pontoons to Their Bikes and Pedaled the Amazon
It’s as incredible a story as it sounds—pirates, mountain
Jim Fowler Taught Us to Love Wildlife and the Wild Life
When I learned of Jim Fowler’s death last week, a stream of images flowed through my mind in black and…
Man, I Really Miss My Long-Gone Dirtbag Gear Shop
When small, unique outdoor gear stores close, we lose something special.
Mike Doyle, a Surfer’s Surfer and a Skiing Pioneer, Passes Away at 78
Mike Doyle was a 60s surf champion and entrepreneur who lived a surfer’s dream life until the very end.
Supermom Jasmin Paris Loves Wild Camping and Crushing Ultra-Marathons
Jasmin Paris made news in January by setting a record in an ultramarathon as a breastfeeding mom. We talked with…
Thru-Hiking Pros on Their Food Tips and Fantasies on Big Treks
From strawberry ramed (fail) to eating entire pies (magic) here is what the best long-distance hikers think about when they…
Thumbs Up, Hearts Open: A Skeptic’s Lessons from Trailhead Hitchhiking
It’s not for everybody, but when hitchhiking back to town from a trailhead, you can meet, well, anybody.
There Are Valuable Lessons in These Outdoor Toilet Fails
Three true tales of the struggles of going to the bathroom where there’s no bathroom.
The Story of Doug Peacock and the Soul-Saving Grizzly Bear
When Doug Peacock, inspiration behind Ed Abbey’s ‘George Hayduke’ character, returned from the Vietnam war, he sought solace in wilderness,…
‘The Pacific Alone’ Recounts Ed Gillet’s Harrowing Kayak Crossing
In 1987, Ed Gillet became the first person to complete a solo, unsupported crossing of the Pacific from California to…
Even Big Mountain Pros Succumb to Suffering
Two freeskiing pros begin to wonder as they push toward the summit of a Tibetan peak: Why do we do…
Naturalist Poet Mary Oliver Reminded Us to be Devoted to Life
Naturalist Poet Mary Oliver was devoted to nature and life itself. Hilary Oliver’s essay reminds us of the importance of…
Saved by the Mountains, a Violin, and a ‘Pee Cloth’ Business
Anastasia Allison plays violin in the mountains, and started a business selling “pee cloths” for toilet paper-averse hikers. How she…
The 13 Commandments of Leave No Trace Couch Surfing
It starts with the idea that you’ll want to be welcome again…
Ski Mountaineer Caroline Gleich Is Open About, Well, Everything
Caroline Gleich is an expert skier and an accomplished mountaineer, but she’s always open to the lessons that the mountains…
How the Daughter of Vietnamese Refugees Founded ‘Brown Folks Fishing’
Tracy Nguyen-Chung launched Brown Folks Fishing to create community among anglers of color; now she’s hoping to change the fishing…
The Underground Railroad Bike Route Is A Source of History and Hope
When most people think about long distance trails in the United States, they probably go straight to the big-name classics…
Blind River Runners Just Paddled the Grand Canyon—by Sound
Well, this is extremely cool. Team River Runner is an adaptive sports program that gets veterans in the water and…
When it Snows, They Still Ride
If you are starting to dread, just a little bit, mothballing your mountain bike for the coming winter, watch these…
5 Questions With Angela Hawse, Second Woman to Head AMGA
Alpinist, educator, business owner, award-winning mountain guide, and all-around badass Angela Hawse has every right to rest on her rather…
‘Desert Cabal’ Praises and Challenges Ed Abbey’s Wilderness Legacy
Since publishing his iconic desert paean Desert Solitaire in 1968, Edward Abbey has been lionized in the wilderness community as…
What Muir Really Meant by ‘the Mountains Are Calling’
It’s his best-known, most-beloved quote, but John Muir intended a lot more than just ‘go.’
How the Whole Earth Catalog Reinvented the Environmental Movement
Thing-makers, tool freaks and prototypers launched a revolution.
Remembering Kyle Dempster: Alpinist, Barista, Superhero, Regular Guy
The man who died in Pakistan was nice, normal, humble, and decent–qualities all too rare in a culture hungry for…
Behind the Cult of Bontrager
At this very moment, someone is selling a 22-year-old mountain bike frame on Ebay for $700 and the odds are…
1982 Pacific Crest Trail Poach (and More)
Okay, so this Daily Bike needs a little explanation, because there are a couple voices here, and the words are…