He packed light, pushed through pain, followed Fastest Known Time protocol to a T, and even stopped to enjoy the view.
Ultrarunner Joe “Stringbean” McConaug...
3 craft breweries paired with 6 classic Maine hikes
Since the 1980s, Mainers have been at the vanguard of the craft beer revival. There are now 80 craft brewer...
As anyone who spends time outdoors knows, things don't always go as planned when you're playing in the mountains. But there's always something to be learned.
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Bethany Lebewitz didn’t really start climbing until she was 24. She was living in Austin, Texas, and had just ended a long-term relationship. "I was going throu...
Hike-in, backcountry climbs off the beaten path
After two days of bushwhacking, runouts and choss, Christian Cattell, a backcountry ranger intern at Yose...
Membership is so much more than discounts and dividends; it's a chance to join a community that shares a common love for the outdoors. The REI Women's Campout i...
It might lack Whole Enchilada-esque views, but your hometown ride can feature actual enchiladas—and remind you how to be a kid again.
My favorite section of ...
As summer activities continue to prove their value to once winter-only resorts, mountain biking stands above the rest—and outdoor educators are taking note.
If...
Friends don’t let friends look too dorky in the woods.
High-waisted hiking pants with tucked-in shirts, socks with sandals, cotton dresses on rainy, windy da...
“The switchbacks repeated themselves so many times I couldn’t tell what progress I’d made, but there it was, the last one before the crest. I trudged on, gratef...