Adventure Xtreme
Extreme sports across Europe: skydiving, wingsuits, climbing, surf, paragliding, MTB — where to do them, and the people taking on gravity.
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Bikes, Art, and Trails: A First-Timer’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville ranks high on our top mountain bike towns in the U.S. But there’s more than bikes here. Our columnist Graham Averill t…
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Your Partner Thinks Your Climbing Shoes Stink. Here Are 7 Ways to Fix That.
Proven strategies for preventing and removing odors from your shoes The post Your Partner Thinks Your Climbing Shoes Stink. Here A…
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Wild Frontiers
These aren’t your average commutes. Here’s what it’s like to make a living in Arizona’s roughest—and most beautiful—terrain. The p…
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Woodshop to Whitewater: How Cricket Zarn Learned to Build Boats for the West’s Biggest Rapids
How do you design a wooden dory strong enough to handle Grand Canyon whitewater? If you’re Zarn, you start by crashing a lot of bo…
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How Firefighting is Stepping Up to Meet the New Era of Wildfire
After watching 36 homes burn in real time, Mike Felts knew he had to protect his community. That’s when he stumbled on a cutting-e…
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Yellowstone Restricts Fishing as Water Temps Spike Past 80°F
High summer temperatures across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are taking a toll on local waterways. Beginning July 29, 2026, Y…
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Vote Now for the 2026 Defender Service Awards
This game-changing program awards a Defender 130 and a financial donation to six nonprofits. Will your favorite charity win? Vote …
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1 Million Acres Burned: Oregon Faces Its Second-Worst Fire Season Since 1986
Oregon is facing a monumental crisis this summer. A staggering 76 total wildfires have swept across the state, burning well past t…
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I Tried Jeremy Jones’ New Caddis Glasses. You Should Too.
Snowboard legend Jeremy Jones partners with Caddis Eyewear on a new signature collection. The post I Tried Jeremy Jones’ New…
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I’ve Smoked Meat on the Traeger Pro 575 for 6 Years. Here’s Why I’m Obsessed.
From 15-pound turkeys to overnight brisket, this Wi-Fi-enabled pellet grill remains the most reliable piece of gear in my backyard…
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I’ve Forecast Extreme Weather for 30 Years. These Are My Top Adventure Towns for Escaping the Heat.
A veteran television meteorologist shares her favorite under-the-radar U.S. towns where summer temperatures stay comfortably under…
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PODCAST: What It’s Like to Crew the World’s Hottest and Hardest Ultramarathon
The latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes at the Badwater 135, the iconic race from Death Vall…
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Canadian Legend Steve Sutton Put Up First Ascents From El Capitan to Joshua Tree
After a life of wild first ascents, cutting-edge free climbing, and even belaying Lynn Hill on her groundbreaking ascent of the No…
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A Guide to Training for Your Bucket List Hike, According to Physical Therapists and Hiking Experts
Physical therapists and hiking experts share their best advice for crushing your next hike and staying motivated as you train. The…
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Brook Macdonald Launching "Ride Retreat" Guided MTB Experience in Rotorua
World Cup racer Brook Macdonald and partner Ani Gemmill introduce an all-inclusive, small-group riding retreat in Whakarewarewa Fo…
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First Ride: Maxxis Unveils New Minion DHX & Reinvented Downhill Casing
The DHF isn't dead yet, but there is a new Minion in town. ( Photos: 11, Comments: 3 )
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You Might Be Doing It Wrong: 13 Common MTB Setup Mistakes to Avoid & How to Fix Them
Turns out, 30 psi in those Minions isn't always the recipe for success. ( Photos: 16, Comments: 12 )
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Troy Brosnan Remains Undefeated as Mille Johnset Backs Up Last Year’s Victory at the OG Canadian Open DH
The skies over Whistler cleared just in time for elite finals on the OG CDN OPN DH. ( Photos: 2, Comments: 2 )
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Rumor Roundup: Things That May or May Not Be Happening In the Bike Industry
A new Devinci DH bike, more e-bike things, and some early racing rumors. ( Photos: 13, Comments: 13 )
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Danny MacAskill and Kriss Kyle vs 'Impossible' Floating Obstacle Course
The world needs more floating skinnies.
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Red Bull Rampage October 2026 Dates and Ticket Drop Released
Freeride mountain biking’s most iconic event is back on the calendar. Red Bull Rampage has announced the dates for its 25th-…
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Nurse Hikes Off Montana Peak After Freak Trekking Pole Accident
The backcountry has a way of testing your limits, but what went down on Montana’s 12,799-foot Granite Peak redefines mental …
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Did a Man in a Bison Costume Get Arrested for Chasing Tourists in Yellowstone?
Did a man dressed in a homemade bison costume get arrested in Yellowstone National Park? Here's what park officials said. The post…
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Evaluating a Utah Climber’s “Quick and Dirty” Chickenhead Anchor
We analyze one climber’s anchor according to the SERENE principles—and if it's good enough to trust. The post Evaluating a Utah Cl…