Snowboarding Stoke In September
It's early Spring in Argentina, and I'm lucky enough to be here in Bariloche with some of the best snow guides in the world, the crew from...
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13 Survival Myths That Could Kill You
What do you do when survival is not guaranteed? [slideshow:767] You're lost, stranded, injured miles from civilization—if you even know what direction civilization is. Chances are...
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12 Survival Schools That Could Save Your Life
Would you know what to do if you were dropped in the middle of the woods (or desert, or mountains) with only the clothes on your back...
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12 Save-Your-Skin Survival Schools
When a school is one of the military's go-tos for desert survival training, you know it means business. Run by survival guru Tony Nester (inset) since 1989,...
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Bear's Hair Proves Conservation Plan
For three years, researchers from Montana State University (MSU) spent their summers collecting bear hair. The samples, collected on both sides of the 50-mile stretch of the...
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Learning To Fly: A New Generation Takes Wing
People who study peregrine falcons wake up early. It's hard to roll out of the sack at 4am, well before the summer sun comes up, but over...
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Tips To Take Your Climbing Outdoors
If you want to get out of the gym and wrap your fingers around real rock, the secret's simple. Get social.It was the summer of 2006 when...
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12 Fitness-Friendly Hotel Chains
In the not-so-distant past, hotels offered little for fitness enthusiasts other than barebones, often run-down, fitness centers—if that.[slideshow:757]In those situations, the lack of a designated workout space...
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Fitness-Friendly Hotel Chains
Get your fitness fix in private—in your room, no less—so you can exercise whenever the mood strikes. Just book a signature Fitness Room (you'll have to pay...
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Cotton Will Kill You: A Case For Better Fabric
What's wrong with this picture (aside from the designer shades, silly hats and fake lens flare, that is)? These backpackers are wearing head-to-toe cotton, a perfectly reasonable...
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Travel Tips: How To Make The Most Of Africa
When I first traveled to East Africa, I was looking for my story. Growing up, my mother would speak Amharic to my sister and me. It was...
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America's 10 Greatest National Parks
Writer Wallace Stegner once called national parks "the best idea we ever had." And, for the most part (Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence—"We hold these...
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Why Stand Up Paddling Is The Hottest New Outdoor Sport
In part two of our interview with Andre Niemeyer, president of the Stand Up Paddling Industry Association and founder of popular website SUP Connect, we discuss what...
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The Best Adventure Vehicles Of 2013
Once upon a time, an automobile didn't need to be labeled as an adventure vehicle in order for you to buy into the idea. You'd know one...
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Finding Nature In The Urban Jungle
My husband and I are raising our little boy in Baltimore, Maryland, a city with a vibrant music and art scene, racial and socioeconomic diversity, and a...
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12 Incredible Places For Luxury Camping
While many people love the idea of camping—sitting around a campfire with a group of their friends roasting marshmallows before being lulled to sleep by the sound...
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What's The Deal With Stand Up Paddling? An Expert Explains
You've probably read about it, heard about it or even seen it with your own two eyes, and wondered: What's this stand up paddling thing all about?...
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Glamping Around The World
Bar W has many options for lodging, including two luxurious tents available May 1-October 31. Each tent contains a queen-size bed, a full-size futon, a private porch, a kitchenette...
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Rock Climbing 101: Safety First!
While rock climbing is a great way to spend time outdoors, build strength and endurance and make friends, it also comes with risks:"No matter what you do...
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Canoeing 101: The Right Paddle For You
On the surface, a canoe paddle is one of the most blessedly simple pieces of outdoor equipment there is: It consists of a grip, blade and shaft...
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Rad Cars With Rad Surfboards
1983 Volvo 240 DL with 9'8" Carl Olsen Noserider and 5'4" Almond "Sea Kitten." "Hand-painted this for myself after selling my beloved." All images © Kevin Butler / Rad Cars...
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Surf 'N' Turf: Classic Cars Meet 'Rad' Surfboards
There's something about the sight of a classic surfboard strapped to the roof of a classic car that just feels right.[slideshow:754] "They tell a story," says...
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12 Incredible Fall Foliage Hikes
The autumn is the time of year when our favorite hikes become even more breathtaking—alight with the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows of fall. [slideshow:753]In other seasons, leaves appear...
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Surfing 101: Your First Surfboard
So you're stoked to buy your first surfboard and want to go out and get the latest 6-foot rocket. Not so fast says Mike Reinhardt, surf...
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The Iconic, Vanishing Joshua Tree: Making Priorities
Editor's Note: This is Part 3 of a three-part series about the precarious survival of the Southwest's iconic Joshua Trees, which are threatened by evolution, climate change...
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The Iconic, Vanishing Joshua Tree: Species Collapse
Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a three-part series about the precarious survival of the Southwest's iconic Joshua trees, which are threatened by climate change and...
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Hiking Australia's Outback Appalachian Trail
Australia's Northern Territory is an adventure traveler's paradise. Not only does it have some of the most spectacular landscapes on the entire continent, it also has a number of...
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