November/December 2023

Stuck for hours in a traffic standstill while on a comedy tour, it was only natural for him to long for the farm labor that makes him happiest of all

Held annually in the Swiss village of Mürren, the Inferno combines hard partying with a very serious downhill challenge. And did we mention the abject terror?

His grandfather founded the Iditarod, but he’s the first member of his family to take the title

Sixteen young people took Montana to court to hold the state responsible for violating their right to a clean and healthful environment

Soccer player Quinn, cyclist Austin Killips, and runner Nikki Hiltz inspired us—and thousands of other fans—this year

Neuschäfer won the Golden Globe, a dangerous, solo, nonstop sailing race this spring

Martinus Evans, who goes by @300poundsandrunning on Instagram, didn’t feel at home in the running community. Now, he's on the cover of magazines, has published a book, and is still running—at his own pace.

After a record-breaking year, the 28-year-old American ski racer sits down to talk success, failure, family, and the future with her mom, Eileen Shiffrin

The death of Manuel Paez Terán, a “Stop Cop City” protester, in January marked the first time police have shot and killed an environmental activist on U.S. soil

The most versatile runner on the planet gave us a marathon debut for the ages

You won’t freeze your lungs exercising outdoors this winter, but there are reasons to be cautious about inhaling extremely cold air

This summer Courtney Dauwalter made history, becoming the first athlete to win the three biggest races in ultrarunning in the same year: the Hardrock 100, the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, and the Western States Endurance Run. What’s her secret?

After 25 years, writer Katie Arnold returned to Long Caye, a slice of paradise that the adventure travel boom forgot

With winter approaching, we rounded up ten irresistible warm-weather locales around the globe to escape to

Record winter storms turned the Central Valley into a 300-mile long flood zone. We sent a writer and photographer to check out conditions that hadn’t been seen in 40 years.

You don’t need to break the bank to give a thoughtful present

These picks might be middle-of-the-pack in price, but their appeal is way above mediocre

A carefully curated list of big-ticket items that won’t fall flat

Two of our editors differ on which option makes the most lasting memories

Our editor advises on how to gift items that will help protect Mother Nature.

A tin of seafood might seem like a questionable holiday gift. Not for this gal.

In 2023, records fell, kids took government leaders to task, and activists fought bravely for the planet. These individuals are the Outsiders of the Year, chosen for their bravery, tenacity, and strength.

For this group of women, swimming miles in freezing cold water is the best way to spend a weekend