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In her new memoir 'Thirst,' the celebrated thru-hiker delves into the physical and mental struggles and triumphs she experienced on the trail
Behind the Herculean effort to create a scientifically accurate cartographic masterpiece
From ‘Becoming,’ by Michelle Obama, to ‘Sapiens,’ by Yuval Noah Harari
Answer these questions before you begin a marathon training program, to see if you're ready and to help you select an appropriate plan.
The professional ski mountaineer counts these titles among her all-time favorites
Four books that come highly recommended from one of America's most prolific mountaineers
We would like to stay on the ranch with the beloved author forever
In her new book, 'Good to Go,' science writer Christie Aschwanden breaks down popular myths about recovery
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
There's a burgeoning industry of hawking mountain-conquering platitudes for cash. Lots of it.
Trying really hard works—and then it gets in your way
Mary Austin wrote about the Mojave as brilliantly as John Muir wrote about the Sierra. Why was she forgotten?
Addicted to efficiency? Start by finding your lowest point in the day.
Our favorite recent releases (and a few oldies but goodies) will help you escape for at least a few minutes
There's more to it than just trying really hard
The writer, cyclist, artist, and producer doesn't have a secret for getting her art into the world. She just does the work.
Doug Bock Clark’s deeply reported book immerses readers in a society that still relies on whale hunts for sustenance, while adapting to the creeping influences of modernity
The bestselling author talks to Tim Ferriss about the changes we can all make to transform our lives
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about—all year long
These new releases rose to the top this year on our shelves, screens, and playlists
Eight gift ideas to help your friends and family save up to book the international trip of their dreams
Books, music, and pretty things to put on their walls
There's a lot to learn about the good life from sommeliers and hot-air-balloon pilots
Three recent novels consider the world from the perspectives of urban foxes, dogs, and factory farm animals
You don’t really need more gear. You need knowledge and inspiration.
Ecologist Lauren Oakes’s new book, ‘In Search of the Canary Tree,’ puts a human face on a crisis we created
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Freshly compiled work from some of the adventure world's best photographers
Wild rice stuffing, date pumpkin pie, savory sprouts, and more
The free soloist hopes that these four books will teach you something about the world
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
How we exploit big trees, big game, and even extinct creatures
One writer finds equal doses aspiration and inspiration in a stylish new crop of recipe collections
Vegans, caribou, songwriting, and other treats to check out as you refresh your media diet
Five favorite books from the Dawn Wall pioneer and aspiring environmentalist
Paige Williams's new book and 'Poached' by Rachel Love Nuwer are compelling works of nonfiction about the underworld of obsessive and morally ambiguous collectors
Author Caroline Paul talks to Tim Ferriss about what she learned battling blazes—and how those lessons enabled a life of adventure.
Five favorite books from the elite endurance athlete and environmental activist
It's the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and our waterways are in more danger than ever. These reads explain what's going wrong—and how to fix it.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
For lots of parents, it's more like stay-outside parenting. And it's hard work.
A new book by Kim Brooks confronts parents' responsibility to assess risk on behalf of our kids
Stop by and find the book or local hiking guide that will change your whole perception of a new place
Republicans from Ulysses S. Grant to George H.W. Bush have passed some of our most powerful environmental laws. Why did the party reverse course?
Lots of patient meditations on nature and one exciting outlaw drama made for Hollywood
In her adventure memoir, Kate Harris offers a fresh new voice on what it means to be an explorer in the 21st century
In an excerpt from Kate Harris's new memoir 'Lands of Lost Borders,' the modern-day explorer leaves academia for a bicycle adventure on the Silk Road.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
In an excerpt from his new book, Goldfarb explores what wilderness looks like with and without nature's most overlooked architects—and why they have more in common with wolves than you think
In his newest book, Rick Bass gins up hunger and answers some of life's biggest questions by feasting with the great ones
We're all for trashy novels, but if you want something a little different, may we suggest gossipy surf memoirs and musings on the wellness industry?
Our features editor sat down with author Nate Blakeslee to talk about his book, and you can listen in on their conversation
When it comes to our appetites, we’re no different than our caveman ancestors
These writers remind us what travel is all about—shifting your own perspective and sometimes getting into trouble along the way
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
Why do some of us flame out in our thirties while others are still racing in their sixties? And how can we reverse the effects of getting older?
The author's latest book features stories that are just as mired in the contradictions of humanity as they are in the humidity of the Sunshine State
The books and other time killers climbers take with them on expeditions (just in case they get stuck in their tent for a while)
For toddlers and teens and everyone in between, these stories will ignite a sense of adventure
In his debut novel, Joe Mungo Reed captures truths about the Tour de France, doping, and cyclists' obsessive natures. Cycling nerds, however, may notice a few discrepancies.
Nonfiction works by John Branch and Eliza Griswold document changing ways of life in Utah and Pennsylvania
Chas Smith's new book isn't really about cocaine and surfing. That's OK—it's still amazing.
Top-reviewed journals, manuals, and field guides that go deep on the subject of survival
Paddle the Mississippi like Huck Finn, get lost in the woods like Brian from 'Hatchet,' and wander the desert like Edward Abbey
Everything our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
Stories—from new to very, very old—to stoke your wanderlust
Three new memoirs go deep on some big, existential themes—grief, life's meaning, creativity, and motherhood—while giving us inspiring examples of women chasing adventure with kids in tow
From speed records to eco-anarchists, these reads explore the legend of an iconic place
'Play On,' a new book from journalist Jeff Bercovici, explores how aging elite athletes stay at the top of their game
It's not just a hatred of the federal government that motivates the scofflaws—it's their deeply held faith
The sinking of the SS El Faro in 2015 brought forth ample media coverage and, now, three new books dropping within months of each other. That's understandable.
The author on his writing process and what we can learn from Pleistocene humans. Plus: three more books to take you way back in time.
Jan Redford's 'End of the Rope' doesn't shy away from the author's climbing, relationship, and career pains—which makes it a refreshing new contribution to the canon
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
The true story of a flytier who stole hundreds of bird specimens hits hard when you rely on those specimens to do critical research
'The Great Outdoors' cookbook proves that nomads don't have to live off energy bars and fast food
In an excerpt from Kirk Wallace Johnson's new book 'The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century,' Edwin Rist, a 20-year-old champion flytier, pulls off a very strange burglary at the British Museum of Natural History.