We love our stories of human endurance, from Shackleton’s famed expedition to the 11-hour Wimbledon match to days-long ultramarathons. Hell, even the Coney Island Hot Dog eating contest is broadcast on television; that’s just how much we celebrate a person pushing themselves to the brink. But the moments that inspire the most are the ones in which a solo athlete...

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　　Just two weeks ago, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made an extraordinary announcement: Pollution from global warming would no longer be considered a threat to public health. 　　Known as the endangerment finding, the Obama-era policy empowered federal officials to regulate pollution caused by vehicles and power plants. It also led to electric vehicle subsidies that boosted the...

　　A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted five commercial fishermen accused of orchestrating a long-running illegal halibut harvest scheme in Southeast Alaska. The case centers around the fishing vessel Bad Intentions. Prosecutors say it was used to harvest and transfer thousands of pounds of halibut in violation of federal law. 　　The indictment alleges that from 2019 to 2023, the...

　　The wildfire smoke rolled in quickly and was thick enough that I felt it in my lungs after just 20 minutes. When I started hiking, it was clear out, but the wind changed and haze from the forest fires now obscured the mountains around me. I felt wheezy, my eyes started itching, and I stopped jogging the flats. I was...

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　　Anyone who knows Tennessee knows about its abundance of freshwater. Anglers in particular can thank the varied geography and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) history of hydroelectric development for its verdant waterways and winding miles of shoreline both natural and manmade. The Volunteer State also has another treasured resource when it comes to fishing: Bill Dance. Known as “the world’s most-loved...

　　The cloudburst flash flood that decimated Indias Dharali village on August 5, 2025, came fast and without warning. Roads, homes, businesses, and infrastructure were swept away and buried under debris. Seven rescue teams are currently using RECCO, a common outdoor technology in winter sports gear, to aid in the search for the 50 people who are still missing. 　　Search and...

　　Living in a ski town means frequently driving to the ski resort or bus stop. Often, loading, locking, unlocking, and unloading a roof ski rack takes me as much time as driving up the resort (except when I cant find a parking spot). 　　Roof racks can be awkward to load, create noise at highway speeds, and add drag. After a season...

　　Vail Resorts is gearing up for ski season with deals and discounts on its Epic Pass. Right now, season passes are at the lowest price of the fall, and the resort company is sweetening the deal even more this year with a new pass benefit. With the purchase of an Epic, Epic Local, or Epic Military Pass, you get between...

　　There’s nothing quite like the freedom of running fast across a rocky ridgeline with massive relief on all sides. Alpine terrain is where I really hit my stride. Not because I get stronger at higher elevations, but because, unlike top-tier runners, I require some kind of external motivation to make such a debilitating effort worth it. 　　La Sportiva’s new Prodigio...

　　Most hunting violations dont lead to prison time. But in the case of one outfitter operating in Colorado and other states, the law-breaking was so numerous and severe that prosecutors said the stiff sentence was warranted. 　　On July 31, Timothy Rawlings of Laveen, Ariz., was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for violations of the Lacey Act. That legislation protects...