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　　It’s the season we celebrate dads and grads—two groups who have plenty of fans. Two groups who can benefit from a gift that allows them to be self-sufficient, able to solve problems, and ready for adventures of all sorts. A high-quality, durable multi-tool will do that for years to come. 　　Tim Leatherman had the idea for the first-ever multi-tool—equipped with...

　　West Virginia’s famed country roads offer an open invitation. Weaving across rugged terrain and through spirited small towns to uncrowded gems and world-class outdoor adventures alike, the roads form a latticework of endless possibilities for road trip itineraries. Five customized Mountain Rides can help connect activities that range from serene paddling tours to thrilling whitewater runs, with pristine biking trails,...

　　One of the biggest highlights of the inaugural Outside Festival was its program of riveting adventure films. And this year promises to be even better. Curated in partnership with Mountainfilm, the lineup revolves around three core themes—joy, unity, and renewal—and captures some of the most gripping personalities and narratives in the outdoor world. 　　“It’s a cliché to say you’ll laugh...

　　In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral was hunting in the Alps with his dog, when he noticed burrs stuck to his jacket, pants, hat, and his pup. Being the egghead that he was, de Mestral examined the burrs under a microscope. He discovered their “stickiness” was due to tiny hooks and loops. This discovery dominated the next decade of...

　　Technology has rendered modern Americans both more connected—and more isolated—than any population of humans in history. In fact, some researchers have gone so far as to declare a loneliness epidemic in reference to our increasingly desperate need for IRL connection and community. That said, knowing that you need new friends and actually making them are two very different things. Building...

　　This summer, Outside Festival returns to Denver with an electric mix of music, adventure, and storytelling that’s poised to become a cultural touchstone for lovers of the outdoors and the artists who soundtrack their journeys. Held June 1–2, 2025, at Civic Center Park and the Denver Art Museum campus, the two-day event blends live music with panel discussions, immersive experiences,...

　　Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are back on bikes for the fourth series in their epic motorcycle saga around the world, Long Way Home. Over twenty years ago they filmed their first series, Long Way Around (2004), which followed the duo, still in their thirties, riding from London to New York, what the Scottish actor calls “one of the highlights...

　　Two summers ago, I went shopping for a mountain bike group ride. I’d just moved to the Lake Tahoe area, and everywhere else I’d lived, races and group rides were how I’d made friends. I knew that if I could find a good weekly ride, I would find my new community. 　　The first ride I checked out had only three...

　　Remaining Native begins with a warning: This is a film that doesnt shy away from abuse, violence, or any of the other crimes that darken Native American history. But thats also the films strength: The feature-length documentary captures what it means to be a Native runner, balancing joys and tragedies in a way that will resonate with any athlete—and any...

　　Mike de la Rocha is a difficult man to define. Hes an artist and an advocate. Hes the voice of a generation and a bit of a beach bum. Hes an award-winning change-maker and the co-founder of two businesses: a Pasadena coffee shop that provides work for formerly incarcerated people, and an internationally renowned creative agency that connects celebrities with...

　　I live in New York City, where it is a commonly held belief that people walking four abreast on a public sidewalk deserve summary execution. I also run in New York City, often alone but just as often with run clubs—in other words, in groups of as few as four or as many as a hundred, and on the same...