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The country's best sledding areas that combine family-friendly hills with nearby adventure sledding options

Winter is the most underrated season for outdoor fun and adventure. Here's why, where to go, and how to stay warm out there.

These 15 trails offer getaways for every type of hiker in the East

These five destinations deserve a spot on your western U.S. bucket list

These five destinations deserve a spot on your Central U.S. bucket list

Ready to explore like a mountain goat? Here are the top escapes for hikers in every region of the country, expert advice on how to scramble like a goat, and the most innovative footwear for surefooted traction in steep terrain.

The journalist was was about to quit his reporting trip down a remote river in Colombia when a group of kids reminded him that finding great stories demands that you participate in normal existence

Get ready for your best winter ever with tips from these cold-weather experts

Respect for nature is just as important in winter as any other season

Snooze through the coldest nights with these tips

How to keep your batteries warm and lens fog-free, plus other essential tips for winter photography.

From selecting a site to securing your tent, here's how to set up your winter camp.

The key to staying energized? Eating and hydrating.

Brody Leven's layering hacks might change how you pack for winter adventures

Get the most of winter—and never go inside again—with tips from the experts

The materials company Cocona Labs has convinced a Colorado district court to reopen two separate IP suits it has pursued since 2016

The two outdoor brands have disputed a warming-technology patent for several years. Though the latest verdict fell in Seirus’ favor, Columbia plans to appeal the decision.

A small materials company in Colorado has been battling The North Face and Columbia for years in a patent infringement case. Last week, it scored an important victory in the fight.

2020 has been a year of supreme uncertainly for specialty retail. Empty shelves, cancelled orders, and lopsided demand have forced shop owners to get creative to meet customers needs. Here's what several retail owners say about the challenges they've faced.

A 31-year veteran of the outdoor industry offers a personal history of race relations in the action sports business and considers whether current activism is setting the stage for lasting change

The company will also double match any employee donations to anti-racism nonprofits

In response to the murder of George Floyd, outdoor leaders have released statements condemning racial injustice and institutional violence against the Black community in the United States. Here's a running list

As stores open their doors and welcome customers back, everyone—staff and shoppers alike—face a new normal

On Sunday, the CDC recommended cancelling or postponing events of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks

Large outdoor companies are losing retail sales in China, and their manufacturing status is unclear. Meanwhile, smaller manufacturers say their production is at a standstill

Gert Boyle was One Tough Mother who inspired everyone who knew her

Put your money where your heart is. If you like to play the stock market, and you believe in the economic strength of the outdoor industry, why not invest in one of these publicly traded outdoor companies?

Utah State and other colleges offer students the chance to get a step ahead in the outdoor industry