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THE RIVER THAT YEARNS TO RUN FREE
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THE RIVER THAT YEARNS TO RUN FREE

A HIKE IN THE AUTHOR'S NATIVE WASHINGTON STATE GIVES PERSPECTIVE ON HALF A MILLENNIUM OF PERSECUTION, AND A HOME WORTH FIGHTING FOR.

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9 mins  |
Spring 2022
On the Mountain of the Gods
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On the Mountain of the Gods

After striking out on his first attempt, the author returns to Mt. Olympus determined to make the summit.

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5 mins  |
Spring 2022
Daypack Dreamin'
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Daypack Dreamin'

From family-friendly jaunts to grueling summit pushes, your daypack is your constant companion, so choose it wisely. At 35 liters or less and all under three pounds, these rucksacks have the smart features and robust suspensions you need to adventure as far and as often as you please.

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10+ mins  |
Spring 2022
Break Out Your Boots
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Break Out Your Boots

Shake off your winter hiking slump with these early-season destinations.

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6 mins  |
Spring 2022
BIGFOOT'S FAVORITE STOMPING GROUNDS
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BIGFOOT'S FAVORITE STOMPING GROUNDS

Hoping for a selfie with the legendary biped? Step out on these four hominid-friendly hikes.

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1 min  |
Spring 2022
Have Gear, Will Travel
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Have Gear, Will Travel

These eight products are versatile companions for every adventure.

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8 mins  |
January 2022
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I Survived A Polar Bear Attack

In July 2013, Matt Dyer was lucky enough to see a polar bear in Canada’s Torngat Mountains. His good fortune ended there.

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3 mins  |
January 2022
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A New Path

When Covid canceled their wedding, one hiker and her fiancé went backpacking instead.

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6 mins  |
January 2022
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CHRISTOPHER FISHER

In October 2021, Christopher Fisher, a 26-year-old, Texas-born endurance athlete living in Breckenridge, Colorado, climbed a whopping 400,332 vertical feet in one month. That’s the equivalent of summiting a 13,000-foot peak from sea level every day for 31 straight days. It’s likely a world record, too (he’s submitting it to Guinness), and maybe just a bit, well, crazy. Here’s what Fisher had to say about the feat.

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2 mins  |
January 2022
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Finding My Footing

A hiker pulls confidence from an unsolicited gear critique in the Catskills.

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5 mins  |
January 2022
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Light in the Darkness

In winter, as the nights stretch and daylight disappears, there’s a certain beauty to be found in the darkness.

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1 min  |
January 2022
Off-Season Tempo Training
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Off-Season Tempo Training

During the winter, focused training can help ensure your next hiking season will be even better than the last—and help snowsport performance, too. Tempo training allows you to zero in on issues like shaking quads on descents, sore glutes after ascents, or tender calf muscles. Complete the following workout once or twice a week.

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6 mins  |
January 2022
Standing at the Edge
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Standing at the Edge

A winter trip through Crater Lake National Park nets a once-in-a-lifetime photo.

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1 min  |
January 2022
The Best Hikes for Spotting Winter Wildlife
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The Best Hikes for Spotting Winter Wildlife

These ten routes will show you that nature never stops bustling, no matter how much snow is on the trail.

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3 mins  |
January 2022
Emerging from Darkness
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Emerging from Darkness

For one hiker, nature is the best place to confront her past and consider her future.

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6 mins  |
September - October 2021
Flowing Into Silence
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Flowing Into Silence

The natural world has a lot to say, if we're willing to listen.

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7 mins  |
September - October 2021
When the Humans are Away
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When the Humans are Away

Montana’s remote Crazy Mountains are a playground for more than just hikers.

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4 mins  |
September - October 2021
Chasing the Light
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Chasing the Light

A photographer bushwhacks towards dawn in the Dolly Sods. Martin Radigan, as told to Kristin Smith

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1 min  |
September - October 2021
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Broken and Alone

When his brother turned back a few miles into their overnight hike, Jacob Velarde decided to continue solo. Then, he fell.

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5 mins  |
September - October 2021
A Land Away From Time
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A Land Away From Time

Channel Islands National Park is a window into California’s wild past.

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1 min  |
September - October 2021
An Unexpected Autumn Rainbow
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An Unexpected Autumn Rainbow

These 10 hikes bring kaleidoscopic hues to overlooked places.

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4 mins  |
September - October 2021
Smoke Eaters On The Front Lines
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Smoke Eaters On The Front Lines

The new era of wildland firefighting is a war with no end in sight.

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10+ mins  |
July - August 2021
Improve Your Aerobic Fitness
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Improve Your Aerobic Fitness

Want to be more efficient on the trail? Start by developing your aerobic base (how well your body uses oxygen to burn fat), which allows you to do sustained cardio without gasping for breath. Hiking sometimes requires anaerobic fitness—short bursts of effort where your body produces energy without oxygen—but by and large, it’s an aerobic endeavor. During aerobic training, your heart rate should be elevated above resting, but not so high that you have to catch your breath.

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3 mins  |
September - October 2021
IF THESE HILLS COULD TALK
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IF THESE HILLS COULD TALK

Environmental activists are pursuing legal steps that would allow natural entities to sue in their own defense through a human spokesperson. But maybe it’s the conversation, and not the law, that matters most.

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9 mins  |
September - October 2021
Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Stew
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Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Stew

Charred pepper lends a punch of smoky flavor in this hearty, veggie-stuffed meal.

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1 min  |
September - October 2021
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Kill a Plant.

Humans have unmatched power to alter natural landscapes. Let’s use it for good.

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4 mins  |
September - October 2021
Seeking Refuge
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Seeking Refuge

A father confronts his grief in the Adirondacks.

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6 mins  |
September - October 2021
From The Ashes
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From The Ashes

Just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, a fire ecologist reckons with damage and recovery after last year's calamitous wildfires.

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7 mins  |
July - August 2021
Thru-Hiking Back to Myself
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Thru-Hiking Back to Myself

Patricia Cameron set out to hike the 486-mile Colorado Trail to raise awareness for her nonprofit. She ended up finding out even more about her personal strengths.

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1 min  |
July - August 2021
Tomorrow's Heroes
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Tomorrow's Heroes

These 10 hikers are making a big difference

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10+ mins  |
July - August 2021

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