The Summer 2025 Issue

A relentless explorer and celebrated TV host, Lin has built his on-camera identity on movement, resilience, and inspiration. But on a volcano in Ecuador—surrounded by fellow amputees—he finally lets himself be seen.

Electric mountain bikes are no longer anomalies on the trail, and some say they’ll soon outnumber traditional bikes. If you feel like that escalated quickly, you’re not alone.

Loud? Sure. In the way? Maybe. But these crews are carving out space—and making cities feel like home.

Brick-and-mortar shops are peddling more than just product these days. Come for the gear, stay for the group rides, runs, and game nights.

A new approach to endurance training involves inhaling carbon monoxide—and is reviving old debates about dying to win

This new thru-hike has no beginning or end—but it does have everything else, from deep wilderness to late-night parties.

You'll find Denver’s most enchanting forest romp in an unlikely location: this downtown hotel.

Winters? Not actually that bad. Summers? Divine. Here are our favorite places to swim, run, bike, and chill in the Windy City.

The guidebook author and TV personality talks about his current favorite mode of transportation and offers sage advice for getting the most out of a trip.

Volunteering is an incredible way to connect with like-minded people over a shared goal. Here are seven ways to get started.

The outdoor activities we love may be our best shot at building the community we want

Chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson talks about reconnecting with his Ethiopian heritage and how his mom dared him to run his first marathon

No matter your outdoor plans, one of America’s nearly 10,000 breweries makes a beer to match. From alcohol-free quenchers to big IPAs, here’s how to stock a cooler that’s up for anything.

Once a niche piece of lightweight gear, this waterproof layer is now strutting trails and runways alike.

There are tons of outdoor organizations espousing great causes—but some have better merch than others. Here are seven you'll be proud to represent.

On a family road trip in Northern California, Volkswagen’s update of the original hippie-mobile finds its groove