Red Bull ‘Formation’ Reloads With Expanded Field, More Female Firepower
Red Bull’s Formation event is back for its third year to showcase the downhill skills of female freeride mountain bikers.
Adventure Racing: Expert Training, Gear-Sourcing, and Team-Building Tips
Getting started in adventure racing can be challenging, both physically and mentally. But with some careful planning and preparation, you’ll get to the finish line feeling proud and ready to crush the next one.
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Olympic Pentathlon Shakeup: Obstacle Course Racing in, Equestrian Out
The Olympic pentathlon dropped the equestrian component and replaced it with obstacle course racing. This format will debut in 2028.
Huge Course, Massive Air, Insane Action: Watch DarkFEST’s 2022 Return
Gender is no barrier to hitting huge jumps. So women joined the guys at this year’s mountain biking DarkFEST 2022. The result? Equal madness.
Adam Ondra and Eva Hammelmuller Take Gold in Prague and Still Crush Outdoors
Adam Ondra and Eva Hammelmuller took gold in the Prague, Czech Republic European Continental Championship over the weekend.
Inaugural ‘Gravel Royale’ Will Pit Cyclists Against the Rockies in Epic Stage Race
On Aug. 22, gravel race riders will line up at British Columbia’s Panorama Mountain Resort for a long-delayed start.
World’s Best Drone Shot? Pucker Up for This Urban Downhill MTB Run
Warning: The following edit may cause you to pucker — par for the course when watching possibly the world’s best drone shot.
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Natural Selection Tour Stop 3: How to Watch
Tune in at 2 p.m. ET today to watch the world’s best snowboarders duke it out for the 2022 Natural Selection Tour title at the final stop in Alaska.
Who’s Left? Barkley Marathons Underway and Claiming Runners Left and Right
Long-held as one of the most difficult races in the world, the Barkley Marathons kicked off on March 8 in Frozen Head State Park, Tenn. Brutal conditions overnight quickly narrowed down the field.
Banff Film Festival Tour: Don’t Miss the Best in Outdoor Cinema
The 2021-2022 Banff Mountain Film Festival is underway, bringing dozens of adventure documentaries to locations worldwide and online.
Virtual Bike Race: Ride Across America Along Unfinished ‘Rail-Trail’
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy invites teams of four, eight, and 12 to attempt a virtual ride of the coast-to-coast Rail-Trail starting March 19.
What Gear Do the Pros Use for Natural Selection Tour? This Is the Ultimate Kit
The second stop of the Natural Selection Tour throws down this week. We dove into the riders’ gear closets to curate the ultimate Natural Selection kit.
Petzl RocTrip 2022: The Iconic Climbing Festival Heads to Greece
Petzl invites climbers to bolt, crag, and crush alongside some of the sport’s biggest names at the Manikia RocTrip this May.
Kelly Slater Wins Record 8th Pipeline Title; May Push for World Record
Kelly Slater won the first event on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour at Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline. Will the GOAT pursue a record 12th world title?
‘Best in Show’ Winter Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2022
Exhibiting everything from down jackets to avalanche rescue gear, several hundred brands gathered at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver this week. We sifted through the show to find our Best in Show winter gear for 2022.
Natural Selection Finals: What the Pros Are Riding in Jackson Hole
Travis Rice’s Natural Selection Tour kicked off its first stop of the year this week in Jackson Hole. Finals are today, and we couldn’t be more hyped to catch the action. Check out what each snowboarder is riding — right here.
SHOT Show 2022: Best New Shotguns for Hunters
We attended one of the biggest gun shows on the planet. Luckily, it coincides with the release of new shotguns from brands across the industry.
How to Watch the X Games: Winter 2022 Aspen Edition
Fear not, friends. Despite no in-person crowds, the X Games is still throwing down in Aspen, Colo. Read on to learn about the top athletes competing in the X Games Aspen 2021 and how to watch it all unfold.
New Blades: The Knives of SHOT Show 2022
Each year, knife expert Anthony Sculumbrene sifts through the hundreds of new knives released at the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show, or SHOT Show. These are the most exciting new knives coming to market in 2022.
Calling All Outbacks: Subaru ‘WinterFest’ Returns With Music, Gear Demos, and More
This year’s Subaru WinterFest will hit mountain resorts from Vermont to Oregon, bringing adventure mobiles, live music, gear demos, raffles, and doggos along for the ride.
Chris Hemsworth Is Giving Away 1,000 Lifetime Centr Memberships to Kick Off 2022
Sign up for Centr’s free 4-week trial and then complete a short workout with Hemsworth and trainer Luke Zocchi between Jan. 1 and 14, 2022.
Who Owns a Sport? Debate Around Adventure Racing World Series Heats Up
The Adventure Racing World Series organization cites a ‘deliberate copy’ of its name and an attempt to ‘rewrite history’ as a new race series plans to host the 2022 adventure racing world championships.
The Running Event Recap: Best Shoes for 2022
We recently traveled to Austin, Texas, for The Running Event, an annual running-specific conference and trade show, to check out what’s in store for 2022. And this year did not disappoint!
Live Ski and Snowboard Coverage From Dew Tour: Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and More
Pro skiers and snowboarders from around the world are gathering in Copper Mountain, Colo., yet again for the Dew Tour competition. And the stakes are high with it being an Olympic qualifiers event.
2022 Winter Olympic Qualifiers Are Here: How to Watch Dew Tour This Weekend
Want to see what professional ski and snowboard athletes are up to? Check out these slopestyle and halfpipe ski and snowboard competitions. Read on for how to watch Dew Tour live.
Alpenglow Ski Shop Runs 16th Year of Athlete ‘Speaker Series,’ Raises Money for Charity
A small Lake Tahoe snowsports shop is raising money for charity with over $300,000 in gear giveaways at its upcoming Speaker Series.
Kristian Blummenfelt Shatters IRONMAN World Record on His First Try
Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt already held the half IRONMAN record. This month, he claimed the IRONMAN world record for the full-distance race — competing in it for the first time.
Ouray Ice Park Overcomes Rockfall, Community Discord to Open for the Season
This summer, extensive repairs and cleanup at the Ouray Ice Park generated friction between multiple stakeholders. Although collaboration between public and private interests often proved tense, the park is on track to open for its busiest ice climbing season yet. In March, 6 tons of rock poured into the Ouray Ice Park from cliffs above,… Read more »
Mammut to Launch Avalanche Safety Week Series This November
Starting Nov. 1, Mammut will offer Avalanche Safety Week, a 5-day online series. Alpine and wilderness safety experts will cover essential survival topics, share safety tips, and answer questions from participants.
Europe’s Big Unpaved Bike Race: Gravel Epic Switzerland
As a seasoned gravel racer living in Switzerland, the new gravel race called Gravel Epic Switzerland was a must for me. Here’s my experience!
Red Bull Trail Heads Pits Runners Against Punishing Downhill MTB Course
On Saturday, Nov. 13, Red Bull Trail Heads will pit trail runners against five stages of gnarly MTB singletrack on Australia’s Gold Coast. Two winners will earn a spot on 2022’s Red Bull 400 roster.
