9 Best Articles in 2021
Outside
The Absolute Best Hike in Every State
Outside
~18 min read · From 2019 · Alpine scrambles and beach-front strolls; multi-day singletrack adventures and quick urban escapes; soaring trees and rolling sand dunes—every state in the country has something to offer intrepid…
National Geographic
Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries?
National Geographic
10 min read · Jan 28th · The bizarre deaths of Soviet hikers at Dyatlov Pass have inspired countless conspiracy theories, but the answer may lie in an elegant computer model based on surprising sources.
NPR
From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities
NPR
~11 min read · 2020-05-23 · The weather's warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.
VICE
The Viral ‘Study’ About Runners Spreading Coronavirus Is Not Actually a Study
VICE
6 min read · 2020-04-09 · Belgian researchers chose to bypass all standard science publishing protocols to publish research that has been overhyped and isn't well understood.
Vox
No helmets, no problem: how the Dutch created a casual biking culture
Vox
~16 min read · From 2018 · A chat with the authors of a new book on cycling in the Netherlands.
The Guardian
What does running do to your brain?
The Guardian
20+ min read · From 2018 · Neuroscientists have studied treadmill runners, ultramarathon athletes – and a number of lab animals – to investigate the effects of running on grey matter
The Atlantic
Hiking Is an Ideal Structure for Friendship
The Atlantic
8 min read · Feb 19th · “Without this hike … it would have been one of those college friendships where you get together and talk about the old days.”
GQ Magazine
A Deadly Day of Chaos at the Top of Mount Everest
GQ Magazine
3 min read · 2019-12-04 · It was one of the most arresting viral photos of the year: a horde of climbers clogged atop Mount Everest. But it only begins to capture the realities of what transpired that day at 29,000 feet. These…
Men's Health Mag
How Much Time Should You Spend Outside, According to Michael Easter
Men's Health Mag
5 min read · Jun 6th · Americans spend 92 percent of their time indoors, and their physical and mental health are suffering. This three-number formula for how much time to spend in nature fixes that.
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How We Find Our Way
Outside
Jul 12th · We’re taking a look at how we’ve historically used maps to move through and understand the world, and how that’s changing now
The New York Times
Smartphone Directions May Put Novice Hikers in Danger, Experts Say
The New York Times
4 min read · Jul 18th · From New Hampshire to Scotland, services like Google Maps can direct ill-prepared hikers onto trails that would challenge even the most experienced climbers, mountaineers said.
Slate
You (Yes, You) Can Run Farther and Faster Than You Think. Here’s How.
Slate
Jun 29th · Don’t worry, even seasoned runners say starting a training plan sucks at first.
The Guardian
‘What we found was super special’: inside the quest for the 100ft wave
The Guardian
5 min read · Jul 18th · A new six-part documentary series follows the community of big-wave surfers at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal, and hunt for ocean’s Everest
Leo Babauta
The Delightful Overwhelm of a Pile of Undone Tasks
Leo Babauta
2 min read · Jul 9th · By Leo Babauta As I came back to work after a month off, I noticed myself feeling overwhelmed by the mountain of work in front of me. I felt a ton of resistance, and stress about how much work had to…
WIRED UK
The finest camping kit for your outdoor adventures
WIRED UK
3 min read · Jul 17th · Whether you’re happiest in a bivvy or there under sufferance, WIRED has the finest gear to help you get the most from your time under canvas
National Geographic
Rock climbing is getting more popular—and that concerns conservationists
National Geographic
4 min read · Jul 24th · With its Olympics debut, the once niche sport is highlighting the environmental impacts from an essential tool—climbing chalk.
Bicycling Magazine
Benefits of Exercise | Reasons for Poor Sleep
Bicycling Magazine
3 min read · Jul 19th · Higher physical activity levels could lessen sleep problems, new research shows.
