When Teresa Martinez was a mountain-bike racer, he dreamed of a repeated anxiety. A few days before any competition, Martinez imagined himself as a horror five minutes before the beginning. First, his shoes will disappear, then his bike, then his water bottle, then his gloves. As soon as he gathered his gear, he still had … Read more
If you’re looking for a deeper connection with nature, you need to visit some of the world’s most remote and stunning locations. Answer: Learning to start overlanding. This extended vacation requires considerable planning and packing, so your preparation is worth the time and effort. Here’s our guide on how to get started overlanding. Here’s an … Read more
Lindsay Vonn, the legendary ski racer with 5.4 million Instagram followers, is dropping hints that have fans buzzing: Could a return to World Cup racing be in the works? “It’s been an incredible last few weeks,” he recently posted. “I am very happy to be back in the mountains. It’s my natural habitat…even if I … Read more
Vacation is one of the only times my phone goes silent. Runs outside my office, my notifications are muted, and sometimes, if inside. Complete digital detox mode My devices are hidden in a drawer or in the glove compartment of my car. But on a recent vacation, I made a tech pivot. I spent the … Read more
This European WWI-era mountain crossing method is becoming increasingly popular in North America. But why? Author and climber Amelia Arvesen investigates. My gloved hand grasped an iron ring, as my foot balanced on another one below. I’m sitting 100 feet in the air below a cliff edge in the Shawangunk Mountains of upstate New York. … Read more