9 Best Articles in 2020
Outside
The Absolute Best Hike in Every State
Outside
~17 min read · 297 saves · 2019-04-15 · 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…
NPR
From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities
NPR
~11 min read · 277 saves · May 23rd · 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
5 min read · 263 saves · Apr 9th · 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
~15 min read · 211 saves · 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 · 164 saves · From 2018 · Ben Martynoga · Neuroscientists have studied treadmill runners, ultramarathon athletes – and a number of lab animals – to investigate the effects of running on grey matter
GQ Magazine
A Deadly Day of Chaos at the Top of Mount Everest
GQ Magazine
2 min read · 151 saves · 2019-12-04 · Joshua Hammer · 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…
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129 saves · Mar 23rd · Safe places to visit during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Guardian
Copenhagenize your city: the case for urban cycling in 12 graphs
The Guardian
6 min read · 129 saves · From 2018 · Danish-Canadian urban designer Mikael Colville-Andersen busts some common myths and shows how the bicycle has the potential to transform cities around the world
Outside
Walking Is Making a Major Comeback
Outside
~14 min read · 114 saves · Jun 9th · Many of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We've been missing out—big-time.
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We're Here to See the Great Doomed Thing
Outside
3 min read · 41 saves · Dec 14th · What do you do after surviving a near-death experience? Visit a dying natural wonder, of course. After his husband suffers a stroke at the age of 40, our writer plans the trip of a lifetime to the…
Guardian Travel
My year of roaming free in Cornwall
Guardian Travel
~11 min read · 18 saves · Dec 9th · Photographer Cat Vinton’s work follows nomadic people in the natural world, but the pandemic meant being closer to home – living out of her vehicle and exploring the Cornish way of life
Runner's World
World Health Organization | Physical Activity Guidelines Updated
Runner's World
4 min read · 14 saves · Dec 14th · Elizabeth Millard · There are a few important changes worth noting, but the big one is: all movement counts.
NPR's Planet Money
The Backcountry Boom
NPR's Planet Money
3 min read · 14 saves · Dec 15th · Greg Rosalsky · In mountains across America, skiers and snowboarders are ditching ski lifts and heading into the backcountry. We talked with a pioneer of backcountry snowboarding about how we got here.
National Geographic
In remote Nepal, new roads bring opportunity—and conflict
National Geographic
7 min read · 12 saves · Dec 14th · Asphalt paves the intersection of ecotourism and development at a famed Himalayan trekking hub.
The Cut
Hear Me Out: Camping in the Winter
The Cut
4 min read · Dec 11th · If you have enough experience and preparation, it can be a magical experience.
Vogue Magazine
How to Take Your Winter Workout Outdoors
Vogue Magazine
3 min read · Dec 8th · Kari Molvar · Braving the elements has numerous benefits—from boosting your metabolism to lifting your mood.
