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Running out of Water: An Ultrarunner’s Crusade Against the World’s Water Crisis

Running out of Water: An Ultrarunner’s Crusade Against the World’s Water Crisis

Australian ultrarunner Mina Guli is currently in the middle of a monumental undertaking: over the course of 40 days, she aims to run 40 marathons on six continents along six of the world’s major waterways. And though she loves running, she isn’t doing it just to “push her

"Outrageousness" with Pro Freestyle Kitesurfer Julien Leleu

"Outrageousness" with Pro Freestyle Kitesurfer Julien Leleu

A broken knee can’t stop 22-year-old athlete Julien Leleu. From playing in Paris Saint-Germain’s junior football team to World Championships in kiteboarding, this Parisian doesn’t do anything half-heartedly. TOJ caught up with him at the Kite-Tech in Dakhla, Western Sahara. At the age of 16, Julien Leleu

Repeal of Alaska Hunting Restrictions Provokes Outcry Among Environmentalists

Repeal of Alaska Hunting Restrictions Provokes Outcry Among Environmentalists

The Senate and House have both voted to repeal “predator control” hunting restrictions in Alaska enacted during President Obama’s tenure. Supporters of the to-be-repealed legislation argue that the banned practices, which include aerial hunting, protect against the potential slaughter of wolves and bears. The Alaska hunting season is right

How a Filmmaker Took Skateboarders Out of the City and Into the Outdoors

How a Filmmaker Took Skateboarders Out of the City and Into the Outdoors

Norwegian filmmaker Jørn Nyseth Ranum grew up in a mountainous village, far from urban playgrounds. Which is how he eventually came up with the idea of taking hardcore skateboarders out of the city—to ride on sand on a freezing coast. “When you surf in Norway, you can actually start

Leave it Better: Hikers Being Sponsored to Pick Up Your Trash

Leave it Better: Hikers Being Sponsored to Pick Up Your Trash

Upping the ‘Leave No Trace’ ante! To reverse the poor state of some of America’s trails, Granite Gear has hand-picked a team of dedicated ‘Grounds Keepers’ to hike their butts—and toenails—off, to clean up the parks you love. “I'm confident that together we can inspire

Running Heaven Beats Migraine Hell

Running Heaven Beats Migraine Hell

Frauke Poeschmann had chronic migraine when she found a safe haven. Running. Her attacks dropped from 20 a month to 5 and she felt free, stronger and hopeful, when two years of darkness dissolved. “Pain is inevitable, suffering optional,” says marathon runner Frauke Poeschmann, summing up her attitude towards her

Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush

Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush

While other free soloists—rock climbers who shun ropes and other safety gear—have parlayed their artform into major sponsorships and TV commercials, South African Matt Bush has largely flown under the radar. But his solos are some of the most palm-sweat-inducing, heart-racing feats rock climbing has ever seen. Dangling