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Young, Intrepid and Invincible: A Guide to Dealing with Worrywart Parents

Young, Intrepid and Invincible: A Guide to Dealing with Worrywart Parents

It’s normal: parents worry. As the mother of two fearless children, I am not new to being on the verge of a nervous breakdown while my kids are off doing high-risk activities around the world.

Wild (and Weird) Workouts to Change-Up Your Routine

Wild (and Weird) Workouts to Change-Up Your Routine

The holiday season (and the free pass to eat seconds) is upon us. If your normal training routine is looking a little boring and easy to skip, here are a few of the creative—borderline gimmicky—exercises to inspire you to switch it up. Get back to nature - in

Denali National Park - How to Avoid Being Eaten by the Locals

Denali National Park - How to Avoid Being Eaten by the Locals

The rules of wildlife etiquette in Denali National Park. When hiking in Denali National Park, it is likely that you will come in contact with its residents. Along with all other National Parks in the United States, DNP aims to conserve and protect the wildlife that lives within its boundaries.

Anatomy of a paraglider

Anatomy of a paraglider

The nuts, bolts and canopy that come together to make a paraglider. A week from now hundreds of pilots from across the world will compete in the skies of Bir-Billing for the Paragliding World Cup, India's first. This is an aerial sport where the harness-strapped pilot experiences risk

Save lives in the Himalaya - Search And Rescue at NIM

Save lives in the Himalaya - Search And Rescue at NIM

The Outdoor Journal's web reporter enrolled in India's Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Search And Rescue (SAR) 21-day course, critical skills-building program for saving lives on high mountains. This is what he learned. Life and death are closely linked in the mountain world. Most experienced climbers have

The Basics of Whitewater Kayaking

The Basics of Whitewater Kayaking

Ten city-dwellers attend a two-day kayaking workshop and feel the pulse of whitewater for the first time “You are about to encounter a rapid,” Dinesh called out from his kayak. “And?” I looked at him quizzically, while trying to control my creek boat. “Balance,” he said. “OK,” I said, and

8 Best Running Shoes For Beginners - Trail, Minimalism & More

8 Best Running Shoes For Beginners - Trail, Minimalism & More

Everyone looking to start running has one important question on their mind - which are the best shoes to buy? It's definitely not easy to decide, which is why The Outdoor Journal's Editorial Director and 8-time Ironman finisher Gael Couturier is tying your laces and giving