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Colorado has a trail for every mood, and these 8 are the ones I’d bet my weekend on.

Arizona climbing is a secret hiding in plain sight, and as a guide I’m happy to spill these 5 amazing areas.

Walk through a cloud, past an active volcano, and beside the ocean. Here are 5 Washington hikes I never get tired of.

Redwoods, sea cliffs, and granite domes in one trip? I’ve hiked them all in Northern California, and 5 really stand out.

North Carolina trad tests your head more than your arms, and these are the runout-rich crags I’d send you to.

England taught me to ride, but France let me flourish. Discover 4 French mountain bike towns that changed me.

I think Central Mexico is climbing’s next secret: the rock, the winter sun, and a young scene worth protecting.

LA may be one of America's most outdoorsy cities. These 6 peaks make the case.

Read on for my 6 favorite climbing areas in Oregon: the ones you’ve never heard of, plus one you almost certainly have.

Spain is the climbing capital of the world, and these are the 10 crags where I’d start, beginning with Siurana.

Southern Utah has the densest, most varied trails in the USA. These are the 7 I'd hike first.

Switzerland boasts one the most spectacular networks of natural mountain biking trails in the world, all of it picturesquely set in the Alps.

Nothing beats Europe when it comes to extended mountain biking tours set against legendary terrain.

As a professional hiker, I’ve adventured around the world and Yosemite is one of my favorite hiking destinations anywhere.

Whatever kind of hiker you are, there's a trail for you in the USA. These 10 are the ones to start with.

Fourteen years climbing in Thailand and it still surprises me! Here are the crags I send everyone to first.

After 20 years guiding in the Tetons, these 5 hikes still stop me in my tracks.

Three day hikes in Maryland were enough to make me daydream about quitting my job to thru-hike the whole A.T.

I’ve hiked these 5 Canadian Rockies trails for their jaw-dropping beauty, and they’re worth every mile.

The moors that inspired Robin Hood and Dracula’s castle are my home. Let me show you the walks I’d take you on.

Climbers from the late ’60s to the ’80s defined Joshua Tree’s style. I’ll take you there, plus 4 more crags.

With a little something for everyone, here are 5 of my favorite places to backcountry ski in Washington.

Narrowing it down to 10 was the hard part. These are my best places on Earth for backcountry powder.

Whether you’re looking for the deepest snow, the steepest vertical or the best local vibe, you’ll find it on this list.

There’s truly something for everyone in Utah, the state seemingly designed specifically for mountain biking.

I live in North Carolina for the downhills. These four trails explain why.

From coast to coast, Canada is full of world-class rock climbing spots. These Top 8 just barely scratch the surface.

Of the countless superb New Zealand MTB trails, here are just a few of my top picks.

There’s a reason the small village of Imlil, Morocco is dubbed “Little Chamonix.” Here’s everything you need to know about hiking in the Atlas Mountains.

Two ranchers first climbed Devils Tower in 1893 using wooden pegs you can still see. Wyoming is my kind of remote.

In Colorado I’ve ridden trails that feel like France, Croatia, and Utah, without leaving the state.