archives: Getting Started

Lindi Horton offers up tips to help new mountain bikers choose their first ride.  More »

Caverns aren't limited to the southwest. Jen Mathews gives the lowdown on the eastern US' best spots for caving.  More »

With vie ferrate, even non-experts can climb serious mountains.   More »

My first adventure race took my team and I through challenges like mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, navigation, and zip-lining. It never occurred   More »

A short guide to playboating, or trick kayaking  More »

A fast winter sport with big wipeout potential.   More »

In trail huts, it’s the hut master’s job to keep the batteries charged, the fire blazing, and the composting toilets composting. Here’s how you   More »

Fastpacking, or ultralight backpacking, is all about travelling farther by cutting out weight and dialing up speed.  More »

My father always made backyard skating rinks for me. That was when I still enjoyed winter activities, before I complained about shoveling, cars skiddi  More »

The sport of curling exposed.   More »

You don't have to go very far to find the perfect conditions for climbing.  More »

Cricket isn’t just a game, it's a British tradition. And, like all things British, there's a proper way to go about it.  More »

I'm not really into the whole extreme sports thing. So how did I end up strapped to a piece of wood on top of a 750-foot-high dune?  More »

Mountaineering draws on the full range of outdoor skills, from hiking and camping to climbing and glacier travel. The best way to get started is to ma  More »

From understanding the different levels of sponsorship to how you carry yourself and represent your company, here are 6 key factors for young athletes  More »

Matador's Frank Johnson offers some tips to take you from couch potato to road warrior.  More »

Get started riding with these tips from the crew at REAL Kiteboarding.  More »

Stepping onto a trail with everything you need provides a unique kind of freedom: the ability to escape the crowds and explore the backcountry on your  More »

A climbing gym can be an intimidating place, especially if you have never been to one before. Don't let that stop you.   More »

Rolling a kayak is like learning to ride a bike. Once you've got it, you'll have it forever.  More »

Bouldering is one of the freest sports, one that allows you to interact with your local environment in a totally unique way. Here's how to get starte  More »