One of the biggest highlights of the inaugural Outside Festival was its program of riveting adventure films. And this year promises to be even better. Curated in partnership with Mountainfilm, the lineup revolves around three core themes—joy, unity, and renewal—and captures some of the most gripping personalities and narratives in the outdoor world. 　　“It’s a cliché to say you’ll laugh...

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　　The recently opened Populus hotel cleverly channels the feel of walking through an aspen grove from its forest floor-inspired lobby all the way to its “canopy”-level rooftop bar. Located across from Civic Center Park, the 13-story building’s curvy, white-washed facade is reminiscent of the work embraced by Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect and early adopter of biomimicry, a design practice...

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　　West Virginia’s famed country roads offer an open invitation. Weaving across rugged terrain and through spirited small towns to uncrowded gems and world-class outdoor adventures alike, the roads form a latticework of endless possibilities for road trip itineraries. Five customized Mountain Rides can help connect activities that range from serene paddling tours to thrilling whitewater runs, with pristine biking trails,...

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　　Mike de la Rocha is a difficult man to define. Hes an artist and an advocate. Hes the voice of a generation and a bit of a beach bum. Hes an award-winning change-maker and the co-founder of two businesses: a Pasadena coffee shop that provides work for formerly incarcerated people, and an internationally renowned creative agency that connects celebrities with...

　　Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are back on bikes for the fourth series in their epic motorcycle saga around the world, Long Way Home. Over twenty years ago they filmed their first series, Long Way Around (2004), which followed the duo, still in their thirties, riding from London to New York, what the Scottish actor calls “one of the highlights...

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　　It’s the season we celebrate dads and grads—two groups who have plenty of fans. Two groups who can benefit from a gift that allows them to be self-sufficient, able to solve problems, and ready for adventures of all sorts. A high-quality, durable multi-tool will do that for years to come. 　　Tim Leatherman had the idea for the first-ever multi-tool—equipped with...