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Interview with Paralympian Cyclist Ryan Boyle

From coma to podium.

When Ryan Boyle suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2003 at the age of 9, doctors had doubts he would even wake up from his coma. But Boyle shattered all expectations, relearning how to walk, talk, and eventually ride a bike again. Fast forward to today and Boyle is now a multiple-medal winner of the Paralympics Cycling Team and an author—both truly remarkable achievements for a boy who lost part of his brain. Over the past decade, Boyle has become

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Interviews

Interview with Paralympian Cyclist Ryan Boyle

From coma to podium.

When Ryan Boyle suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2003 at the age of 9, doctors had doubts he would even wake up from his coma. But Boyle shattered all expectations, relearning how to walk, talk, and eventually ride a bike again. Fast forward to today and Boyle is now a multiple-medal winner of the Paralympics Cycling Team and an author—both truly remarkable achievements for a boy who lost part of his brain. Over the past decade, Boyle has become

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Videos

Breaking the Speed Record on the Nose

For years the world’s best climbers have been trading the record back in forth, with mere seconds separating the record at times.

The speed record of the Nose on El Capitan is one of the most alluring and sought after records in all of climbing, even for a sport that isn’t inherently competitive. For years the world’s best climbers have been trading the record back in forth, with mere seconds separating the record at times. Watch as Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds top the time set by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine.

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Tips

Stunning Hikes for Fall Foliage

Our picks of a few of the most stunning hikes to view fall foliage.

Across the country, leaf peepers everywhere live for that time of year when the temps cool off just enough to make the trees come to life with color. Here’s our picks of a few of the most stunning hikes to view fall foliage. Geyser Valley, Olympic National Park, Washington While there are no actual geysers, you will find the recently undammed Elwha River lined in stunning red and gold during the fall. This 7.8 mile out and back low elevation

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Clymb Stories

Gear Love

Backpacks in the Mountains

How to Be a Minimalist Hiker

Minimalist hiking. Lightweight backpacking. Dirtbagging. Whatever you want to call it, hikers have recently been eschewing the traditional ethos of packing heavy in favor of something that’s a little kinder on the back. Smaller packs, lighter gear, and fewer clothes are becoming commonplace along the world’s longest thru-hikes. If you’re looking to jump on the bandwagon and embrace minimalism, here’s what you need to do. Choosing gear You should not be hiking in order to use gear. That philosophy is

Minimalist hiking. Lightweight backpacking. Dirtbagging. Whatever you want to call it, hikers have recently been eschewing the traditional ethos of packing heavy in favor of something that’s a little kinder on the back. Smaller packs, lighter gear, and fewer clothes are becoming commonplace along the world’s longest thru-hikes. If you’re looking to jump on the bandwagon and embrace minimalism, here’s what you need to do. Choosing gear You should not be hiking in order to use gear. That philosophy is

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How to Pack Lighter For Your Next Hike

Hiking is a fantastic pastime; it is relaxing, fun and a great form of exercise. But if you don’t prepare properly you could end up hauling an unnecessarily heavy bag. If you find that your backpack is always heavier than you want it to be, use these five tips to help you pack lighter for your next hike. Break Up The Weight It doesn’t matter if you are going for a quick day hike or an overnight trip; either way

Hiking is a fantastic pastime; it is relaxing, fun and a great form of exercise. But if you don’t prepare properly you could end up hauling an unnecessarily heavy bag. If you find that your backpack is always heavier than you want it to be, use these five tips to help you pack lighter for your next hike. Break Up The Weight It doesn’t matter if you are going for a quick day hike or an overnight trip; either way

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