Huda, or Um Eyad, mother of the slain 18-year-old resistance fighter Ibrahim al-Nablusi, sits next to her only daughter, and Ibrahim’s only sister, Shahd al-Nabulsi, 23.

Shahd’s navy dress contrasts with her clean purple headscarf. A stain rests underneath her palms, on the left side

The long, hot summer months are starting to draw in, and the promises of cooler fall temperatures are beginning to tease us; for landscape photographers, this means hikes into the wilderness with our camera gear are right around the corner, and one thing we all need for excursions like this ar

Packable and durable waterproof blankets, throws, and ground clothes for beach hangs, picnics, and beyond

Here are two truths: not all outdoor picnic blankets are red and white gingham fabric, and not all of them are created equal. Today’s best picnic blankets and beach b

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Modern bikepacking bags are spacious, lightweight and weatherproof, and designed to fit on your bike without detracting from its handling characteristics, which is important if you’re pedaling with a group. Photo by Christopher Zigmont

I’ve always assumed my affinity for aut

I am not sure if this has ever been done before, but I am acquiring my hiking gear list virtually from over 7,000 miles away. I won’t be able to put a finger on any of it till about 10 days before I hit the trail. If you have read my previous post about training on The Great Wall of China, y

July 20, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero and Ryan Baker

We’ve found the best backpacking sleeping bags for every environment and budget so you can sleep comfortably in the backcountry this season.

A good sleeping bag is one of the most important investments an avid outdoo

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Kathy Stewart, mother of Private David Stewart, with chief of army Major-general John Boswell at Linton Military Camp. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Last Saturday I was privileged t

The O2 Explorer … remember that name.

“It’s the future of running,” says Marc Chapman, a loyal runner who pounds the streets of New York daily. But running may be even more; it could cure a major problem which affects our city.

“I’ve been running for over 50 years,”

T he Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) is the most epic hiking route in the world. It is challenging enough to trek the 1,700km from Kanchenjunga to Humla, but an intrepid Nepali has done it on a mountain bicycle. 

Mangal Lama started out on 1 April, and took 88 days to solo cycle  the N