Every brand needs to earn its stripes, particularly in rigorous outdoor settings.  Adidas, the venerable European company that’s championed individual and team athletics, has landed on U.S. shores with a world of tech, specs and performance promises. You'll be pleasantly surprised to hear that Adidas Outdoors has shown up with the goods.

This guy is AWESOME. The cops try to nab him before he launches but he gives them the proverbial finger and sends one deep, complete with a stylish front flip and everything.

By Tommy Joyce

The talents and abilities of extreme athletes are awe-inspiring. Watch this compilation video of both extreme and classical sports athletes and you'll want to go be a badass too.

We hope you didn't forget about Mother's Day this Sunday! Lucky for you, Backcountry.com offers free 2-Day Shipping on any orders over $50.  Here are some great gift ideas that will make your mom smile this weekend.

Lizzy Hawker is an ultra marathoner whose strength, personal wisdom and sheer endurance have brought her to the forefront of her sport. She also holds a PhD in Physical Oceanography and weaves her commitment to environmental responsibility into her work as a North Face athlete.

Spring has officially arrived, and hiking trails everywhere are drying up and getting ready for summer.  Toss last years worn out boots in the garbage; you need fresh tread if you're going to tackle every trail on your hiking hit list this year.

Three riders with very different styles and bike preferences descend into Sweden for a week of unique features and creative lines through urban and rural environments.

The North Face Havoc Mids are a huge hit as a light hiking boot – lightweight and flexible enough for day hikes/runs, but supportive and tough enough to handle a heavy pack on multiday trips. Testers reported that Havoc Mids didn’t really need a break-in period, saying that the flexible sole and cushioned insole negated hot spots and pressure points, giving the boot a flexible, sneaker like feel right out of the box.

From freestyle skiing to bmx to cross country, watch some of the most unique and creative shots from Antimedia's 2011 showreel.

A mind-blowingly powerful wave is challenged by mind-blowingly badass surfers.