The Spill Seekers
Rowan Jacobsen sails into the despoiled Gulf of Mexico to find out what the feds aren't telling us.
Outside Classics
Bury My Pride at Wounded Knees
He knew the Death Race would hurt his body. What he didn't expect was the deep-down way it messed with his soul.
Heart of Dark Chocolate
One German's quest to unearth the centuries-long mystery of the finest cacao on earth.
Twin Freaks
Twin brothers Mike and Steve Marolt have combined genetic gifts and actuarial efficiency to become two of the most accomplished high-altitude skiers alive.
The Killer in the Pool
Last February, when a 12,000-pound orca named Tilikum dragged his SeaWorld trainer into the pool and drowned her, it was the third time the big killer whale had been involved in a death. Many...
A Mountain of Trouble
The lush peaks of Iraqi Kurdistan are irresistible to a certain breed of bold backpacker: They're exotic, beautiful, and way off the beaten track. But when three young Americans were arrested by...
Into Teen Air
He's 13 years old, and he's headed up to 29,000 feet. As a new generation of adventurous kids post monster feats at younger and younger ages, Jordan Romero has his elders asking: Just how young is...
The Ballad of Colton Harris-Moore
In the Northwest's San Juan Islands, best known for killer whales and Microsoft retirees, a teen fugitive has made a mockery of local authorities, allegedly stealing cars, taking planes for...
Fire on the Mountain
In the rugged eastern provinces of Afghanistan, where peaks rise thousands of feet on all sides and the next valley is a world away, American troops are engaged in a kind of alpine warfare not seen...
Foot. Loose.
Something strange is happening in the coastal waters near Vancouver, B.C. Detached human feet—seven of 'em, neatly wrapped in running shoes—have been found washed up on beaches or...
Clay Marzo: Liquid Cure
Clay Marzo is one of the world's most gifted surfers. Clay Marzo has Asperger's syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism. And it is only when the 20-year-old steps off of dry land and...
This Is Your Brain on Adventure
You stand on a 300-foot cliff and think, Mommy. Ted Davenport stands there and thinks, Sick air! The difference, neuroscientists are finding, may lie in the very anatomy of our minds.
Me, Myself, and Ribeye
Go to Argentina and find the best steak on earth, we told him. It was a dream assignment for our favorite swashbuckling gourmand—until he found himself staring into el ojo de la vaca.
Monsterwellen
Every hour of every day, behemoth container ships cruise the highways of ocean commerce, loaded with stereos and lobster and plastic air fresheners. And during the winter storm season, massive waves...
The Hell on Earth Fitness Plan
There's an ominous buzz coming from Salt Lake City's Gym Jones, where owner and climber Mark Twight has created a torturous strength-and-conditioning program. We sent Lab Rat NICK HEIL in to...
News
Jun 19, 2013
WATCH: Volcano Spews 4km Ash Plume
Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano has...
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Highest percentage in history
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Debuting at music festivals this...
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