Outside Magazine

We talked to weather and survival experts to learn best safety practices for when you’re stuck outside during extreme weather events.
The park is home to 147 lakes, 450 miles of streams, 355 miles of developed trails, and 124 named peaks.
If you’ve ever watched a David Attenborough–narrated documentary, then you’ve heard sounds captured by Chris Watson.
Today’s Stories

How to Survive 5 Extreme Weather Scenarios

My Mission to See as Many Alpine Lakes as Possible at Rocky Mountain

Has Nature Gotten Louder During the Pandemic?

Jump to homepage content
Latest
See the Archive →
Dispatches
Deals
Oct 15, 2020

Patagonia Retro Pile Pullover (Men's)

$129 $97

Outside’s male staffers love the Retro Pile Pullover for its fuzzy, versatile warmth. Credit the double-sided shearling that's soft on the skin. It works great as a midlayer fleece or over a shirt for spring hikes.

All Deals →
Long Reads
As Hof tells it, his feats are powered by a simple routine of breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mental focus.
Susan Casey
Oct 12, 2020

The Highly Effective Madness of Wim Hof

Wim Hof's teachings about breath work and the health benefits of cold plunges have attracted millions of followers who swear it has cured everything from depression to diabetes and makes them happier and stronger. Our writer traveled to Iceland (naturally) for a deep dive with the man and his methods.

Jökulsárlón Lagoon, Iceland.

The air is cold but the water is colder, its surface gridlocked with icebergs. Slabs and hunks and blocks of ice the size of ships, houses, buses—they’re everywhere, crowded into the glacial lagoon. The icebergs are dazzling white and pale gray and a light milky blue, and striped with volcanic ash; the water is the color of dull metal. Low clouds press down. Seabirds shriek. On the far side of the lagoon, a glacier called Vatnajökull hunkers like the beast that it is: a 3,100-square-mile ice cap that sprawls over southeast Iceland, dwarfing other European glaciers. For anyone unaware that it is ill-advised to jump in for a dip, a big red sign spells out the hazards: “No Swimming—Freezing Water. You Only Survive Few Minutes.” And if that isn’t enough of a deterrent: “Dangerous Currents. Rolling Icebergs Form Waves.”

More
All Long Reads →
As Hof tells it, his feats are powered by a simple routine of breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mental focus.

The Highly Effective Madness of Wim Hof

Wim Hof's teachings about breath work and the health benefits of cold plunges have attracted millions of followers who swear it has cured everything from depression to diabetes and makes them happier and stronger. Our writer traveled to Iceland (naturally) for a deep dive with the man and his methods.

Oct 12, 2020
Hop harvesting in Washington State’s Yakima Valley

How Hops Saved the American Craft Brewing Industry

The craft beer revolution turned the tall cousin of cannabis into a breakout ingredient, infusing your brew with flavors and aromas that range from stone fruit to barrel oak. Christopher Solomon hits the road to understand why hop madness isn’t over yet—and why brewers and plant breeders are always on the prowl for the next big thing.

Oct 7, 2020
All Long Reads →
Magazine
September/October 2020
Outside Magazine

In This Issue

The Best Road Trips in the U.S.

Instagram's Most Fascinating Subculture? Women Hunters.

Vittorio Brumotti Serves Vigilante Justice on a Bike

Subscribe
Outside Magazine Latest Issue
Save up to
72%
Archive →
Outside TV

Outside TV

Outside Television is the leader in adventure sports and outdoor lifestyle movies, series and shorts

Watch →
Outside Summit

Outside Summit

Become a part of this exclusive community, where you can share your opinions with the editors, get invitations to events, and win prizes throughout the year.

Join →