Frederick Reimers is a former editor at Paddler and Canoe & Kayak magazines.
Kevin Jorgeson Wants to Get 1 Million Kids Climbing
Jorgeson's 1Climb foundation and Adidas are partnering to build 10 climbing walls across the country
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Spring 2019's Best Weatherproof Jackets
Superior shielding against the elements
The Best Winter Jackets for Outdoor Sports
Our favorite puffies and shells for men and women, whether you’re riding lifts or out for a tour
These Concerts Are for Very Lucky Hikers Only
Violinist-pianist duo Anastasia Allison and Rose Freeman hike into the wilderness and often play for no audience other than nature
He Upended the Outdoor Recreation Industry. What's Next?
Luis Benitez became the face of government’s interest in the outdoor recreation industry, one that’s larger than both the auto and oil and gas exploration industries. He sat down with 'Outside' to discuss the industry’s expanding role in politics and his own future.
Over-Dramatic Weather Reports Are Killing the Ski Business
Sensationalized forecasts from news anchors who appear to hate winter and have zero idea how to dress for it are keeping an increasingly inert population inside
What It Took to Pass the Natural Resources Management Act
A compromise over Utah public land reveals how one of the biggest conservation acts in years got through the Senate this week
Our Favorite Puffies of 2019
Winter jackets for every occasion
The Outside Guide to the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is turning 100 in 2019. Here's how to make the most out of a visit, from hiking to boating to biking to camping and so much more.
The Best Jackets of 2019
Winter adventure starts here
The Utah Town That Actually Wants a Monument
Now that the mines have closed, the small towns of Emery County, Utah, are dreaming up an ambitious plan: A veritable outdoor playground with a new monument and more than half a million acres of designated wilderness. Can this scheme convince other towns to transition from extraction to recreation?
Lucas St. Clair Wants to Turn Outdoor Rec into Political Capital
The Democratic candidate and son of the Burt's Bees founder is seeking a win in Maine's rural 2nd District with a simple message: The recreation economy can bring back jobs
Why You Should Buy a Ski Pass Right Now
Resorts offer big discounts and bigger perks to those who buy a 2018–19 ski pass in the next few weeks
Backcountry.com Launches Its Own Gear Line
Twenty-two years after its founding, the e-retailer will start making in-house outdoor apparel and gear, as well as collaborating with a few select brands, like Flylow and Black Diamond, on co-branded product
14 National Monuments You Should Visit Now
While political and legal battles rage over the future of our national monuments, one of the most important things you can do is go see them—and then share your experiences widely. Here are some of our favorite adventures.