Michael Roberts is the executive editor of Outside.
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Andy Samberg Likes to Watch
With his new film 'Popstar' in the can, we helped the SNL alum blow off steam the best way we know how—birding
Meet the World’s Best Tree Climber
In March, Tim Kovar led a group of climbers up a 200-foot-tall ancient redwood tree in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. As the top tree climber on earth, he also leads tree-climbing...
Why President Obama and Hollywood Stars Play Dangerous with Bear Grylls
Why would President Obama ask to appear on a survival TV show? Because as Bear Grylls keeps telling us, a little fear and danger only makes you stronger—and there's no better place to power up than...
RinseKit
The portable shower has gotten a much-needed reboot.
The Outdoor Industry Has a Millennial Problem
Outdoor gear and apparel is lighter, more durable and stronger than ever, but millenials, the generation coming into its peak buying years, doesn't seem to care. This has forced gear makers to...
How Surfing's Happiest Champ Returned to Center
Stephanie Gilmore was a world-champion surfer when a brutal attack by a stranger nearly ended her career. Now she's back on top, with a sixth world title, and reveals how she found happiness again—in...
Why Kelly Slater is Still the World's Greatest Surfer at 42
Examining the perpetual youth and singular talent of surfing's king.
How Two Friends Launched a $2 Million Sunglasses Brand
With their upstart company Sunski, twentysomethings Tom Stewart and Michael Charley have seriously shaken up the sunglasses industry.
Levi Leipheimer's Life After Doping
On a spectacular day for a bike ride in Sonoma County, Levi Leipheimer is sitting on the side of the road adjusting his cleat position.
How to Race (and Live) Like a Spartan
“Am I intense? Yes, I’ll be the first to admit it.” So writes Joe De Sena about a third of the way into his new book, Spartan Up!, out May 13 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Live by Bike
Never mind the health and environmental benefits. It’s good for the soul.
Looking to Up Your Air Time? Jump On the Trampoline
Professional freeskiers train on trampolines, you should, too. These simple jumping exercises will help you add something more flashy than "The Cricket" on the kickers in the terrain park.
The Pain Games
An obstacle-racing obsessed filmmaker aims to find out why suffering has become America's favorite new sports pastime.
What Would Survivorman Do?
Les Stroud, the most trusted name in survival, has seen it all—and lived to tell about it. Next time you’re up a creek, you should probably do what he says.
The New Station Wagon: Cargo Bikes
Long popular in Europe, kid-hauling bikes with an electric assist are catching on stateside and opening up new roads for family adventure.
