Michael Roberts is the senior executive editor of Outside and the host of the Outside Podcast.
Tim Cook Pivots to Fitness
Why Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy
Michael Roberts
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How Cheap Robots Are Transforming Ocean Exploration
Backed by billionaire philanthropists and Silicon Valley venture capitalists, a wave of entrepreneurs are developing high-tech, low-cost technologies to probe the watery realms we still barely understand. Are the oceans finally getting their moon-shot moment?
How Bear Grylls Keeps on Surviving
Reality-TV stars never sustain long careers. Just don't tell that to Grylls.
Jack Johnson Loses His Cool
On his new album, the king of mellow beach music takes a bold turn. We asked him why.
Meet the Creatives Who Make Your Favorite Things
We talked to design maverick Thomas Meyerhoffer about the importance of always exploring. Then we had him speak with four other visionaries building an ingenious new world.
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
Tim Kovar travels the world helping people scale giants
Why Obama and Hollywood Stars Play Dangerous with Bear Grylls
What’s spurring so many A-list celebrities to appear on a survival TV show? The chance to experience a little fear and risk, which, as Grylls keeps telling us, only makes you stronger.
Your Very Own Shower in a Box
The portable shower has gotten a much-needed reboot
The Young and the Tentless
Gear companies know how to make packs lighter, jackets more waterproof, and skis burlier. The only problem: young people couldn’t care less.
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 the most unexpected places.
The World's Greatest Surfer Gets Better with Age
Examining the perpetual youth and singular talent of surfing's king
Why We Love Sunski Sunglasses
It started with a salsa bowl, some cheap Australian sunglasses, and a little help from Kickstarter. Now, Sunski is making waves—and its founders are living the dream.
What’s a Doper to Do in Retirement?
On the other side of a distinguished career and a very public doping fiasco, America’s best cyclist not named Lance Armstrong can’t stop riding. But where is his generation of tainted racers heading?
How to Race (and Live) Like a Spartan
In his new book, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena spells out his recipe for success. The main ingredient? Pain.
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