Michael Roberts is the senior executive editor of Outside and the host of the Outside Podcast
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?
Reality-TV stars never sustain long careers. Just don't tell that to Grylls.
On his new album, the king of mellow beach music takes a bold turn. We asked him why.
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.
With his new film 'Popstar' in the can, we helped the SNL alum blow off steam the best way we know how—birding
Tim Kovar travels the world helping people scale giants
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.
The portable shower has gotten a much-needed reboot
Gear companies know how to make packs lighter, jackets more waterproof, and skis burlier. The only problem: young people couldn’t care less.
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.
Examining the perpetual youth and singular talent of surfing's king
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.
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?
In his new book, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena spells out his recipe for success. The main ingredient? Pain.
