Devon O'Neil is a correspondent for Outside magazine.
Devon O'Neil
The Race to Ski the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain
K2 has never been skied from top to bottom—but two daring adventurers hope to change that.
The Last Days of Ueli Steck
How one of the world’s best mountaineers made a last-second decision that would take his life
Aspen vs. Vail: The Race for Control of the Country's Ski Resorts Is Underway
The two neighboring Colorado resort giants are snapping up ski areas around the country, positioning themselves as the two titans of North American resort operations
Everest 2017: New Routes, New Records, and Lots of Climbers
The spring Everest season is shaping up to be an exciting one: Ueli Steck is returning to complete an epic traverse; Kilian Jornet wants a speed record; and the mountain will be packed with climbers...
The Ski King of the Southwest
James Coleman is snapping up small ski areas in Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. As warming temperatures shorten the winter season and the West contends with drought, we had to ask: Why?
What Secrets Are Hiding in Your Ski Waiver?
With ski season bearing down and diehard shredders around the northern hemisphere heading into resort sales offices to pick up their passes, we wondered how many actually understand—or even read—the...
K2 Is on the Chopping Block—And That Could Spell Trouble for Other Snow Brands
To those outside the snowsports world, the news barely registered. K2, the most storied brand in American skiing, was up for sale. Again.
How Global Warming Is Changing How We Play Outside
Climate change is affecting America’s recreation meccas—from Yosemite to Yellowstone—in profound ways. As the planet heats up and weather patterns shift, so will the ways we interact with the...
The Downside of Living in a Treehouse
A 65-year-old Miami woman has been living in a tree on her property for the past decade. Now, she’s fighting with the county to stay put.
The New Airstream Basecamp Is Perfect for Weekend Exploring
The second edition has more amenities than the original, but is still light enough for a Subaru to tow
Why Not Go Drone Surfing?
It’s a hot, windless Saturday in September. You and your buddies wanna go play on the lake, but no one’s got a boat or a Jet Ski. No matter: charge up an octocopter, lash on a tether, and hit the...
The Crazy, One-of-a-Kind, Two-Week Mountaineering Plan
How Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington plan climb to the world’s sixth tallest mountain in record time
The Hardest Mountain Biking Race on Earth
The Mongolia Bike Challenge may be the most demanding mountain-bike race on earth. Started in 2010 as a ten-day event with multiple stage lengths in excess of 100 miles, the route takes riders...
How Did a Lightning Strike Kill 323 Reindeer?
A scary phenomenon called “step voltages,” in which an electric current travels overland and impacts any person or object connected to the ground, is likely responsible for wiping out 323 reindeer...
How to Treat a Concussion
There’s no universal blueprint for treating a concussion. The protocol depends on the individual’s symptoms and medical history, and recovery times vary.
