Will Taylor

In a Surprising Move, Patagonia's CEO Stepped Down This Week

Rose Marcario was one of the most vocal and progressive leaders in the outdoor industry

The Cushiest Setup for Ultra-Comfy Car Camping

Gear for big outings

Keep Your Kids Cool and Comfortable with This Summer Kit

Essentials for fledgling adventurers

Kelly Slater’s Mythical Wave Pool Is Coming for the Masses. Sort Of.

A new Southern California resort will feature the same tech—and waves—as the prototype

Somewhat Dorky, Somewhat Rad Vests Tested by Our Office Dad

Pops don't need no stinking sleeves

How Patagonia Made This Base Layer Even Better

It has everything to do with odor control

I'm a Flannel-Wearing Stereotype—and I'm OK with It

All hail the flannel

Sorry, I'll Never Stop Peeing in My Wetsuit

Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?

There are certain skills every Outside guy should possess. For this, the first installment of our four-part fundamentals series, we address the basics of adventure.

From hot springs to mountain-town fiestas to one surprisingly easy island getaway, we've got you covered.

Something Radical This Way Comes

Now more than ever, the world could use some bright ideas. Like these.

Unstoppable

Introducing our 2011 READER OF THE YEAR, Ryan Levinson, an athlete who competes like a champ while fighting a savage form of muscular dystrophy. PLUS: SIX HONORABLE-MENTION HEROES

Worst Case Studies

Caught in an avalanche. Mastless in the Indian Ocean. Come back alive from your worst nightmare.