Nick Heil (@nickheil) is a contributing editor at Outside and the author of Dark Summit: The True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season. He lives in Santa Fe, NM, with his dog, Minnie.
Nick Heil
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May 9, 2019
The Indiana Jones of Climate Science
Equal parts climate scientist and climber, John All's incredible story of survival has fed into his mission to fight climate change.
Feb 21, 2019
Our 5 Best Homemade Margarita Recipes
The margarita recipes to end all margarita recipes.
Feb 11, 2019
Kilian Jornet Breaks the 24-Hour Uphill Ski Record
Spaniard Kilian Jornet has posted a new 24-hour uphill-skiing record—an absurd 78,274 feet
Feb 3, 2019
The Ultimate Moab, Utah Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about Moab, Utah, from getting there to adventures to take to detours around the area.
Jan 17, 2019
An In-Bounds Avalanche at Taos Killed Two Skiers
Around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, a large in-bounds avalanche buried two skiers on Kachina Peak, at Taos Ski Valley, in northern New Mexico.
Jul 12, 2018
Are Kilian Jornet's Speed Records Too Good to Be True?
Where was the proof, critics demanded—the summit photos, the GPS track, the witnesses? Why did arguably his greatest accomplishment, in a career strewn with meticulously documented accomplishments,...
Jul 3, 2018
Blame Your Junk Food Cravings on Your Unhealthy Brain
Raise your hand if you can relate to this scenario: You pull a fresh pint of Ben and Jerry’s from the freezer, intending to enjoy a couple of bites. Twenty minutes later, you’re lolling on the couch...
Jul 1, 2018
Fatmap Is Like Google Earth (on Steroids) for Hikers
Dozens of apps provide mapping, GPS navigation, topographic data, and other tools to find your way around the outdoors, but none offer the kind of three-dimensional depth and detail of Fatmap. Think...
Mar 22, 2018
Dave Asprey Wants to Make the Gym Bulletproof
Dave Asprey believes that biohacking can rocket your body and mind to peak performance. His Bulletproof diet zoomed into the mainstream, his Bullet-proof coffee has everyone quaffing butter, and his...
Feb 13, 2017
The Science of Sweet
Two new books break down how sugar is killing us—and who is to blame
Nov 3, 2016
Gary Johnson, We Hardly Knew Ye
After a hard-charging start the Libertarian candidate bonked bigly, thanks to a series of gaffes and a rather sad(!) lack of preparation. On the eve of a historic election, a onetime supporter...
Sep 19, 2016
Fatigue Is All in Your Head
New research shows that perceptions of fatigue and pain stop us from hitting our physical limits long before our bodies do. Can athletes train their brains to reach unheard-of levels of peak...
Sep 19, 2016
Body Needs an Upgrade? Surrender to the Higher Powers at Exos
Want to perform like a pro, even with the years piling up? Nick Heil got the deluxe treatment at Exos, a cutting-edge outfit that works with NFL players and soccer stars. He came out slimmer,...
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