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
The Science of Sweet
Two new books break down how sugar is killing us—and who is to blame
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...
How to Hack Your Brain to Optimize Performance
Move the dial with the power of science
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...
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,...
Why Mindfulness Is Your New Secret Weapon
You’ve heard that Kobe Bryant meditates, and that most pro athletes perform their best while in a flow state. But what does that mean, and how do you get there? Three new books attempt to demystify...
15 Ski Mountaineering Essentials
Ski mountaineering’s best gear and accessories
The 11 Moves That Help Athletes Get Better with Age
Stay in the game longer and stronger with a solid prehab routine, and go harder with a smart recovery routine
The 5 Rules of Off-Season Fitness
Training through the coldest, darkest, snowiest days of the year tests the depth of your motivation and commitment. It's time to revise your winter fitness program.
Ski-Mountaineering Will Redefine Your Notion of Winter Fun
Ski-mountaineering racing, a.k.a. skimo, is a high-altitude, lung-busting challenge imported from Europe, and it has become one of the hottest winter sports in North America. Why? Because this...
What the Hell Is Paleo, Really?
Recent news about the popular bacon-infused diet, explained.
Age Is Irrelevant When It Comes to Fitness
Want to continue to crush well into your 80s? Here’s how.
Hollywood Knocks Off 'Everest' at Last
Does the catastrophe that gave us 'Into Thin Air' still have the power to captivate audiences? We talked to the cast and crew of the new movie 'Everest' about making an adventure epic roar to life...
How Fat Bikes Became the Hottest Trend in Cycling
While the origin of fat bikes is widely debated, it is undeniable that they have evolved from an obscure novelty into mountain biking’s newest big thing.
Rory Bosio Doesn't Really Train
When Rory Bosio, a 29-year-old pediatric intensive-care nurse from Truckee, California, lined up at the start of Chamonix's Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in August 2013, she didn't expect to win.
