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Thinking of taking your next road trip overseas? Keep these five tips in mind for your next overlanding adventure.
With collective mega-passes, more direct flights, and super-dialed snow forecasts, it’s never been a better time to plan a destination ski trip. Our up-to-date guide has you covered for packing the most into a weekend getaway.
After tragedy followed Hugo Sanchez from El Salvador to Canada, he started photographing the northern lights, finding a new sense of purpose in the wintertime sky
Hotel Rodavento in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, serves up an entrancing mix of downtime and adrenaline
Most skiers click out of their bindings to kick back for a cold one when the lifts stop swinging for the day—but not these guys
A well-packed ski bag can mean the difference between an epic holiday and trashed gear. Here's how to do it right.
A well-packed ski bag can mean the difference between an epic holiday and trashed gear. Here's how to do it right.
You survived the chaos of family visits and too many helpings of dessert. Now it's time to recover.
Skiers Jordy Norris and Ben Osborne chase elusive snow in a variety of Russian landscapes, like the Caucasus range and Sochi
When the world’s best gear brand teams up with top mountain guides around the globe to build multi-day climbing, trail-running, and trekking journeys, you know it’s time to start training
Because no one has time for missed connections and grueling layovers
With so much to do and see, you'll forget you have a race to run
From her home base in Flagstaff, the Diné educator and former river guide is inspiring the community to protect the landscapes of Arizona
Winter is off-season for several world-class destinations, which means lower plane fares and hotel rates. We asked Scott's Cheap Flights for advice on which trips to book.
A new lodge in Bolivia’s Uyuni salt flats exponentially ups the awe factor
The country's largest dune field has been a national monument since 1933, but now it's our 62nd national park
They say to spend money on experiences, not things—shouldn't gift giving be the same?
Of Utah's five national parks, Zion stands out for its geological wonders, a place where water and sand meet to form arguably the most dramatic landscape in the country. Here's our primer on how to see it all, from big hits like Zion Canyon and the Narrows to the gems many visitors overlook.
Mark your calendar: it's time to do or see something big next year. Here's how to pull it off.
In Switzerland, you can board a train and ride it from the powder haven of Zermatt to an alpine resort
A ski weekend doesn't have to involve spending hundreds of dollars a night on a fancy slopeside resort. These hostels offer cozy accommodations close to some of North America's best skiing.
From unexpected snowstorms to below-freezing bathroom breaks, winter camping is a wild adventure. Some nights, you relish the hilarity of navigating tent poles with numb fingers. Other nights, you'd rather show up, sit back, and crack open a beer. If you're ready for the latter—a mix of chilly excursions and heated luxury—it's time to treat yourself at one of North America's best winter glamping sites. Here are our favorites.
From where to go to what to pack, here's everything a newbie needs to know to pull off a successful first hut trip
A few tips to help you incorporate this lifelong hobby into your everyday excursions
Author and political consultant Stuart Stevens loves a good sufferfest, so he couldn't resist Border to Border: 420 kilometers of nordic sliding through a country that defines what winter is all about
'The Rounds' features mountain biker Dylan Siggers showcasing what the terrain around Fernie, British Columbia, has to offer
Adrenaline filmmakers Teton Gravity Research are entering the travel space. Now you can hang out with their athletes and videographers at the company's Jackson hotel, or splurge on one of their new Fantasy Trips and ski with the TGR athlete of your choice.
How to keep your devices safe when you park at a trailhead
'A Surfer's Search' features Erik Wilkie riding the frozen waters of Lake Superior during Winter Storm Wesley in 2019
An online environmental vigilante plans to publish a blacklist of influencers who trample flowers and deface nature for clicks. Some say it's bullying.
From extreme tree skiing at Mad River Glen to the nostalgic charm of Smugglers' Notch, the East Coast offers deep powder and epic backcountry terrain if you know where to find it
Grammy nominee Mike Posner left behind his life in L.A. to go on a 2,851-mile journey in search of... something. Here's what he learned about grief, motivation, struggle, and authenticity.
Tucked away among farms and barren grasslands in a forgotten corner of the state lies one of the best bouldering destinations in the country. Our video producer, a Roy fanatic, outlines how to visit the growing location without harming its fragile ecosystem.
Snag some major airfare discounts on your next trip
The six most doable ski descents in North America, according to pro skier Cody Townsend and ski mountaineer Noah Howell
Nothing puts a damper on a vacation like losing your wallet, laptop, or luggage. This technology will help you keep track of what's most important.
Heed this expert advice before you cancel a flight or abandon a dream destination
Hike, fish, and ski Europe's last stretch of wilderness from Niehku Mountain Villa in Swedish Lapland
Which mega-pass to buy to make the most of this season and more
Despite decades of conflict, Palestine is home to an up-and-coming climbing scene centered around top-notch—and untouched—limestone. A new guidebook hopes to show locals and foreigners alike how to navigate the region's rock safely and help foster cross-cultural understanding.
Whether you're staying in a bare-bones A-frame or a decked-out Airbnb, these carry-on-friendly additions will turn any ski cabin into a cozy winter getaway
You don't have to spend a fortune to take a ski trip this winter. Here's how to save money while hitting the slopes.
Our New York City–based bike columnist visited America's most up-and-coming cycling destination and found it well deserving of the hype
With ten ski areas less than an hour from Salt Lake City's airport, and incredible backcountry terrain, powder-blessed Utah is arguably the best ski destination in North America. Here's our primer on how to make the most of it.
As a young National Health Service Corps physician, Chip Thomas moved to the Diné Nation to help build a community of wellness. Today, his public-art installations are bolstering that mission.
Want to ski in jeans, boardshorts, or lederhosen? There’s a mountain for that on the Ikon Pass.
With every post, Kiona, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account How Not to Travel Like a Basic Bitch, is teaching herself and her followers how to be, well, less basic
Chip Thomas is a 62-year-old local physician, activist, and world-renowned public artist
According to Craig Romano, the local guy who literally wrote the book—actually, 20 of them—on hiking in the area
The short road trip on British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler packs in a ton of adventure
With new destinations, more terrain, and improved on-mountain amenities, the world's best multi-destination season pass just got better
How to score the best snow, eats, and après at six of the Centennial State's top destinations
Step one: Pick up an Ikon Pass. Step two: Invest in a really good sleeping bag.
Impossible to prove with science? Maybe. Worth a try? Absolutely.
Plus: where to stay, eat, and play outside along the way
Gearing up for a trip to Italy, Outside assistant editor Kaelyn Lynch gathered some popular travel accessories to put to the test
Here's what worked—and what didn't
These locals-only mountains might not have fancy spas or heated lifts, but they all sell affordable tickets and have hostels and cheap hotels nearby
In 'Charge,' Salomon's top skiers access a zone known as Chatter Creek and shred the immense amount of snow that's available there
Invest in an Eagle Creek bag—it'll last a lifetime
Work a nine-to-five? Try these quick-fix adventures to spice up your workdays and spend more time outside.
Alaska Airlines's latest flight promotion to Hawaii offers cheaper tickets for bigger waves—but you only have a few days to snag a deal
The right gear and packing methods can save you baggage fees and ensure the essentials arrive with you
You can get away on a dime at this time of year
It isn't just the astounding geological wonders that give our country's first national park its allure, from 500 geysers that erupt up to 400 feet into the air to deep glacier-carved valleys and fossil forests. The vibrant megafauna and endless backcountry terrain make it one of the wildest areas in the country. And if you know where to go, you can avoid the crowds.
Yes, you should fly less, but it's complicated. Here's a guide to when you should take a plane, when you shouldn't, and how to be a more conscious traveler.
'Cast and Carve' chronicles a group of friends as they ride snowboards and cast for golden trout in the High Sierra
In this episode of the Fifty, a project by Cody Townsend, he links up with Len Necefer and Connor Ryan to ski Utah's Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Australia's Uluru has closed for climbing. That sheds light on other bucket-list destinations you could be doing better.
Skier Dash Longe knows that the best place to score fresh powder in the morning and be back for a noon work meeting is Salt Lake City
Think Minnesota’s cycling season lasts only a few months? Guess again. The midwestern state is an ideal year-round biking hot spot.
In 2016, writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer Pete McBride set out to thru-hike the Grand Canyon
As we wait to see when we'll be traveling again, these apps can help you to save for your next adventure
In 'Pressure,' Mark Healey explains how his connection to the ocean influences his time hunting in the hills
The traverse connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in British Columbia is a renowned backcountry ski zone that's at risk
In the remote Soviet mining village of Jyrgalan, Kyrgyzstan, resident Emil Ibakov is driving a tourist economy
These aren't your average city parks
The answer: it depends. But we read through the fine print so you don't have to.
Catch the great southerly migration with North America's top birding enthusiasts