“It Was a Way to Keep His Spirit Alive”
When an avalanche killed Caroline Gleich’s brother, it didn’t end her pro skiing dreams. But it did change her approach to the mountains.
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What Should We Make of Bill Gates’s Climate-Change Book?
The billionaire philanthropist has thrown his wealth at some of the world’s most intractable problems, drawing both praise and criticism along the way. His approach to tackling the climate crisis is no different.
Learning to Ride a Onewheel with L. Renee Blount
L. Renee Blount is a designer, a photographer, and an outdoor enthusiast. In this new series, she tries a new activity every month.
Standing Up to a Bear in Kings Canyon
Vast mountains, majestic waterfalls, and a hungry bear are some of what our 62 Parks traveler encountered at her 30th park on her quest to visit every park in the U.S.
The Winter Layers Our Editors Swear By, on Sale
We rounded up some of our favorite winter gear and apparel at Backcountry’s semiannual winter sale, which is live now through February 28
We Have a New Home!
The Outside team is excited to announce we’re joining forces with a company that’s changing the face of the outdoor and active-lifestyle market
10 Adventure Lodges Where You Can Rent the Whole Property
Traveling with your pod? Buy out these places for private stays.
I Ditched Texting and Picked Up the Phone. Things Got Weird.
Inundated by text messages, one millennial decided to exclusively converse through this more classic form of communication
The Marker Duke PT Rips Harder Than Any Alpine Touring Binding
For a small weight penalty, the new system offers tech-pin efficiency and pro-level descending. Outside spent the past 11 months testing it.
What We Use to Unplug and Reset
The analog items our editors and columnists swear by