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Whether you’re picking gifts for a gym rat, a diehard alpinist, or any climber in between, our holiday gift guide has you covered
Massive celebration of outdoor culture returns to Denver with an all-star musical lineup, a bigger footprint, and an energetic mix of speakers, gear, films, food and fun
Here’s the local’s cheat sheet to navigating on and off-piste thrills of Colorado’s most coveted destinations
Pennsylvania's new Carlisle Indian Boarding School National Monument is the seventh new monument designated by the Biden Administration
Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his latest climbing project in Yosemite National Park
Here’s the innovative ski-mountaineering kit that Vivian Bruchez developed with Mountain Hardwear while opening up bold new lines on the Mont-Blanc massif
The place has it all. Points for trying to guess, but you may never have heard of the name.
The owner of a hiking gear company notices that younger employees maintain a strong boundary between work and life. Is their attitude healthy or lazy?
22 months. 5 continents. 149 performances. And 6 ultras. As the Eras Tour finally wraps, here it is by the numbers.
“Seen better”: Not every visitor is impressed with one of the world’s seven natural wonders, it turns out
At Boyce Bouldering Park, you don’t need a pricey membership or an exhaustive gear list to send—all it takes is grit and a pair of sneakers
Focusing on moving differently and improving overall athleticism can be a great way to play and come out of the off-season a more durable triathlete
In his new book, the longtime VP of sustainability for Aspen One explains why corporate actions to address climate change (including the ones he himself implemented) fall short, and the paths to forward that still bring him hope
Caddis eyewear founder, surfer, and musician Tim Parr—with his shredder friends—are making readers cool
The xTx trail will cover 1,500 miles in the Lone Star State
Nobody was hurt when a huge slide rumbled down four closed runs near the mountain’s summit
In a ‘A New Winter,’ Colombian American photographer Sofía Jaramillo confronts leisure skiing’s inequitable beginnings by recreating historic images at Sun Valley Resort
Fleece is fine, but sweaters add sophistication to cold adventures and date night alike
A hybrid between breathable midlayer and lofted insulation pieces, the Sitka Ambient 200 Jacket packs a ton of warmth into an adaptable piece you’ll never need to remove
Five questions with backcountry skiing legend Greg Hill, whose new memoir ‘I Could Die at Any Moment’ dives into his lifelong pursuit of adrenaline and risk
I fly thousands of miles each year and this is the easiest jet-lag remedy that has ever worked for me. Plus, you get to wear these cool glasses.
It was the trip of a lifetime. Several months paddling the Amazon, trying to eat without being eaten. It almost all went to plan.
Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you’ll live—and arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer
We love to travel, but most airports suck. Here are ones that don't.
Thirteen adventurers, athletes, and renegades who pushed boundaries, toppled barriers, and shook up the outdoors
Meet the change makers who powered—and empowered—a Utah community with solar generators
Marley Blonsky is changing the cycling industry—one group ride at a time
Paige McClanahan, the author of ‘The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel,’ lays out exactly how we can do better
We spent a night under the stars with the actress and environmentalist, who opened up about her conservation work and how nature helped heal her broken heart
After almost 20 years of action, members of the Karuk, Hupa, Klamath, Shasta, and Yurok tribes reclaimed the Klamath River—and their way of life
A veterinarian by day and ultrarunner by night, Paris became the first woman to complete the notoriously hard race this year
The Eritrean cyclist was the first Black rider to win a stage at the Tour de France. He hopes he opened the door for more African riders to follow.
The Nepali climber who summited Mount Everest three times in two weeks has always gone her own way
Mikaela Shiffrin's quest for 100 World Cup wins paused after crash, shifting focus to Beaver Creek and her recovery
Getting outside forever changes our most meaningful connections
Guests at Milkweed fall on a spectrum: on one extreme, foodies who rarely step outdoors, and at the other, outdoorsfolk who—like myself—have never experienced a tasting menu
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
The deals we can’t resist this year for rock, ice, and gym climbing
How I went from a holiday cooking nightmare to self-acceptance
Discover the ultimate winter base camp in Reno Tahoe
The longtime contributor explains how a fly rod and a fascination with the natural world launched his journalism career and segued into a prescient book on pandemics
Change is inevitable. When it happens in our relationships, it’s best to take a cue from the currents and go with the flow.
Three continents, a dozen of sets of ski skins, and a lot of candy—we asked the new record holder for vertical feet skied in a year for the keys to his success
We asked our team to share the lip balms they swear by—whether that's a $4 drug store pick or a $28 luxury product
The X-Mid trekking pole tent and other groundbreaking ultralight designs have earned Durston an unmatched fan base, with a 14,000-person Facebook group and in-jokes about stickers and sage at the center of it
For the past 18 years, I’ve used the same hefty lock—even when I’m riding cheap clunkers around town. Here’s why.
The Hornbein Couloir poses a fantasy ski descent that only two parties have ever attempted. Neither was successful.
After years of testing hundreds of products, Outside’s Gear Guy has some favorites. This is the stuff he can’t wait to go on sale.
The Oklahoma thru-hiker overcame nausea, sleep deprivation, and debilitating foot pain to set the fastest ever time on the 800-mile trail
From pizza ovens to hiking boots, these 26 tester-approved Cyber Monday gear deals have you covered
Recent studies point to travel as a way to increase your longevity. As if we needed another excuse to hit the road.
The best kitchen knife, spices, meat thermometer, and boozy stocking stuffers for the food-and-drink obsessed
“It goes, boys!” Zangerl, 36, blasted up the 3,300-foot Free Rider on her first attempt, without a single fall.
From cool gear to incredible travel experiences, these gift ideas are perfect for all the adventure travelers in your life. We want them all.
Can the addition of champagne to your brine really keep a bird moist, no matter the cooking method? We set up a simple taste test to find out.
Tested and approved jackets to provide shelter from winter cold and slop
What do you get for the person who won't stop buying themselves the coolest toys?
After years of rumors, new data suggests that real-time lactate sensors are finally ready to hit the market. But will athletes know what to do with them?
I tagged along on a surreal trip to a conflict zone in Azerbaijan with a group of explorers known as the world’s Most Traveled People. No matter that the war there wasn’t over yet.
Hear me out: I love the outdoors, and that includes playing golf. These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.
Stop running from the cold and revel in it instead
Four Klamath River dams are being removed for environmental benefit. Yet even positive change feels traumatic to the many residents who’ve built livelihoods around the lakes and whitewater that have disappeared.
Imagine the most impractical road trip vehicle. Now, make it a little worse. You’re getting closer.
Don’t wait until January 1 to start making positive changes in your life. Set yourself up for success with these health-focused Black Friday deals.
You only need three pieces of gear to prep your muscles for springtime peaks
Our columnist spends some quality time with a 1998 Trek Y-Foil, one of cycling’s evolutionary detours
Winter is coming—but a good heater can extend your camping season well into the colder months. Here's what to choose.
Take advantage of early Black Friday sales on top outdoor brands, like Merrell, Sea to Summit, and Stio
Timberland’s functional and forever-stylish jackets and footwear give all-weather fun for years to come
'Gladiator II' hits theaters on November 22. Here's what we know about how real gladiators ate and exercised.
After seeing yet another parent in legal trouble for allowing their child freedom, I worry more about the societal or legal repercussions of letting my kid roam the neighborhood unsupervised than I do about some stranger snatching her up
A video of triathlete Taylor Knibb navigating a mid-race bathroom crisis went viral. The author explains why Knibb’s eye-popping achievements should far overshadow the meme.
But this time, he’s rolling out high-performance boards and apparel
And how it is sabotaging your training
JJ Harrison is the only person at a rodeo who is supposed to get hit by the bulls
Stephanie Vermillion is an expert on magical nocturnal experiences, with an upcoming book called ‘100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark.’ These are her favorites.
These are our top favorites for carving kindling—whether it's for a backcountry campfire or your wood stove back home.
Because there is no such things as bad running weather when you have the right gear