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Here’s what to do when your little one brings up sea-level rise, extinction, wildfires, and other ecological griefs
The Brooks Trace is an affordable entry into the cushioned shoe experience: a neutral, lightweight, comfortable, no-nonsense trainer.
Crowds, lines, and permits. Here’s how to visit a park this summer without melting down.
Claire Nelson’s memoir, ‘Things I Learned from Falling,’ describes how a spill from atop a 25-foot boulder in Joshua Tree National Park changed her life
Working stabilizer muscles can lead to big gains in and out of the gym
Between sun, water, sand, and wind, river trips are hard on the skin. Here are six packable essentials to protect you from the elements.
With Rule 40 restrictions looming, this is the time for athletes to tout their sponsors
A group of LGBTQ+ mountaineers set a goal to summit Mount Hood and bring inclusivity into the outdoor community
Founders of the iconic travel brand Eagle Creek sat down for an exclusive interview with OBJ following parent company VF Corp.’s announcement that it will shut down the business by the end of 2021
A self-supported bike and ski tour with 200 pounds of dehydrated food in tow and 14 days to complete the route
Katmai, in southern Alaska, is one of the few places where you can safely get up close and personal with a brown bear while it’s feeding—a life-list event says our 62 Parks Traveler about the 38th stop on her quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
Chickfly’s innovative zipperless fly makes for pee freedom
This season’s best new podcasts include a thoughtful true-crime show set in Malibu and a history of climbing hosted by Alex Honnold
Four challenging — and fun — speed workouts that don't require you to figure out how to get to a track.
Here's how elite marathoner Jared Ward gets in a 75-mile week around sick kids, ballet recitals and entrepreneur work on his MyoStorm brand.
Here's how the septuagenarian has trained his body and mind to face the challenges of the WS-100's difficult course and expected blistering heat.
Drawing parallels with the Galápagos Islands, this marine wonderland is a similarly diverse treasure found just off the Southern California coast, home to 2,000-plus species, some 150 of which can be found nowhere else
Jordan Cannon found the courage to share his true self in an unlikely place: on the face of Yosemite’s El Capitan, with his hero
Wes Siler helps find the best shoes for you
The later moon missions didn’t grab as much attention as the first landing in 1969, but they had something very cool on the gear front: the lunar rover, a lightweight go-kart that gave crews unmatched mobility on another world
If you can get past the lack of creature comforts, spending a night outside might be one of the most rewarding things you do
Maren Larsen created a little magic when she decided to start a queer ERG (employee resource group) at Outside
The news of Shelby Houlihan's four-year ban created an outpouring of confusion. We waded through the science and research to help answer some of the top questions.
How the 800m final at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials played out reveals tactical lessons for every runner
With endless rain and a half-drowned camera, all Jack Davies and his friends could do was laugh at the type-two fun
Photographer James Barkman has been living in his 1976 VW Westfalia van for seven years. The lessons he’s learned can help you on your long-weekend road trip, too.
An exceedingly unuseful guide
Gut problems in runners have myriad sources — from stress to heat, caffeine to sleep deprivation — and all of them can sabotage your performance.
How limit-pushing expeditions—and a little bit of healthy scorn—lead to limit-pushing gear for Sea to Summit
A new wave of companies disrupting private-plane travel have made it more accessible to hop on a small chartered flight to regional destinations that are closer to outdoor playgrounds than any large airport
Bryan Rogala explains why it is important to understand your vehicle’s payload capacity ratings, especially when towing a trailer
How Polartec revolutionized outdoor adventure with technical fabric innovation
We’ll be combing the site for the steepest discounts, so you don’t have to
Save on hiking and camping equipment with Amazon’s biggest sale of the year
Which backpack is right for you? Wes Siler is here to explain how they work.
After losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease, one writer reflects on her relationship with grief and running—and the connections between the two
Whether you want to fish, float, or just relax, add these destinations to your water-adventure hit list
Through Get It in Cyclists, Anthony Carter is doing the work of bringing young cyclists of all abilities into the sport
How to level up your camp coffee game, no matter your brew method
Instead of focusing on joint angles and limb movements, a new study takes a holistic approach to the biomechanics of elite runners
Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the water or pushing the outer limits of adventure sports, you can use this handbook for decades to come. Enjoy technical tips and words of wisdom from the pros, ranging from ways to stay warm while cold-weather camping to nurturing the inspiration to get out there every day.
We asked movers and shakers in different corners of the outdoor world about what people can do to make certain spaces and sports more welcoming for all
When you start a new sport, everything will be hard, perplexing, and intimidating. But your brain will be on fire.
Some of our favorite challenging outings in the heart of Colorado’s high country
Hard-won advice from someone who hated the sport, until it changed his life
All the essentials for crushing long days on the trail
Essential questions to ask during your doctor's visit, at every age
Sustaining and delicious whole-food meals and snacks to pack for your next mission
Looking to progress in your sport? From deepwater soloing in Majorca to mountain biking in New Zealand, these trips will take you to the next level.
It took me months of cold, scary failure to learn how to roll my boat in the open ocean. The effort taught me that barriers to outdoor proficiency, no matter how daunting, can be overcome if you don’t give up.
Looking to level up? Get started with this inexpensive, four-move routine.
A body in motion will inevitably need a little maintenance
Elevate your next outdoor sleepover with these genius tricks
How to buy your first bike, grill, paddleboard, sleeping pad, and more
Every outdoor situation demands a slightly different layering system, but with these three puffies and three shells, you can pretty much do it all
Fun, easy-to-pull-off adventures within a couple hours of the Mile High City
Despite their differences, climbing’s most famous besties get along because they share the same convictions, support each other’s harebrained schemes, and, of course, engage in some good-natured smack talk
Why reaching outdoor nirvana means journeying far from the beaten path
From a baobab-filled outcropping in the middle of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi salt pans to an adventure hot spot in Iraqi Kurdistan, plan a trip to these bold destinations to earn some major adventure travel cred
Dealing with discomfort isn’t a magical gift. It’s a skill, and you can improve at it.
Think you wouldn’t benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.
Having a disability and staging epic adventures can go hand in hand. You just have to be willing to ask for a little help.
Wild, off-the-beaten-path outings in one of Colorado’s most rugged corners
A spiral of injuries—and the attendant existential crisis—can be an opportunity to revisit the fundamentals
Our writer, a lifelong surfer, tries to find out
Been to the Centennial State before and looking to go deeper? Check out these northern Colorado adventures.
The co-op also honored Cannondale, NEMO Equipment, Fjällräven, and Darn Tough Vermont as part of its annual Vendor Partner of the Year awards
For a change of pace, try this mixed-bag workout to fine-tune your change of speed.
The 100 percent employee-owned insole brand has signed an acquisition deal with Seattle-based Westward Partners
After a year of isolation, the small community of Yakutat reconnects among the waves
When in doubt, go gift card.
Deschutes National Forest offers year-round adventure to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts
No matter where you go in Texas, you’ll find trails for every kind of hiker
Be a good neighbor to fellow RVers and preserve public lands for future travelers. Here's how.
For serious training sessions that end in the ocean, any old bikini won’t do. Here are our favorite specialized sets.
The Altra Provision 5 provides creative stability through geometry, proprioception and subtle guidance, while delivering a smooth, neutral, balanced ride.
Elite runners from four infernos share 8 tips on staying tough and training smart in hot and humid weather conditions.
Camping solo may not always be easy, but it'll always be worth it
Whether you're new to off-roading or have been exploring for years, add these trail systems to your hit list