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Photographer Ian Tuttle visited Death Valley last week and asked tourists and locals about how they see the desert park faring a month into the government shutdown
Five different ways to store a week's worth of food
A slide off Kachina Peak—steep, rowdy terrain at the New Mexico ski resort—buried two men on Thursday
Some accommodations don't just tolerate dogs. They love them as much as you do.
In the age of specialization, it’s refreshing to see a big name get outside his comfort zone
Take our advice and don't become a statistic
Everything you need to know about the international big-mountain competition
A new study prompted misguided reports suggesting that digital technology is just fine for kids. It isn’t.
Seven free apps and one website that will make long travel days a lot less painful
Yet it—along with its meteorologists—is struggling through the shutdown
In this video from Rio, sales manager Zack Dalton demonstrates how to properly rig a fly rod from start to finish
Mystery of Now features artist and Apache Skateboards founder Douglas Miles as he empowers youth in his community through skating
When customers expect sales, it hurts the outdoor industry
No matter how many miles you're putting in, these recipes will satisfy your cravings
A layer for chilly (but not frigid) days that looks even better than it performs
Addicted to efficiency? Start by finding your lowest point in the day.
Sal Masekela, first son of a Haitian immigrant and a legendary South African jazz musician, was the face and voice of the X Games, Red Bull’s Media House, and the Olympics. Now, as the meteoric growth of the action-sports industry comes back to earth, the most connected man in the room is left wondering what’s next.
At a certain point in life, it’s not ethically possible to cheat
Because you know you want your car to smell like your weekend
Bomber tie-downs and secure hitches to have in your repertoire
Outside has a five-person gear team and a number of contributors dedicated to writing product reviews. But with hundreds of new things launching every year and thousands of excellent previously released ones, we can’t write thorough reviews on everything. Enter Gear Picks, a new curated selection of featured gear that…
This short video from David Lama features footage of the mountaineer on the first ascent of Lunag Ri, a 22,660-foot peak in the Himalayas
Every year Lozi people flee the floodplains in which they reside in favor of their sacred lands up in the mountains
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
From Vans, the Weird Waves series documents a group of surfers pursuing a variety of odd breaks from around the world.
From the Road West Traveled, ‘Abandoned’ highlights the diminishing amount of ski resorts in Colorado
Two kids and one adult put the Finnish brand's new winter wear through its paces
The most comfortable nighttime experience possible for vehicle-based adventures
It's anything but an unpaid vacation, especially when your job is protecting the environment
Researchers are calling the majestic forest the Shangri-la of conservation acquisitions
Stress-corrosion cracking associated with the Future Shock system puts riders at risk, says the bike maker, which issued a full recall of certain models last week
Film to be based on the book about Doug Coombs written by Massachusetts author Rob Cocuzzo
Some of the world's most passionate athletes are high pointers, climbers who will do anything to reach the tallest point in every state, county, or whatever other designation they can dream up. A lot of those peaks aren't so tall—like Delaware's 447.85-foot Ebright Azimuth—but there's plenty of challenge in this quest. Just ask John Mitchler, who had knocked off everything on his dream list except the tallest spot in a remote U.S. territory: Agrihan.
Just because your shirt is made from eco-friendly recycled water bottles doesn't mean it won't still end up in a landfill. The Renewal Workshop wants to stop that—which means a cleaner planet and way cheaper gear.
Our favorite recent releases (and a few oldies but goodies) will help you escape for at least a few minutes
It's another simple step you can take to eliminate single-use plastics
Probably. The good news is the culture of the sport—lauded for its grassroots, oddball vibe—will be defined by its community.
Deep in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia, there’s a backcountry lodge called the Blanket Glacier Chalet
Soft and sensitive, the Scarpa Furia S is ideal for steep sport routes and technical boulder problems
In Red Desert, Wyoming, wildlife-biology student Anna Ortega is studying mule deer after their 150-mile migration
‘Closer,’ from rider Antti Autti and director Iisakki Kennila, is an ode to endless freeride pow laps
Gear editor Ariella Gintzler walks us through new 2019 gear from Gregory, Outdoor Research, and Scarpa.
‘Painted in Dust’ features motorcyclist Forrest Minchinton escaping to the Mohave Desert for an endless oasis of riding
Gear is expensive, and travel documents are difficult to replace. Here’s how to keep it all secure.
Need a reboot for the New Year? From yoga to trail running, these retreats ensure that and more.
A miniature Spotify music player without the distractions of a screen or notifications keeps me happily training
Your next big adventure doesn't have to put you in debt
There's more to it than just trying really hard
No Valium for me, just luggage that the airlines can't lose and fits everything I need
The writer, cyclist, artist, and producer doesn't have a secret for getting her art into the world. She just does the work.
Hundreds of people from the Everglades to Yosemite have mobilized as part of a grassroots effort to rid national parks of refuse while federal employees remain furloughed
Stay clean and keep the environment safe at the same time
Plus, a new protocol will make it more difficult for other parks to close during the shutdown
During the winter, these digit protectors will come in handy more often than you think
Say what you will about the movie itself, but Sandra Bullock's character has apocalypse-wear nailed down
It’s good for the planet and might even lessen your hangover. That’s something we’ll drink to.
The shutdown is hampering fire prevention efforts in the state, even while the President looks to disaster-relief funds for his wall
Doug Bock Clark’s deeply reported book immerses readers in a society that still relies on whale hunts for sustenance, while adapting to the creeping influences of modernity
From mountain bikers in California to snowmobilers in Montana, renegade adventurers see the shutdown as a chance to get away with anything. They need to stop.
This film, ‘Not Out of the Woods,’ has it all: back-door adventures, amazing parenting, and bikes
On a recent trip to Kenya, filmmaker Goh Iromoto felt his sense of awe restored by the country’s vast wildlife and landscapes
Learn how to patch up your leaky sleeping pad so it’s as good as new.
A new multimedia story by American Wildfire Experience and MYSTERY RANCH provides alarming insight into just how destructive, deadly, and fast-moving megafires like the Thomas Fire have become
Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?
Designed for hut trips to sidecountry adventures and everything in between, here are our favorite snow-sports packs
Everything, that is, except your favorite drink of choice
2019 has already been an eventful year in doping news. If the Olympics don’t care about clean athletes, why should we care about the Olympics?
New research confirms that a week of hot tub sessions helps your body adapt to heat
The initiative, led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is ambitious, but some in the outdoor industry argue it's the only hope for saving wild places from climate change
A month on mPEAK, a performance-driven mindfulness program
The leisure-focused gear company is liquidating all assets after seven years in business
With affordable snow safety and touring clinics by day and music, events, and films at night, it's a winning formula
Researchers explore how your brain chemistry may start dulling pain and boosting mood before you even take a step
The North Face is betting big on its new FutureLight waterproof/breathable technology