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The sad story behind one of the outdoor industry's smartest hard-shell designs. Turns out, we were the problem.
The raccoon became stranded on a building in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week and is now climbing the UBS Tower
The recent story about Katelyn Tuohy perpetuates a dangerous narrative: that normal physical development is a hurdle to overcome
Lightweight, packable tools to help you get the job done
Build strength, resilience, and flexibility with this gear
A new collaboration with The North Face will offer programs to earn badges in outdoor skills like backpacking, rock climbing, and trail running
Whether you’re just getting into backpacking or want to upgrade your kit, you can't go wrong with this tiny cooking setup
Lots of big brands are shifting toward more sustainable gear, without harmful PFCs. But for the industry as a whole, change is slow.
Last week, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the speed record on the Nose. But even they're not sure it was a great idea.
The problem isn’t dockless bikes. It's dockless cars.
Whether you're into race shields or lifestyle frames, there's something here you'll love
We took a n00b friend into the backcountry and shot video
Many of us owe our passion for the outdoors to our fathers.
The eclectic founder of the Black Roses NYC running collective on using athletics to create community in urban environments.
When you want to make sure your essentials—phone, cash, etc.—don't end up in the drink
You don't have to lift less as you get older—you just have to make a few adjustments to your training
During the 2018 California L'Eroica, Bike Snob NYC braved saddle sores and a single pizza-size gear on a century-old Mead Ranger—all in an attempt to prove that bike technology hasn't gotten that much better. Or to prove that, well, maybe it has.
Nonfiction works by John Branch and Eliza Griswold document changing ways of life in Utah and Pennsylvania
It's smaller and lighter than its predecessor but still ready to handle the toughest high-alpine conditions
The Olloclip Filmer's setup will seriously improve your iPhone photos
With everything in one storage bin, you'll have little excuse not to get outside
Chas Smith's new book isn't really about cocaine and surfing. That's OK—it's still amazing.
Half-priced, used gear helps this old school retailer fight internet discounts
Here's what you can do to keep your filter in good shape and how to know when it's time to spring for a new one
A foundation run by the family of Chris Farley believed that Trek was capitalizing on the late comedian’s name
As a reporter, I’ve been taught to keep my opinions to myself. But I’ve also visited Alaska's McNeil River—the world's greatest brown-bear sanctuary—and to hold my tongue about its possible destruction would make me complicit in the death of something truly remarkable and wild.
With more people than ever taking to the woods, we need to rethink how we spend time on public lands
Our gear contributor's tried-and-true weekend wardrobe
Summiting the world's tallest peak puts humans through some of the most extreme conditions on the planet
He reversed an Obama-era order that raised hourly pay to $10.10, but few in the guiding industry—including guides—are complaining
Skip the tie this year and go for one of these budget-friendly products instead
Add-ons to make giving it your best shot a little bit easier
Meet Jessi Lewis, the metalsmith behind our new favorite line
It's safe for you but likely not for your pricey apparel. Here's how to avoid trashing your fancy outerwear with bug repellent.
This animated short from Your Forests Your Future and More Than Just Parks highlights the process behind this special designation.
In Yeti Cycles new film Racing Winter the rider Shawn Neer pursues high alpine terrain near Golden, BC.
In ‘Leave No Trace’ father and daughter are forced out of long-term camping on public lands by social services.
Researchers explore the psychology of running injuries
The Democratic candidate and son of the Burt's Bees founder is seeking a win in Maine's rural 2nd District with a simple message: The recreation economy can bring back jobs
Through a new program called North Face Renewed, customers can purchase used and refurbished gear online
Marinel de Jesus, writer at 'Brown Gal Trekker' and a CEO, invites outdoor industry leaders to take concrete measures toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Wilma Rudolph won three Olympic golds and was among the first athletes to use her celebrity to fight for civil rights
'You Are Mighty' lays out ground rules for getting your kid to help change the world
From snorkeling North America’s largest coral reef to hiking old-growth forests, the Sunshine State has something for everyone
Judy Gross started LightHeart Gear out of her house in 2006. Today, her shelters are favorites of thru-hikers across the country.
First he broke his neck. Then he climbed the Seven Summits faster than anyone before.
Tami Oldham Ashcraft, the subject of the new Hollywood lost-at-sea film, describes what her 41-day ordeal was like in real life and how the movie compares
Lightweight and incredibly packable, the Flash Air is a complete, protective camping system for under $200
After thousands of trail miles, here's how our columnist makes sure he's prepared for whatever the terrain throws at him
In the Alps you climb, in the Rockies you scramble, in the Sierras you hike, but in Sweden’s high country, you trek—like nowhere else on earth
Loved By All from Sherpas Cinema and Thule follows Apa Sherpa who is known for having summitted Everest a total of 21 times.
Return from Desolation from OARS and filmmaker Justin Clifton, highlights Eaton’s struggles as a veteran, river guide, and oil man.
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
Take your avocado toast obsession outdoors with this camp-friendly breakfast sandwich recipe from Fresh Off the Grid.
Filmmaker Elia Saikaly has made a number of films chronicling his experiences on Everest, this is his latest Everest: The Summit Climb.
This scene is a one-year flashback to when Berrecloth and Zink first had the vision to ride this immense landscape.
Military researchers have spent years calculating the energy cost of hauling a pack in various conditions. Here's how to use what they’ve found.
Over the past week, the duo has made repeated attempts to climb the Nose route on Yosemite's El Capitan in under two hours. They finally succeeded.
Get cozy under the stars (and in front of the camera) with one of these blankets
The Minnesota basketball coach launched Asiya, a brand with the goal of making playing sports better for hijab-wearing women everywhere
We hooked up our Airstream with new solar panels and batteries and haven't looked back
From missing cats to murder, these Outside stories explore the weird, wild, and terrifying corners of the outdoor world
Top-reviewed journals, manuals, and field guides that go deep on the subject of survival
The secretary of the interior was once a loud supporter of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Now he wants to almost completely defund it.
After all, you shouldn't have to pay $20 for a class every time you want to get your stretch on
If a high-profile volcano (think: Hawaii’s Kilauea) shows signs of instability, it’s Michael Poland’s job to reassure us that everything is going to be okay
Up your #vanlife game with these apps that help you find camping spots, compare gas prices, and avoid city traffic
Paddle the Mississippi like Huck Finn, get lost in the woods like Brian from 'Hatchet,' and wander the desert like Edward Abbey
The Magnolia State's first high-school mountain bike team wants to build a cycling culture, one pedal stroke at a time
Nothing ruins an adventure like trying unsuccessfully to ignore noisy neighbors as you doze. Add this gear to your kit and you'll be sound asleep in no time.
The 29-year-old CEO of Outdoor Voices is taking on Nike, one color block at a time
Drivers think cyclists hold up traffic. It’s actually the other way around. How many bikes do there have to be in order for us to realize that?
The stuff we've owned for ages that we couldn't adventure without