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From our favorite hikes in national parks and every state to the most beautiful trails in the world, here’s what to put on your trekking bucket list. Plus, maps, beta, and more to get 'er done.
We tested 18 different bikes to bring you the best road and gravel e-bikes of 2024
Are you really going to put thousands of hours into training your pooch to be good at climbing or ski touring?
Fitness influencer Devon Levesque transformed the world’s highest peak into a trampoline on May 21
This equipment demonstrated best-in-class performance to earn our coveted Editors' Choice award.
Head to the Outside Festival in Denver June 1–2 to enter for chances to win a pair of Columbia KONOS shoes
Head to the Outside Festival in Denver June 1–2 to enter for a chance to win a bundle of sweet prizes straight from the Mountain State
Head to the Outside Festival in Denver June 1–2 to enter for chances to win a new SUP and a collection other great gear
You have until the end of the day on Memorial Day to pick up some sweet steals from REI
This delicious frozen dessert, which has deep roots in places like Japan, the Philippines, and Hawaii, is getting fresh attention from modern masters like the owners of the Florida-based pop-up, Koko Kakigori. Plus: How to make your own.
Why this beautiful country belongs on your bucket list, according to a traveler who has been there 20 times
I tested my nerve on a thin line high above the Utah desert. It changed how I face fear in my life.
A collapsing section of ice sent six climbers tumbling down the world’s highest peak, and rescuers have yet to find two. The disaster occurred during a busy period on the mountain.
Hard training and good genetics give elite runners an edge, but the four-minute barrier may have its own magic
If your family dog ran off on its first camping trip, how far would you go to get them back?
Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha wants to become the first woman to scale the world’s highest peak three times in one season. She’s got one more summit to go.
Outside columnist Wes Siler put four identical New York strips to the test, using different cooking methods to determine the perfect way to grill a steak
In ‘A Walk in the Park,’ Kevin Fedarko’s new book about his quest to hike the big ditch from end to end, inadequate fitness and bad gear choices nearly led to disaster right from the start
Hiking shoes, tents, swimwear, and more to help you kick off summer in style
Five questions with Amy Appelhans Gubser, the 55-year-old California woman who became the first person to swim from the San Francisco Bay to the Farallon Islands
Watch Freida Pinto and Cory Tran take full advantage of everything the surreal landscape has to offer
The wilderness outside of Asheville, North Carolina, was the ultimate proving ground for our gear this year
Explore, relax, wine and dine, and, most importantly, bike on this Velo-approved itinerary
Introducing a year’s worth of the most entertaining outdoor gatherings—music, sports, food, and film—all in dream locations
Six camping blankets that provide comfort and versatile warmth
When I learned I was at a much higher risk for skin cancer than most people, I had to reimagine what it meant to be outside
The bills would have instructed the state to seek reimbursement when hikers needed rescue from a closed trail, but they faced opposition from emergency personnel
The founder of Mother Trucker Yoga is teaching adaptive poses at truck stops and in truck cabs everywhere
Plenty of North American brands make high-performance outdoor gear. But the leaders of these seven companies are taking it further—with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful designs, and artistic flair—to create products that are also works of functional art.
Outside spoke with Christina Lustenberger about what it was like to ski the west face of Pakistan’s Great Trango Tower
Two climbers from Mongolia disappeared on the world’s highest peak earlier this week. Bad weather slowed rescue teams from reaching the spot where they went missing.
Is the Aurora Borealis magic, science, or something in between?
Five questions with Thomas “Racer Tom” Hart, the Utah man who recorded mind-boggling statistics on the slopes this year
We surfed, ran, and swam our hearts out in 18 different styles. These were our favorites.
You can’t dry out alcohol (yet), but you can cut weight without cutting flavor by sticking all the other ingredients for this backcountry old-fashioned in a dehydrator
A photographer explains the transformative magic of showing up to the same creative task day after day
Explore the 2024 Toyota Tacoma with three original video programs headlined by Ultimate Mountain Athlete, a new 5-part series capturing a multi-sport competition
From sweat-wicking shorts to a minimalist shell, here are our favorite products to hit the trails this summer
Wow your friends with this campfire cooking trick
Outside editors know the best places to go on vacation. Let our summer plans be your inspiration.
With the right training and fuel, dogs can put on a remarkable athletic show. See how you measure up to top canine athletes at the Outside Festival in Denver June 1–2.
We biked long and hard on 17 different electric commuter bikes to find out which four are truly the best.
One editor’s thoughts on the Asian American illusion of belonging. Plus, how this spearfisher, freediver, shark whisperer, and entrepreneur lives her most badass life, and more from the Outside archives.
If there’s one thing we’re passionate about, it’s setting things on fire in the name of science
A historic tram tower was pulled down and permanently damaged by an irresponsible driver in Death Valley National Park
Treat yourself to three days of riding bliss along Southern California’s epic bike trails
I helped them get their foot in the door. Now it seems like they think they own the place, and it feels disrespectful.
Live events are all about the party, but they can be brutal on the environment. Here’s how to go easy on the planet without cramping your style.
Abiral Rai, an IMFGA-certified guide on Mount Everest, takes us inside his daily grind, which includes ascending skyscraper-sized cliffs, carrying heavy bags of gear, and avoiding deadly hazards
After testing 21 bike shoes, we hand-picked these road, gravel, and mountain-bike shoes
Scientists are finding that the subjective perception of time during exercise is more complex than expected.
There’s another amazing story of a dog surviving in the outdoors. And the canine in question wants to share his tale. Woof!
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a court in 2012 that doctors found a parasite in his brain. There's a one-in-eight chance you might have something similar. I've had one, too.
From beachside dunes to rugged mountainscapes, these six spots offer profound solitude, pitch-black skies, and some of the best stargazing in America
Ready for a new perspective on exceptional outdoor opportunities? Target these seven hot spots that adventurous drivers across the country can live up to.
We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.
Guidebook author and local resident James Dziezynski highlights the coolest mountain hikes and scrambles in the Colorado Rockies
Starting this fall, backpackers will have to pay a new fee to hike the popular Lost Coast Trail. For some, it will triple the cost.
A motorbike can make getting to the trailhead cheaper, faster, and a lot more fun
Here’s what moms say they want more than anything else
Utah Avalanche Center said the north-facing region of Lone Peak, where the avalanche occurred, is known for its steep and unforgiving terrain
The two backcountry climbers never reached the splitboards and skis they stashed to descend the California fourteener
The new film “The QUEST: Everest VR” provides a dizzying perspective of the world's highest peak with zero danger of frostbite or avalanches
Plush, with surprising pep, the updated Nike Vomero is our new go-to training shoe
After the brutal murder of three surfers in Baja California last week, travelers are wondering if the area is more dangerous than it used to be and if they should stop camping.
The new age of travel agents know how to find deals, book off-the-beaten path adventures, and get you out of any jam. Especially if you know who to use.
Is a 4x4 van as capable as a pickup for exploits off the beaten path? Our experts weigh in.
When the British Empire finally put boots on top of the world on May 29, 1953, the news was entrusted to a young man named Ten Tsewang Sherpa, who ran 200 miles to Kathmandu
Officials warn pet owners to remain vigilant after finding at least a dozen barbed treats. No dogs have been reported injured so far.
Five questions with Haley Batten, who is slated to lead America’s strongest contingent of Olympic cross-country mountain bikers in years
These biking accessories and tools will help you work smarter, not harder, on two wheels
Catch an action-packed lineup featuring diverse athletes and filmmakers at the inaugural Outside Festival in Denver on June 1 and 2
In the water or on the trail, BlackStrap will help you beat the heat with this innovative collection of sun-protection layers
Every spring, hundreds of hopefuls make the trek to the world’s tallest summit and the surrounding high peaks. This is your base camp for all the news from the Himalayas.
When Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary made history by reaching the summit, a courier named Ten Tsewang Sherpa ran 200 miles to Kathmandu to deliver the news. He died a few weeks later. His story has never been told—until now.
Having a high VO2 max is great, but research is showing that the key to elite performance is maximizing something called fatigue resistance
Recovery missions on the world's highest peak aren't easy. Here's why they come with a soaring price tag and a heightened potential for disaster.
How to combine products from MSR and Dometic to achieve the ultimate, convenient water transportation system
There’s no downhill too technical for these rides