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A new book breaks down the skills required for dealing with 40 different creatures
We asked seven pro athletes about the no-fuss swimwear they rely on when surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and racing and training in the pool
Man-made waves, the inaugural World Surf League Founders’ Cup, and other desert oddities
As South African Sibusiso Vilane awaits a window to summit Mount Everest for the third time—this attempt without oxygen—he wants the world to know something: We need more black mountaineers
Boyan Petrov was last seen near Camp 3 on Shishapangma nearly a week ago
From a climber pitching in after Hurricane Maria to athletes advocating for public lands
Products based on the age-old concept of vibration therapy are cropping up everywhere, and athletes are some of their biggest advocates
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
Mirna Valerio is an ultra-runner, educator, and activist for spreading health awareness and promoting diversity in all facets of her life.
Patagonia is celebrating 36 years of Baggies™ Shorts and they want you to join the party
Two weeks after Kathrine Switzer made headlines at Boston in 1967, 13-year-old Maureen Mancuso quietly shattered the women's world record. Few people noticed.
Thanks to smartphones and watches, athletes can track more data than ever. But is HRV all that really matters?
Pro tip: bring plastic baggies and a Nalgene
Upgrading this simple accessory will improve your photography
Give yourself the confidence for big jobs with a fixed-blade knife
No more VPNs or sketchy pirate feeds. Here’s how to get almost every race in every discipline, all year, for less than $200.
What happens when four pro athletes start a coffee company? They channel their athletic drive for greatness into producing the best coffee on the planet.
After the craziest race in decades, a controversy emerged about prize money. Luckily, this story has a happy ending.
After an hours-long day in the mountains, all we want to do is eat. These are the Outside staff's go-to meals.
The latest images, videos, and information from the scene
A wide-ranging civil lawsuit alleges that the institution knew about serial abuse by Jean and Steven Lopez, implicating it in a system that allowed the sexual trafficking of four female athletes
Say goodbye to too-wide, unstable boots. These are built for women's feet from the ground up.
Outside is the essential guide dedicated to covering the people, sports and activities, politics, art, literature, and hardware of the outdoors.
Noso’s Kelli Jones is building an outdoor business while reducing waste, one scrap of nylon at a time
Sure, we love Yellowstone and Yosemite. But from Finland to Chile, a fresh crop of national parks has us counting up our vacation days.
And other things you should remember when you meet a plus-size hiker on the trail
The handheld satellite communication device is significantly smaller than its predecessor but has almost the same functionality
From the filmmakers at Tightloops Fly, Study To Be Quiet is an example of seeking stillness in every adventure.
Keep Moving is a film from James Castro-Griffiths dedicated to his father, Dennis.
Norway: A Visual Journey from the filmmakers at The Road West Traveled is a drone film from their trip to Norway.
Surfer Josie Prendergast has been surfing the waves around Siargao for her entire life.
As it opens membership up to girls, the 107-year-old organization will now be known as Scouts BSA
It used to be that we all slowed down with time. Not anymore.
How a couple of heirs to an American retail dynasty are putting Bentonville, Arkansas, on the fat-tire map
The California resort will be the first major bike park in the U.S. to allow the motorized rigs—meaning the war over two-wheeled access to public lands is about to heat up
It's one of the most indispensable pieces of gear I own
With most of the area’s adventure offerings within an hour’s drive from the city, it's easy to fit in some outdoor fun in between your requisite eating and drinking
A powerful storm swept the mountains over the weekend and killed more than a dozen people
Plus dos and don’ts for scoring great deals on used equipment
Americans tend to equate cycling with frivolity, but riding bikes can be serious business
Thanks to a bold movement led by activists and athletes, the outdoors at last is on its way to becoming a more inclusive playground. It’s about damn time.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
Own an adventure motorcycle? You’ll want this piece of riding kit.
There’s a common misconception that Black people don’t love wild places. Latria Graham, a southerner with deep connections to farms, rivers, and forests, says the problem isn’t desire but access—and a long history of laws and customs that have whitewashed our finest public lands.
Sean Dougherty made a name for himself as a talented climber in the Canadian Rockies. Now he's starting a new adventure in one of the most extreme environments on earth.
Four tips to help you spend less time futzing with gear and more time on the trail
When you take former sex-trafficking victims into the wilderness for a few days of roughing it, know this: they’ve seen worse. Florence Williams goes on a trip organized by Atlanta-based She Is Able and learns that one size of adventure therapy does not fit all.
Depending on the vote Tuesday, some products from big names like Banana Boat and Coppertone could soon be missing from shelves in the Aloha State
The Olympic runner, poet, and filmmaker on how she does it all, with unmistakable style
For outdoor brands and journalists, it’s been far too easy to return to familiar places to find writers, stories, and images. This month’s issue is a concerted effort to chart a new path.
Last December, when the Trump administration announced its decision to shrink Bears Ears National Monument, a crack team of Native American attorneys armed themselves with a lawsuit that ensured tribal voices will lead the legal battle to overturn it. Abe Streep reports on a historic case that will reverberate for generations.
An energized group of explorers are bringing the spirit of wilderness through hiking to American cities. Record-breaking distance trekker Liz Thomas and others are altering how we see urban spaces and inviting folks new to the outdoors along for the fun.
In 1923, John Hill wrote a book about pursuing an elusive fish deep in Bolivia’s jungle, the golden dorado.
Distributing too widely can spell trouble for a vendor’s brick-and-mortar strategy, but pairing up with the right retailers is a match made in sales heaven
In February, we put more than 250 pairs of next winter's skis through their paces at Snowbird, Utah. We're talking 18 testers, three days, and a total of 1.5 million vertical feet. Find out which planks rose to the top in the Winter Buyer's Guide, which hits newsstands in October. In the meantime, let photographer Lee Cohen take you through the test.
The Olympian and filmmaker connects with people in ways that other athletes can't. We asked her why.
A long-standing debate on how to optimize your endurance efficiency gets a new infusion of data
In October, the 107-year-old Boy Scouts of America announced that it will begin accepting girls as Cub and Eagle scouts for the first time. But the Girl Rangers toppled this gender barrier more than 48 years ago.
If you're not a fan of the dehydrated food from stores, here's how you can make your own.
Forget brightly colored plastic holds. In the future, we'll climb realistic 3D-printed rocks.
The less you worry about making mistakes, the better you’ll perform
A guide to one of the most unique slices now excluded from Bears Ears National Monument
Know what can be solved with a patch job and what's a lost cause
If you pick the right class, it's an invaluable tool for building strength, flexibility, and resilience
It'll elevate your camp-cooking game for decades—for just $130
[Insert exasperated Jean-Luc Picard meme]
The company made a name for itself making replacement lenses for other brands' frames. Now it's making its own shades.
The IAAF is imposing an upper limit on female testosterone levels, but the scientific foundation of the decision looks shaky
Big-box parking lots are an easy stopgap, but there's so much public land waiting for those willing to look a little
The International Rescue Committee hopes that by teaching kids how to conquer the crag, they'll also be better off facing challenges in their daily lives
Our editors on what they expect to spend on new gear, with the goal of balancing quality and affordability
