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When to wash your shell, how to apply a DWR, and whether to choose a spray-on or wash-in
Nate Porter, owner of Colorado’s Salida Mountain Sports, makes a plea with vendors to think about the way they ship product and create their marketing materials
Reporter Kathryn Miles and photographer Ian Tuttle caught up with some of the people hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year and asked them why they're hiking
The climbers sent the historic route in 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 15 seconds
Even if you’re not planning on climbing Denali, you can still learn some backcountry best practices from these mountaineering incidents
From bonus miles to free checked bags, we break down the best perks for packing plastic
Following actions from three major U.S. air carriers, the DOT has announced a review of the Air Carrier Access Act, the law that allows emotional support animals to fly so freely
A warmer, drier future is coming for our hops. Luckily, these folks have developed a nice little workaround, thanks to a gene-editing tool that could help create a hop-free beer.
We get strapped with more than just the logistics
The shoe brand worked with a pair of Honolulu artists to incorporate home-grown indigo plants into its fabrics
Six pro endurance athletes weigh in on the foods that keep them energized for the long haul
A four-year battle over a tiny patch of river beach in Northern California—between two middle-aged guys with way too much time on their hands—illustrates the deep divide in how we perceive access rights to public lands
In 2017, she became the first woman to descend all 90 ski lines in 'The Chuting Gallery.' She shouldn't have to defend her accomplishment, but she will.
Because spending time together is more important than buying new gear
A violinist describes her bold quest to become the first female African American cyclist on the pro tour
Some see economic windfall. Others, a carbon bomb.
Behind the scenes with the Japanese manufacturer and its new mountain bike group set
Thinking about designing your own rig? Here are some tips from a pro.
Don’t have time to hike the AT? Try one of these instead.
Lam Babu Sherpa disappeared on the descent after he was left behind by teammates
Backpacking is one of our favorite ways to experience the outdoors, but embarking on your first trip can be intimidating.
'Death Valley' brings you to the heart of this desert for an incredible timelapse experience.
Unleashed: When Surfboards Roamed Free illustrates the perilous days before surfboard leashes.
'Afghan Cycles' brings rise to women’s rights struggles in Afghanistan through the lens of a young women’s cycling team.
If we truly want more women in this sport, it's time to change the system for entering races
The myth that running causes osteoarthritis and ruins your knees has long been debunked. But what if your joints are already ruined?
A cleaner, easier way to carry your gear
Forget Tim Ferris. For peak productivity, just down a few cups of these extra-strength brews.
According to the people who are most obsessed with the Outside archive: Outside staffers
Three new memoirs go deep on some big, existential themes—grief, life's meaning, creativity, and motherhood—while giving us inspiring examples of women chasing adventure with kids in tow
Four class-action suits claim that the retail giant broke the law when it nixed its lifetime guarantee
Tools to keep your beer cold and your gear organized
The pro climber and free soloist extraordinaire went to D.C. to tell politicians we want to preserve the wild places we grew up with—and not turn them into radioactive tailings ponds
Political and journalistic pressure foiled Interior Department attempts to censor a climate report. Not surprisingly, its findings aren't good.
Chacos and NRS teamed up on these special-edition sandals in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
There are plenty of ways to lighten your load this season. These tips can help shave off the ounces before tackling a long trail.
Superfeet’s FitStation automates the fitting process, for better or for worse
Each year, Flagstaff, Arizona, turns into an overlanding mecca for a weekend. Last week I set out in search of the sweetest, most eye-catching vehicles at the event. They weren't hard to find.
Aislinn Sarnacki, a columnist for the Bangor Daily News in Maine, on her go-to hiking gear
These four trips will have you channeling your inner David Attenborough
Our writer spent years trying to find the perfect daypack. This is it.
From speed records to eco-anarchists, these reads explore the legend of an iconic place
In 1869, John Wesley Powell led nine men and four boats on the first documented descent through the Grand Canyon. As is made clear in this excerpt from 'The Promise of the Grand Canyon,' it was a hell of a challenge.
Just because you didn’t land a private permit to float the Colorado doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy its 40 layers of mind-jarring beauty.
Don't let hot lava ruin your trip. Except for a confined area, most of Hawaii remains open for business.
Lava Falls is one of the most powerful rapids in the canyon and has long thwarted those trying to run it—especially those trying to make it down in record time.
The meeting of the Little Colorado and Colorado is sacred to many Native American tribes. For years, a developer worked to build a 1.4-mile tram that would shuttle up to 10,000 daily visitors into the canyon. Activists in the Navajo Nation, however, were determined to defeat it.
One of the craziest speed records in ultrarunning takes athletes from the top of the canyon, down to the bottom, and then all the way back up again—twice.
Every day, hundreds of helicopters pass through the lower canyon from the Hualapai Reservation. Is Grand Canyon West turning into “Las Vegas East” and ruining the park’s wilderness? Or is it saving a Native American tribe?
Gear to make stays away from home more enjoyable
It’s time to get reacquainted with the PNW—home to massive mountains, lush rainforests, empty islands, and the greatest oysters you’ll ever taste
Lighter, more packable, with better performance than anything you're used to
Follow these pros' lead and turn your phone into a fitness tool
Georgie White Clark was foul-mouthed, brusk, famously rude to customers—and a pioneer in Grand Canyon
Harvey Butchart was hiking the canyon long before others thought to follow
We know you want to catch everything on the schedule, but in case you get overwhelmed, here are the films we're most excited about
Jason Nez studies something that's too often forgotten amid the awe-inspiring views and canyon walls: those who live there
Before her death last November, Katie Lee spent half a century working to restore Glen Canyon, a lost place that was even more astounding than Grand Canyon
We tested the Squamish XL, which is full of tech-oriented features to keep your gear organized and safe while you travel
Seven tips to make everything from your tent to your hydration bladder work better for longer
Being old doesn’t mean you can’t be fast. Just ask two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti.
Nikki Cooley and her sister want to get more Native people working in some of the the outdoor world's most coveted positions
From filmmaker Cale Green, Fat Biking Knik Glacier features the rider biking around the glacier with musical accompaniment from Odesza.
Outdoor Afro is dedicated to bringing inclusion and diversity to the outdoor world.
This film from the Inertia profiles Leah Dawson, a surfer and filmmaker who’s advocating for more women to engage in her favorite sport.
In 2009, San Diego native and surfer Jack Christiansen found himself in Missoula, Montana.
Brad Dimock has been building wooden dories and guiding in the Grand Canyon since the 1970s.
Dean Goes Surfing celebrates a New Hampshire based surf program teaching kids to surf through the eyes of Dean.
This film 'Fastest Known Time' gives context to a movement growing within the trail community: FKTs.
This tasty, camp-friendly Pad Thai recipe is a delicious alternative to that boxed mac n' cheese.
Keep getting your eight hours, but the science is more complicated than you might expect
2018 was one of the driest seasons on record. How many resorts can survive another like it?
A 15-year-old who ignited a massive, expensive blaze in Oregon last year was fined $36 million. Does the crime fit the punishment?
The Nepalese government doesn't want guides to talk about it, but we've seen the photos.