The pioneering climber and documentarian helped millions of people worldwide learn about Mount Everest and the Himalayas

‘Tough Broad’ is a guide to keeping your foot on the gas as you reach your golden years

Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on whether it’s all right to name a Utah development project after one of the West’s most notorious anti-development advocates

Look around the start line of an endurance race and you don’t see many tall competitors. Look on the podium, and you never see any. Why is that?

You’re not imagining it—trip costs are pricier than they’ve been in five years. We’ve got some simple strategies to keep costs down even while rates are headed up. Don’t book your vacation until you read this.

Amid proclamations and revisions, guides and operators are left scratching their heads

Lusti has built a career—and a life—on toughness and a preternatural ability to ski through puckering technical terrain. Her greatest challenge may be learning to let herself be soft.

Avalanche victims need to be located as quickly as possible. But a newly published case report shows that occasionally, someone beats the odds.

Cars spin, trucks slide, and what should be an hour’s drive can take all day. How did this scenic mountain corridor get so congested—and can it ever be fixed? I took a wild ride through the traffic jam to find out.

A student from the University of Vermont suffered fatal traumatic injuries after sliding 600 feet down the famed Northeast ski face. Two others suffered serious injuries and required rescue.

Starting around $45,000, the mid-size SUV should be an affordable way to go camping without producing emissions

During a monthlong stay in Sweden, I realized that my Americanized relationship with the outdoors was off track. Here’s what I learned.

We weigh the pros and cons of using a bladder, soft flasks, and water bottles to carry while running

More resorts should place as much marketing effort on safety as they do on selling tickets

She seems too busy to hike right now, and I’m not sure whether to let our relationship fizzle out

This startup ski pass promises to save what’s best about skiing, and it costs about what you’d pay for a single day at a megaresort

Discover uncrowded trails, wildlife-viewing hot spots, and a bourbon that was founded the same year as the park

Officials with dogsledding’s biggest race say a star musher broke the rules. His infraction: improper removal of moose innards.

Enjoy the best of Texas nature, adventure, culture, and relaxation on one of six Texas travel itineraries

Ski to an old silver mine. Dive to a shipwreck. In these places, delving into the past is an adventure.

The benefits of training your mental skills are, by definition, all in your head. So how do we prove that it works?

Making sustainable choices is not just good for the planet, but your wallet, too. I crunched the numbers and discovered that by doing these 11 easy things over a year, I saved almost ten grand.

When Marty Moose strolled into Santa Fe looking for a mate, he became a viral sensation in New Mexico. But that did nothing to help his search for love—and it created big issues for wildlife managers.

Tour de France team Visma–Lease a Bike debuted the Giro Aerohead II this week, and the massive helmet generated an impressive tonnage of online discourse

In her new book, ‘Mind Game,’ Julie Kliegman offers a wide-ranging look at the inner struggles of sports stars and also-rans

Watch this deserving nonprofit accept its Defender Service Award in the Outdoor Service and Education category, presented by Outside

With a quesadilla, there’s no limit to what’s possible. Is there any stomach one can’t satisfy?

The fitness platform is partnering with a smart collar company to share the athletic pursuits of your favorite four-legged mountain athlete

Keep your feet happy—and active—with the latest addition to Birkenstock’s outdoor adventure line

The media has been highlighting recent muggings and murders in these popular spring-break getaways, and State Department advisories have flagged crime in some tourist areas. But are these destinations as dangerous as depicted?

The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye

From where to eat, play, and stay, to whether or not you need to speak Spanish, here’s the insider intel you need to visit Baja Sur’s best beach town.

According to new NPS data, visitation is up at the country’s most popular national parks. But at these under-the-radar gems, the scenery is equally spectacular and you’ll have plenty of room to explore.

We tested yoga apparel, mats, and accessories during dozens of hours of diverse practice to find the pieces that will optimize your yoga experience

The Rab Veil 12 comfortably carried everything we needed on runs from neighborhood jogs to 100-mile adventures—and let us reach what we wanted without taking the pack off

Alaskan Gus Schumacher became the first American man since 1983 to win a distance cross-country World Cup. The victory has transformed him into a ski racing celebrity.

The quest for adequate support can make running less efficient by forcing your breathing muscles to work harder, new research finds

Tropical atolls, distant hikes and hot springs, and wild jungles and mountaintops lure adventurous travelers to these beautiful far flung spots

People dream of boating or swimming with whales. But that’s based on the false assumption that they are gentle giants that don’t bother humans.

In an excerpt from the new book ‘The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him,' author Eric Blehm details Kelly's rise as an unlikely hero in the fledgling sport of snowboarding, and the fatal day an avalanche swept him—and six others—away.

Ed Shanahan spent the last year reporting on Flaco for The New York Times. Here he discusses the owl’s thrilling life and tragic death—and why the story grabbed the attention of people everywhere.

We tested 15 running jackets that provide all-weather protection without containing forever chemicals. These three were our favorites.

Follow these tips to build a future-proof bike and never fret about new gear again

In May 2022, we took a spin with the Richmond Cycling Corps, a mountain-bike-racing team from the Virginia capital’s public-housing system. Coaches teach young riders how to shred trails and prepare for adult life. The kids, meanwhile, measure happiness one pedal stroke at a time.

The policy mandates athletes to undergo questionnaires and tests before competing, with those identified as at-risk receiving further evaluation and treatment

Experience all the Scenic City has to offer during this special race weekend

After 25 years of hiking in his hometown of Boulder, guidebook author James Dziezynski reveals his all-time favorite treks in the area. Plus, he’s included downloadable GPX files, parking intel, trail beta, gear and weather tips, and more.

All the supplies and equipment our overprepared, dog-obsessed columnist brings to keep his dogs safe, fed, and healthy on the road

She’s very active, and I’m worried that my schedule means she’s not getting enough exercise 

Challenging myself is always fulfilling, and my new gear has invigorated me this winter

The Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide trails pass through a combined 22 states. Our hiking columnist categorizes them from hardest to easiest.

How do you make the best of a golf addiction? Add running.

The tools, tech, and approaches you need to take high-speed connectivity pretty much everywhere. The hardest part is actually working when you’re in a beautiful place.

At Red Bull Rampage, the infamous freeride mountain-bike event held each year in a remote corner of Utah, riders and teams construct their own runs, walking a fine line between death-defying and deadly

A recent SAR communique reams out an incautious adventurer who climbed up the peak amid dangerous conditions and then called for emergency lifesaving

Marijuana is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster

Clothing companies have long relied on PFAS, or forever chemicals, to provide stellar water, stain, and oil repellency. But at what cost? New regulations are forcing your favorite apparel brands across the globe to rethink their chemistry.

Let your children wheel across the remote Utah desert, trek to a jungle treehouse in Thailand, and pitch a tent aboard a ferry to Alaska. These one-of-a-kind wild experiences—kid-tested, parent-approved—will have everyone stoked to travel.

Why did a mother with no backcountry experience take her sister and 13-year-old son to live off the grid on a 10,000-foot mountain during a Colorado winter?

On April 8, the nation will experience a dramatic total eclipse. If you want fun ways to see it, check out our recommendations, from skiing to hiking to paddling.

It’s not as gross as it sounds, and it will allow you to go off-grid longer—even in the colder months of the year

In my early forties, I was uneasy about aging. So I headed into the woods. 

Because who wears plain old pants anymore?

We spoke with Eric Hansen about an Outside writing career that ranged from stunt comedy to investigative reporting—and led to a new career in international health

The Aeronaut Hoverquilt prioritizes comfort, something sleeping outdoors too often lacks

Rigby, 54, redefined telemarking with her high-speed, hard-charging style

Mike Foote is a professional athlete. Brendan Leonard is a non-professional athlete. And he has some questions.

The logic is good and the anecdotes are common, but the evidence is shakier than expected, researchers find

The forecasting behemoth Surfline redefined the art of scoring waves. But some say it’s to blame for increasingly crowded breaks and a pervasive fear of missing out.

A retired physician’s efforts to mitigate his Parkinson’s symptoms catalyzed a program that would turn a climbing gym into a research facility

The deadly slide that ripped through the California resort on January 10 transformed skiers and snowboarders into rescuers. The disaster forced survivors and eyewitnesses to reconsider the risk of dying inbounds at a ski resort.

Adventures can provide fuel for romance, but only if you know how to take what you learned in the mountains back home

The trial will be followed by a sentencing hearing, scheduled for May 21. Barrett faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Rising predawn to chase powder is sacred in ski culture, but an increasing number of resorts are offering early-access programs for people who can afford them

Here’s the gear that helped us start 2024 off right

By bringing together incredible music, inspiring speakers, riveting adventure films, sports and wellness activities, outdoor industry leaders, and a whole lot of gear, Outside has created a celebratory event with real purpose  

The pre-internet decade is having a nostalgic moment, and I couldn’t be happier

Mountaineers now must haul their feces back to Base Camp in wag bags. We asked veteran guides how this shift will change life on the world’s highest peak.

I still get outside for long days in the mountains, but my inner anxious voice saps my energy

If the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service proposals pass, fixed anchors in wilderness will be considered illegal unless granted special permission