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The best endurance athletes push their minds and bodies as far as humanly possible—a practice that might not actually be good for them

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Activated charcoal makes for a novel drink, if not a magical health elixir

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At the recent Women's Outdoor Summit for Empowerment, we talked to outdoor enthusiasts and change-makers about the future of the industry

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Watch to take a tour of this burly, swoon-worthy RV.

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This year's Overland Expo West was full of incredible adventure rigs, but nothing we saw seemed as comfortable or well thought out at Kristen Bor's Sprinter Van.

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NEMO founder Cam Brensinger spent three days working the sales floor at Sunlight Sports in Cody, Wyoming, to get back in touch with specialty outdoor retail. In this three-part series, Brensinger and Sunlight Sports owner, Wes Allen, will brainstorm on how specialty outdoor shops and brands can better collaborate and work together for the ultimate health of the outdoor industry

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When some friends sewed together a couple jock straps to stop boob bounce in the late-70s, they ignited a revolution

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Two new books explore the lengths we've gone to engineer America's most celebrated "wild" resources

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This sleep and health expert gives us his tips for how to ensure a restful night

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One man's quest to treat the matrimonial ceremony as what it is: the greatest endurance event of your life

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These five standout communities are working to make sure underprivileged communities have access to green spaces

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One move is all it takes for a strength-building workout that also leaves you breathless

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You have through today to tell the government what you think of its plan to steal your public land

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Craving sun and sand on the Atlantic? These beach towns offer that and more.

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Recommendations for how to safely enjoy the sun, sand, and water

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And three brothers from Kauai are leading the way

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Patrick Sweeney is on a mission, to ride the seven summits on a bicycle.

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Photographer Manuel Dietrich usedAlan Watts' 'The Dream of Life' as his inspiration to launch this film.

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Undisputedly, one of the most challenging rivers in the US, its famous Pillow Rock Rapid has been the catalyst for many flips and dumptrucks.

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The number of weeks you need to train for a marathon depends on if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner. Here's a guide.

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The sound is amazing, plus it’s tough as nails

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Female athletes deserve the same respect for their athletic abilities as their male counterparts

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Go ahead, be a sheep and get the same insulated metal growler as everyone else. Or you could be a forward-looker and opt instead for this growler ($68) handmade from slip-cast ceramic. The sides are a full half-inch thick to keep your brew cold and the neck is carefully crafted on a potter's…

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With transparent rooms, Buubble Lodge is the best place to watch the northern lights.

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Our writer visited the 10,000-square-foot facility in Ventura, California, home to thousands of products-cum-talismans, and came away with more than just an appreciation for the brand's gear heritage

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He's not just the greatest climber on the planet—he may be the greatest person, period

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Andy Samberg and Murray Miller's new mockumentary, complete with a strange supporting role for Lance, tests tortured fans' sense of humor

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You don't need to overpay for one of these ultra-useful gadgets

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The Jamaican sprinter always seemed to be having a great time. We'll miss him.

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The inside story of how the state’s outdoor recreation czar Luis Benitez landed the tradeshow—and how he plans to save it

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It's too long, too male, too boring, and in desperate need of a rethink

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Outdoor Retailer hasn't said a word yet, but the Denver Post has confirmed the show will be moving to Colorado

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We tried to have a serious conversation with the SNL alum about his new HBO cycling mockumentary. We mostly failed.

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With advanced gadgets and connectivity, the backyard barbecue has entered the 21st century

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Imagine all the fun of an outdoor blade in a package you can use more often. Put one to use in your kitchen, and it might make cooking dinner feel a little more exciting.

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We tried to have a serious conversation with the SNL alum about his new HBO cycling mockumentary, Tour de Pharmacy. It sort of worked.

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This segment from the documentary follows survival expert Les Stroud, a.k.a. Survivorman, as he attempts to follow the supposed path two-year-old Keith Parkinson took from his barn into the woods where he was eventually found.

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This summer marks Outdoor Retailer’s 35 birthday. To celebrate, we unearthed 15 fun facts you probably never knew about our industry’s biggest show

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Clever, goofy, charismatic, and fast, the two-time world champion may never win the Tour de France (he’s not a climber), but he just might be the star who saves bike racing

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Lidl, a German grocer and Pro Tour sponsor that recently opened in the U.S., is launching a line of bike apparel and equipment that could save you hundreds over the competition

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From 'Jaws' to the creatively bad shark films of 2013, we revisited them all for you

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These luxury watches look nicer than your Fitbit and are just as smart

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Anna Frost's triathlon team was setting up gates for the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships when her coach urged her to enter. When she won, the New Zealand team called her up to the big leagues.

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This film A Field Guide To Losing Your Friends is a collaboration between filmmaker Chad Clendinen and Dunning and earned itself a place in our piece 'The 10 Movies at Telluride Mountainfilm That We're Most Excited About.'

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Touchstone Climbing out of California is working on a new series called 'Behind The Set' which profiles their routesetters that make your climbs possible.

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Outside's love guide answers your most pressing questions about dating, break-ups, and everything in between. Today, we discuss significant others who are scared of insects and intimacy.

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We caught up with the climber to talk about his most essential everyday gear

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This tiny home has a full bathtub and a dishwasher

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Working as a reporter in Central America, I've gotten used to men asking if I'm married and offering unsolicited advice about how to live my life. While it's usually framed in some well-intentioned way, the subtext has been obvious: If you're a woman, you shouldn't be traveling alone.

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A guitar handcrafted from repurposed whiskey barrels

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A hammock stand that mounts to the roof of your car.

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A custom Ducati to benefit the Shiners Children Hospital

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A burly Austrailian-made camper.

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This is the best of what we wrote and read

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It’s no secret that the sport is hurting—here’s how it might regain some of its lost appeal

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Anna Pfaff is a professional alpinist when conditions are right and a trauma nurse the rest of the time

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Pro cycling’s most famous ex- (and exiled) athlete will again take vigorous aim at the Tour de France—with a daily podcast and a blog on Outside

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Want a good campsite? Check out those run by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

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K2 has never been skied from top to bottom, but two daring adventurers hope to change that this year

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More than 396,000 people have spoken up so far about the Trump administration's desire to shrink or abolish the national monuments. Will the White House really read all of them?

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Bear spray, plus a few other simple precautions, should keep you perfectly safe

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Saying you care about diversity isn't enough. Seven outdoor professionals sound off on what real change means.

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Despite the chronic doping scandals, the sport still has a lot to teach us about fitness

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Who needs swimming pools?

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Make the most of your smoothies

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Everything you need to throw the ultimate party

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The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in June

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A new documentary bears witness to the last days of a dangerous and respected tradition in remote Nepal

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The Spare Tire BBQ Grate from Front Runner is no-frills, affordable, and mounts easily to your truck's rear spare tire.

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The hive mind weighs in on what to buy

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Meet the 16-year-old working to end discrimination in the nation's largest youth outdoors program

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This skill doesn't just belong in gymnastics competitions. Use it to clear obstacles on the trail and move deftly around nature's roadblocks.

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And why is it so bad if the EPA overturns it?

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Re-stock your shirt drawer with some of our favorite tees

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Two people have died in pursuit of Forrest Fenn’s hidden treasure. New Mexico’s Chief of Police is pleading with him to call it off. But if you compare it to other outdoor activities, it's not any more dangerous.

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Six steps to make a difference in a darkening world

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Filmmaker Lila Baghzouz and Drone Spotter Van Corona traveled to New Zealand in February on a 17-day trip to catch the end of their southern hemisphere's summer.

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Runners who have it all together follow these simple and effective habits to become faster, healthier and happier

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