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And 11 travel tools that are up to the abuse
From the shoes to the harness to the chalk, here are a few tested basics to get you on the rock
From rafting trips to big-wall climbs, here's how to do it just about anywhere outdoors
Maybe you don't want to live in a 200-square-foot house full-time, but you wouldn't mind vacationing in one
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
This rare family-owned specialty outdoor retail shop represents five generations of serving its local McCall, Idaho community
To find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test
The best performers in the world share a few key habits, and a new book helps you implement them
Nail this move to create a solid base for your endurance feats
We all know Alex is the greatest climber of our generation. I trust him with my life. I trust him a little less with his own.
If you exchange money for a dog, you’re doing it wrong
Wetsuit pioneer, “affable pirate,” and surf industry legend Jack O’Neill died on Friday, June 1, at age 94. His innovations helped make the ocean accessible surfers the world over.
Cycling is in my blood, and to me it always meant two wheels—until now.
With 170 millimeters of travel, Juliana’s new Strega comes in S and XS sizes—allowing even the littlest women to find big-bike bliss
If the budget is a political document that reflects a president’s priorities, Trump’s priorities are clear—and the environment, wildlife, and the Great Outdoors don’t rank particularly high
As online brand Canyon prepares for its entry to the U.S. market, direct-to-consumer bikes are poised to change the way you buy bicycles, including how much you pay
If you're willing to pack in a bit more weight, you can have pretty much any food you desire, thanks to "retort" packs
Oversize tires are the best thing to happen to trail riding in years
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A new European carrier takes you to the heart of the Alps. Skis fly free.
In this episode 'Synchronicles II', Rob Heran takes his van into the desert for an isolated mountain bike experience.
Proper maintenance is key to keeping your mountain bike riding smoothly and safely. Watch to learn the five things you should always do before hitting the trails.
The world’s smallest and lightest tactical knife
A moped that you can ride like a motorcycle or pedal like a bike.
A totally built out adventure vehicle for $65,000
This summer in Bermuda, the Australian-born sailor will lead Oracle Team USA’s bid to retain the oldest trophy in international sports. The 37-year-old’s secret to staying on top? Stepping away from the boat.
Last year, Kim Ciolli, a longtime fixture in Texas cycling, got busted for doping. Her case is evidence of the fact that maybe the anti-doping system for older athletes—and especially for women—is broken.
Yes, we know you've avoided coffee out of a red can like the plague. But it's time to give this segment of the caffeine world another try.
When the unexpected happens, a little education and the right first aid kit goes a long way
Why I think this is the best multitool ever made
Outside staffers on which flavors they'd pack for their races and which they'd rather leave behind
Mountain Biker Eric Porter's quests for the best singletrack in the world has taken him to Ecuador, Guatemala, Utah, and now the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Watch to see why our testers loved the 2017 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc.
This Spring, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Fest to showcase some of the year's best new music. We're bringing you the Pickathon Old Growth Series, an ongoing series that showcases musical acts live from the Pickathon Stage in 2016. This week, we've got The Easy Leaves performing…
Part Burning Man, part Camino de Santiago, part Fringe Festival thrown in for good measure, Trail Days is 72 hours of hiking mayhem.
The founder of 'Surfer" magazine passed away earlier this week at age 83. Matt Warshaw chronicles his impact on the sport's media.
Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why
Advice from IFMGA mountain guide Angela Hawse, the sixth American woman to earn the certification
Outside's love guide is here and answering your most pressing questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Today, we discuss dating as a climber and how to handle breakups when there's a dog in the mix.
Rock climbers from around the world suffer under Patxi Usobiaga. But why?
As our writer cheered on his three-year-old at the Strider Cup in Texas—a merciless race replete with tears, anxiety, and elation—he had one question: Is intense competition good for the tiniest of competitors?
Your expert-backed plan to kick one of running’s most nagging injuries
Fuel up between meals with these healthy options
After searching far and wide for a pinnacle project, he found a cave in southern Utah and bolted a route called Bone Tomahawk.
Surf Photographer DJ Struntz had a long and illustrious career as a staff photographer at Surfing Magazine, but gave it all up for his family.
When the grind of working in broadcast television pushed Paul Manning to his breaking point he dove headfirst into a passion that could not be more different: falconry.
When filmmakers CreateOne Films wanted to visit Norway they knew it needed to be filmed from above, so they brought out their DJI Mavic Pro to capture the essence of the landscape.
We recently caught up with Kalen outside of Salt Lake to talk about her Cruiser and camper setup, how she manages her gear, and what she loves about her lifestyle.
Upon entering UC Merced, Jessica Rivas applied for the Yosemite Leadership Program. What she experienced during that summer changed the course of her entire life.
Watch to see why our bike testers loved the 2017 Santa Cruz Tallboy and why it won Gear of the Year in our 2017 Summer Buyer’s Guide.
For a week in March, photographer Ben Kraushaar shadowed the WMI folks as they captured and collared 35 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and 220 mule deer throughout Wyoming. From the Red Desert to eastern Greater Yellowstone, Kraushaar documented the steps involved in WMI’s efforts to better understand the migrations and health of these animals.
There's a flipside to dehydration that kills athletes and otherwise healthy people every year. And it's on the rise.
It's been more than four decades since his death, and distance running hasn't yet found anyone who can match his bravado
The outdoor brand unveils the newest iteration of its car-camping products. We came away convinced it's all most of us will ever need.
How one of the world’s best mountaineers made a last-second decision that would take his life
Distilling our long, tedious road to configuring an Airstream's solar panels to provide enough energy to allow us to work from the road
The German direct-to-consumer brand's first women-specific rigs target the pains of smaller riders, with a redesigned frame and 650B wheel options. Our writer spent a weekend testing them and came away very impressed.
A new cookbook explains how to feed your hungry family or a group of marathoners without calorie-dense meats
Filmmaker and photographer Jiro Bosma on the stark beauty of Lanzarote, a Spanish island off the coast of Morocco.
He made it from advanced base camp to the summit in 17 hours
The longtime guide with Alpine Ascents summited for the 21st time on May 27, tying Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi for the most summits on the world's highest mountain
Atlantic bluefin tuna are among the most hunted species on the planet and one of the best ways to see the effects of an increasingly industrialized food chain. But for a few short weeks during early summer on Spain’s southern coast, an ancient ritual known as the almadraba still plays out—an intense, intimate, and violent tradition that strives to harvest some of the world's most valuable seafood in a sustainable manner.
The most expensive, complex, and risky recover mission in the mountain's history is about to get underway—and that's a mistake
Spend enough time in the backcountry and you're bound to have a scare, as our writer recently discovered. Here's how to teach kids what to do when that happens.
Paul "Mungo" Mungeam on how he got his start and what it's like as a father to shoot in the world's most dangerous places
Marc Peruzzi—a small-business co-owner, the parent of a child with a congenital heart defect, and avid skier and mountain biker—on what Trumpcare could mean for outdoor athletes, and the healthcare travails his family has already faced
We sent our correspondent deep undercover to explore the latest summer craze: camps tailored just for adults. Boozy slip-and-slide? Check. Excessive kickball celebrations? You betcha. It's all detailed in his letters from a nostalgic bacchanal.
Though created with older athletes in mind, these items are essential for every athlete—regardless of age
Unplugging Lake Powell is a beautiful dream, but it would hurt the river more than it would help
The best way to kick off the fly-fishing season? Load up the RV and head out in search of pristine spring creeks
Better learn Lanie Szuch's name, because you're about to start hearing it—a lot
There's nothing quite like breaking up the workday with a run, but logistics can make it tough to pull off. Here's how to execute flawlessly.
A crew of our editors recently attended the Flagstaff event to check out the latest overlanding gear and the thousands of vehicles that drove in from around the world. Here are 11 of our favorites.
An Italian Leather Wallet That's as Handsome as it is Simple
This backpack is essentially three packs in one
Mountaineers and Nepalese officials can’t seem to agree about whether the Hillary Step—a forbidding obstacle on the final leg to the summit—still exists