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We caught up with the climber to talk about his most essential everyday gear
This tiny home has a full bathtub and a dishwasher
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.
A guitar handcrafted from repurposed whiskey barrels
A hammock stand that mounts to the roof of your car.
A custom Ducati to benefit the Shiners Children Hospital
It’s no secret that the sport is hurting—here’s how it might regain some of its lost appeal
Anna Pfaff is a professional alpinist when conditions are right and a trauma nurse the rest of the time
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
Want a good campsite? Check out those run by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
K2 has never been skied from top to bottom, but two daring adventurers hope to change that this year
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?
Bear spray, plus a few other simple precautions, should keep you perfectly safe
Saying you care about diversity isn't enough. Seven outdoor professionals sound off on what real change means.
Despite the chronic doping scandals, the sport still has a lot to teach us about fitness
Everything you need to throw the ultimate party
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in June
A new documentary bears witness to the last days of a dangerous and respected tradition in remote Nepal
The Spare Tire BBQ Grate from Front Runner is no-frills, affordable, and mounts easily to your truck's rear spare tire.
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.
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
Meet the 16-year-old working to end discrimination in the nation's largest youth outdoors program
This skill doesn't just belong in gymnastics competitions. Use it to clear obstacles on the trail and move deftly around nature's roadblocks.
Re-stock your shirt drawer with some of our favorite tees
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.
Runners who have it all together follow these simple and effective habits to become faster, healthier and happier
When Bob Sturtz had a stroke in the Boundary Waters, his friend Scott Pirsig had only one choice: get out and get help as fast as possible.
A new photo book documents the diverse community behind the original national park
It's within this cavern of discomfort where we take stock of our courage—and figure out what we're made of
Yes, he was a shameless self-promoter. Yes, we need more athletes like him.
Four products I use all the time that were built here in the USA
Elite competitors have long practiced meditation and mindfulness. But neuroscience shows that it’s the true believers who are finding that higher gear—through prayer.
Rawland, a tiny company in the Pacific Northwest, is building the quirkiest, most entertaining bikes we've seen in a while
Inspired by iconic American long trails, a new generation of pioneers are creating paths for hikers and bikers the world over
Surfing in Cuba is a legal gray area; it's illegal however very loosely enforced. As their government strives to stabilize, a few surfers are making their case to compete in the 2020 Olympics.
We wanted to see just how light we could make our summer backpacking setup—money and comfort be damned
Take your pick from several mystery books set in the wild, best read by headlamp
Peter Hessler, Joyce Carol Oates, Malcolm Gladwell, and others weigh in about finding inspiration on the trails
Can you still expect to have a comfortable summertime camping trip in the lower 48? Absolutely, but you probably need to upgrade your approach to dealing with the heat.
Heat, veggies, and new flavors abound in the 2017 class of just-add-water camp foods
This winter, paddlers Mike Dawson, Aniol Serrasolses, and Ciarán Heurteau set off for a ten-day trip to add their names to the history books of Pakistan’s largest river.
Climbers, cyclists, runners, and all kinds of other athletes—both men and women—are starting to speak out about disordered eating in their communities
Two San Francisco surfers are upgrading swimwear by eschewing the bikini for UV-deflecting, skin-protecting leggings
Read these and start thriving outdoors
You wouldn't think running shorts are all that different from each other. But you're totally wrong.
The hardest part about your athletic pursuits may be building a long-term relationship with them
These nonmetal signifiers could save your hand when playing outside
For the sub-elite running class, it can be hard to decide when those five a.m. 15-milers are no longer worth it
Ruby is a 4-year old Hungarian Vizsla and is way faster than you'll ever be on the trail. She sticks by him, taking the inside line, and setting the pace.
From Yeti Cycles and Filmmakers Joey Schusler and Craig Grant, High Altitude Lines bring us along on a fly-fishing and mountain biking adventure through the San Juan high country.
OtterBox has made some of the burliest phone cases available for years, and now they're getting into the cooler market.
From Big Cedar Media, Peace of Adventure shares the story of a nonprofit dedicated to aiding veterans in their transition back to civilian life.
In this installment, filmmaker Manuel Meurisse brings us to Everest. On a 15 day exploration trip to Mount Everest's Basecamp, Meurisse passed through Gokyo Lake.
On June 14 at 3 a.m., Katie Bono crawled into basecamp on Alaska’s Mount Denali, frostbitten and exhausted. Bono had left the same camp, located at 7,200 feet, at 6 a.m. the previous morning, summited the 20,310-foot peak (North America’s highest) in minus 40 degree temperatures at 8:46 p.m., then headed back down.
Our bike editor weighs in on the pros and cons of one of the fastest-growing categories in the industry
Yeah, I know that price tag is absurd. But I've found the Austin brand's new Gallon Jug to be one of best ways to beat the heat while playing outside.
Josh Jespersen took down Colorado’s 14ers in record time—on a splitboard
We get a peek into the fitness guru's most essential gear
The Great Eastern Trail spans nine states and 1,600 miles just west of the Appalachian Trail, but private landowners, meager funding, and sluggish construction are holding up the completion of America's next big wilderness route
This glass will actually make your whiskey taste better
A new everyday carry knife from Kershaw
Over the past 125 years, the Opinel No. 8 has undergone just one upgrade. Some designs never go obsolete.
No matter where you are, there’s a use for Kamakura’s oxford button-down
There's so much more than sunbathing at these eight spots
We all want to trade the indoor workout for time in nature's gym. But before you do, master these four ground movements to make your running more effective.