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Tickets to the Outside Festival Are on Sale Now, with Amazing Bands Headlining This Unique Gathering
The inaugural event in Denver features Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and climbing competitions also in the mix
If you're looking to relocate and would like some help with the rent, a house down payment, and other perks, take a look at these state programs across the country. We've got the intel on nearby adventures, too.
There isn’t a ton of data on resistance training for women, so researchers pooled it to look for patterns
Flying in economy class feels claustrophobic these days, thanks to shrinking space between seats, and it's bringing some travelers to blows. These tips will keep you from fighting with your seatmates.
The abandoned vehicle where Chris McCandless died teaches us a lot about modern Alaska
The rusty coach where Chris McCandless spent his final days captured the imagination of people all over the world and inspired hundreds of seekers to make dangerous treks to reach it. Now a dedicated team of curators in Alaska have given it new life as a fascinating exhibit—one that tells the story not just of McCandless, but of modern Alaska.
Diehard football fans have something to teach trail runners, skimo racers, and other competitive athletes
For 15 years, Hydro Flask has taken colors very seriously. Turns out, science agrees.
Everybody does it. But pooping in the wrong place could make a mess of someone else’s hike. An expert shares how to make the best of a crappy situation on the trail.
We asked our editors for the most romantic trips they’d ever taken. From fire towers to Southwest camping to mountaintop lodges, these incredible stays are the best way to spend Valentine’s—or any day.
After two events were canceled for poor weather, will Canada’s Kicking Horse be the next stop on the chopping block?
The project has turned Townsend into a skilled ski mountaineer. He knows that skill isn't always enough to survive the lines that remain.
Honnold’s latest climbing docuseries ‘Arctic Ascent’ focuses on melting glaciers and a remote rock wall. Articles editor Frederick Dreier breaks down the new National Geographic film.
Leave it to the Natural State to show off Mother Nature at her finest
Our newest brand, powered by the editors of Outside, is ready to fuel all your running passions
The origin story of a groundbreaking organization for Black skiers, the young scientist building a more inclusive STEM community, and more from the Outside archives.
The historian and author shows how wild places shaped the lives of female trailblazers
Federal prosecutors allege that Charles Barrett—a prominent member of the Northern California climbing community who goes to trial for aggravated sexual abuse next week—is a serial offender with a shocking history of violence, harassment, and intimidation. An exclusive investigation into his life and alleged actions raises troubling questions about the dangers women continue to face in the outdoors.
It was a banged-up pair of demo skis that taught me how to Nordic ski—and embrace the humbling process of learning a new sport
Your toothbrush is part of the plastic crisis. It doesn’t have to be.
Before she became famous for her lawsuits against former President Trump, the writer took a road trip for an Outside story that had her asking total strangers if they had sex outdoors.
A resort employee told her to down-load the lift when she was tired. Then lift operations shut down the gondola.
We tested 20 new products on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best earbuds and headphones for every listener and budget
Midsize pickup owners rejoice: now you can organize 30 percent more stuff without wasting any space
An HGTV show challenges home flippers to drive up property values in Breckenridge, Colorado. Outside’s articles editor presents game-show ideas that capture another side of ski-town housing.
Think an Airstream is better suited to glamping and life in RV parks? Think again.
Train travel is back and better than ever, with upgrades and expanded service hitting iconic destinations across North America. Sit back, look out the window, and wake up to new sights and adventures.
We Loved the Classic Look of These Earbuds from Marshall. Then We Were Wowed by Their Sound Quality.
The Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds made us feel like we were inside a recording studio
Mount Rainier National Park will join Glacier, Rocky Mountain, and Arches in implementing a new timed-entry system for the park’s most popular entrances
Colin Gay, a 48-year-old father of two from Virginia, is doing something that few of us could ever imagine
The pro racers who do need carbon fiber bikes get them for free. Only the people who don’t need them actually pay for them.
Our editors agree that multipurpose gear is generally not it—but one of them makes an exception for the claw
Our child is struggling with complicated mental health challenges, and we can’t get outside in the way we used to
By all accounts, it was supposed to be shitty: the bike, the weather, the distracted drivers. Why did I have such a good time?
New research suggests exercise may boost the “love hormone,” the latest in a long line of brain-boosting molecules
The group, from Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, included five clients, a guide, and a pilot
Transitioning away from natural fabrics may involve a leap of faith into modern technologies, but it’s one that can net you more comfort and safety in virtually any condition
Strava’s year-end report shows that more runners are turning to competition and how different generations compete differently
What’s an acceptable baseline of fitness? According to the most adventurous American president in U.S. history, it was an ultra endurance trek.
This year, travel to one of the healthiest places on earth. We asked Blue Zones expert Dan Buettner for tips on visiting these five destinations, and ways to incorporate longevity habits into your own life.
Multiple groups of skiers and snowboarders ducked boundary ropes to chase powder. The only way out involved a long and treacherous hike.
Our strength-running coach recommends occasionally going off script to reach your running goals
The oceans need protection like never before, and the environmental organization is redefining itself. The original focus—dramatic campaigns against whalers and seal hunters operating under the flags of nations like Japan—is giving way to an emphasis on fisheries protection in cooperation with governments. Tristram Korten rides along with Peter Hammarstedt, the Swedish activist at the heart of this strategy.
Sometimes a curated trail running getaway focused on mindfulness and fun is exactly what you need to rejuvenate your running.
These aren’t your typical health retreats. At these Outside-approved spots, you can hike, surf, fish, and recharge in nature at some of the most beautiful places on the planet.
The Patagonia Retro Pile fleece, which has been in the line for 36 years, continues to be popular from city streets to mountain peaks
Elias Cairo, host of ‘The Game Show’ on Outside Watch, has staked his livelihood on all things meat
We asked experts why we get sleepy after long runs, and if taking a nap is the best move
Hint: you don’t need much but a good attitude and a bevy in hand (alcoholic or not)
Jacqueline Alnes’ new book, ‘The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour,’ is part memoir, part cultural critique of wellness and diet culture
At its best, flying isn’t miserable. Here are 24 ways travel could be more fun—including, but not limited to, letting me fly the plane.
Inexpensive motor inns and roadside lodges offer all the accoutrements that an adventurer needs
How Pam Houston, the author of a timeless book about dating wild and adventurous men, helped me navigate romantic frustrations in a mountain town
Outside’s social media strategist Allie Noland endured Colorado’s heinous ski traffic after scoring fresh pow. She doesn’t regret a thing.
The Bullet Journal method lives up to the hype of being both a mindfulness practice and a productivity system
I’ve traveled to many U.S. national parks, explored most of the American West, and walked the streets of Paris. But nothing compares to this paradise.
Learning how to talk about problems you’re having on the trail—and how to listen—can be the difference between a frustrating, demoralizing hike and a fun, fulfilling one. What can psychology teach us?
Wes Siler argued that shooting a bear to make a rug is, in fact, good for bears. I disagree.
The three-time Olympian and 1,500-meter world-champion has made big changes in order to race 26.2 miles against the best in the U.S.
Say goodbye to the beefy Enforcer 100 and hello to a whole new lineup of more playful Enforcer skis
Working on bikes is the next best thing to riding them
Your defunct electronics—from headlamps, digital cameras, avalanche beacons and GPS devices to fitness watches, laptops, cell phones and headphones—all contain valuable, yet hazardous resources. Here’s how to make sure they get properly recycled.
America’s hard-bitten wildland firefighters are switching gears in the off-season to run ultra distances
The pursuit of performance in a bottle inherently undermines our attempts to get faster, stronger, and healthier, our Sweat Science columnist argues
Ditch the crowds as you hike, camp, and revel in the most stunning backcountry landscapes in the U.S. They don't call one circuit Wonderland for nothing.
There’s ski racing, and then there’s Austrian ski racing. And there’s no better place than the Hahnenkamm Downhill to witness the passion the athletes and fans have for the sport.
She didn’t mention it when we came back, and I’m not sure she noticed—do I have to bring it up?
AI is improving with hyperspeed sophistication. Can it prepare you for the most beloved marathon in the world?
As the nation trends towards more sobriety, some skiers are leaving an excessive drinking culture behind
When you’ve spent umpteen hours crafting a museum-worthy cedar canoe, there’s just one thing left to do: bang the hell out of it while running a river through the heart of Los Angeles
Moroccan trail-running star Elhousine Elazzaoui knows how to top up his tank for reaching the highest podiums in the sport
In this excerpt from his new book ‘Local,’ Alastair Humphreys—who coined the term “microadventures”—finds treasure while mudlarking
Alecia Moore, the singer, dancer, and all-around force of nature, has nurtured a vineyard for the last decade on the path to becoming a respected winemaker. The magic happens on 25 misty acres in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, home to her estate wine label, Two Wolves.
We talked to the secretaries of energy and transportation, plus the national climate advisor about the White House’s plans to flood “charging deserts” with EV infrastructure
With the Olympics, otherworldly shoes, and trail running at a crossroads, 2024 could be the most fascinating year in running ever
Swarovski Optik just unveiled the world’s first set of smart binoculars. Our correspondent got to test them, and the results are groundbreaking.
After two recent court cases addressed whether incarcerated people deserve access to the outdoors, a man who served 22.5 years reflects on the importance of allowing human beings to breathe fresh air
Your favorite cold-weather layer has a microfiber shedding problem and needs some extra attention
Rescue operations are underway after skiers triggered an avalanche on KT-22 terrain Wednesday morning