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Endurance cycling was Mike's life, and he died on March 31 doing what he loved. I'll always remember him as a no-nonsense guy who was quick to reach out with advice to other cyclists around the world.
For more than a century, the Girl Scouts has been the most well-trod path for junior explorers to get into adventure. But what comes after the Thin Mints and craft badges is a troop for sisterhood, winter camping, and some serious archery.
Devyn Bisson, a 24-year-old internationally acclaimed filmmaker, traveled to Greece in 2015 to document the volunteers who save refugees' lives during the dangerous sea crossings. Her movie premieres this summer.
An aerospace engineer explains the mechanics behind higher arrow speeds, improved accuracy, and easier shooting
We sent our intrepid writer—a transplant from New York City—to look for love in America’s most outdoorsy town
This routine will make you faster and stronger and help keep you injury-free
In honor of Outside's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 women who have made the biggest impacts on our world.
At the outer edges of endurance sports, something interesting is happening: women are beating men
A handful of marketing campaigns and magazines, including Outside, are pushing to represent active women as they really are—strong, diverse, and powerful
Spa treatments have gotten wild in recent years, especially in Southern California, where women pay big bucks for radical remedies like colonics, juice fasts, and a Gwyneth Paltrow fave—the life-changing V-steam. Taffy Brodesser-Akner dons a satin robe and asks: If this is the path to happiness, why am I so freaked out?
This May we've partnered with REI to celebrate the unapologetic, fierce women around the world—those who live bravely, chasing dreams and fighting to be heard. This Women's Issue is just the beginning.
Gert Boyle is going strong. After her husband’s death in 1970, she and her son Tim took over the company. In 1984, they launched the hugely successful One Tough Mother ad campaign, featuring the finger-wagging Ma Boyle. Three decades later, the German immigrant, who moved to Oregon during Hitler’s rise, is as opinionated as ever.
As a woman in climbing, I occupy two worlds: one defined by strength and grit, the other by beauty and traditional ideas of femininity. It’s something I still struggle with.
After bursting onto the scene as a teenage gym rat, Beth Rodden became one of the most accomplished climbers of all time. Here, for the first time, she opens up about the price of perfectionism, the kidnapping that almost grounded her, finding love again after her marriage to big-wall prodigy Tommy Caldwell, and balancing motherhood and rock.
It's the scrappiest of start-up stories: three twenty-something backpackers launched this Ohio shop seven years ago with big dreams, true grit, and 13 credit cards
Later this month, 50 years after making history, the first woman to run the iconic event will race it again
The company will work with KSL Capital Partners to form a new business to manage the resorts
Their go-to exercises to build muscle, athleticism, and strength
Grab a car and a buddy, then check out 40 miles of mysterious, awesome outdoor art installations
We asked four pros how they fuel for race day. We learned not to fear the beer and that sweet potato popsicles are the bomb.
Bill Nye The Science Guy has teamed up with the team over at Diamondback to bring you the Let's Ride series explaining the fundamentals of biking.
Short of breath from the elevation and scenery, The Trippin Fellas enjoyed incredible hospitality and exposure to a culture drastically distinct from the western civilizations they call home.
From filmmaker Eric Becker, A Higher Crawling is a film starring two titans of climbing. Shelby and Reyka are the rising stars of the under-6-month-old age bracket.
Watch to see how activist and lawyer Tara Houska answered.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
t the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world about the moments the shaped them.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of Outside, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
To find out, I kept one on nonstop for more than a week
11 tested products to navigate the streets in style and comfort
Remember that place that campaigned for Americans to move there if Trump won? Well (sigh), it's beckoning. Welcome to idyllic Cape Breton, population 132,000 and shrinking.
The curious and backpacking-friendly life of Brent Nearpass, whose art is antlers and mounts
Turns out runners and bikers both love Ed Sheeran, while CrossFitters can't decide whether they want to turn it up or get angry
We've summited the highest mountains and plumbed the deepest points of the oceans, but underwater cave diving promises a new age of exploration
The author moved to the United States at eight years old and took her first camping trip soon after. The outdoors became an escape from the stressors of being a new American and a reminder that enjoying nature can be a privilege in itself.
In its filing documents, Emerald identified potential areas of growth, including creating or acquiring international events
Outdoor companies are benefitting from opening their own retail brand stores across the country. But is their move into brick-and-mortar good for independent specialty shops, too?
Bikepacking Cuba coast to coast
Guatemala isn’t known for its mountain biking. And that’s a good thing. This yet-to-be-overrun spot is littered with great riding on everything from mountainous Mayan footpaths to carefully placed flow trails that run through lush jungles. Last month, photographer Max Whittaker followed Diamondback rider Eric Porter and a couple of guests as they sampled the goods.
Remember to take care of yourself after your big day
A buffalo leather briefcase with all the necessary details.
This flask costs $2000 and holds two types of whiskey.
Researchers say that when Paula Radcliffe ran a world record 2:15:25 marathon in 2003, she broke the female equivalent of the two-hour marathon
This bike is wrapped in Simpsons decals.
After we heard the news of Tilford's death Wednesday, we spoke with 10 of the people who knew him best—friends, teammates, competitors—to paint a picture of a man who built his wonderful life around the joy of racing bikes
Crack open one of our favorites this Friday—otherwise known as National Beer Day
Having a good time outdoors has gotten a lot easier thanks to technical innovations in the party camping space
It takes a certain kind of person to willingly stand outside in -20-degree temperatures.
Watch as the folks at Vandyfilms attempt to capture that feeling of effortlessness most runners seek.
This week, we've got Town Mountain performing "Coming Back to You."
We visited Taos Mountain Outfitters to see how its new owners have turned the store around
Survival isn't about copying the stuff you see Bear Grylls do. Here's what should you do if you're caught outside in extreme weather.
Legislators are considering sticking out-of-state cyclists and mountain bikers with a $25 fee—and a side of humiliation
How two digital editors are using the online encyclopedia to advocate for women in our world
The tools and strategies you need to maintain proper hygiene on long camping trips
The record attempt will depend as much on the runners' food and hydration strategies as their speed and stamina
The star climber opens up about her kidnapping and finding love after a broken marriage
Tried-and-true stuff that will let you go farther and stay out longer
It doesn't have to be all kale salads and quinoa
As a polar explorer, I've spent more than a year of my life living on the ice in one of the harshest environments on the planet. And I love it.
Whether you're hitting the beach, boarding a long flight, or flipping on a headlamp in your tent, you'll want these must-reads at your side
Wandering the Sonoran Desert in search of the chiltepin—the ancestor to domesticated chile peppers—with MacArthur genius Gary Paul Nabhan
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