Speed climbers were dealt a rough hand at the Tokyo Olympics. This time around, we’ll finally get to see who the best speed climbers in the world are.

The footage is breathtaking

These fun, functional shorts cover all my outdoor adventure needs in unique style

If rising temperatures have you clamoring to stay inside until fall, you can adapt your body to them and thrive on the trail

No Olympics would be complete without some controversy. In Paris, there’s already been bizarre athlete behavior, allegations of low-grade cheating, and an international debate over air-conditioning.

The 2024 Summer Games feature a healthy lineup of outdoor adventure sports, from surfing, to mountain biking, to sport climbing. This guide tells you when and how to watch them.

These are the symptoms to look out for and how to save your dog’s life if they start to overheat

Five questions with the defending Olympic champion about her impending retirement, her gold medal dreams, and riding the break at Teahupo’o

Home to the last U.S.-based Winter Olympics in 2002, Utah’s Salt Lake City was officially awarded the bid on the cusp of the Paris Games

The writer traces his obsession with the Games’ most extravagant spectacle back to his own childhood—when he saw a man wearing a jet pack land inside the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1984

Our travel expert experienced firsthand how far the dollar goes in these adventure-packed destinations. Put them on your vacation radar, too.

I’ve lived in the state for 35 years. It pains me to be disloyal to my own little hamlet, but I am compelled to say it: another town in the Rockies takes the cake.

Riley Amos earned his way to the top riding with past Olympians in Durango, a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado that has produced more top cyclists than just about any other U.S. city

Out of the thousands of Olympians competing in the Paris this year, these are the ones we’re the most stoked to watch put on a show

Explore the Golden State on a journey from San Francisco to Kings Canyon

NBC will broadcast thousands of hours of Olympics coverage across its flagship network, cable channels, and streaming app Peacock. Here’s how to find the live coverage and highlights.

If you're searching for an active running community with lots of run groups, Austin, Texas, is the place to be

As summer temperatures skyrocket, we're all sweating more during our workouts. Here's how to know if you need more than just water to replenish.

Everyone knows how to run. Now biomechanical analysis may teach us how to do it better.

When a technological breakthrough gives some athletes a major advantage, how should we think about the victories, the medals, the world records?

The authors of the season’s best new vacation reads get naked about what it takes to climb through a panic attack, patch up a marriage, and come back from the dead

Debris flies hundreds of feet in the air in this video recorded by a Yellowstone hiker

From trail-ready supershoes to 3D-printed back panels, our annual OMA gear preview did not disappoint.

The evacuation call came late at night, causing chaos and confusion as locals and tourists tried to leave the park en masse

Our writer unpacks the booming market for American wagyu and creates a taste test between this new beef, an old-fashioned rib eye, and a very expensive cut of Japanese A5

Elevate your fitness this summer with Hoka’s vertical Strava challenge

I feel the urge to shake up my life, but I don’t want to stress out my wife and kids

Our astrotourism expert shares tips on how to maximize your view of the year’s brightest meteor shower, peaking on August 12

Ditch Hinge and Tinder. Join a running club instead.

Over the past 15 years, ultralight gear has gone mainstream—and gotten a bit heavier, too

Fan favorite Magnus Cort accepted a silly bet and kept his word. Everybody wins.

The largest mass stranding of dolphins in U.S. history recently occurred in Massachusetts. Scores of volunteers worked long hours to rescue the aquatic mammals.

Five questions with Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker, whose latest documentary “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” debuts on Netflix on July 31

Sleeping bag liners have multiple uses for weary travelers. Here’s why you should carry one on every trip.

Overlanding enthusiast Andrew Muse shares his hacks for eating well in the backcountry

Watch what videographer and overlander Andrew Muse found at Overland Expo West

Living well doesn’t need to be complicated, overwhelming, or expensive

A former backcountry caretaker with the Green Mountain Club breaks down her favorite regimen for keeping her skin clear in the wilderness

This active city has the routes, events, and resources to keep runners coming back for more

It's Dauwalter’s third straight course-record win, while almost 49-year-old Pommeret nailed the grueling 100-mile event on the first try to take down Kilian Jornet’s course record

Writer James Jung expresses his affection for the Tour’s 80-year-old TV analyst, who sometimes mixes up names, dates, and statistics during the telecast

Two product testers square off on whether the politics surrounding outdoor equipment and apparel should guide consumers

Military scientists have developed an equation for how many calories it takes to haul weight in different ways

After recovering quickly from the emergency surgery on July 5, Miller was hopeful to start the 100-mile race through Colorado's San Juan Mountains

A longtime Golden State hiker reveals her dream list of the most beautiful, must-see routes in California

Peter Landsman, creator of LiftBlog.com, shares insights from his incredible journey and reveals the lift that stands out among more than 3,000

How to take your wild child (or children) on a western adventure they’ll never forget

A veteran Tacoma driver’s hard-earned tips to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and maximize your time outside

The SaunaBox doesn’t look as cute as the cedar barrel saunas on Instagram, but it does its job just as well

Some of the most hardcore athletes in the world are elite race walkers. Moving faster than most people can run, their sport pushes the limits of endurance, pain tolerance, and fueling.

New booking sites are connecting travel influencers with their followers to take trips all over the world. But should you go? I headed to Yosemite with an influencer and her fangirls to find out.

Has the summer heat got you down? Our sustainability expert has tips and tricks to beat the soaring temperatures without harming the planet.

This iconic New England city has the scenic routes, lively community, and year-round events that runners of all experience levels can appreciate

From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day

Located at the base of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur is an alpine heaven for adventure, views, and mountain culture

Project 2025 proposes that most government weather and climate functions be privatized if the balance of power shifts in the White House next year

The latest aerial footage from the world’s highest peak follows the popular Western Cwm route from Base Camp to the 29,032-foot summit

The park visitors had to be rescued after their car became submerged in Semi-Centennial Geyser, a thermal feature along Grand Loop Road

Head to the heart of South Texas to immerse yourself in the food, history, and culture of the Lone Star State

Our farthest-roaming travel writer reveals her favorite stretches of sand, from a sheltered cove in Greece to a stunning outpost in North Carolina. Which looks best to you?

I never thought I would have to climb alone

The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest. Our travel expert reveals his favorite ways to get outside here.

Our writer dove into the inner workings of the Backpacker’s Pantry factory to learn the tricks of the trade

Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.

From ketones and carbs to cheat meals and candies, we break down the 8,000-calorie food plans that fuel the Tour de France

A guide to responsible adventures, wherever there’s water

And the local conservation groups keeping them wild and beautiful

The latest iteration of the brand’s Regulator wetsuits proves that sustainability doesn’t have to come at the cost of performance

These women-founded maternity activewear brands make it easier to stay active during pregnancy

The reintroduction of the apex predators to Washington’s North Cascades National Park has local communities asking if it’s still safe to hike in the park

Like millions of Americans, Outside’s articles editor took his family camping over the long weekend. But are the stresses that parents endure during a typical family camping trip worth the struggle?

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner—here are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing

Mallory Kilmer was nervous for her first run in Los Angeles, but the community there made her feel right at home

A worried reader wants to ban Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider from our wild places

Insider tips to make sure you get the right camera to capture your adventures

More people in the U.S. are being diagnosed with tick-related diseases every year, but we don’t have to let that stop us from getting outdoors

We’ve been on a quest to find innovative gear that will make your daily run that much better

After suffering a mental health crisis during a mountaineering expedition, National Geographic photographer Cory Richards walked away from his climbing career. After a terrible rafting accident, Outside writer Katie Arnold nearly ended her marriage. This summer, they are both telling their stories.

A local’s tips for experiencing the adventurous side of the Queen City

A new study suggests men and women should address age-related declines in aerobic capacity quite differently