Get lost, in a good way

Here are a few of our favorite things about all it has to offer

There's a bounty of other amazing sights in the park system—beyond the national parks

The 100-mile stretch along the Gulf Coast is full of adventure

Circumnavigate St. John by sail, then revisit the gems with a paddleboard and a towel

A ten-summit high-altitude climb in Grand Teton National Park

An increasingly popular but unforgiving route

A 36-mile ride, through five ecosystems, to the top of the volcano and back

But first, get comfortable climbing in situations where you might fall

Artistically-inclined future Olympian Alexi Pappas made an indie movie about the thrills of competition, with some autobiography thrown in

A $20,000 board designed by a New York City graffiti artist

Even since VW stopped making its European Winnebago in 2003, options for small, capable campers have dwindled in the United States. Meanwhile, Japan is producing dozens of the vehicles. What gives?

We reviewed 369 products for our Summer Buyer's Guide. Only these 14 earned the coveted Gear of the Year award.

Here’s what I used to support an 850-mile backcountry mountain bike trip across Arizona

Vail’s upcoming GoPro Mountain Games aims to keep the sport’s mountain culture at the forefront of the competition

The acclaimed nature writer's portraits of 12 parks go beyond perfect postcard tributes, and the resulting book couldn't have come at a better time

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey is an upcoming documentary from Dave O’Leske that tells the story of a rebellious climbing icon.

The High Fives Foundation is a non-profit that provides resources for and support to the dreams of mountain action sports athletes who have experienced a life-altering injury

For good reason, the Toyota Tacoma is one of the most popular overland vehicles, boasting the best of off-road capabilities and surrounded by stories of immortality

Alex Milan and Mathilde Treille built a custom aluminum-frame camper for their 1996 70 Series Land Cruiser

Hiker Trailer produces lightweight, affordable teardrop trailers, packing in everything you need to experience the outdoors in a tiny space

We caught up with filmmaker Anson Fogel at 5Point Adventure Film Festival to talk about his powerful short film, When We Were Knights.

Pinches. Slopers. Jugs. Baby heads? Ever stop to wonder who makes the holds bolted to the wall at your local climbing gym? These guys do.

12 pieces of gear to keep you going from Friday afternoon to Monday morning

Best. Selfies. Ever.

We need basic outdoors gear to make it work

The five things you should know about the tech competing in this great, intense sailing race

So we got high and tested it

You can’t bring Harambe back, but you can help keep wild gorillas alive—if you chose to do something positive with your outrage

A now-buff Ryan Hall refers to his former self as “weak” and “underdeveloped,” raising important questions about the health of elite runners

We sat down with climber Mike Libecki to talk about his new film Poumaka, which follows his wild first accent of a jungle tower on a remote French Polynesian island.

Thanks to a whippy-fast focus system, this new camera will help you nail your buddies launching cliffs or slamming down singletrack

Seven pieces of gear no adventurer should live without

The most pivotal climbing moments in Yosemite’s storied history, from some of climbing’s most celebrated athletes and voices

Save your bike, and your ride, with these handy micro gadgets

Thanks to a smart new automatic transmission, even beginners can get on this bike and get through technical terrain

One of a kind

The well-known pattern has a long history and continues to evolve

The author tagged along on a trip to Joshua Tree with a group of kids from Southern California who had never slept in a tent

Who should we blame for the death of the Cincinnati Zoo gorilla? We can start with ourselves.

This spoken word poem was written by Wade Newsom and performed live at 5Point Adventure Film Festival.

'Comes With Baggage' is a film from Blackburn Design about the history of bicycle travel in North America

Squamish is home to a vibrant culture of mountain bikers and trail builders, a combination that manifests in world-class mountain biking trails

The crew at Local.Studio captured this beautiful collection of clips purely out of passion and opportunity

For less than a thousand dollars, Jess Daddio and Adam Ritterthey upgraded their 2008 Ford Econoline

Instead of changing designs seasonally, Taylor Stitch changes them every week. And the company wants your input.

Add capability, safety, and convenience with these simple, affordable upgrades

Thanks in part to Olympians and a certain reigning NBA MVP, sensory-deprivation tanks are exploding in popularity. Are they the next frontier of mindfulness training for athletes?

If you want stuff that will last and fit well, you don't want to go dirt cheap. Presenting the best-value gear we've tried.

Is it time for a hydration upgrade?

The Width of Life is a short film from Black Diamond that pays tribute to Dave Pegg, a pioneer in the Rifle, Colorado climbing community.

Special release IPAs, a sizzling international beer market, and beer shakes make this summer the best one yet for craft lovers

From diving dogs to pro climbers and kayakers, here’s how to make the most of a trip to Vail's upcoming GoPro Mountain Games

Chasing singletrack, giant fish, and surrender in a matchup to find the finest route across Arizona

It sounds too good to be a true, but a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist just developed a new product, HOTSHOT™, the first-ever scientifically proven sports shot to prevent and treat muscle cramps. Here's everything you need to know about 1.7 oz of Neuro Muscular Performance.

When it’s too stormy to surf in late spring along the coast, you hitch up the RV and head for the mountains in search of powder

Out west, it’s the perfect time of year for a multisport RV trip

The public trust doctrine is increasingly invoked by environmental groups seeking sweeping, long-term solutions to problems like global warming, ocean acidification, and destructive resource extraction

If you only camp a few days a year, go with a new, inexpensive option from Walmart. But if you want something lightweight, versatile, and affordable, go used.

With a max flight time of 23 minutes, it just might seriously upgrade your commute—if you have $200,000

The weapons in the arsenals of this year's athletes

Professional longboarder Karina Rozunko talks about the perks of being a #Vanlifer

'Our World Is a Beautiful Place' is a collection of photographer and filmmaker Michael Shainblum's favorite shots

In 2015, filmmaker Dan Sadgrove set off on a 5,000-mile road trip from California to Louisiana and back

Martin's Boat is a film that honors environmentalist Martin Litton, who was known for pioneering the use of Dories on the Colorado River in the 1960's.

That’s what Gianluca Gimini, a teacher of design at the University of Ferrara, discovered when he asked friends to sketch their favorite whips. People forgot critical parts, creating totally un-roadworthy frankensteeds. But lots of the sketches were beautiful and inventive, so Gimini decided to turn them into digital renderings.

A new proposal to further entwine the National Park Service and corporate advertisers takes us further down a path we never should have embarked on in the first place

How to build out your campsite without breaking the bank

Igloo evolves the concept of coolers with the Trailmate

Czech running phenomenon Emil Zátopek was unstoppable on the track. Outside of the arena, living in a Soviet satellite state, was where things got complicated.

The film-fest veterans of Outside share what they love about the event—and give their best tips so you can soak it all up, too

California’s Boreal Mountain Resort experiments with a new snow machine that works even when it’s 90 degrees out. It won't help ski resorts fight global warming, but the tech's cool regardless.

The twist: most of these don’t exist in English. Don’t worry, we translated them for you.

Nine-time bouldering national champion Alex Puccio shares her secrets on bouncing back to compete at the GoPro Mountain Games

We caught up with Ace Kvale and Brendan Leonard at 5Point Film Festival to discuss their new film 'Ace and the Desert Dog'.

Ace Kvale and his dog Genghis Khan set out on a 60-day, off-trail backpacking trip to celebrate Ace’s 60th Birthday.

Ultrarunner Mina Guli completed 40 marathons across seven deserts on seven continents in seven weeks

This video highlights a travel adventure from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park via the Icefields Parkway

A Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist just developed a new product, HOTSHOT, the first-ever scientifically proven treatment for muscle cramps.

And how you can avoid them