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It's not all perfect views and heavy saturation—but it comes close
A $30,000 bottle of Scotch for very, very special occasions
The best gear and accessories for the most punishing way to have fun this winter
Who wouldn’t want to surf in the clouds? An aviation engineer in Alabama is on a mission to find out.
All the exhilaration of a good old-fashioned adventure, without the risk of having to eat your tripmates
James Lawrence ran 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 States in 50 days, and still managed to parent his five kids. How the hell did he do it?
The Nashville local wowed the world with a fast submission in his UFC debut. But it was only because he's a lifelong athlete whose fitness is never far from match-ready.
We put 5 top models to the test to find out how they did on half a cord of knotty, nasty wood
Over the weekend, paddlers descended on Arizona to break a 33-year-old speed record on a 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River. Their efforts may herald a flurry of new attempts in the Grand Canyon.
The iconic off-roader keeps its four-wheel-drive prowess, but gets a couple new creature comforts
Need to thaw out? Here are beaches worth visiting this winter.
In 2013, runner Shandi Kano was close to earning an elite status as a runner in the Boston Marathon when she reached her breaking point. In this video from MeUndies, Kano explains why she gave up working 14-hour days as a television producer to seek out a better…
In this clip from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, actor Jason Clarke talks about portraying climbing guide Rob Hall in the 2015 film Everest. The clip also features Hall's wife, Jan Arnold, discussing she and her husband's adventures climbing mountains in Alaska. Everest is now available on Blue-Ray, DVD,…
The champion of the waterproof-breathable hardshell is getting soft
We threw a slice of venison on the two fanciest grills around to find out which cooks best
Are top athletes violating one of the sport's fundamental philosophies to achieve peak performance?
With Oscar season upon us, we thought we’d choose our favorite cars from the movies
A painstaking reproduction of the boots George Mallory wore in 1924
Mountain bikers and wilderness advocates have buried the hatchet and created an alliance in the Appalachians—but will the Forest Service back their plan?
As gear companies increase their direct-to-consumer sales, “pro deals” and “friends and family" promotions, retailers protest that they can’t compete. They’re being undercut and left holding the bag on inventory they can’t possibly sell at the same discounts. Todd Frank, owner of The Trail Head, an independent Missoula, Montana-based specialty outdoor retailer, says enough is enough. If vendors continue to offer these discounts and lure his customers away, he’ll stop doing business with them—and he calls on other retailers to join him
We asked photographer Jesse Burke, whose new book showcases a series of road trips with his young daughter
Ditch the beer can, save the world (pretty much)
Stay in the game longer and stronger with a solid prehab routine, and go harder with a smart recovery routine
A tricked-out VW Transporter that makes us want to move to Europe
Knowing how to survive in the wild isn't the same thing as knowing how to survive in the big city when an earthquake or tsunami strikes. Wherever you live, Japan's new survival manual may save your life.
Some of the best medicine for kids with attention-deficit disorders may be extreme sports and outdoor learning. That's good news, because not only do they need exploration, but exploration desperately needs them.
The iconic shoes, now made to be worn in the rain and snow
Underwater noise pollution is causing measurable harm to whales’ abilities to reproduce and navigate. A team of researchers proposes quiet zones as a solution.
The celebrated marathoner announced his retirement last week after a rough few years. His post-mortem: focusing on speed over volume may have prolonged his career.
For two days, freeskiers and snowboarders will replace baseball players in this iconic stadium as part of a new big-air event.
After a few days testing bikes in Sedona, Arizona, we've found the Scott Genius LT 700 Tuned Plus and The Following by Evil to be two of the season’s most promising rides
The ultimate packing list for going out of bounds
It shoots regular and 360-degree 4K video, combining features normally packaged in two different cameras
It can be a lengthy process, but it's worth the time and effort to get right
The runner alleges that the organization is violating antitrust laws.
The perfect mix of heritage, style, durability, and comfort
No sense driving to the ski hill when you can take a train instead.
The Minnesota native took down Mo Farah, the world’s best distance runner
German explorer Martin Szwed claims to have shattered the speed record for a solo ski to the South Pole last year. He has revealed no GPS data, no photos—no proof whatsoever that he even attempted the journey. Since his return from the icy continent, he has lost his house, job, and sponsors and is the subject of two investigations by the German government. Should anyone believe him?
He may be the vanguard of athletes' rights, and his sponsors are right behind him
They just launched a suite of fitness tracking products, including an inventive new running shoe
Ten tips from the Olympic hopeful who's on track to becoming a household name
Everything you need to know to crash in the backcountry (in a good way)
Organization is key when you’re out of bounds
The trick to scoring dreamy conditions and jealousy-inducing powder footage? Don’t plan ahead, and know how to fake it when the conditions aren't that dreamy.
A credit-card holder that doubles as a clever multitool
4 strategies to help you quit worrying and learn to love the snow
Safely skiing the backcountry requires some key pieces of gear. Watch and learn what to bring with you for a day in the backcountry, and how to properly pack it. …
Outside bike editor Aaron Gulley tests SRAM's first generation of electronic shifting on the new Pinarello Dogma F8W at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
Online editor Scott Rosenfield gives his first impressions of the 2016 Cervelo C5 Di2 Disc at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
Senior gear editor Axie Navas tests the new Trek Emonda SL8 Women's at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
It’s seductive, manly, and primal—and really damn hard. After a few whiskeys, our writer tries to master the art in Jackson Hole with the guys at New West KnifeWorks.
The right moves make you faster and more resilient. Here's how to get the most important part of your training routine right.
Outsmart three winter-specific risks before, during, and after your workout
Everything you need to get into winter’s hottest new sport
It’s possible to get a good workout in at home. You just need the right gear.
How to stay warm and dry, one layer at a time
Training through the coldest, darkest, snowiest days of the year tests the depth of your motivation and commitment. It's time to revise your winter program.
Juicier, tastier meat that's easier to cook. And all you need is a natural hot spring.
Forget the treadmill. Here’s the gear you need to run outside all winter long.
Aiming to summit some peaks in the new year? We can help get you outfitted.
The clothing company wants to be a major force in outdoor apparel. Can it succeed where other big brands failed?
If you’re just getting into Nordic skiing, here’s the gear you need
From snowboarding and skiing at world-class resorts to snowshoeing and ice skating, winter is the perfect season to play outside in California
Ski or snowshoe by moonlight, and you’ll deserve the gourmet feast that follows
A judge dismissed several charges against the former pro cyclist and his associates, but Armstrong will still wind up in court
The Exercise Ice Maiden group enters the harsh climate to gather scientific data and break gender barriers
It’s miserable outside, but that’s no excuse to not be on your bike
First it was the liberals and the talk show hosts, with their "yallqueda" jokes and USPS packages stuffed with dildos. Then the birders made their threats. Now, the grannies are here to tell the Bundys and their brethren to get out.
Keep an eye on these fast women—three of them will be going to the Rio games
The latest trend among top-level athletes is getting fans to cover the cost of competing