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Los Angeles, Rome, Paris, and Budapest still in the running
Ditch the wood and the nails for this instant tree house
5 ways to ensure you land plenty of powder days this season
Most folks know Avery Brewing Company for the outstanding beer they make in Boulder, Colorado. What they might not know, however, is that Avery's founder, Adam Avery, is also a serious rock climber. Here, he reflects on the correlations between climbing, entrepreneurship and “doing what you want to…
Filmmaker Pete McBride and O.A.R.S. honor environmentalist Martin Litton with their latest film, Martin's Boat. Litton was known for pioneering the use of Dories on the Colorado River in the 1960's, and for showing people why the Grand Canyon was worth…
When George Rue started hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail six summers ago at age 18, he carried a sketchpad, intending to use it as both diary and camera.
America’s Wilderness areas have been off limits to mountain bikes for decades, but a new draft bill seeks to change that
It's beautiful, fuel efficient, powerful, and reliable. Read: It's everything you could ever want in a truck
The world's best beer-miler talks about his training and his new deal with Brooks
This fall, world-renowned ultrarunners Mike Wolfe and Mike Foote partnered with photographer Steven Gnam to run across some of the highest, wildest mountain ranges in the Lower 48, with as little gear as they could get away with.
It’s no secret what you’re getting into when you run across Cabin Porn on the bookshelf: unadulterated, glorious cabins.
Thanks to preppers and innovations in freeze-dried delicacies, you can cook a full holiday dinner in the backcountry. Here’s how.
Police investigating $10 billion worth of construction contracts
Last week, Google announced it will make its maps available offline. We tested the new feature in New York and South Africa—and found the service works brilliantly.
Pressure on kids to perform well in school, excel in competitive sports, and handle other pressures could be alleviated with some simple one-on-one time with nature
A new book takes a look at the additives in our foods—one white powder at a time.
Travel south and stay warm for a long walk on these worthy winter trails
“It's not about a race, it's just about being out there and having a good time.” That's the thinking behind this video from the folks at Kitsbow and Niner. Their Steamboat Ralleye featured 19,302 feet of climbing during the 197-mile route from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs—and it looks like…
Adding anaerobic training—sprints, plyometrics, and weightlifting—to your regimen will increase speed, power, and running economy
Once a year, Johannesburg-based Wilderness Safaris organizes its Tour de Tuli, a 300-kilometer (186-mile), four-day MTB ride through the Tuli Block of southern Africa, connecting Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
What would happen if we treated sleep as seriously as our diet?
Designed to make the smoothest cup of joe you’ve ever tasted
Perfect for weddings at the ski area or on muddy forest roads
It looks like a sweatshirt, but performs like a jacket.
Toyota finally made the RAV4 a hybrid—with 4WD
The first full-length mountain film to be shot entirely in 4K is no gimmick: it's a game changer for high-action, small-budget productions
Presenting the ultimate winter workhorse for 2016
Last month, REI launched its #OptOutside campaign and announced that it would close on Black Friday. Here are 5 other companies that followed suit—or beat the big retailer to the punch.
And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices
For killing zombies or cleaning up your backyard
The FAA task force released its drone-registration recommendations Monday. Every small UAV weighing more than half a pound must be registered with the agency, but the process to do so seems downright reasonable.
Charged is the true story of Eduardo Garcia, who survived a horrific accident while hiking in the Montana backcountry in 2011.
Australia is home to 24 million people and roughly 60 million kangaroos. The cuddly looking creatures are still a beloved national icon, but they're also the scourge of ranchers, frequent roadkill, a favorite on restaurant menus, and now the target of government-sponsored sharpshooters. Our writer hops Down Under for a rugged tour of one of the world's most surprising human-animal conflicts.
The death of the cutting-edge shoe is the story of a fiercely competitive running landscape and it raises the question: Can new brands enter—and survive—in today’s market?
The 23-year-old inventor on upgradable smart jackets, Zero UI, and why the Apple Watch isn’t the future of wearables
Bono and Revo team up to release a new collection that will raise money for eye care across the world
20th Century Fox gains rights to criminal’s story
California just approved the roving bars—here’s why your state should go for them too
View from a Blue Moon, the first surf film shot in 4k, from Brain Farm Cinema, John Florence, and Blake Vincent Kueny, follows Florence and some of his closest friends as they surf at some of his favorite spots around the world. It is…
Chile Nativo is an adventure travel company based out of Puerto Natales, Chile, which means they have prime access to the best of Patagonia. Outside featured them in this year’s Best of Travel because of the epic trips they lead, like The Last Frontier…
In his new film, Cam Zink: Reach for the Sky, director Ryan Cleek follows professional mountain biker Cam Zink as he rises to the top of the freeride world. It features a behind-the-scenes look at Zink's 2013 and 2014 Red Bull Rampage campaigns, letting viewers into the secrets…
The Seattle company's gear lasts approximately forever. But when the stuff is ready to retire, it ends up on this duo’s table and turns into something brand new.
Want to find the crowd-free surf of yesteryear? Drive from Los Angeles to Baja, load five days of gear onto a SUP, and haul ass through thick fog, screaming seagulls, and open ocean to the rocky, big-wave coast of Todos Santos.
Say hello to your new winter project: a DIY trailer you can tow with a bike
Buy it for weekend cruises. But mostly because it'll look good in your driveway.
Cycling and track athletes cause a stir when they're caught cheating—but in smaller (and less well-funded) arenas, others may be getting away with it
Turns out skiing the Alps isn't as expensive as you thought
Unlimited access for big-tired bikes
Trevor Thomas lost his sight as a young man, but that hasn’t stopped him from turning pro as a long-distance hiker. His insights will give you a whole new perspective on the outdoors.
Our writer tested the ST2 for a month to see if he could ditch his minivan entirely. Turns out, the big high-voltage machine can be touchy, and a crazy useful transportation tool. It also makes late-night ice-cream runs a hell of a lot more fun.
After trying goTenna on the streets of Brooklyn, we’re convinced the Snickers-sized device is the future of off-the-grid communication and a game changer for international travelers
The coolest zero-carbon home we've ever seen
The country’s high-altitude workers have traditionally worked for paying clients and western guides. But a new generation is pushing the boundaries.
We loved Nature RX, Part 1, a spoof drug commercial that touted the legitimate health benefits of getting outside, when it came out earlier this year. And we're just as excited about the second installment in the series, Nature RX Part 2: Discover Your Dose of…
142 Miles from Monday is a short film from Alex Witkowicz about following your passions and connecting with nature to find meaning in your every day life. The story follows 3 friends who set out on the Kokopelli Trail—largely considered to be one of…
Our editors played hooky for a day to take advantage of last week's 29-inch dump on Santa Fe, New Mexico
Square footage and height matter. But a new group of companies is advocating for adding another metric to the spec list: volume.
From kraut to kefir, we’ve partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.
The Macnab is the Scottish equivalent of the Triple Crown for hunters: competitors must catch a salmon on the fly, shoot a brace of grouse, and take a stag all between dawn and dusk. Most participants will fail. But, as we learn in Haste Ye Back, from Selena and Simon K Barr of…
Chances are you've already heard of teenage rock climbing sensations Kai Lightner and Ashima Shiraishi. They've been making headlines for a while now, but in Generation Up!, from Clif Bar and Sender Films, we get to see them climbing…
There’s no money on the line and no barrier to entry. But it’s been called the Super Bowl of Kayaking for good reason. The raucous audience packs the tight canyon walls of what locals call the bedrock coliseum to watch.
Scottish BMX rider Kriss Kyle blew up the internet with his latest optical illusion video. Here’s how he did it.
Boulder climber Brad Gobright works as a busboy, shares a house with five other dudes, and climbs stuff most of us would never dream of—without a rope
Cross-sport initiative aimed at reducing fatalities
Ditch pre-packed camping food with this cookbook for the backcountry