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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 available…
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 Horseback Ride, which includes 11 days…
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 the best mountain…
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
In Stand Up and Ride, from the December 2015 Issue of Outside, writer Joe Carberry led a glorious SUP expedition to Islas de Todos Santos. Once there, the team found surfing bliss that seemed like a throwback to a different time, proving that a paddleboard can be the ticket to adventure freedom. …
The race is on to try and map out a family tree of brews. Whether or not it will help you be a more informed consumer is up for debate.
Don't let the children's book concept fool you. This guide aims to help you decode your next glass of the strong stuff.
A machine to make homebrewing as easy as ordering a cold one at the bar
Forget a beach cruiser. This is how we want to carry our boards to the sea.
Additional 150,000 summer visitors expected
The Avanet app provides key data about weather, snowpack, and avalanche danger—crowdsouced by the people who live and play in the mountains
Earlier this year, Optum Pro Cycling teamed up with volunteers from healthcare company Optum, the San Francisco 49ers, and California-based non-profit Turning Wheels for Kids to build and distribute 50 bikes—with helmets and locks—to students of the 49ers Academy.
Twelve habits for peak results
Nobody has more fun on the rock than Cedar Wright and his wife Nellie Milfeld
60 percent of competitors dropped out post-quake
Not visiting the in-laws? Have an adventurous Turkey Day in one of these destinations.
One of the fastest 50-plus runners on the planet talks running, motivation, and his goal to run the fastest half and full marathon of his age group
Yet another reason to want one of these classic cars
Professional climber and filmmaker Cedar Wright has starred in dozens of climbing films and set speed records on multiple El Cap routes, but those feats are just a small part of what makes him such a popular and influential climber.
In our ongoing Weekly Escape series, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in two minutes or less. This week: the Australian Alps. Filmmaker Ben Coope grew up skiing and snowboarding in Australia and looks forward to visiting the high country each year when temperatures drop. His most…
If you aren't already obsessed with skiing, the latest film from Volume II of DPS Cinematic's The Shadow Campaign should do the trick. Snowflake, a Banff Adventure Film Festival selection for 2015-2016, is the story of an eccentric Swiss skier with one of the most brilliant philosophies on life…
Jonny Armstrong is a portrait photographer, but he’s never met any of his subjects. He sets hidden cameras that are triggered by motion sensors and captures candid, amazing portraits of wildlife.
Never overcook your steak again
Ian McIntosh did everything right—whether he meant to or not
Ever since he was kid, all Mark Engler wanted to do was hunt and fish everyday
Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?
In response to Russian doping, U.S. athletes rally around Alysia Montano
Pro skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa lets us in on his preseason training hacks
It’s simple enough: put your butt on a piece of plywood and skid down the 1,600-foot slope. But it’s had profound economic effects on a Central American city.
Amateur athletes are now using hypoxic tools to try to train just as well as their professional idols.
Fly fishing guide Mark Engler always dreamed of living a life where he could hunt and fish all day, every day. While it may sound ideal, it hasn't come without sacrifices.
Wildfires of unprecedented size have been burning through the lush forests of Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia since August.