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Instructor demonstrates the need for a spare chute
Fell while descending from first summit of South Nilgiri
“Put on the damn skis, and go like hell.”
All the outdoor access in the world doesn't mean much if your job keeps you chained to a desk with no time to enjoy it. So to find the best places to work in the U.S. in 2015 and 2016, we started by creating five company categories that reflect Outside's values and focus: Gear, Adventure & Travel,…
Researchers say there is indeed too much of a good thing, and it’s killing your athletic potential
A lightweight snow tool for building bigger, gnarlier jumps
We’ll admit it. We’re drooling over a Hyundai.
Build your own surfboard, then jump in the water to test it at this Maine-based workshop
Iconic mountains in Scotland are crumbling under the feet of an unprecedented surge in tourism sparked by the last 007 movie
The world's first MTB tire with graphene achieves a holy grail of characteristics we thought impossible: grip, durability, and speed
Alec “Ace Cool” Cooke was last seen Tuesday afternoon
Overcoming histories of poor reliability and performance, these revamped mountain bike parts are worth another look
New research shows that while high-intensity movement is beneficial, nothing compares to the benefits of more movement
These four rose to the top at our Crested Butte, Colorado test
Technology advances incredibly quickly in the snow sports industries, but the experts at REI did your homework for you. Here's an inside look at the hottest trends in skiing and snowboarding. …
No matter how you like to ski or how long you can take off work, we've got the perfect trip in our guide to the best alpine escapes of the season
Working out smart can make you, well, smarter
By measuring the shifting, melting caverns, scientists and cavers have been able to document glacial melt from within
A (relatively) affordable pro-level Red camera
The fastest American woman in New York isn’t anywhere near her peak
To be the fastest runner you can be is to be as light as possible without being too light. And finding that threshold can be a tricky business.
Oxygen seeks to show the beauty of female athleticism—and that women can be kick-ass athletes for life
For eight-time national bouldering champion Daniel Woods, reaching the next level in climbing is now all about how hard he can train his brain
Even the dirtiest of dirtbags deserves to clean up nice at the beginning (and end) of the day.
Park ranger Kelly Carroll turned the Great Basin into Nevada’s biggest show of stars
Even if you don't believe in campfire stories about ghosts and aliens, you can get your fill of fright with a haunted pre-trick-or-treat hike this Halloween.
A nationwide survey of riders suggests that they aren’t as crafty as you might expect
It's a predictable but delicious fun-run phenomenon. All that's left to figure out is: How concerned should you be that it'll kill you?
Athletes competing for no country are not new to the Games, but a concentrated effort to recruit more of them could bring exciting new competition next year
It'll leave you grinning—if you can overcome your nausea and fear of death
Travel feels the most glamorous when you’re not physically traveling. So it follows that the nicest thing you could give someone is a way to escape the dreariness of airports, nonreclining seats, and sad airplane food.
It's the company's least exciting edit yet, but here's why we're still pumped about it
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go—and endure the most abuse
Earlier this year, GoPro announced plans to release a quadcopter in the first half of 2016. This featured video was captured with a developmental prototype of GoPro's quadcopter and stabilization system. No post-production stabilization was implemented; this is an example of the incredible image quality we are already able to…
Imagine a river with steep, big water rapids like the Stikine in British Columbia running through deep-walled canyons like the Grand Canyon in Arizona. It’s understandably hard to visualize, but these pictures of Kyrgyzstan’s Sary-Jaz River should help.
The outdoor equipment co-op will close on one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The rest of the gear world should take note.
A new study would have us believe that we have to work harder now to maintain a healthy weight. But is it true?
Most U.S. resorts have adopted a no-drone policy. Here’s what you need to know about where and when recreational UAVs can fly.
These 2 people get paid to travel the world and test Columbia’s newest gear
Not even the most brutal conditions and toughest races can stop these athletes
Organize your warm-weather gear so it’s ready to go come spring
'The Craft Beer Bites Cookbook' is proof you should add brews to your recipes more often
Presenting the best trips in one of the hemisphere's hottest travel regions.
In our new series called Weekly Escape, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in 2 minutes or less. This week, we head to Mount Rainier courtesy of the folks at Beautiful Washington. Mount Rainier is an extraordinary place, and the…
8 essentials to turn your ride into a roving base camp
New inflatable vests from POC and Dainese could save professional racers’ lives. So why isn’t the gear mandatory?
From a supercharged light for a GoPro to a bike light that actually keeps you safer, these are our nine favorite little things for the gadget geek in your life.
Camp lights for when you don't have to worry about fast and light
The buzzword gives old tricks a new name
A sleek holder to carry road-bike essentials under your saddle
From the looks of things, professional kiteboarder Colleen Carrol has the ideal life. But her incredibly busy travel and competition schedule often leaves her longing for some downtime in her hometown of Hood River, Oregon. Still, with prime access to the Columbia River Gorge, that downtime quickly turns into…
Terrace Chrome is a short film from Simms and Max Lowe that profiles longtime fishing guide Darren Wright. Wright and his wife run the Steelhead House in Terrace, British Columbia, which might just be heaven on earth for steelhead fishermen. …
Do you really need the calories or just want them out of habit?
The world’s best open water swimmer says fear makes you grow, a little fat is okay, and make sure you have a big scary goal
Our comprehensive guide to eating your way through the race
Pro skier Angel Collinson lays out how the state’s refusal to obey federal clean air standards is costing athletes, businesses, and visitors
Fulfill that childhood fantasy and book one of these high-end treehouses, from Costa Rica to Italy to San Francisco
Who needs a whole quiver when one set of planks does it all?
If a skier hucks without uploading a photo, does anybody see it? A road trip through the exploding business side of Instagram, where pro athletes roam Alberta stalking the next big trophy shot.
The much-hyped weather phenomenon is upon us, but whether or not it will quench the drought in the West and bring much-desired snowpack is complicated
What goes up fast comes down happy
Most of us will spend a third of our adult lives at a desk. Make the most of that time with these six workout essentials and transform your desk from a shackle into an efficient, flab-busting fitness tool.
When Salsa Cycles sent us their new 29+ off-road touring bike for a photo shoot, we decided to keep it for a few extra days of product testing. We gave it to Outside's resident 29+ expert to get his first impressions on how the mid-fatty performs on singletrack. …
DNA testing service 23andMe is now FDA approved
Tips and tricks for protecting your whips