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From alpine skiing, to freestyle snowboarding, and everything it takes to mountaineer, here is your Outside guide to winter sports.
Many travelers are rethinking their spring break plans after violence erupted across Mexico this week. Here’s the latest news, and what to consider before canceling a trip.
The Platinum Route is meant to be very very hard ... but not this hard
These three proven camera mounts deliver stable footage, easy access, and angles that don’t all look the same.
These garments are not your average base layers. And for people who menstruate, they can be a game-changing addition to your backcountry setup.
Doctors and researchers involved in the study say that this is an eating rule they can get behind.
Timed-entry programs just vanished from three of America’s busiest national parks. Other parks, meanwhile, are keeping them. Here’s what you need to know about national park reservations in 2026.
The Tahoe avalanche claimed the lives of six mothers who bonded over their love the outdoors. A writer explains why mom group adventures play a crucial role in her own community.
Our "Survivor"-obsessed editor re-watched the first season ahead of the Season 50 premiere. She noticed the one element all but abandoned in modern seasons.
Avid angler Robert Annis shares what it's like to go ice fishing on Green Bay, Wisconsin, and 6 other places you can try it this winter.
In Yosemite, displaying flags on El Cap is a time-honored tradition dating back decades. The former National Park Service ranger, who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, is the first person to get fired from the park for the act.
Before he could walk, Aaron Benjamin’s parents put oars in his hands. He had rafted the Grand Canyon several times, and was defined by his friends as an experienced boater.
These parks come alive in the winter, with warm temps and surprisingly vibrant ecosystems that thrive when the rest of the country is huddling under a blanket of snow and ice.
The 41-year-old downhill racer says she suffered a painful medical situation following her traumatic crash, and that the quick work of a surgeon prevented an amputation.
Doctors break down why you get side stitches and the simple ways to ease the pain without stopping.
Honnold talks ‘Skyscraper Live,’ his relationship with the core climbing community, and how he assesses risk and danger as a 40-year-old father of two
If you've noticed that your joints and muscles have been feeling sore lately, there's a reason why. Experts explain how to alleviate weather-related pain.
The infamous Grossglockner case went to trial on February 19, when a surprise witness took the stand.
Breezy Johnson, downhill skiing’s Olympic champion, opens up about setbacks, her Olympic fears, and Lindsey Vonn’s devastating crash.
Federal documents show that the Department of Homeland Security signed waivers for 28 environmental laws to expedite construction of a Smart Wall within one of America's wildest national parks.
Gabriel Vaughn is what the river community would call a stout boater. He’s traveled intense sections of turbulent, dropped waterfalls, rafted whitewater all around the world, and guided countless customers down some of America’s most challenging commercially run rivers. Then, one day he disappeared.
Like many new parents, I was overwhelmed by my registry and the pressure to buy everything. After a year of travel and heavy snow, one "overkill" purchase became my daily lifesaver.
From nocturnal wildlife safaris to stargazing train rides, a dark sky expert shares her favorite astrotourism adventures around the world.
Italians know how to dress. We took notes.
Today’s athletes aren’t just chasing medals. They’re prioritizing mental health, training with AI, challenging gender norms, and broadcasting it all from inside the Village.
A new clip shows three bears—what look to be a sow and two cubs—running across a powdery groomer. Skiers strapped to boards and skis stopped uphill and across from the trio, taking in the unusual sight.
A Tahoe avalanche expert explains how the state’s fickle winter weather has changed the way guides assess risk in the mountains.
Outside's Moves columnist is a NASM- certified personal trainer. On Tuesday, February 24, at 2 P.M. Eastern, she'll be available in real time to answer your most burning workout questions.
We tested 40 jackets, pants, boots, and layers through the heart of winter—these kept hunters warm, dry, and in the field longer.
She is the only female freestyle skier in history to land a quadruple-twisting triple backflip. This savory meal keeps her full and energized.
In March 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review how American history is portrayed at National Park Service sites. Here is the most comprehensive list yet of the signs that have been taken down or flagged for removal since.
We put the SurfDry system to the test to see if it could actually kill the "wetsuit funk."
For one extraordinary day, the Apostle Islands Ice Caves were re-opened, the first time in 11 years. Our contributor Stephanie Pearson was among the lucky to witness this fleeting natural wonder.
One slalom event didn’t just result in a medal; it reshaped how the world will remember the most decorated women's American skier in Olympic history.
Thousands of people flock to Yosemite National Park every year to witness the short-lived spectacle.
At a Chicago-area training studio, moving ski treadmills and simulators promise to build confidence, technique, and muscle memory before you ever hit the mountain.
You learn a lot more from the losses than the wins—especially THESE losses
The best “planet parade” of the year puts Venus, Jupiter, and more on display right after sunset—and you can see most of them with the naked eye.
From carry-on-friendly sizes to expedition haulers, these nine duffel bags are durable, weather-resistant, and easy to pack.
The Government of Nepal just took a step in approving sweeping legislation that would change who is allowed to climb the country’s highest mountains. If passed, a new bill would change requirements for expeditions, define how to declare a climber dead, and require trekking staff to be Nepali citizens.
Taylor is the most decorated Black Winter Olympian in history. She gave us the details on the delicious meal that powers her training.
There’s more to NOLA than Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street. Our local contributor shares the best things to do outdoors—within the city limits.
Two helmets, two prices, one safety rating. We break down what skiers actually get when they spend more.
The Aero Razor delivers explosive speed and a stable, responsive ride without the super stack or the hefty price tag.
From bibs that actually zip to boots you can slip on without bending over, here's what worked for keeping the uphill laps going all the way up until 36 weeks pregnant.
For anyone inspired by the Olympics this winter, could E-Skimo offer a more accessible entry point into the sport of ski touring?
New data sheds light on a longstanding debate.
America’s downhill racing queen in the nineties, Street, 54, discusses what it’s like to explain her sport to the Olympic audience
Meet Ben Ogden, the silver medalist in the Olympic cross-country sprint, who loves to flip, jump, and get wild on skinny skis
Following one of the deadliest summers on record, more than a dozen people have died in the Italian mountains this year. Rescuers are now issuing a warning to those hoping to visit Italy ahead of heavy snowfall.
The host of 'Catching the Codfather' explains why his new podcast about a notorious fishing magnate is really about regulation, science, and the American dream.
I’ve worn both cult-classic mittens for years. Here are my thoughts.
From a whitewater wipeout to meeting mid-air after a climbing fall, here are Outside editors' most heart-warming and cringe-worthy moments of finding love in the wild.
After upgrading to the Nokian Outpost nAT, I gained snow traction (without sacrificing much highway mileage) and just enough confidence to go anywhere.
4X Olympian Faye Gulini Thelen and 2X Olympian Meghan Tierney Daniel talk about what it was like to train ahead of Milano-Cortina after giving birth. They get candid about breastfeeding, postpartum bodies, and the dreaded mom guilt.
A sex and relationship therapist explains the best non-creepy ways to figure out if they like you back.
The president's pick to lead the Park Service is Scott Socha, a longtime executive with NPS concessionaire Delaware North.
Damon Petrie, 60, mysteriously vanished in December 2025 near southern Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. A hiker just found his body in the woods.
Our articles editor takes a deep dive into the hellish and stressful mid-winter ritual of registering your kiddo for summer camp.
Rescue teams across the country are rapidly integrating flying drones and artificial intelligence programs into their processes and procedures. But one major hurdle is stymying the new tech.
Two weeks before social media influencer Gabby Petito disappeared, she was involved in an encounter with local police—a harrowing scene now etched in the minds of millions of people who have seen the body cam footage of the traffic stop in Moab, Utah. An excerpt from the new book 'Murder on the Trail' breaks it down.
Score up to 80 percent off on the best Presidents Day sales, each hand-picked by our gear team.
Whether you’ve completed your goal race or just need some time away from formal training, a running coach outlines how often you should run to maintain fitness.
With the right gear, running in frigid weather can be comfortable. No joke.
Our articles editor analyzes the saga of Sturla Holm Lægreid, the Norwegian biathlete who admitted to infidelity while on the world’s biggest stage
From a sunrise-mimicking alarm to the 'kindest' shoes on the market, here’s how I survive the 5 A.M. winter wake-up call.
Give the beloved guide and podcast host just a little line, and she'll take the conversation in some wild directions
Outside editors recall the search and rescue missions unlike any others. Here are the stories that will stay with us forever.
Inside the world of search and rescue—from what it’s really like on the ground to the harrowing rescues that stay with us forever.
These outer layers keep me warm and dry, no matter the weather.
A backcountry skier in Colorado suffered an unusual—and potentially deadly—injury.
Officials say more than 243 million gallons of sewage have flowed into the river since the pipe ruptured on January 19. Environmental tests have shown that significantly elevated levels of E. coli have also been detected in the area.
I planned to show my daughters a lesson in triumph. Instead, Lindsey Vonn gave them a masterclass in how to live.
In honor of Bad Bunny’s electric Super Bowl halftime show shining the spotlight on Puerto Rico, we talk to Puerto Rican travel experts to get their picks for the island’s best adventures, from paddling bioluminescent bays to exploring the world's third-largest cave system.
A physical therapist explains why this simple at-home move targets overlooked muscles that support powerful, more efficient running.
"For cross-country skiing, the name of the game is getting enough fuel and nutrients in your body," she says.
Florida’s MAHA-aligned report used EPA standards typical for soil—not food—prompting scientists to question whether its conclusions are meaningful or alarmist.
The opening weekend of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina featured politics, weird controversies, and Mariah Carey.
Our articles editor explains why Vonn’s comeback, injury, and untimely crash resonated with the general public in a way that most Olympic storylines do not.