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True stories of survival from those who lived to tell the tale. In our Survival Stories series, you’ll find everything you need to know about unpredictable weather, big waves, and staying safe in the backcountry. In the first episode, Maya Gabeira describes what happened on the day she nearly drowned trying to…
Outside’s Grayson Schaffer walks you through what comes with the GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition and shows you how to make the most of the new camera. …
Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter demonstrates the new GoPro Hero 4’s slo-mo capability. …
Bradford Schmidt, GoPro’s creative director of media productions, talks about the release of the GoPro Hero 4 and what it means for the action-cam industry. …
We caught up with Dean Potter before his wingsuit flight over the ice cream social at Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO, earlier this year. Here’s what he had to say about dealing with fear.
Forty-one people are stranded, seven still missing
Jack Kerouac spent the summer of 1956 manning a fire tower on Washington's Desolation Peak, in the northern Cascades. He didn't do much writing there, apparently, despite being alone with pencil and paper. But he stayed for 63 days. The views were good.
After years of struggle, the American racing legend returns with a USA-built steel road bike.
Only commercial crews will need permits
Students prefer standing and build healthy habits
Polish ski-mountaineer blitzes up and down Himalayan peak
For more than 40 years, no one has done more to shine a light on the globe’s most intriguing corners for workaday adventurers than Richard Bangs. Now 64, the father of American adventure travel is proof that old-school adventure is as alive as ever.
We tested GoPro's latest action camera in the waters of New Zealand—and found out that it's as much of a game changer as the rumors have led you to believe
Grand Teton incident spurs park to start new ranger patrols
Permits will run $1,500, fines $1,000
Expands Bush-era protections sixfold
Mountaineers were hoping to climb two 8,000-meter peaks in 7 days
Research shows outdoor walks improve mental health
The REEL ROCK Film Tour has been showcasing the exploits of the best climbers and explorers in the world for the last decade. Last year’s travel itinerary alone included Japan, Borneo, Morocco, the Swiss Alps, the Utah Desert, English Sea Cliffs and even Mount Everest. One of…
California’s rule requiring cars to give cyclists a three-foot berth went into effect last week. Too bad it doesn't actually keep riders safe.
Own Reese Witherspoon’s Hollywood-ready hiking boots.
Our innate desire for adventure has some going big in the mountains.
As more and more people head into the backcountry, we’re triggering more slides than ever before. If you’re thinking about venturing into avalanche-prone terrain this winter, first read this.
Judge invalidates 2012 decision by Fish and Wildlife Service
New protocol enables referee timeouts for head injuries
Judge says mountain has legit reasons to ban snowboarders
Prepare yourself for the worst with the smartest survival tools around.
The $66,000 “Dark Knight” of watches
A new 48 Hours documentary looks into the death of an American multimillionaire—and the bizarre trial of his wife.
Mercedes, Audi pick up the rest
Two-thirds of planet absent from program
German man crashed Phantom 2 into park lake
Held in Somalia for two years
The North Face Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc is one of the premiere ultra-marathaons in the world. This year’s event finished up on August 30th after 168 kilometers and 9,600 meters of elevation gain. Camp 4 Collective was there to document the race for …
In June 2013, 23-year-old Felix Starck set out on the biggest adventure of his life. In 365 days he traveled over 11,000 miles through 22 countries by bike, despite being robbed, battling pneumonia and losing a loved one along the way. He lugged 120 pounds of gear…
These stripes could keep you from becoming shark bait
Nine tools to get you cleaned up as workouts move indoors.
As resorts open more extreme terrain, skiers are wondering: Should I wear my beacon in-bounds?
Some of the explosives that professionals use to take down the white dragon.
A look at the human factors that can blur judgment in the field.
Playing safely in the mountains requires an intimate knowledge of terrain and an understanding of how a host of variables—including sun, wind, and temperature—affect the snowpack.
Every year, more than 500 Americans will be struck by lightning—and roughly 90 percent of them will survive. Though they remain among the living, their minds and bodies will be instantly, fundamentally altered in ways that still leave scientists scratching their heads.
A simple escape with top-notch surfing and hiking.
Marathon-racing CEOs linked to more valuable firms
Organizer's explanations for last-minute notice called into question
Animal followed panicked group first
Cheryl Strayed started out on the legendary 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail with no backpacking experience, too-small boots, and a massive pack she nicknamed Monster. She learned a thing or two about gear on that 93-day trek (REI’s return policy saved her on one occasion), and she writes about some of…
America’s favorite love-to-hate-it beer is no longer American
We break down the best combo ski pass deals of the season.
Plus a few other excellent things I learned at FUZE SW, a food conference you do not want to miss.
The key to digging your friends out alive is how fast you are with these three essential avalanche safety tools.
Avalanche airbags have arrived.
Colorado ski area also faces charges
Suspect allegedly broke into a home to call 911 as flames grew
CEO: "We cannot sit idly by"
Population could reach 12.3 billion by 2100
A short film showing off the majesty of the high Arctic landscape. Photographer Peter Cox got to experience ice caps, glaciers, stunning mountain landscapes and wildlife during two Svalbard photo tours in July 2014. …
Nik Wallenda is preparing for his next big stunt: walking on wires 50 stories above the streets of Chicago. We caught up with Wallenda to find out how the daredevil got his start – and why he’s fascinated with death-defying walks in stunning locations. …
The Bamboo Bicycle Club is a UK-based project that provides people with the knowledge and tools to make their own bikes, as well as creating a hub for those embarking on their own frame building adventures. A short film from Jonathan Stow. …
A tribute to those “other hours” that take place outside of work and the day to day business of life. Jeff Brines from Early Ups shot this video over the last year in his free time away from the 9 to 7 grind. He…
Avalanche dogs are the unsung heroes of the backcountry. When beacons aren’t working, search and resuce teams rely on dogs to help find buried victims. To find out what goes into training an avalanche dog, we caught up with the Snowbird Ski Partol team during a drill. …
Snow safety expert Dean Cardinale knows a thing or two about staying safe in the backcountry. Here’s his advice for making the most of your backcountry skiing experience. …
On May 8, 2000, 48-year-old Michael Utley was struck by lightning while playing golf with friends. He woke up in an ambulance a month later with no idea where he was or what had happened. This is his story. …
Phil Broscovak was on a typical family climbing trip in 2005 when disaster struck. As he tried to untangle a rope before the weather turned, a bolt of lightning hit feet from his head and blew him from the wall. This is his story. …
Avalanche beacons are an incredibly powerful tool for the backcountry, but they’re worthless if you don’t know how to use them properly. Watch as snow safety expert Dean Cardinale and the ski partol team at Snowbird demonstrate how to use a beacon at…
Explorer Daniel Fox has paddled some of the world's wildest places in search of images that can reconnect us with nature—but not humanize it. His startling Wild Image Project brings wildlife up close and personal, asking viewers to reconsider their relationship with the environment. "Nature is raw, rough, cruel, pretty, beautiful, inspiring, but above all, a humble experience," Fox says. And that's a great thing.
I want to see if my smartphone can make my workout better, but there are so many choices. What are some tried and true apps that I won't just delete a week in?
When you have only the weekend to get outside and play, it helps to have an adventure-ready daypack prepacked and ready to go. Think of it as your bug-out bag, but instead of fleeing an impending apocalypse, you’re escaping from the tedium of your workweek. So whether you’re going…
No, but it is getting increasing dangerous out there. As hordes of skiers hit the backcountry, they're triggering more avalanches than ever before, and there's still a dangerous gap between our collective enthusiasm and the depth of our knowledge. But while the learning curve is daunting and the risks are high, the adventure rewards are immense—if you do it rig
These wearable tech fitness-tracking tees go way beyond the wrist.
Whalers insist their work is scientific, flouting international consensus
Kelly Slater closes (some) of gap to tour-leading Gabriel Medina
Utah protestors face jail time and fines
Drug cartels no longer barrier to enjoying "most dangerous national park"
New law puts onus on local planners