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Planning to ride your bike across the country? Leave the traditional tent at home.
Yes, it's possible to abandon the stakes, poles, and fly. Tuck into these alternatives next time you need some shut-eye outdoors.
Dominate the water and the road with the help of this gear arsenal.
Permanently banned after offering cookies, serenading
The National Weather Service will benefit from data procured by the commercial airliner
The sun's shining, the days are long, the crowds are hungry—is there any reason every meal shouldn't be prepared and enjoyed outdoors?
Paul D. Paur left behind all his worldly possessions and entered the Appalachian Trail in early June. Concerns about his mental health surfaced alongside reports from fellow hikers that Paur is looking for God. What's he really doing there?
You may have found him in the pages of search books, but the fun doesn't have to end there.
There's a new brand in town. Does its dehydrated food stack up to—or shrivel before—its rivals?
Like the sport’s competitors, good OCR shoes must be tough, versatile, and able to withstand everything sadistic race organizers throw at them. They also better feel good on your feet. That mix isn’t always easy to find in a sneaker, so I called on Outside‘s obstacle-course racing expert Erin Beresini…
It’s such a culinary contradiction: the great gourmet food of New England is usually served on paper plates and eaten at picnic tables by grownups wearing plastic bibs. Yet there’s no denying that the tastiest lobster served in Maine invariably comes from laid back hole-in-the-wall food shacks that line the…
The Chamonix Adventure Festival showcases stories from adventurers, explorers, athletes and enthusiasts from all over the world through film, photography, art and displays. This trailer is a preview of some of the films you can catch at the festival, which runs July 7-10.
Public land isn’t always protected. Common Ground, a RED REEL film and an official selection of Mountainfilm in Telluride 2014, examines what happens when a community battles with the idea of proposing more wilderness while protecting heritage, tradition, and a way of life. …
A documentary that tells the story of one of the world’s most difficult and bizarre sporting events: The Barkley Marathons. This 100-mile footrace and its 60-hour time limit force athletes to run, crawl and climb an elevation gain equivelent to two treks up Mt. Everest. In nearly thirty years, only…
Expert advice on finding the morning run fueling routine that works for you
A made-in-America longboard to keep you rolling proud
It's not easy to swim with sperm whales: they're hard to find, hard to reach without adequate diving experience, and they just might swallow you up if you get too close. But how else are we going to crack their complicated language system? A group of rogue freedivers takes the plunge.
Unlike the size of the fish you reel in, there's no need to exaggerate how nice these hotels are
The best lodging for skiers are close to the action but feel far away from it all. These are the perfect abodes to return to after carving up the slopes.
You're overworked, overstressed, and overconnected. But don't worry. We're here to help.
Challenge your abilities with these iconic runs through the wilds of America.
These oases of relaxation, adventure, mindful eating, and awe-inspiring views are going to be very popular once it's safe travel again. Until then, we can dream.
No, they’re not cheap, but these new mountain wheels might be the single biggest improvement you can make to your bike.
Don’t waste time on trashy novels at the beach this summer. These new outdoor and adventure page turners prove yet again that true stories trump fiction for fun reads. Savage Harvest: A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller’s Tragic Quest for Primitive Art | (Courtesy of HarperCollins) By…
Studies and experts suggest that nasal strips like Breathe Right don’t improve athletic performance in adults in any measure—no improved VO2 max, ventilation, maximal work rate, lactate threshold, or lowered ratings of perceived exertion. And it appears the same goes for horses. “Equine nasal…
Here at Outside, we often write about the newest—and priciest—outdoor gear. But when it comes to car camping, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to build a solid kit. After all, there’s no need to buy the lightest, fastest, expedition-ready products if you have a multi-ton vehicle…
Wouldn’t it be nice to bring the serenity of nature into your home? Well, you can—if you’re ready to tear down some walls.
Much as we hate to say it, the downhill champ’s run on a bare rim is testament to just how good gear is getting.
Events held worldwide for holiday's 10th anniversary
Robby Naish, Red Bull Athlete and 24-time world windsurfing champion, headed to Brazil recently on a stand up paddle surfing expedition. He found one of the longest waves on the planet in the middle of the Amazon River, called the Pororoca Tidal Bore, and set the world…
19 of the world’s most talented divers took to Hell’s Gate on Possum Kingdom Lake outside Fort Worth, Texas, earlier this month for the second event in this year’s Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Divers leapt from 90 and 60 feet, and reached…
Filmmaker and photographer Dan Krauss headed to Moab, Utah to shoot this footage of “Sketchy” Andy Lewis high-lining among sandstone towers named “The Witch and the Warlock.” A team of six people climbed three 5.10-5.11+R pitches and spent five days rigging the line, called…
Herd in Iceland is a documentary about the annual round-up of the Icelandic horse. Each year, traditional herdsmen take to the back country to round up thousands of the country’s hardy horses, which have spent the summer grazing in the highlands. Filmmaker Lindsay Blatt filmed this valued tradition…
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. And because SUP doesn't discriminate when it comes to water—it can be still or rushing—you can find classes and meet-ups just about everywhere. But if you've never done it before, here's Kristin Artz from the…
When you enter the Western States 100—a day-and-night endurance run in the Sierra Nevada—you can "mature a lot."
We have a secret. That cabin you’ve always dreamed of? It’s within reach—if you know where to look.
The Merino Hooded Top embodies the essence of all Rapha apparel: simplicity in design with small highlights to add flair.
Keep your four-legged adventure companion cool in the heat this summer.
With a little help from Make-A-Wish, Yosemite’s first honorary park ranger earns his keep and proves his strength
Bob Saunders is a glider pilot from Telluride, Colorado. Telluride’s airport is North America’s highest commercial airport, sitting at 9078 feet, and the high altitude makes for unique gliding conditions. Watch as “Glider” Bob takes a passenger up in his Stemme Motorglider for a scenic tour of…
With the World Cup underway, the beautiful game is first in hearts and minds. But Brazil has another signature sport: jiu-jitsu. The martial art and self-defense method is based on grappling and ground fighting. It’s a finer art than just choking a dude out. Although hailing from Japan, the Brazilian…
Brew your own craft beer with the click of a mouse.
From superfat to ultrathin, these are the best new sun-season road runners.
After 100 races he just keeps going and going
The Navy showed us it's possible, but is our most abundant natural resource a practical energy solution?
"It's like learning to ride a bike" just got a whole new meaning
These ground-tested strategies will help you conquer every last weekend.
Virtual reality is just for gamers. But augmented reality—a new wearable technology—could revolutionize how we train for sports, making athletes faster, better, and more precise.
Marks the country's first whaling campaign since IJC court ruling
Valley Uprising is the latest highly anticipated film from Sender Films about the rich history of climbing in Yosemite National Park and the rebellious roots that came along with it. With stunning digitally-animated archival prints and interviews with pioneers like Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, Dean Potter and Alex…