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Your head is pounding, your muscles are cramping, and your heart is racing. And that’s just the start of it.
The Winnebago eRV2 is a promising new camper van slated for launch in early 2024. We took it for a five-day test drive to find out how practical it was for weekend trips and longer jaunts.
The Thelma Hut at Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is surrounded by crowd-free hiking trails (and skin-up ski slopes come winter) and has a hutmaster who will cook for you while you’re adventuring outdoors
The duo completed the 8000-meter peaks in 92 days, breaking Nirmal (Nims) Purja's record by over three months
The 2022–23 ski season was recently extended until August 6
Our very own crazy dog person shares tips for keeping your dogs safe on the road in record-breaking temperatures
As a veteran gear tester, here’s the apparel that helps me conquer heat and humidity—and lets me focus on the finish line, not what I’m wearing
Houlihan has been throwing down impressive times this summer, despite being suspended from her sport
Brad Sailer and his epilepsy alert dog completed their quest in July to bring awareness to accessibility in the outdoors.
This viral social media movement focuses on consistency over intensity, and it might help you recommit to a running routine
Reservations are hard to come by but this hundred-year-old lodge is worth the wait. In the meantime, you can hike five miles to see it.
Here's what to keep in mind about hydration supplementation at all elevations
Sometimes the grass really is greener in a new place
The nonprofit leader learned that the best way to handle an environmental crisis is to trust that your community will move forward together
I tested 35 eco-friendly pieces over 600 miles. Here are 11 tops and bottoms that performed as well or better than non-recycled apparel.
The case for taking more than just a momentary water break
New legislation is being supported by a major REI initiative
Even a familiar place can deliver a dose of the unexpected
Sometimes a quick brush with danger can feel almost transcendent
Nature is the ultimate source of wonder. But what is awe, really, and why is it good for us?
DiGiulian just wrote her memoir while running her own business, making movies, and chasing tough climbs. Here's how she balances it all.
A psychedelic renaissance is underway in the U.S., with an emphasis on the healing potential for depression and trauma. An Outside editor gives ketamine a test run and reports that the power is real.
We’ve all taken in the power of a big slide on social media. But there’s no substitute for the real thing.
Time for a six-month check-in! Here’s what the data says about how athletes are sticking to their goals in 2023.
We talked to three experts to unpack the invisible havoc unleashed by our mindless idling epidemic
The boat people volunteers who shuttle runners across the American River at mile 78 on the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run have seen it all
The Houston-born filmmaker knows we can enjoy the benefits of nature anywhere—even in the concrete-lined bayous of his home city
If you want to know what it was like to travel this legendary trail, there’s only one way: get on a horse and follow all 2,000 miles of it
Experiencing local food is one of the joys of any trip, but you can only follow your gut so far. Our tips will help you keep traveler’s diarrhea at bay.
A former hiking guide reveals his favorite trails in and near Yosemite National Park, with views of enormous waterfalls, El Capitan, and wildlife
With everything stored in an expandable truck-bed drawer, you can get straight to cooking
New York woman hosts soup-erb stew events in the park so everyone can get a taste
The tour’s brought the stoke to festivals, local shops, and trailheads all summer long—and it’s not over yet. We’ve got dozens more events this summer and fall. See where we’re headed next, and enter to win a sweet gear package worth $5,000!
A hiker found the woman’s body on a popular trail near the national park
The cyclist has become a focal point for the debate about trans women in sport
Microadventures are short, sweet, simple, and above all, accessible. Build more of them into your life this year.
After the dissolution of an abusive relationship, the educator turned to their family—and nature—for stability
Walk among deep river gorges, glacial mountains, alpine lakes, and vast deserts, all on beautiful under-the-radar public lands
Scientists are focusing on the power of awe, and for good reason. Experiencing it is essential for our health. Our author hit the road during California’s superbloom to figure out how our mind and bodies are transformed when we’re blown away by nature.
A team manager’s rebuttal to doping accusations led to an even bigger kerfuffle over booze
Taquitos are the best trail snack, according to a dietician
IFMGA guide Jed Porter walks us through the gear in his ski-mountaineering kit for North America’s highest peak
It was so hot that rescue helicopters couldn’t take off
Utah’s Department of Transportation released renderings of the finished product, and people are surprised
The Kenyan middle-distance runner is considered by many the best of all time. Just a few weeks until the World Athletics Championships, she’s never been more ready.
In the grueling wake of a natural disaster, an aid worker finds the energy to keep going
After years of testing, these five products are still going strong
How to worry less and feel more like yourself
Watch what happened when this six-year run streaker and HOKA Global Athlete Ambassador took on an iconic ultramarathon in California's Sierra Nevada
You can boost performance by tackling heavy blocks of training—if you avoid excess fatigue. Here’s how to walk the line.
Hint: It’s not a yes or no answer—it’s about having options
During his first wilderness job, a chance encounter with a bear left the wildlife biologist with a profound respect for nature that has endured ever since
The Wrong Way River Lodge and Cabins, with 16 sweet A-frames, is an ideal base camp for exploring greater Asheville
One of the most popular mountains on the Appalachian Trail closed to overnight visits after visitors trashed it in 2020. Now, those temporary restrictions are starting to look permanent.
Pushing modern communication and management tools deeper into challenging terrain will allow firefighters to work smarter—and safer
Looking for a mountain bike that won't break the bank? Here are five great options that can handle a wide range of terrain.
A lot of what thru-hikers eat on the trail is far from good for you. But some nutrition-minded backpackers are trying to buck the trend.
She’s always asking me to volunteer in our community. I wish I could help, but I have a busy job and two young kids.
Alpacka Raft’s featherweight Ghost is changing the game for multisport enthusiasts
If you want your kids to learn more about the outdoors, plan an RV vacation
Feeling out of shape? Maybe you should run up and down a mountain three times.
After the deaths of two loved ones, the personal coach decided to break free from the life she thought she wanted to pursue the life she knew she needed
Sometimes the Tour becomes a boxing match, and Jonas Vingegaard versus Tadej Pogacar has been a battle for the ages
Enjoy this corn-studded and quinoa-based salad on the trail
With incredible access to alpine adventures and in-town activities alike, it’s hard to beat Reno in spring and summer
To optimize your health or supercharge your training, you sometimes need to look beyond the lab
Trade your goggles for these sunglasses during the off-season
Live electric wires and bridge damage are among the hazards that trail crews have found so far—but it’s not all bad news
These off-road-ready supershoes provide pop while adapting to tippy terrain
Yes, you can visit your bucket-list outdoor destinations without breaking the bank
Getting outside is easy—getting away from it all is the adventure
A paltry few Americans race the Tour de France these days—despite the fact that junior bike racing is booming on this side of the Atlantic. A new plan aims to shift America’s Tour participation into high gear.
This avid runner wore his GPS watch 24 hours a day for one month, performing every single workout it suggested
You’re supposed to be happy for them, right?
Studies show that astonishing experiences in nature can have life-changing benefits, and that even small everyday doses of time outdoors can have immediate impacts
When the photographer moved from his tight-knit Korean-American community to rural Montana to spend more time outdoors, he decided to create a new community for outdoorsy people of color
As a young actor, his first-ever trip outside the United States opened his heart to the astonishing power of the natural world
Heed the experts’ advice and do these things when cooking outdoors