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Harold Camping was wrong—twice—about 2011 ushering in the end of days, but the year certainly had its share of environmental catastrophes. Thankfully, there were a few glimmers of hope, as well.
From drama in the Greater Ranges to cutting-edge bouldering problems, 2011 was a great year for climbing. We pick the top ten ascents of the past 12 months.
From the world’s most fuel-efficient commercial plane to foreign economic collapses to a cloud-tickling hotel, the biggest adventure travel stories this year
The latest episode shows freestyle skiing’s latest tricks. Filmed in black, white, and slow motion.
Despite Hillary Clinton's visit amid reports of political reforms, Burma's government is still waging war against its citizens. ROWAN JACOBSEN speaks with photojournalist Ryan Libre, who has documented the Kachin people for four years.
The science around strength training has changed in the last decade. You’re older, stronger, and hopefully, smarter now. Don’t make the same mistakes you made in your high school weight room.
Help! I need some advice on what to buy my outdoors-loving girlfriend.
What are the best adventure gifts for a shopper on a budget?
Michael Muller and his crew head to Fiji with the Travel Channel to photograph seven species of sharks in five days. See Muller’s shark photos here.
JP Auclair Street Segment (from All.I.Can.) from Sherpas Cinema on Vimeo. A couple of weeks ago, National Geographic Adventure posted a great interview with J.P. Auclair about his role in the the movie…
My winter boots are showing their age and are no longer waterproof. I would like my new pair to be versatile, but the most important thing is keeping my toes warm. Any recommendations?
Struggling to find a gift for the guy who has everything? Or perhaps you've been an exceptionally good boy this year, and you'd like to reward yourself. Either way, we rounded up a few of our favorite things, price be damned. A word of caution: while the list starts out…
If you’re like me, you probably still have some holes (ahem, a lot of holes?) to fill on your holiday shopping list. Have no fear: There’s still time to score the season’s most coveted loot for little rippers, naughty or nice. Icebreaker Bodyfit Base Layers …
Behind the scenes with Jimmy Chin and the Camp 4 Collective as they gear up for a shoot in Wyoming’s Tetons.
Cinematographer Curt Morgan joins up with the Camp 4 Collective to tell the behind the scenes story of a shoot high in Wyomings Tetons.
Out for a two-hour group ride on the time trial bikes. Basso at right. For most of us, these winter months are for “cross-training,” which means lots of powder skiing, a helping of holiday gluttony, and squeezing in time on the rollers. Not so…
In 2009, while training for the 2010 Winter Olympics, snowboarder Kevin Pearce hit his head on the lip of a halfpipe and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Doctors were not sure he'd wake up from a coma, much less walk or talk again.
I’ve decided to start bike commuting in order to save some money and get fit. What should I look for in a solid commuter?
Wondering what to get the favorite women in your life for the holidays? We’ve honed in on the best holiday gifts for your better half, whether she's a shredder, cyclist, or simply likes to stay warm. Nobis Farrah hat: If you're going to get her a warm hat, get her…
I feel guilty about the environmental impact of skiing at a resort—given the energy consumption of the chairlifts and grooming machines, not to mention the snowmaking. What are the most eco-friendly ski resorts?
Outside picks the essentials for January, including the Patagonia Reversible Flannel jacket.
Outside picks the essentials for January, including the Westcomb Switch LT Hoody.
Felicity Aston wants to become the first woman to cross Antarctica alone. The 33-year-old English explorer plans to travel more than 1,000 miles—to the geographic South Pole before veering off on a path towards Hercules Inlet. The journey…
Your mom is right: Everybody actually does need more wool socks. So get your favorite outdoorsy type a pair or two of those, but also consider the stuff below—they're some of our favorite gifts under $50. For the world traveler: A TSA compliant multitool? It’s true—such a thing exists.
By guest blogger Meaghen Brown Montana’s Mike Wolfe won the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile on December 3rd in 6:19:04, beating what some called the best ultrarunning field assembled in 2011. Both Wolfe and 21-year-old Dakota Jones broke the old course record—Wolfe by 15 minutes—after running…
Jordan Manley and four other skiers spent three weeks riding big lines on Canada’s remote Baffin Island. Turns out, it’s one of the most spectacular regions on earth,…
Triathlon is booming, with hundreds of events being added to the calendar each year and thousands of goggle-eyed newbies lining up to swim, bike, and run for the first time. But only one race still really matters. Greetings from the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, ground zero of America's multisport madness
Sea kayaker Freya Hoffmeister already circled Australia. Now she's taking the hard way around South America.
Outside picks the essentials for January, including the Rapha Cycle Club espresso machine.
A crew of Bosnian snowboarders want to restore their capital's war-ravaged Olympic resorts to international glory, and a burgeoning adventure-travel scene just might make it possible. Dimiter Kenarov boot-packs to the world's gnarliest lift line.
Does stretching prior to a run prevent injuries and improve performance? Does guzzling water prevent cramps? Here's the truth about the top 10 fitness myths.
Is it better for me to run before lunch or before dinner?
We've always been a big fan of La Sportiva's footwear. Its running shoes, climbing shoes, and technical boots have consistently earned praise and awards here at Outside, including a Radical Design Award this fall for the company's $3000 Stratos randonee ski…
SENSE OF FLYING from Goovinn on Vimeo. We're used to seeing amazing BASE jumping and wingsuit flying videos laid down over techno soundtracks with gratuitous slow mo. They're great. The video above works for a different reason. It starts out with the simple sounds of…
When I ski or engage in other outdoor winter sports, my hands get cold–really cold. Any suggestions for a fix?
Where in the U.S. should I go to learn to ice climb this winter? Is Ouray really worth the trip?