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What's SUP San Juan? It always takes a little while to get into the flow of a river trip, but I know I’m there when, on a recent Saturday night in early September, I find myself sitting on a sandbar, margarita in hand,…
Torres Strait (Courtesy of Google Earth) Who knew that diplomatic relations over an international shipping law could play out like a Mexican wrestling match? Turns out the latest set of confidential government documents released by WikiLeaks shows that the…
In July, the International Ski Federation decided to require longer, straighter skis for skier safety. Did they make the right decision?
The Shinamo Ultegra Di2 6770 shifting system was one of our editor’s five picks for Gear of the Show at the 2011 Interbike show.
The Brooks John Boultbee Criterion Jacket was one of our editor’s five picks for Gear of the Show at the 2011 Interbike show.
Getting robbed sucks whether you're on a business trip or vacation. Keep thieves at bay the next time you travel with these three anti-theft accessories: Clothing Arts Pick Pocket Proof Adventure Travel Pants: Fill the high capacity pockets of these pants with all the…
What's the best technical shell for skiing? I'm looking for a jacket that isn't bulky and provides versatility in more than one season.
The Ibis Ripley 29er was one of our editor’s five picks for Gear of the Show at the 2011 Interbike show.
The Giro Reverb was one of our editor’s five picks for Gear of the Show at the 2011 Interbike show.
The Garmin Vector was one of our editor’s five picks for Gear of the Show at the 2011 Interbike show.
Five accessories to turn your iPhone into a supergadget, including the Snow Peak iPhone 4 Titanium cover.
Teton Gravity Reseach’s latest ski flick was shot in nine locations. It premiers in New York City on Friday.
I’m thinking of backpacking through Egypt. Is it safe there?
I need a comfortable pair of multi-purpose shorts. What do you recommend?
I have two approaches to cold-weather foods. When I head out on a day hike in the snow-capped mountains, I always bring some Scottish shortbread (check the cookie aisle in the grocery store) and a thermos filled with about 4 cups of hot cocoa and a stick of butter. I’m…
Outside's editors are excited to announce the launch of our all-new Gear of the Show awards program at this year's Interbike Show, September 14-16, in Las Vegas.
The best bays, breaks, lakes, and rivers for learning the world’s fastest growing paddle sport
Five must-haves for navigating city life, including the Samsung Nexus S.
Five must-haves for navigating city life, including the Amazon Kindle e-Reader.
Five must-haves for navigating city life, including the Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR camera.
Five accessories to turn your iPhone into a supergadget, including the t-Jays Three earphones.
Five accessories to turn your iPhone into a supergadget, including the Original Koostik dock.
Pedal there in good form with the Columbia Tech Trekker messenger bag.
Five accessories to transform you iPhone into a supergadget, including the Photojojo Telephoto and Fish-eye lenses.
Trad climber at Smith Rocks, Oregon. Photo: Maria Ly/Flickr Traditional climbing, where climbers place their own removable protection, is best learned slowly. Which is not at all what I did. My first stab at the sport was a thinly-protected 5.5 route up a tower…
It's much easier to throw a bike on a hitch rack than it is to lift it up and onto a roof rack. But there are usually drawbacks to that loading ease and convenience: hitch mount racks can block rear doors and hatches from opening and road shock can beat…
The removal of Glines Canyon Dam has begun on Washington’s Elwha River. Andy Maser Films and American Whitewater give us a look behind the curtain of the world’s biggest dam removal project.
No one backyard accessory will decrease your time in the kitchen more than Ecoque's outdoor Wood-Fired Pizza Oven and Smoker. Why?1. You can now cook outside at anytime of the year.2. You're cooking with wood, so everything you hot or cold smoke, roast, bake, braise, plank, or…
A passionate look at bodysurfing in Woodshed Film‘s lastest, Come Hell or High Water. Read more in Madison Kahn’s interview with filmmaker Keith Malloy.
Last week on one of my weekly training rides, a six-hour trail loop from my house to the top of Ski Santa Fe and back on just about every trail and forest road in the near vicinity of town, I realized—with great regret—that fall is upon us. I usually arrive…
Lots of online gear shop websites scale to fit your iPad or phone screen, and some shops have special smartphone apps. Until now, none that we've seen have made buying skis, packs or socks from a mobile device more pleasurable or easier than on a home computer. Backcountry.com's…
Photo by informatique/Flickr Does the way you run determine how fast you are, or whether you get injured? Since 2009, and the publication of Chris McDougall’s book Born to Run, that’s been one of the most popular questions in distance running. Form is paramount in most…
After his friend Kevin Bowser died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, David Sylvester decided to honor his memory by following through on a long-time personal goal—riding his bike across the U.S. After that trip, he was hooked: he rode across Africa. Then Asia. Then the…
Despite a stellar record of spending cuts, job creation, and balanced budgets—and a world-class adventure résumé that includes an Everest summit—former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson can't get anyone to take his campaign for president seriously. Is it him or us?
What's the best canoe for a week-long Boundary Waters trip?
Big-city marathons, triathlons, and adventure races have never been more popular. Here's why it's time for you to line up for the starting gun, too.
Tonight, Patagonia and eBay announced a new partnership, the Common Threads Initiative. Together, they asked owners of fleece and Gore-Tex everywhere to pledge to reduce consumption, reuse old gear, recycle, repair what's broken, and reimagine a world where people don't stress the earth with…
J.W. Hulme, the Minnesota-based bag company that's been making those handsome green and leather duffels in these United States of America since the turn of the 20th century, has made six exclusive items for the official charity of…
Until his paralysis, Josh Dueck was an aspiring pro skier. Now, he’s pushing the limits of sit-skiing, winning competitions and going big in the backcountry.
I'm going hiking in Bolivia, and I'm thinking about using an emergency blanket instead of a sleeping bag. Thoughts? Any recommendations on a liner or material?
Jeb Corliss flying near Tianmen Hole, Courtesy of Jeb Corliss Yesterday, we posted a super slowmo video of Jeb Corliss fying in a wingsuit so low to the ground that he was able to hit the string…