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Recently, Tim Zimmermann reported for Outside on two incidents where captive orcas killed their trainers (The Killer in the Pool, Blood in the Water). In a demonstration of just how powerful an orca can be, here…
Buy the September Issue—on Newsstands Soon Well, a few of them, anyway—just to start off with. As part of Outdoor Retailer, taking place right now in Salt Lake City, we’re handing out certificates to the companies that made our list…
Author John Gimlette's travelogue through Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana is filled with adventure, from errant grenades to American cult suicides and tales of half-settled slave revolts.
Superstar chef Jamie Oliver became a hero in England by convincing his countrymen to eat better. Now he's on the case in the U.S. with Food Revolution, an ABC series in which he exposes the evils of processed fare, sends Americans back into the kitchen, and learns firsthand just how much we hate to change our recipes.
There are roughly 10 top-flight whitewater kayak schools across the country, and to name one would be pretty subjective. A person in Colorado who lives close to the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center would probably answer quite differently from a Vermonter who paddles at nearby Adventure Quest. So let me set…
Each fall, in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert in West Texas, a little-known miracle transforms one of America's most iconic—and tragically dammed—waterways. Revived by diamond-clear spring-fed creeks, the mighty Pecos River is reborn, creating a 60-mile stretch of wild and secret Class III whitewater. And did I mention we had it all to ourselves?
What new gear are you most excited to see revealed at Outdoor Retailer this weekend?
What are your thoughts on using cellphones to call for rescue in the wilderness? Would I be better with a satellite phone instead?
I’m looking for a pair of wind-resistant pants to layer under a shell for skiing, wear on light hikes in late summer and fall, and wear around the house in the winter. Am I asking too much?
We've landed in Salt Lake City, and today we're headed to the Outdoor Retailer on-water demo, where we'll get our first glimpse of kayakas, SUPs, and all the goodies and gadgets that go with them. Then the show officially kicks off tomorrow, and here are a…
Mountaineers Renan Ozturk, Freddie Wilkinson, and Zack Smith take on Alaska’s unclimbed Tooth Traverse, again.
Last week I posted a review of “The Ledge”, co-authored by Jim Davidson and Kevin Vaughn. It generated a lot of interest so I'm following up with a short interview with Davidson. But first, a few words about his co-author Kevin Vaughn, who is currently a staff writer…
A five-step strategy for landing your dream job in the action-sports or outdoor industries
The skyrocketing market value of yarchagumba, a rare fungus prized as an aphrodisiac, has led to turf wars—and possibly murder.
Even if you're not a professional climber or cyclist, there are ways to get in on the action.
My wife and I are headed to Beijing for two weeks in September. She needs a pack for the city but can switch gears for short backpacking trips once we get home. What brand and size would you recommend?
Apply Liberally: At Outside’s 50 Best Places to Work, you can’t go wrong
A view you might catch this summer (Courtesy of Josef Janning) Watch your rearviews this summer, from July 28 to August 26th, in hopes that you might spy a group of Europeans pedaling their velomobiles from Portland, Oregon to Washington D.C.. According to their Web site,…
Twice a year, all the companies that make camping, climbing, hiking, paddling gear, clothes, shoes, and gadgets get together in one cement bunker in Salt Lake City to hock their wares. It's called the Outdoor Retailer Show, and it's the biggest gearapalooza in the…
We just got word that kayakers Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic poached the first descent of Falls Creek, into Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The reservoir, which provides drinking water to San Francisco, is off limits. Should they have done it? Tell us what you think…
Presenting eight romantic, spontaneous, epic, and quest-driven cruises down America's emptiest highways.
How a group of under-the-radar snowboarding filmmakers created one of the most innovative action-sports empires.
Behind surfing’s wall of silence, managers, sponsors, and the sport’s governing body knew Andy Irons had a problem. Now some of them are finally ready to talk about it.
Arctic adventurer Lynne Cox tackles the legend of Roald Amundsen
An exclusive interview with singer, songwriter, and Yosemite lover Brett Dennen
Sometimes I get blisters on my feet. What can I do to treat them so I don’t have to stop running?
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John Stamstad (Photo courtesy of John Stamstad) John Stamstad lives to push limits. He earned a spot in the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame after completing the first crossing of Australia by bicycle, going 65 hours straight…
By Katie Arnold Dane, Eric and Emily Jackson shoulder their kayaks as their dog, Roxy, follows close behind near their home in Rock Island, TN. (©Corey Rich/www.coreyrich.com)Eric & his prodigal spawn, Rock Island, TN photo: Corey Rich/Aurora Images With four world championships…
Outside photographer Ben Moon teamed up with filmmaker Andy Maser to produce this video of Brett Dennen’s latest hit, the Comeback Kid.
How do you make a plant-fiber rope in the wild? What kinds of plants should you use?
Should Portland have drained its reservoir after a drunk, 21-year-old man peed in it?
Turns out, the Grand Canyon is no misnomer. Anson Fogel shows us why in this exclusive clip from his classic adventure flick, Wildwater.
I'm going on a multi-country, 10-month, round-the-world trip, from Patagonia to the Himalayas. What lightweight, 10- to 15-degree sleeping bag should I bring?
There’s an old saying that clichés are clichés for a reason. That applies to outdoor destinations as well. Moab is a riding cliché, but you still won’t find better slickrock anywhere else. The Gunks are a climbing cliché, but they live up to their reputation. In the case of Midwestern…