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We scoured pages and pages of the best Prime Day deals to find the best picks for every outdoor lover
The five-part ‘Get a Little Out There’ series will premiere in 2026 across Outside networks
More than half of the deaths in 2025 were human-caused
As Japanese Walking takes off online, it’s worth asking: Why did 10,000 steps become the global standard for health? Was it ever based on science? Not exactly—and here’s the step count we should actually be aiming for.
Researchers believe Shackleton knew of his ship’s weaknesses in ice. Should that change our understanding of the classic tale of survival?
Christopher Blevins won the World Cup overall and ended a multi-generational drought for U.S. men’s cross-country mountain biking
Idaho’s rugged Sawtooth Valley is as remote as it gets, and it’s not a place where you’d want to have a problem
A professional astrophotographer shares her must-have gear for clear skies and starry nights
Rising from the St. Lawrence River, the stunning terrain of Le Massif de Charlevoix (now open to Ikon Pass holders) highlights Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Quebec’s destination gateway to adventure
A new study asks whether 100 years of plush redesign has turned the wild’s most feared predator into a comfort object—and changed how we think about nature itself
Ease shoulder and neck muscle tension fast with these moves
A skeptic set out to see if the Japanese wellness practice works outside of the forest
The young athlete pulled off these stout solos with a stripe of glitter on each cheek—a habit he’d adopted during a summer of yore involving alt rock, a girl, and partying
A reader’s backpacking permit was canceled due to the federal shutdown. He wonders if it’s still OK to go.
At an age when most individuals are bouncing grandkids on their knees—if their knees even function—Carlos Soria Fontán returns, time and time again, to the most inhospitable regions on Earth, to test himself
Check out our favorite new releases and noteworthy drops from the outdoor world
Alex Honnold announces he will free solo a skyscraper live on Netflix, plus one missing hiker was rescued using a simple, inexpensive tool. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.
You have a say in determining the outcome of this game-changing program, which awards a Defender 130 and a financial donation to six deserving nonprofits. Vote now for your favorite finalists in each category.
Touring dancers aren’t just artists—they’re high-performance athletes. With the release Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl,' we chatted with real-life showgirl and Lady Gaga's former backup dancer Sloan-Taylor Rabinor to get a behind-the-curtains look at the training, discipline, and endurance it takes to thrive under the spotlight night after night.
The World Premiere of Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY takes place in Salt Lake City on October 18. Celebrate the spirit of winter with us, no matter how you connect to the snow. Find a showing in a city near you.
Save up to $300 on some of Garmin's best and most popular devices, including the Forerunner, fenix, vivoactive, and more
These will be the coldest places in America this winter, according to the 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac and AccuWeather's winter report
From gestures to tech, small accessibility tweaks can make every mile safer and more enjoyable for Deaf athletes
Our national parks columnist Graham Averill covers what’s likely to be closed, and what to expect this time around
A hiker was just rescued from a Colorado peak after blowing a simple rescue whistle. The lesson? Satellite messengers are great, but low-tech tools have their place in a safety kit, too.
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors brings travelers a new way to plan their next outdoor adventure
The ‘Free Solo’ star will ascend the tallest building in Taiwan in 2026, and the event will be beamed live on the streaming platform
See how this wooden ski crafter taps Scotland’s rugged terrain and spirit of self-reliance to create timeless tools of outdoor exploration
The United Nations Messenger of Peace died of natural causes at the age of 91
Madeleine Bryant completed the entire end-to-end Grand Canyon trek alongside her father over the course of 17 years
Todd Shoulders, 54, died in the South San Juan Wilderness, just ten miles away from where two other hunters were recently killed by lightning
When Congress grinds to a halt, keeping parks open without rangers isn’t an act of freedom—it’s an invitation to chaos
The CEO of Surfrider on optimism in the face of ambivalence
From Baja to the Arctic Circle, these stunning areas offer peak fall colors, fewer crowds, and life-list camping—especially if you're equipped to travel after dark
The moon is getting extra close to Earth, and this stargazing hack will make it look especially big and bright
Indie singer-songwriter Holden Miller takes his guitar, friends, and RV into Sequoia National Park
We took these lightweight stoves into the backcountry to determine which one is best for your next adventure
Authorities report three suspects are in custody for initial felony charges
Plus, advice for breaking up with your running buddy
Your workout vibe may be wired in your brain
Officials say that the 26-year-old victim was rappelling from the popular Mount Blue Sky route when she suffered a fatal accident
From the state with the most fatalities, to the most common injury, preview some fast stats from the 2025 ‘Accidents in North American Climbing’
The best part? You probably already have this product in your bathroom cabinet.
To kick off the ski season, a handful of resorts are selling crazy-inexpensive day tickets
With natural amphitheaters, soaring vibes, and built-in entertainment, raft trips with pro musicians are having a moment
Our articles editor reckons with his new role on the local bicycle ride: guy who tries hard and gets dropped
All you need is a six-inch plyo box to get started
Shop the sale this weekend, get outside with your new gear next weekend
If you're a runner, you probably like spending at least part of your vacation getting some miles in—here's how to pack so that your running gear doesn't take up too much space
That’s what a group of former National Park Service employees is urging in light of a looming federal shutdown
Two hunters were killed by a lightning strike in Colorado, plus Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel skied from the summit of Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.
The duo sustained non-life threatening injuries in the attack, and were able to drive themselves to a local hospital
John "Legend" Garmine used his hike to raise more than $29,000 for the Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth
For those who aren’t chasing game but still want to wander the woods, Outside rounded up five safety tips to keep yourself safe while adventuring outside
From the Great Smoky Mountains to Acadia, here are the prime spots for witnessing mother nature’s last gasp before winter takes hold
It's delicious and packs a hydrating, antioxidant punch—according to nutritionists
One day, hundreds of parks, countless ways to give back: here’s how to celebrate National Public Lands Day
On most days, she was the first person on the trail. That led to some close encounters with the local wildlife.
Both parties were on the non-technical Clear Creek route. Outside spoke with climbing officials to find out what happened and why.
Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel skied from the summit of Mount Everest all the way to Base Camp without the use of supplemental oxygen
“Extreme environmental physiologists” weigh in on what the human body really needs
The iconic American action star hiked Northern California’s 10,457-foot Lassen Peak
Thinking of hiking Peru’s famed Inca Trail? Here’s what to know about Machu Picchu’s recent protests, and why it could lose its credibility as one of the world's seven wonders
Colorado’s “Climbing Smiths” completed the 67 highest peaks in the contiguous United States in 1974. It took them just 48 days.
The internet's favorite Lumberjill on how she found herself amongst the trees
I took this lightweight, battery-free scope into the wilderness to test its stargazing potential
An adult male bear can easily go from around 700 pounds at the start of the season to toppling more than 1,200 pounds
Everything You Need to Know About Apple’s New Ultra Watch 3, iPhone 17 Pro, and AirPods Pro 3
After a weeklong search consisting of more than 50 search and rescue teams, both men were found deceased on September 18
Fat Bear Week is back, and so are the chunky contenders. Discover whether you’re more Floatato, Grazer, or Baby.
Brook Falls is widely considered to be the bruin-viewing capital of the world, but there’s also a little-known alternative that offers similar scenery and brown bear action, with only a fraction of the visitors
She was the only hiker ever to die while seeking the summit of central Colorado’s most famous 14er. A member of the successful search team investigates who she was, how her death—and her recovery 19 years later—impacted her family, and what we all need to consider before heading into the alpine.
The “Save Our Signs” project is attempting to archive as many signs as possible before they are removed, and hopes park visitors will contribute
You can do these moves before or after your workout
It even helped keep my plantar fasciitis at bay.
The largest Western Larch in the U.S has survived the plague, and the Industrial Revolution. It's also a stones-throw from a major highway.
These self-care tools help put injury prevention and healing in my own hands