Outside talks to Julian Brave NoiseCat about his new memoir which reckons with Indigenous endurance and the tribal trickster myth

Whether you spell it shammy or chamois, this towel is an icon

We tested over 25 different styles to find the warmest, comfiest, most capable boots to get you through the winter

The meticulous—and unsurprisingly fun—process of testing the best snowboards of the year

Will Moss just became the fourth person ever to free climb The Nose in a day. Moss, 20, says Katy Perry and athletic tape helped him nail the toughest pitch.

According to experts, the pain relief you feel from typical recovery methods may have more to do with psychology than physiology

A visitor found graffiti and toilet paper on a popular trail near one of the park’s iconic geologic formations

Expert advice on where to launch your next off-road touring adventure

Already planning your escape from the cold? Experts at AccuWeather and the 'Old Farmer's Almanac' forecast the warmest regions to explore this winter.

Plunge is offering up some of the biggest deals on cold plunges and saunas that we've seen, with savings up to $7,500

Merging durability with style, the denim shirt is the ideal choice for everything from cutting wood to office meetings

For riders who own the affected model, Peloton is offering free seat replacements. Do not resume riding until your seat is fixed.

Each bear sighting in Yellowstone National Park is about as valuable as the average movie ticket in the U.S. When accounting for all sightings, grizzly and black bears generate more than $16 million annually.

On January 24, Outside will join Outward Bound and thousands of young people and their families to take The Reset Pledge, to step away from screens and reconnect with nature and each other

The Australian actor grew up on the edge of a forest and never quite left it behind. Now, with ‘Train Dreams’ on Netflix, he’s exploring what it means to live—and lose—our connection to the wild.

Five pounds of lager, one outstretched arm, and the slow creep of regret. This is Type 2 fun at its finest.

Readers shopped everything from recovery slides to skis, plus a few camping items on super-sale

An outdoor athlete wants to jump on the latest nutritional fad, but worries that a diet rich in beef will be bad for Mother Nature

Ron Dailey was supposed to be gone for just a day when he set out on a hunting trip. Alone and cold in the backcountry, he survived 20 days on just 900 calories.

Hard to say what's more difficult to understand: Galda's day job in quantum computing, or his ability to fly like a bird

We spoke to labor experts and multiple NPS rangers about the push to unionize, and whether it can protect Park Service jobs from the federal government’s cutbacks

Experts say that when we push past fear and frustration in nature, we’re not chasing thrills—we’re reconnecting with what it means to be human

I mailed off a stool sample hoping for answers to my bloating and burnout. Here’s what I learned about gut health, performance, and the limits of science.

From the Berlin streets to the Outside Lab in Denver, we compared real-world wear to lab-tested data

From climbing to flying to off-roading, the team discovers Utah’s red-rock adventure zone

Mountain biking and exploring Colorado’s high country

For the first time, the entire TransAmerica Trail—5,900-plus miles of off-road adventure—is now available on Street View. Brought to you by Ford capability and Google Maps technology.

Unstable snow and fluctuating weather conditions brought on by Cyclone Monica are believed to have caused the avalanche. Five tourists and ten Nepali high-altitude guides set out roughly an hour before the slide occurred near the base camp of Yalung Ri Peak.

After working for some of the spendiest luxury ranches in the West, this full-time wrangler tells us what it’s really like behind the scenes

From the Pacific to the Andes to the Amazon, this South American gem offers a wealth of biodiversity and cultural experiences

Known as Moctezuma’s pod, this group of orcas have developed a unique strategy for hunting juvenile white sharks in the Gulf of California. Scientists have recorded the whales inducing what’s known as a state of tonic immobility, essentially paralyzing the shark.

Barred owls are known to attack humans and outcompete other endangered owl species. Now, a controversial management strategy would involve culling more than 15,000 annually.

Experience unique winter adventures in every region of the province

Our testers put 59 unisex snowboards to the test. These impressed us the most.

A sprawling network of world-class trails is only the start in Northwest Arkansas

At Atomic’s headquarters in Altenmarkt, every engineer, racer, and craftsman shares one goal: to make skiing better

Of the 47 snowboards our female testers rode this spring, these nine radical rides rose to the top

When I moved to France from the U.S., I quickly realized Americans could learn a thing or two from the French's approach to ski culture

This physical therapist-approved routine will improve flexibility in your legs, hamstrings, and glutes

Outside Lab Gear Test Editor Adam Trenkamp explains the scientific methods behind his testing

The hiker was rescued while attempting the Kalalau Trail, a challenging 22-mile round-trip trek from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The 22-mile round-trip trek offers the only access to the rugged coastline of the renowned Nāpali Coast.

Authorities published a detailed account of the recent apprehension of an illegal flyer in the California park. The news comes on the heels of a scathing press release about illegal jumps from El Capitan.

The eight-day Mustang Trail Race provides a rare opportunity to run through one of the most surreal, remote places I’ve ever seen

We round up our favorite recent releases from the outdoor world

Our top high-output insulated jackets are the key to staying out all winter long

A helicopter attempting to evacuate tourists flipped over while trying to land near the world’s highest summit. Tropical cyclone Montha has brought heavy snowfall into the region, and officials have closed trekking routes around Everest and the surrounding peaks.

We tested over 70 men's jackets and hoodies to find the warmest and most breathable options on the market

Waking up at 3:30 A.M., balancing work, and logging hundreds of miles in the Colorado mountains gave me more than endurance—it gave me perspective

Steer in a new direction to unexpected adventure with a ‘Detour Guide’ to Western Montana’s wildest corner

Steer in a new direction to unexpected adventure with a ‘Detour Guide’ through the wild heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The highly specialized rescue technique involves a helicopter used to insert a rescue ranger on the cliff face above a stranded climber. A weighted beanbag, which helps in high-wind situations, is then attached to line that’s tossed to the injured climber.

Crash and you’re a goner—those are the stakes on slopes this steep. Ski mountaineer Christina Lustebenberger explains the mental and physical skills required to thrive in deadly terrain.

How long your walks are—not step count—may influence your long-term health, according to a new study

From the now-complete Adirondack Rail Trail to the ever-popular Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, these are our top rail trails to ride across the U.S.

For Heather Lapre, feeding park employees isn’t just a charitable act—it’s a personal one. Her husband was also furloughed during the federal government shutdown. October 28 marked the first skipped payday for National Park Service employees, like her partner, who were furloughed

The Arc’teryx Beta SL’s three-layer build and premium materials kept me dry during a soggy spring trip to Japan

In 2019, a hiker was killed along the Appalachian Trail in Southwest Virginia. A second victim barely escaped. Why isn’t there a marker for the loss?

Convenient protein-fortified foods like bars and shakes are fine until ultra-processed protein starts replacing actual meals and useful carbs

Our feature collection of Detour Guides across the U.S. is here to help you discover the road less traveled

More than 30 vehicles were involved in mishaps after a snowstorm tore through the area. Now, park officials have reopened most of the roads that were closed for the last few days of the 2025 season before a full winter closure.

Recent allegations of phony summit images on the world’s highest peaks ignited a debate in the mountaineering community. We asked photography experts how to spot a hoax.

It’s the first footage to show ski mountaineer Jim Morrison’s ascent, summit, and history-making first ski descent down the Hornbein Couloir on the direct north face of Mount Everest. His party was only the sixth to ascend the route, and the first since 1991.

BOA honored their lifetime guarantee and quickly supplied new parts and instructions; I provided the labor. Here’s how it went.

Nomio, a Swedish broccoli extract, claims to lower lactate levels, but its true benefits may go deeper

From a half-million symmetrical lakes to a lost gold mine, our national parks and public lands are home to fascinating and bizarre mysteries you can unravel on the ground

The 99 Switchbacks is a 2.2-mile section of the route that gains 1,800 feet of elevation as it quickly zig zags upwards. Recent snow made this part of the mountain particularly perilous over the weekend.

Part of the first group to ski traverse Colorado, King makes kinetic sculptures in conversation with their surroundings

Soothe your aching spine with these four physical therapist-approved moves

This once-niche cowboy ski-racing sport is going big this winter with its first pro tour across the West

Winter is coming earlier in some places and later in others, but snowy conditions are just one factor contributing to a recent increase in backcountry rescues. Outside spoke with the National Association for Search and Rescue to determine what's causing the uptick, and how to avoid becoming a statistic.

Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his upcoming skyscraper special, the best sends of 2025, and how Hollywood can nail rock climbing

TikTok's latest challenge is meant to help us get a head start on our New Years' resolutions, but it feels performative and unnecessary

Weather experts share where to expect spooky storms, chilly temps, and the best trick-or-treating weather tonight

From bear canister keys to trekking pole tip protectors, these creative solutions are blowing our minds

I tagged along on a ghost hunt to explore why we keep looking for something beyond ourselves

The latest search and rescue report from Southwestern Colorado involves a late-night rescue in deep snow

For the first time ever, see the whole TransAmerica Trail in 360-degree detail, and discover dozens of adventures along the way

Officials said the hikers were “ill-prepared” for winter weather. New Hampshire is one of the few to levy fines on rescued hikers deemed to have entered the wilderness unprepared. Could they pay?

A six-time marathoner shares the low-budget items that drastically improved her race day

A new PBS doc narrated by Edward Norton follows the 60-year fight—and triumph— to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking