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Week of January 30-February 5, 1997 Through-hiking the Appalachian Trail Hiking and rafting in Northern California Late-season skiing at Colorado resorts Making the most of five days in the Adirondacks…
Week of October 9-15, 1997 Ski resort trips around California Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting Mountain-bike trails in Vermont Finding a trip for Christmas break Mountaineering and camping outings…
Week of September 21-28, 1995 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand…
Week of September 21-28, 1995 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand…
Week of December 8-14, 1995 Biking Colorado’s Tenth Mountain Trail Skiing South America this summer Backpacking Utah’s White Canyon Kayaking options near Las Vegas, NV Hawaii in one week…
Week of January 1-8, 1996 Sea kayaking tours in Hawaii Budget travel in the Pacific Northwest Affordable skiing in Utah Summer jobs in the outdoors Kayaking Utah’s…
Week of February 21-28, 1996 The best inexpensive ski areas South America ski trips Outdoor offerings in Sheridan, Wyoming Denali Park: It’s worth the permit hassles Glacier Park’s best…
Week of February 20-26, 1997 Touring Alaska without reservations Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March Guided trips through the Smokies Choosing where to ski in Vermont Exploring the…
Week of February 20-26, 1997 Touring Alaska without reservations Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March Guided trips through the Smokies Choosing where to ski in Vermont Exploring the…
How can I get started in your line of work? Q: How would a young skier break into your line of work? I’ve been skiing for 17 years, just graduated from…
Week of May 1-7, 1997 Family hiking, fishing vacations Nice, secluded canoe camping Mount Cook climbing preparations Scenic cross-country road trip Bowl skiing in Western Canada…
Week of May 29-June 4, 1997 Hiking expeditions in Eastern Europe New home for a nordic skier, bike racer Sea kayaking along the Eastern Seaboard Wicked trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains Canoeing down the remote Snake River Question: I'm…
Week of August 21-27, 1997 Christmastime skiing in New England Cycling opportunities in Colorado Whitewater rafting on the Gauley Heading south of the border in winter First-class skiing in…
Week of September 11-17, 1997 Hiking the Appalachian Trail Eco-touring with a mission Family beach-bumming in Hawaii Writing to win a lake resort Christmas ski trips in Colorado…
Week of October 9-15, 1997 Ski resort trips around California Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting Mountain-bike trails in Vermont Finding a trip for Christmas break Mountaineering and camping outings…
Week of September 21-28, 1995 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand…
Week of September 21-28 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand Canyon…
Week of September 21-28, 1995 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand…
Week of October 5-12, 1995 Skiing Colorado in January Rafting Virginia’s wild and woolly whitewater Baja’s great outdoors–no tours, no crowds The bone-breaking ecstasy of the Eco-Challenge Around-the-world airplane tickets…
Week of October 19-26, 1995 Weekend hikes near Chicago Hiking in Maui’s Haleakala National Park Mountain biking in the White Mountains Winter camping in Texas’ Guadalupe Mountains Moving a family…
Andean Adventure Sweating it out in Bariloche May 4, 1997 Outside the window of our little apartment the rains are still pounding. Four days without relief, and the streets of Bariloche run with…
 Dream Towns Letters to Mike Steere The author of Outside’s “Dream Towns” article opens his mail Editor’s note: Mike answered the best letters online. Letters may have…
Week of June 13-19, 1996 Grand Teton guides Preparing for Manitoba Fat-tire rides in Crested Butte Hiking in Illinois Paddle trips with kids Four Corners mountain…
Week of July 18-25, 1996 Rock art in the Valley of Fire Inexpensive outdoor trip packages Boating the Boundary Waters Winter snow action in the Rockies River paddling…
Week of November 28-December 4, 1996 Active getaway to Kauai Rock-climbing in Thailand Crested Butte a good early-season choice Kayak camping on Lake Mead Out-of-the-way trails in the…
Week of October 30-November 5, 1997 Remote scuba-diving spots in Belize Reading up on Mount Kilimanjaro April hiking on Kauai’s coastal trails Organized road rides across America Canoe rentals…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab Tap the Rockies, then ride ’em Downtown Telluride September 8, 1996 12:50 p.m. (Mountain time): A Coke can cum airplane bashes…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab Slogging uphill through sheep September 9, 1996 7:45 a.m. (Mountain time): I awake at the crack of dawn sweltering under a huge goose down comforter in…
Week of October 9-15, 1997 Ski resort trips around California Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting Mountain-bike trails in Vermont Finding a trip for Christmas break Mountaineering and camping outings…
Week of October 9-15, 1997 Ski resort trips around California Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting Mountain-bike trails in Vermont Finding a trip for Christmas break Mountaineering and camping outings…
Week of October 9-15, 1997 Ski resort trips around California Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting Mountain-bike trails in Vermont Finding a trip for Christmas break Mountaineering and camping outings…
Week of February 19-25, 1998 Skiing the crunchy, ungroomed snow of Europe Studying kayaking at the Otter Bar Lodge Attempting the Grand Staircase with three friends Seeing the West’s national parks…
Week of April 30-May 6, 1998 Skiing in Austria: finding Europe’s Vail Camping with a view in obsolete fire towers Biking in Glacier: road or mountain? Hiking around Scotland’s Loch Ness…
Is there a list of all your work? What early films inspired you? Q: Is there a list of all your feature-length films in one of your books (a filmography)? Do you have some old favorite…
Week of October 5-12, 1995 Skiing Colorado in January Rafting Virginia’s wild and woolly whitewater Baja’s great outdoors–no tours, no crowds The bone-breaking ecstasy of the Eco-Challenge Around-the-world airplane tickets…
Jon Krakauer How did you take notes while climbing Everest? Question: Jon, Once again fantastic writing. Despite my feeling that I had read enough about your trip from all the articles, I…
A look back at Everest Many questions remain about the 1996 Mount Everest expedition that left eight climbers dead atop the world’s tallest peak. Here are the essentials in Outside Online‘s comprehensive coverage of this tragic event.
Jon Krakauer Do trekkers climb past base camp on Everest? Question: What is the difference between a trekker and a climber? Are trekkers hikers or low-altitude climbers? Susan Allen is shown in…
Jon Krakauer Just offer jet rides to top of Everest for rich folks Question: John, I’ve enjoyed reading your articles over the years and was especially impressed with your piece on the…
I'm planning to take a cultural trekking trip for three weeks. I can't decide between Peru and Nepal. Any ideas?
Week of September 14-21, 1995 Making the most of Baja’s Cabo San Lucas Choosing the right guide service for a Himalayan expedition Best autumn day hikes near Winter Park, CO Do Mexico right:…
Week of August 8-14, 1996 North Cascades for tourist-free beauty Keeping hydrated on the Inca Trail Knobby-tire spinning abroad Folk music and camping in Rhode Island Squish the…
Jon Krakauer How important is experience at high altitude? Question: Hi Jon, Enjoyed the Outside account of the Everest climb; certainly it conveyed the difficulty of climbing at high altitude, and…
Week of August 28-September 3, 1997 Hostelling across the Unites States Guided spring trekking in India Enrolling in mountaineering school Biking, fishing trips near Illinois Guided spring trekking in…
Week of September 26-October 2, 1996 Guided treks to sacred Mount Kailas An info source for Southwest cycling Hiking in southwest Pennsylvania In search of perfection in Mexico…
Week of May 16-22, 1996 Adventure-of-a-lifetime trips Rapid transit on the Kern River Trekking in India Dinosaur National Monument Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest Red Rock…
Week of August 21-27, 1997 Christmastime skiing in New England Cycling opportunities in Colorado Whitewater rafting on the Gauley Heading south of the border in winter First-class skiing in…
Week of January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
Week of January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
Week of May 14-20, 1998 Scandinavian sojourns on foot Honeymooning in lush & spicy Grenada Trekking beside Nanda Devi: India’s Kuari Pass Summertime day hikes in Santa Fe Trekking…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 26, 1996-January 1, 1997 Inns and trails on Vancouver Island Primitive camping in Florida Tips for trekking in India It’s no joke:…
Week of April 24-30, 1997 Walking terms from ‘trek’ to ‘bushwhack’ Outdoor adventure trips in Scandinavia Tourist-free vacations in the Hawaiian Islands Mountain bike camps in the Northeast Rock-climbing…
Week of January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
Week of January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
Week of July 23-29, 1998 Seeking mountain biking in Stockholm Summit-potential hikes in Banff and Lake Louise Traveling solo in Indonesia? Bali is best. Checklist: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness…
Week of August 27 — September 2, 1998 Hiking in South America Spectacular bike rides in the Midwest Finding fellow adventurers in Boston Planning ahead for outdoor education career…
Think of this as your adventure tool box: We’ve got the strength moves you need for peak performance, from core training to flexibility building to explosive power drills. Ramp up your fitness plan with these six workouts, guaranteed to get you buff—and ready to play outside.
Help! I have just registered myself in a mini triathlon this July and have no bike. The 12-mile bike section is over trails, and I don't know the first thing about what size of bike is right for me, or even what kind of bike. I don't want to pay over $300 for something I won't use that often, so can you help? Thanks—please don't laugh at me. Leigh Libertyville, Illinois
Q: Do you know of any great alpine backpacking destinations in Baja? Advice from the Experts For more wisdom from the Adventure Adviser, and the chance to ask your own questions, CLICK HERE.travel questions answered —Cory Whitney, Bar Harbor, Maine Adventure Adviser: A: A four-day backpacking trip up Baja’s…
There's still California gold in the mellow space between Napa and the Sierra
An innovative platform brings Spanish shipwrech spoils to intrepid divers in the Florida Keys
Australia finally lays tracks to the outback from Adelaide to Darwin
Recent Press Releases Exclusive: Nando Parrado’s Miracle in the Andes in the May issue of Outside Christopher Keyes Becomes Editor of Outside Outside Magazine Announces 2006 Trip of the Year Awards Outside Magazine Partners with Kaos Entertainment Editor of Outside Magazine Departing Dennis Lewon…
Outside magazine, January 2001 A Hard Place I WAS BRIEFLY A “guest” of the Turkish secret police in the Kurdish area near Iraq, have stood guard over sleeping friends along fluid borders of war-torn nations, and…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Marathon: A Course of His Own By Todd Balf (with Martin Dugard) Visitors get lost in New York every day. On November 6 it was German Silva’s turn. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old runner from Mexico was leading the New York Marathon…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Endurance: Team American What? By Todd Balf (with Martin Dugard) Two days into the Raid Gauloises adventure race last October on Borneo, Mark Burnett, the captain of Team American Pride, wasn’t in what you might call a stars-and-stripes mood. “I…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Running: A Chip Off the Kip By Todd Balf (with Martin Dugard) University of Arizona senior Martin Keino, son of Kenyan Olympic champion Kip Keino, went wire to wire to win the NCAA cross-country championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on November…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 High-Country Basics By Alex Wells For a thorough introduction to winter backcountry travel, sign up for the National Outdoor Leadership School’s two-week spring ski-mountaineering course (307-332-6973). This year’s class ($1,400), set for March 5 – 18, begins with three…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Mountaineering: Ortovox F1 Focus By Douglas Gantenbein An avalanche transceiver is a bit like bear repellent: best to know how to avoid needing it, but when you do need it, better be sure it works. And avalanche transceivers are about…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Fitness Machines Worth Coming Home To Investing in club quality–without the club By Bob Howells Purchasing a bargain-basement home-fitness machine is usually a lesson in false economy: Cheap gym equipment seldom serves its ostensible purpose for more than…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Marathon: Chariots of Permafrost By Ken McAlpine Whiteout. Headwinds that set your cheeks to slapping the back of your neck. Then a starting pistol fires and a hundred fleecy distance runners peel out across the permafrost, taking baby steps lest…
February 1995 The Outside Trip-Finder 49 destinations, 96 outfitters, 163 trips, and one tenacious case of wanderlust By Meg Lukens Noonan Europe North America Central and South America Africa…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Books: The Urban Wild Thing By Miles Harvey Snowshoeing Through Sewers: Adventures in New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, by Michael Aaron Rockland (Rutgers University Press, $21.95). A few years back it occurred to Rockland, an American Studies…
Outside magazine, February 1996 The Outside Trip-Finder: Africa By Kathy Martin BURKINA FASO/ TOGO/BENIN: Cycling West African Villages The Route: A 14-day, 510-mile pedal along the back roads of rural West Africa,…
Outside Magazine, February 1995 Access & Resources: Heading Out on the High Route By Seth Masia Skiers who’ve traversed Europe’s Haute Route, from Chamonix to Saas-Fee, will find the Sierra High Route higher, rougher, and more isolated. While thousands of people ski the Haute…
Outside magazine, February 1996 The Outside Trip-Finder: Europe By Kathy Martin AUSTRIA: Mountaineering and Climbing in the Zillertal Alps The Route: A ten-day expedition into southern Austria’s rugged Zillertal range, including lessons in ice climbing…
Outside magazine, March 1997 Happier Trails to You Put in a few minutes of practice, get back hours of carefree mountain biking. Not a bad investment. By James Rodewald That Old Black Top Magic If…