I’ve lived in a van for a year. It sucks, and now I’m ready to change things up.

Earth-loving New Yorkers are drawing from an unlikely arsenal of activism, hip-hop, marathon city-council Zoom meetings, and one sassy pug to hold the city to its zero-waste commitments. If they succeed, the environmental benefits could be huge.

We've compiled the 50 best products of next season, ranked by more than 100 retailers, gear testers, and outdoor enthusiasts

Be prepared for any impromptu outing with this spontaneity-ready gear kit

Drew Petersen seemed like just another free-spirited mountain dude. But the pain he was hiding nearly destroyed him.

As demand for the fitness brand’s famous bikes and treadmills peters out, its dedicated user base might be its saving grace

Whether they want to or not, organizations like World Athletics and the International Olympic Committee have shed the mantle of neutrality

‘Normal Gossip,’ a book about navigation, and ‘Abbott Elementary’

Halting climate change requires companies to start slashing their carbon emissions now. Here's how to get on the path to a cooler future.

What began as a simple surf vacation turned into a wild adventure when Morocco closed its borders and banned incoming and outgoing flights

Critiques about body size and type can not only cause physical and mental harm but also reinforce implicit gatekeeping in sports

Businesses are uniquely positioned to help facilitate a mass shift to bicycling through employer-sponsored bike leasing initiatives and other incentive programs

If the Magnolia State isn’t on your radar for outdoor recreation, you’re missing out

On February 3rd, a moose charged and trampled Bridgett Watkins' dog team near Fairbanks, Alaska when they were on a training run to prepare for the Iditarod. Here's what happened in her words, as told to Blair Braverman.

Whether on the Olympic stage or the home hill, women on skis demonstrate what sportsmanship, bravery, and self-love could look like

The professional skier says long grips help him save energy and avoid injury in the backcountry

‘A Road Trip to Little Rock Cities’ follows a group of climbers traveling from Brooklyn, New York, to Chattanooga, Tennessee

A new study of identical twins shows that, despite their reputation as inert rubber bands, Achilles tendons adapt to exercise

Publicly traded outdoor companies saw their collective shares decline 5.9 percent in February

The brand’s Colors of Kona line was inspired by the bright colors that are a signature of Hawaiian landscapes

After a driver struck and nearly killed me, I had to relearn how to walk. Hiking the trail outside my front door became a goal I never thought I’d achieve.

A ‘Washington Post’ story on Greg Gianforte’s latest hunting escapades is misleading, which is a shame, because its subject deserves much more scrutiny

If the vote is certified, around 100 employees at REI's flagship store in Manhattan would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union

The materials company Cocona Labs has convinced a Colorado district court to reopen two separate IP suits it has pursued since 2016

The Nutcracker, in Montana, is one of the most difficult mixed ice climbs to be done without a rope in the lower 48

Most studies on sports performance don’t include women. The team behind Stanford’s FASTR program is creating a new approach—and building a healthier culture for female athletes. 

The lifetime membership now costs $30 instead of $20, but offers new benefits

The United Nation’s latest scientific assessment on climate change is clear: it’s here, it’s impacting everyone, and it’s dangerous. Is there anything we can do?

National parks get a lot of attention, but there’s so much more to the National Park Service

Science shows that spending time outdoors can help with all kinds of serious ailments. So why not a broken heart?

After her 25-year marriage ended in divorce, the Outside contributing editor turned to science—and a river trip—to navigate through the darkness. Register here for our Zoom book discussion on March 9.

New research explores how physical and mental factors affect how athletes raise their game when it counts

How the Knob Creek bourbon distilling company got 100 bartenders fit by invoking the anti-running, retro culture of jogging

Freezing to death. Heatstroke. The excruciatingly painful sting of a box jellyfish, which can kill a person in under a minute. After writing the classic 1997 story “Frozen Alive,” Peter Stark became an expert on what it feels like to die in the wild. We asked him why people are so interested in reading about it—and about his own close calls.

How to use digital workbooks and assortment experiences to support retailers

Aventon’s Sinch Ebike changes the game for car campers, with a compact design that folds up in seconds and a robust 40-mile average range

To mark its 150th anniversary, America’s first national park plans to use 2022 to address past wrongdoing and work toward a more inclusive future

Should you leave your shop unattended? One daring apparel brand says the practice has boosted trust—and sales.

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I was a lifelong glamping skeptic, but after seeing how much my four-year-old enjoyed the comforts of a Stella Bell tent, I’ve given up on the hate. We’re glampers now.

Endos, yard sales, slams, whippers, and face-plants are all an important part of learning. It’s time we embraced the wipeout.

Family vacation? Find fun for all ages with these kid-friendly activities in and around the park.

The accident highlights an industry at a crossroads and raises a crucial question: As safety schools boom, who is responsible for making sure the students come home?

As a landscape architect, Ryley Thiessen understands that finding balance is key

If you’re wondering whether you need crampons and an ice ax for your spring hike, these maps will tell you

Thanks to female characters Bryce Kellogg and Robin Hand, women in ski towns have a timeless manifesto to follow

The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege

Artist and snowboarding guide Jessa Gilbert is passionate about drawing and painting the scenes around her on canvas

I’m on a quest to learn to love the body I’m in but afraid to push my limits outside

The ski jacket has gotten a major makeover, but don’t worry—it still comes with the same retro design and its signature kangaroo front pocket

Science-backed strategies to help you learn to accept racing discomfort and choose how you react to it

Not every carbon credit is created equal

A very niche scandal at an Arizona high school takes the debate about running etiquette to another level

Tim Leatherman’s invention was a runaway success. But until now, it’s never been the tool he intended.

‘A Village’ explores what it takes to support the next generation of climbers and steward a diverse outdoor community

The parks on this list span six continents and tens of millions of acres, offering excellent fodder for any nature-addicted international traveler looking to jump-start their wanderlust

You’ll be surprised by the places on this list, but maybe it’s time we started redefining what makes a ski town

Enzy campers are huge—which makes them extremely popular among hunters. But Bryan Rogala thinks the space inside an Enzy is a blank canvas perfect for a variety of adventure sports.

The versatile top is a timeless classic. These are our current favorites.

Some runners swear by their pump playlists, but I’d rather listen to a great book

On snow as in life, it’s important not to look like a bozo, and for new skiers, handling long, clunky boards is the original challenge. Ignore the hecklers—there’s more than one way to do it right. 

Shuttered doors, distribution delays, and lost revenue; for these outdoor businesses, climate change is already wreaking havoc

‘Inspiration’ tells the story of the birth of the Maine Fly Company in 2018

This amazing 1,453-mile trip starts in Salt Lake City

Granting access to more than 2,000 national parks and recreation areas, the America the Beautiful pass is a game changer for any park-hopping traveler. Here’s how to know if the pass is right for you—plus how to buy it and use it.

A park-by-park list of entrance charges and reservation information

Planning a vacation to Yellowstone involves many details, one of which is deciding how you will enter the park

As only the third Black owner of a specialty outdoor shop in the U.S., Mandela Echefu went out in search of a mentor, and found one

Whether you’re after FKTs or just want to best your own PR, a holistic approach to wellness can help you reach your goals

Lexicons evolve. Let's grow ours by ditching these outdated expressions.

Skiers out for a powder day watched in horror as two Black Hawk helicopters crashed near the Mineral Basin Express lift

After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery

An Outside editor discovers it’s never too late to learn how to ski better

Mental advice and skiing drills that will give you confidence on longer, steeper, and more challenging runs

Skiing 101: how to start, what to wear, and pitfalls to avoid

Let your grom take the lead and you’ll both learn new tricks and become better skiers for it

Figuring out how to best equip and dress yourself when you’re just starting this sport can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help.

Mountaineer Gelje Sherpa takes us inside his ambitious plan to open a new commercial route on the world’s sixth-highest peak

A popular training rule for endurance athletes faces scrutiny from skeptical scientists