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In her new film, ‘Boots Over Brim,’ from Sweetgrass Productions and Field Work, Engerbretson melds her two loves: western dancing and skiing
In her new novel, the award-winning author takes an especially pessimistic view of the climate crisis—but this isn’t the time to give up
BLM’s first confirmed director in five years talks about access, equity, and the future of public land in the West
This isn't your typical national park, but a day spent on mellow hikes followed by soaks in mineral hot springs makes a visit here really unique
The company’s innovation lead says it's only the beginning of the brand's aggressive growth plans
Avalanche kills one and strands five in Washington State, Vail Resorts sells 2.1 million Epic Passes, and World Cup cyclocross racing makes its debut on snow
In this episode of the Gear Shed, Outside associate gear editor Kelly Klein walks you through her favorite ski waxing products
Earlier this year, journalist Amelia Arvesen participated in a ride for bicycling safety that ended in tragedy. Months later, she’s still figuring out how to process what she saw.
After moving to San Diego, one writer took her husband and sons on a five-day urban hike to explore and better understand their new stomping grounds
With increased coastal flooding and erosion, climate change is harshing California’s mellow vibes. Officials say it’s time to retreat from the shore altogether. Residents want to stay and fight. Paul Kvinta reports from the front lines of a pitched battle, where geologists and millionaires are squaring off, and friendly fire between surfers isn’t so friendly.
After years of testing gear in the field, Outside senior gear editor Ariella Gintzler shows us her favorite layers
These are the products worth snagging at REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale, which lasts now through December 20.
Kitty litter, sand, floor mats—there are tons of DIY options people swear by when it comes to getting vehicles out of a tricky situation. But do they work as well as Maxtrax? We tested them all to find out.
The energy bars and hydration mixes our editors swear by, on sale at Backcountry
November usually means the onset of winter, but much of the country is experiencing dry and unseasonably warm weather. Here’s what Outside editors have been using to pass the time until snow season.
Lo Phong La Kiatoukaysy, a.k.a. Lil’ Buddha, started thru-hiking America’s trails after 9/11. He hasn’t stopped yet.
Our testers gave these products their stamp of approval
Winter needn’t send your overlanding setup into hibernation. Here’s what you need and where to go.
Watch as the freeskier and his camera man load up in the Bronco for some early-season scouting in one of Colorado's most rugged zones
In part three of Chasing the Elements, we join two of the sport's top athlete-filmmakers as they kick off paddling season
These outings prove there’s no such thing as an off-season in our national parks
We hear from ”German Forrest Gump” Jonas Deichmann, Colorado renames a controversial mountain, and a family of bears shows their holiday cheer
There’s the pathological response, and there’s the reasonable one
‘Fuel for Life: Sam Elias’ takes us inside the athlete’s mental strategies for success
Seasonal outdoor work seems idyllic, but it isn’t an easy lifestyle. Guides are starting to open up about the challenges of constant transitions, and new research offers insight into their unique situation.
Working as a camp counselor teaches you important skills that could jump-start your career
The company is one of six to receive the annual recognition
Colorado researchers will study running and cannabis, spectator who caused Tour de France crash pays fine, and a mountaintop wedding for the ages
Expert advice for lacing up and running bold in the cold
Staying warm in your tent all season long is no simple feat. Wes Siler has some thoughts on your options.
Producers and manufacturers, including outdoor gear brands, are feeling the pressure to step up to create and fund recycling programs
Fifty years after its release, it’s time to unwrap the messages embedded in the game
Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker completed a 2,500-foot roof crack under a freeway in Devon, England, their latest in a series of bridge climbs since they started scaling concrete in 2020
New research places a short timeline on the future of snow across the western United States
Forest Service limits permits to Boundary Waters after surge in visits, Mark Cavendish robbed at knifepoint, and what happens when hot water meets Siberian cold
Heading to Mammoth Lakes this winter? Follow our expert’s sage advice.
The case for an event that’s somewhere between the Boston Marathon and the Olympic Trials
After Lawlor Coe lost his brother Hunter to tragedy, he did everything he could to avoid his pain. Then he began to run.
It’s time to break out the merino base layers and the heat-exchange breathing masks
Hunter S. Thompson, Taylor Swift, and ‘King Richard’
Christina Birch becomes pro cycling’s first astronaut, a new route on Mount Everest sidesteps Khumbu Icefall, and CopenHill wins an award
In an excerpt from his new book, ‘There and Back: Photographs from the Edge,’ the renowned climber and filmmaker recounts a 2003 expedition with snowboarder Stephen Koch
Solitude, southeast of Salt Lake City, may first appear like a sleepy mountain resort with ample groomers. But it’s so much more.
A writer with a few such times under her belt ponders whether or not speed enhances or detracts from the experience
Jordan Salama’s new book is an impressive debut by an up-and-coming travel writer
Author Jordan Salama began writing this captivating book, about a journey down Colombia’s Magdalena River, when he was just a college student
When Maggie Shipstead set out to report on women-only expedition travel, she was driven by a desire to learn new skills in a low-bro-factor environment. But six days exploring Alaska with the state’s first woman-owned adventure outfitter turned out to be regenerative in ways she didn’t expect.
Big-wave surfing in ‘100 Foot Wave,’ high winds cancel skiing world cup, and a bald eagle versus one brave prairie dog
Cooking wild game can be scary—but it shouldn’t be. Allow Wes Siler to explain.
I’ve been unprepared for everything that’s happened to me since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that I was also unprepared for the feelings that confronting my attacker in court stirred up
It’s been another challenging year, but some people thrive on adversity. Here are the athletes, activists, tree planters, chefs, filmmakers, and other disrupters who changed our world for the better in 2021. Plus: Meet Carissa Moore, surfing’s first female olympic gold medalist.
Glenn McConkey raised one of freeskiing’s greatest icons. Now a Utah estate lawyer has pleaded guilty to taking millions of her dollars.
In the UST film ‘This Is My Story: Tony Galbreath II,’ Galbreath shares what it’s like being a Black man in a managerial role in the outdoor industry today
Only two pairs made the cut for print, but there are many more you should know about
A transceiver, shovel, and probe have long been considered nonnegotiable. Airbags should be, too.
The film will premiere for general audiences this spring, marking the 40th anniversary of the tragedy
The new Netflix documentary chronicles Nirmal Purja’s journey to summit the planet’s 8,000-meter peaks in less than seven months
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Only a handful of outdoor companies saw their shares grow rather than decline last month as the new Covid variant sent jitters through the market
Because helping people and the planet is the gift that keeps on giving
Speed skydivers push the limit, a surf boat wrecks in Indonesia, and Andrew Cotton shred big waves in Nazaré
What started as a Instagram account has boomed into a community of Muslim hikers taking on trails around the world
Want your children to have a deeper relationship with nature than you do? So did this writer. She found an entry point in Tinkergarten.
Gains in aerodynamics, weight, and stiffness come at the cost of some rider choice and equipment resilience
The addition of a CCO signals a possible new retail strategy for the outdoor giant
A new way to showcase products—built for the future
Jonas Deichmann swims, bikes, and runs the globe, Aspen cancels ski race due to snow, and a skydiver flies into a volcano
When someone gets hurt in the wild, we know what to do. But what we’ve lacked for way too long are the tools to help people in severe mental distress.
This new Ford Ranger is on its way to becoming the ultimate adventure vehicle
The list honors entrepreneurs innovating in business while focusing on social impact
Outdoor Recreation’s impact on tribal lands, renaming a California state park, and Candide Thovex trims the trees
Technical pieces that work in the backcountry but can be worn in the city
Comfort and convenience are key after a long day of chasing game
I tallied the waste I created for a month of my thru-hike. It was embarrassing. Now I know how to begin fixing it.
Chasing this upland game bird is as hard as it is rewarding
At this Canadian canoe maker's factory, a specialty material oven caught fire on Oct. 1, halting operations until yesterday. As it turned out, the timing wasn't all bad.
You can stay mobile even at home, counteracting hours of sitting with this plan of creative drills and work positions.
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