The legendary naturalist-ultrarunner discusses his highs and lows over decades of training, running a 50K at age 81 after a car accident, and what comes next

Reserve’s Fillmore is a modest innovation with big potential to make life easier for cyclists

Member stores in Grassroots Outdoor Alliance continued to expand, despite ongoing pandemic and supply-chain challenges

Colombia’s only Tour winner underwent two surgeries to address multiple injuries after a crash on Monday

Leclerc never cared about becoming well-known, he told filmmakers, until he saw how sharing his story could encourage others to try the sport

These iconic U.S. road races deliver high energy, historic courses, and guaranteed fun

Don’t be confused by the diversity of running workouts. Learn the training zones they fit into, what type of fitness each zone builds, and how each feels.

We’re expanding our running coverage, and PodiumRunner is moving over to Outside Online

Starting at five hours a week, this ten-week program will help you build endurance and jump-start your training this winter

Workers at the company's SoHo location in New York have filed for an election to be represented by the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union

Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on what to do if you trigger an avalanche in the backcountry

Explore America’s favorite winter wonderlands on these scenic routes, which range from beginner to expert terrain

Four years ago, the Minnesota phenom won historic Olympic gold in cross-country skiing, alongside Kikkan Randall. She was just getting going.

Tips for being a backpacking beginner and a woman adventuring alone

Time to shred

‘Crossing Iceland’ follows Payson McElveen as he navigates the strong winds, steady rains, glacial rivers, and subfreezing temperatures of the Iceland Highlands

The Twitter famous saurologist and cofounder of Black AF in STEM is helping to build a more inclusive scientific community—and spotting some very sneaky lizards along the way

Experienced climber Claire Kleese walks Wes Siler through all the gear he’ll need to get started ice climbing

Andrew Jackson reveals his favorite places to ride a bike, fuel up, and play in his home city

Scientists have figured out how to make simple exoskeletons that improve running efficiency. Should track and field authorities be worried?

Conor Hall will aim for sustainable economic growth and conservation of public land when he takes over the position in February

Seasoned backcountry skier Jake Urban shares his kit for touring

What’s happening in the coastal village of Xcalak is a lesson in community partnership

A fatal avalanche near Hoosier Pass, Colorado, is a reminder that dangerous slides can occur on gentle terrain

Outdoor Retailer's contract with the City of Denver is set to expire at the end of 2022. Utah—the trade show's former home—and other states are fighting for a chance to host the event in years to come.

Ski patrol has become an increasingly unsustainable career path. Now unions are popping up across the country to try and change that.

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Climber Graham Zimmerman joined advocacy group Protect Our Winters, which enlisted him in the fight against climate change

The Bowhead Reach is designed to help those who can’t walk access mountain-bike trails

He needed something—anything—to cure his winter COVID blues. Science led him to a mildewy steam room and a very cold shower.

The unlikely new American record holder in the marathon believes her best racing days are still ahead of her

Activists launch The Outdoorist Oath to promote social justice on the trail

In this episode of the Gear Shed, associate gear editor Kelly Klein shows us her pre-tour routine

Different workout styles can get you equally fit, but they affect your body differently—which suggests that you should mix it up

All over America’s ancient eastern mountains, there’s an organism that lives underground, tethered to tree roots, waiting to be hunted. It’s among the world’s rarest and most expensive foods, and it grows in a wide range of conditions. But there’s only one guy in the country who really knows how to find it. Rowan Jacobsen joins him in the search for the Appalachian truffle.

A step-by-step walkthrough to jump-starting your vehicle

‘Lot’zza Mia!’ combines a love of skiing and eating pizza. It’s movie magic.

As the planet warms, wine regions like Napa are being forced to make some major adaptations. But that’s also presented opportunities for innovation.

Many of the skills involved with long-distance hiking also lend themselves to going faster on trails

Today the Tongass is the last national forest in the United States where old-growth trees are clear-cut

A ski trip into these Italian mountains unfolds into a learning experience and a bridge to much needed healing

What happens if you find an injured climber halfway up a 1,600-foot rock face? In 1931, the only option was a high-altitude piggyback ride.

Three methods to cultivate pacing mastery and optimize your performance potential

Wes Siler compares all-season tires against the trusted Bridgestone Blizzak. The results speak for themselves.

Following the continued growth of its retail business, evo plans to turn a full city block in Seattle into a mixed-use development combining retail, restaurants, experiences, and more

The wait for winter is over. Here’s the gear that helped our editors stay warm, festive, and active over the holidays.

On this stunning trip in northern Patagonia, you’ll explore towering peaks, a new ten-million-acre national park, and pristine rivers and lakes. And did we mention the delicious barbecue?

The ‘Row of Life’ drifted for nearly 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean until, one day, it washed ashore

The technology promises more performance, but limited by stock reflector housings, it fails to deliver

You can blame the usual suspects: the crazy cost of mountain-town housing, the corporatization of the ski industry, the Man. Or dare to believe that our hero lives on.

“Home Crag” takes viewers inside the fight to protect Little Cottonwood Canyon, a favorite climbing spot just outside Salt Lake City

‘Maintenance Phase’ hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes are tackling everything from Halo Top ice cream to the war on obesity

Our trail shoemeliers pick the best off-road running models to pair with each trail surface

While getting his PhD in English, Logan Scherer developed an intense friendship with a male grad student that lasted for years, through his friend’s engagement and marriage to a woman. Scherer struggled to make sense of it, until he lost himself in a group of spinster nature writers from the late 19th century who eschewed marriage to live alone or with other women during a time when the language of queerness didn’t exist.

The former VF Corp. executive discusses his plans to modernize the legacy travel brand

The Lebanon, Tennessee, facility will run on 100 percent clean energy and produce zero waste

Whether you’re looking to take up classic skiing or skate skiing, the U.S. gold medalist has some advice for beginning one of the season's most fun and affordable sports

Insulated pants are a fun and comfortable alternative to heavy and restrictive base layers

The incident in December is the latest incident of vandalism to ancient Native artifacts

Christopher Lewis was lost in the Montana backcountry with a shattered ankle, sopping clothes, and a single bar of cell-phone reception

Nicole Otto will step into the role in June, taking over from Steve Murray

Merrell has pulled out of OR’s Snow Show two weeks before it stages in Denver, citing COVID concerns

The 40-year-old’s stunning performance smashed two world records on Friday

With plenty of good food and drinks, events, and nightlife, there’s a lot more to Reno-Tahoe than its phenomenal skiing

Marshall Sella started as an intern at Outside in Chicago in 1988, and he went on to a successful career as a magazine writer in New York. His friends and former colleagues will remember him as much for his infectious humor and generous spirit. Here, his editor recalls the impact a young man had on a magazine still finding its voice.

Climate expert Daniel Swain explains how a convergence of climate change, urban sprawl, and extreme weather fueled the costliest wildfire in state history

Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? We share everything you need to know to help you have a successful first race.

One day Brandon Sneed’s girlfriend called him to deliver alarming news: she’d impulsively signed up for a half Ironman. On a whim, Sneed decided to do the race, too.

Sometimes the best trails are the ones you can easily access

Campgrounds may be closing for the season but you can still camp from the comforts of your own home

Everything you need and nothing you don’t

Ditch the traffic and high-cost lift tickets of peak ski season by creating a wintry vacation closer to home

Stunning and easy-to-access vistas to bookmark for your next road trip

Go sledding, slow cook a hearty stew, sip on a rich cup of hot cocoa. Just because the days are shorter and colder doesn’t have to mean they’re any less fun.

A secret abortion, pirates, and the peace found at the bottom of the ocean

From route creation and trail research to offline data access, Gaia GPS helps runners of every level achieve safer trips

Five moves to get your backside back in action

We only have room for two powder skis in our print issue, but there are so many more worth your consideration

From hilarious to horrifying, these tales offer a glimpse into what this work can be like

A new way of classifying athletes aims to quantify the thresholds that distinguish recreational athletes from their trained, highly trained, and elite brethren