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They don’t need to be huge—just big enough to store all your gear and all your dreams
Snow-sports lovers, it's time to give your bathroom an upgrade
The Colorado town has seen a surge in both manufacturers and retailers opening their doors on its iconic Pearl Street Mall as the pandemic continues to drive consumers outdoors
How Mario Mendoza is training to conquer the alps at the UTMB 100-mile trail run this August.
Want to break up a tempo workout and get all the benefits? Try these short cruise intervals.
Initially, Andres was all about adrenalin—downhill, drops, roots, ruts, berms, rock ‘n' roll. But Bea was more intrigued with the mythical side of mountain biking: the soul of the trail.
When an oil company targeted the North Face with a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign accusing the brand of hypocritical climate activism, it served as a reminder of the contentious—yet partially codependent—relationship between the outdoor and fossil fuel industries
At the most recently declared national park, the adventure starts and ends with the 1,000-foot-deep New River Gorge. The 73,000-acre stretch of rugged canyon in West Virginia is home to Class IV+ whitewater rafting, some of the best rock climbing on the eastern seaboard, purpose-built singletrack, and more than 100 miles of hiking trails that capture this dramatic part of the country.
Born in Surf City USA, and the descendant of an actual samurai, Japan’s surfing superstar is ready for the sport’s debut on the world stage.
When hikers have leftover food or gear, they don’t trash it. They drop it in a box for the next person who needs it, forming a beautiful network of anonymous interdependence.
Push too hard when it’s hot outside, and your dog could develop exercise-induced heat-related illness
As events as big as the Olympic Trials get rescheduled because of heat, we went to the science to find out how you should decide when it is too hot to run safely
Check out this hidden mountain-biking gem in Nevada with Beta magazine
Your family’s next adventure begins when the sun goes down
Riding kit is expensive. Here’s how to keep it looking, smelling, and performing its best.
Kai's cycling roots run deep starting with his mother, Paula Lenny, a Pinarello athlete who was the Oregon amateur state champion in 1986.
Thanks to the rise of engineered parks, it’s now easier than ever to learn to surf a wave in a kayak
When it comes to safety, training, and exercise, gadgets and apps can’t beat old fashioned consistency and patience
MacNeill Pride Group, a portfolio company of the private equity firm Centre Partners, has added another outdoor asset with the acquisition of the Utah-based camping gear brand
The eyewear and headwear icon and one of its ingredient-brand partners have accused the snowsports giant of improperly using their patented technology in certain Anon-branded snow helmets
Starting in 2022, the world-famous ultramarathon will implement a new entrance scheme that aims to bring more women into the race
A step-by-step guide to help you build up to the ultimate lower-body move
From paved city paths to mountain-peak trails, there’s something for every kind of runner in Texas
Five years after the Vaporfly upended marathon running, track shoes are set to star in Tokyo
The River Democracy Act will establish Oregon as the country’s undisputed leader in permanent river protection.
In a new short-story collection by Claire Boyles, we meet characters struggling with family, health troubles, and environmental issues in the West
What we learn from getting way, way outside our comfort zones
Salty, snackable, environmentally friendly, and nutritionally dense, kelp could be appearing in a CSA near you
One team of sled dogs. Twenty tested toys. Three standouts.
The outdoor brand and retailer hopes to broaden its consumer base with the launch of the “Rent Your Adventure” program
Abdi shares how he has prepared for the Tokyo Olympic marathon, how he keeps going strong, and how he always manages to bring his best game when it matters.
Three of our favorite adventure-dog parents weigh in with their hard-earned wisdom
Bryan Rogala walks us through his new favorite solution for storing his ski gear
After a year spent inside with too much time on his hands, a writer survives two days in the woods with only the equipment available to his hobbit alter ego—rapier and lute included
From cereal and waffles to cottage cheese, we found retooled takes on the morning classics
After years of making dinner for my wife and in-laws, I embarked on a DIY crusade to become a better gardener and plant-based cook. With help from expert chefs, technology, and a massive online collection of classic recipes, I just might get the hang of this.
We spoke with Patrick Lynch, formerly of Backbone Media, to learn more about KAR Direct, the startup he launched in 2019 to help brands grow their e-commerce channel—and their brand recognition
A celebration of runners who didn't win but inspired us and won our admiration by living the Olympic ideal: “to have fought well.”
The Colorado-based provider of active-lifestyle content and services has expanded its portfolio again, bringing on three new cycling brands
It turns out we have a lot in common
The Colorado-based provider of active-lifestyle content and services has expanded its portfolio again, bringing on three new cycling brands
How to tackle Chilean Patagonia’s Dientes de Navarino, the most unpredictable trek in the world
Exercise may not be enough to make up for thru-hikers’ bad diets, a new paper suggests
New research fine-tunes the details of heat adaptation
For Monserrat Alvarez Matehuala, bringing her full identity as a woman of color to rock climbing has been both challenging and healing.
On a backpacking trip through Utah’s Buckskin Gulch with ultralight gear legend Glen Van Peski, our writer learns about the Crotch Pot, an Oscar-winning actor’s anti-snoring technique, and that there’s a whole lot of shit you don’t need when you’re on the trail 1,000 miles from home
Pandemic-induced isolation has led to a wide range of physical effects. Here’s what to watch out for—and how to address it.
The buzziest supplement on the market might just live up to the hype. Here are our favorite new products.
Polartec announced today that it has eliminated PFAS—some of the most harmful chemicals used in gear production—across its line of products
In Episode 15 of the Endurance Podcast, host Ian Sharman talks with running nutritionist Meredith Terranova about fueling for races, training the gut, various diets and racing weight.
How pregnancy complications and a long-term debilitating injury have reshaped ultrarunner Katie Grossman’s relationship with the sport she loves
The Australian WorldTour pro bikepacked the route from Brest to Paris
Personal-finance guru Mr. Money Mustache breaks down how Outside readers can stop wasting hard-earned cash on expensive gear and trips and start putting it toward real freedom: the financial kind
Look forward to dirt races, gravel rides, and more in 2021
Work your balance and core strength with these functional exercises
Master the shakedown for a smoother trek
It’s not just the gear purchases—it’s how we think about the future. Here’s the Outside guide to getting your financial $hit together, no selling out required.
After two more star runners have been excluded by World Athletics’ policy, the governing body will have to reap what it has sown
When an elite cyclist attempts to ride a bike as far as possible in an hour, one thing is guaranteed: they will hurt like never before
When an oil company targeted The North Face with a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign accusing the brand of hypocritical climate activism, it served as a reminder of the contentious—yet partially codependent—relationship between the outdoor and fossil fuel industries
Coach Carl details how, when and why to do essential goal pace and steady state workouts to prepare you for specific marathon demands.
Beta tests this year’s newest mountain-bike offerings
Research. Packing. Gear prep. Maximizing fun. Here’s everything you need to know to pull off your next backcountry mission.
The country singer-songwriter talks to Outside about the restorative power of nature, the unexpected blessings of quarantine, and the origins of his album ‘Country Again: Side A’
We found the best places to pitch your tent in all 50 states, so you don’t have to.
Despite warnings, rules, and common sense, tourists in Yellowstone keep approaching bears and bison.
We’re taking a look at how we’ve historically used maps to move through and understand the world, and how that’s changing now
Acadia National Park in Maine boasts 150 miles of trails on its official maps, but that’s only a part of what once existed. Matthew Sherrill tagged along with a couple of local history obsessives to explore some of the dozens of unmarked paths that lead to what were once major attractions—places some want to stay a secret.
The nonprofit Native Skywatchers has spent more than a decade collecting and preserving Indigenous star knowledge. Now organizations like NASA and the NPS are joining the movement.
Getting lost teaches me mindfulness, even when I’m terrified
Reconciling the maps we made in the 18th century with modern reality is nearly impossible. But their lines, drawn long ago, are still legally binding.
Amid a national conversation about race, colonialism, and justice, Native mappers and runners are reclaiming Indigenous cartography, names, and land
I gave my 12-year-olds the Rand McNally on our 300-mile drive from Atlanta to the South Carolina coast to impart the joys of reading an old-school physical map
Leaders of the nonprofit Indigenous Women Outdoors describe how learning about the traditional territories where they ski and snowboard enhances their time outside and connects them with their ancestors
A bevy of mapping apps exist to track and plan trips for different outdoor activities. Here’s the best one for running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, climbing, and skiing.
The 44-year-old is ready to take on the world’s best marathoners at the Tokyo Olympics.
It has all the comfort and features you’d expect from a high-end performance shell, but at an affordable price