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Our ethics columnist weighs in on balancing conservation and enjoyment
Forget your Weber for a weekend. Here's a low-tech option for cooking whole legs, shoulders, rib racks, and more.
Forget your Weber for a weekend. Here's a low-tech option for cooking whole legs, shoulders, rib racks, and more.
Oprah’s interview with Elliot Page, a history of the national park system centering Indigenous perspectives, and more
The secret to pushing past your mental limits could be a handful of coins
Start training now to run your fastest 5K in 10 weeks! Our downloadable plan details every day's workout toward your 5K PR.
The collegiate champion and Canadian record holder reveals why he’s stronger than ever after a year without racing, how his training has changed, and some go-to workouts.
As those who fell short at the Olympic Trials demonstrate, accepting failure and rekindling dreams is the essence of what we do.
From spring-fed rivers to undeveloped coastline, these are some of the best water adventures you can have in Texas.
Almost 20 years later, a former collegiate miler revisits that old feeling once again — and walks away with an appreciation for the most honest event.
Rules, rules and more rules. In the Olympics, you have to do more than just run fast to reach the finish line.
When President Biden needs a break from Putin and Mitch McConnell, he vacations on the Delmarva Peninsula, a blend of mid-Atlantic beauty, quirky accents, and tasty treasures from soil and sea. I grew up in the heart of it. Hear my song to this glorious land.
Blessed with rich soil, abundant rain, and a long growing season, the Delmarva peninsula—a tri-state area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay—was known as the breadbasket of the American Revolution. Later it rapidly grew into one of the wealthiest agricultural areas in the country, as farmers and watermen…
Build the perfect Ford Bronco with Wes Siler
Gates of the Arctic in northern Alaska is one of the last truly wild national parks. There are no roads or trails, and the park boasts the stunning Brooks Range, six wild and scenic rivers, and gets fewer than 3,000 visitors a year. Our 62 Parks columnist was awestruck by her 39th stop on her quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
Introducing Outside+, a whole new way to feed your outdoor passions
Outside+ members can ask a gear editor anything for a chance to receive a response in our monthly column
A new study shows measurable gains in strength from a purely imaginary training program
Everything you need to know to keep your Traeger in excellent working condition
Quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions abound in the world of wellness influencers. Here’s why you should avoid them.
Bringing a reusable water bottle or coffee mug is just the start
The OBJ Outdoor Index for the second quarter shows that outdoor businesses continue to outperform other industries by a wide margin
Sea to Summit’s new ultralight shelter series is shaking up the tent category
Cannabis may not make you faster, but the science says the herb can provide benefits during light aerobic exercise and recovery.
Running every single day — through illness, injury, and dangerous weather — is not only opposed to nearly any training philosophy, but also kind of crazy. We asked runners on their 4th, 5th and 6th decades why and how they do it.
Happiness is a state of mind. Here’s everything you need to know to achieve it.
The ultimate guide to one of the Southwest’s best under-the-radar mountain towns
Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, there’s always something to learn about making the most of your time outside
Show your love for your companion with comfy beds and other luxuries
From a long-distance thru-hike to exploring an urban park in your backyard, here's everything you need to know
Tips for calming your own nerves—and those of people who love you
The artist Futura had filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the brand earlier this year because he says the apparel technology’s logo resembled one of his atom designs
This marathon-specific workout will give you a good indication of what you'll be able to hit on race day.
In this excerpt from the book “Kicksology,” Brian Metzler asks at what point will technological advances overshadow human propulsion.
Elevate your strength routine with this effective, versatile tool
Summer is here. This is what we’re using to stay cool—in every sense of the word.
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.
From ‘Naked and Afraid’ to ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls,’ these are our picks for the most riveting adventure series on TV
We travel along with Ed Knight to understand what it means to put food on your table and put back what you don’t need
It’s time to radically reimagine the silhouette of the American outdoors vehicle
We’ve beaten these pieces up in the field, and now they’re up to 50 percent off at Backcountry through July 5…
On Athletics Club Coach Dathan Ritzenhein, coach of olympians Alicia Monson and Joe Klecker, outlines three favorite workouts he used to keep them fresh at any point in the year.
On June 20, adaptive athletes Vasu Sojitra and Pete McAfee pulled off what is believed to be a historic first in ski mountaineering
A great running stride isn’t learned by focusing on your footstrike or cadence, it develops as you improve your body’s strength and mobility.
We may be closer to answering lingering questions around concussions. Plus, we provide a rundown of the most common head injuries—and what you need to know about them.
Professional skier Drew Petersen opens up about his struggles with suicidal thoughts—and explains why talking about it is key to addressing the mental health crisis
Thanks to these boots, hiking went from painful to pure bliss
Amity Rockwell says, “Cycling is this thing I’m never going to figure out,” which helps remove the pressure of winning Unbound
The powerful technology of Envoy B2B is critical to BioLite’s thriving wholesale channel, company leaders say
Show Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. how you’re getting outside this summer, and you could win big
Coach Carl discusses how to build and maximize your long runs over the course of your marathon training program without getting hurt or burned out.
These items will make great gifts for the grill master in your life, too…
Josh Ourada fell 200 feet while free-soloing in Yosemite this spring, and lived to talk about it
Journalist Emma Marris’s new book, ‘Wild Souls,’ asks us to reconsider our relationship to the nonhuman world
The team at Chopwood Mercantile has created a six-step pledge to raise awareness about the overuse of public lands and encourage responsible camping
"I fell in love with cycling while watching the Tour each year with my father. When he was dying last summer, it became so much more than just the world's biggest bike race."
We drove Ford’s newest 4x4. And we loved it.
More than 3,000 people attempt to walk the entire Appalachian Trail every year. Only about a quarter of them succeed. This intel from an AT thru-hiker provides key information to help you tackle and complete the 2,193-mile trek from Georgia to Maine.
Spearfishing for Mark Healey is mostly about “observing and trying to be a noninvasive part of that environment.”
The physiology of events like the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is radically different from “short” events like the marathon
Get the most out of your pegboard wall by adding a reinforced track system that allows for infinite gear-storage options
Here’s what to do when your little one brings up sea-level rise, extinction, wildfires, and other ecological griefs
The Brooks Trace is an affordable entry into the cushioned shoe experience: a neutral, lightweight, comfortable, no-nonsense trainer.
Crowds, lines, and permits. Here’s how to visit a park this summer without melting down.
Claire Nelson’s memoir, ‘Things I Learned from Falling,’ describes how a spill from atop a 25-foot boulder in Joshua Tree National Park changed her life
Working stabilizer muscles can lead to big gains in and out of the gym
Between sun, water, sand, and wind, river trips are hard on the skin. Here are six packable essentials to protect you from the elements.
With Rule 40 restrictions looming, this is the time for athletes to tout their sponsors
A group of LGBTQ+ mountaineers set a goal to summit Mount Hood and bring inclusivity into the outdoor community
Founders of the iconic travel brand Eagle Creek sat down for an exclusive interview with OBJ following parent company VF Corp.’s announcement that it will shut down the business by the end of 2021
This season’s best new podcasts include a thoughtful true-crime show set in Malibu and a history of climbing hosted by Alex Honnold
Chickfly’s innovative zipperless fly makes for pee freedom
A self-supported bike and ski tour with 200 pounds of dehydrated food in tow and 14 days to complete the route
Katmai, in southern Alaska, is one of the few places where you can safely get up close and personal with a brown bear while it’s feeding—a life-list event says our 62 Parks Traveler about the 38th stop on her quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
Four challenging — and fun — speed workouts that don't require you to figure out how to get to a track.
Here's how elite marathoner Jared Ward gets in a 75-mile week around sick kids, ballet recitals and entrepreneur work on his MyoStorm brand.
Here's how the septuagenarian has trained his body and mind to face the challenges of the WS-100's difficult course and expected blistering heat.
Drawing parallels with the Galápagos Islands, this marine wonderland is a similarly diverse treasure found just off the Southern California coast, home to 2,000-plus species, some 150 of which can be found nowhere else