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In honor of Outside's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 women who have made the biggest impacts on our world.
Guatemala isn’t known for its mountain biking. And that’s a good thing. This yet-to-be-overrun spot is littered with great riding on everything from mountainous Mayan footpaths to carefully placed flow trails that run through lush jungles. Last month, photographer Max Whittaker followed Diamondback rider Eric Porter and a couple of guests as they sampled the goods.
In honor of Outside's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 of the best products we've ever tested, from legendary classics (Ed Pulaski's famous firefighting tool) to the newest kids on the block (DJI's crazy new do-it-all drone).
Our favorite hidden-gem outdoor blogs and websites
The climbing legend passed away on Tuesday, March 14. Here, we assembled reactions from those who knew, loved, and were inspired by him.
Sometimes the greatest outdoors companion comes with four legs, a tail, and a whole lot of wet kisses
Almost 50 years ago, Richard Nixon commissioned a photography project called Documerica to illustrate miles and miles of environmental degradation, advocating for the need for the agency. The following are some of the most striking images from that project.
Every year, the Smithsonian holds a photo contest highlighting some of the best photographs from around the world. Here are our favorite finalists.
From tips from professional #vanlifers to how to not to tie a surfboard on your roof.
A group of Outside editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
You’re addicted to your phone. You’re loaded down by useless stuff. And you eat like a teenager. No wonder you can’t find the time to play outside, see the world, and get in shape. Fortunately, streamlining your life—and having more fun—is easy: just do less. Here’s how.
In honor of Outside's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 of the wisest tips we've ever given—on everything from health and fitness to what should be on your reading list.
In 1979, 11 years old and armed with a Kodak Instamatic 110, photographer Andrew Phelps took his first image in the Grand Canyon on a trip with his father, Brent. Phelps shot four rolls of film that trip, but the square prints he developed upon his return didn’t do his memories justice. Ever since, and with a life dedicated to photography, he’s been trying to successfully capture the canyon. Thousands of frames later, and after nine trips over 34 years with his father, Phelps took to sorting through his work. The result is a 108-page book called Cubic Feet/Sec.
Florence Williams has been writing about the tangible benefits of getting outdoors for years. Presenting the best of what she's learned.
On February 22, the last of the Dakota Access pipeline protestors in North Dakota were ordered to evacuate. We look back at the best reporting on the months-long saga.
From pasta makers to candy bars, these eight items have totally transformed how we get after it
From slipping a surf session into a business trip to hiring a photographer to capture your vacation, here are a couple ways to get more out of your travel
If you looked under the table at one of Outside’s morning news meetings, you’d notice a lot of leather boots on the feet of our male editors.
Our hard-earned lessons (clean up the van before a first date) and the advice we still stand by (sex in a portaledge—great idea!)
Benjaim Grant's new book displays breathtaking satellite imagery of life on Earth from above.
It has never been easier to beat the midwinter doldrums than with these eight warm-weather escapes
Not everything made for sliding on snow has to cost a fortune
In honor of Outside's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, advice, accomplishments, and people. To kick things off, we picked the most memorable places in the world.
The most exciting new products from the country's largest ski trade show
Because no one will remember this storm as much as the children who got to stay home because of it
Sure, the Great Lakes have a lot to offer when it comes to recreation, but the region still doesn’t make many surfing or fishing bucket lists. But for those willing to fight the weather, there’s plenty of feisty winter steelhead and freshwater waves to be chased, all in the same weekend.
Whether in Texas or Uruguay, the core of a cowboy is the same: a connection between man, animals, and the land. Brooklyn-based photographer Luis Fabini, who was born in Uruguay, spent the last decade photographing these men across North and South America and has narrowed down thousands of images into a new book called Cowboys of the Americas.
If posting to your feed is an act of love, these parks had the most adored vistas of the year
Great audio took over the outdoors world this year, and not just because Outside launched a show of our own in March. Now it's time to take a look back.
Need some advice on what to buy the adventurer in your circle? We have you covered.
These German artists used drones, kites, and projectors to create some of the coolest photos we’ve seen this year
This is what we'll be listening to all winter
In 2007, Doug Walker found three dusty boxes at a flea market in Los Angeles. Inside were more than 30,000 negative film strips discarded by Surfing Magazine, all of them from the 1970s.
A new generation of runners, skiers, entrepreneurs, activists, surfers, explorers, climbers, and photographers are tackling the biggest challenges on the planet—and they’re succeeding. Introducing 30 individuals—all of them under the age of 30—who are leading the way, starting with alpinist David Lama.
Our list of 100 finalists showcases companies that make employee health and happiness a point of pride
Photographer Max Whittaker got to peek inside the new digs late last month while Honnold was climbing in Yosemite.
Note to potential mates: He gets (mostly) better with age.
The 10 most obvious no-nos when securing your two-wheeled steed
How accurate is the new show about an outdoor magazine’s website? We asked staffers at our outdoor magazine’s website.
Fall’s stealth timepieces are burly, technical, and 100 percent badass
Two-time gold medalist Ashton Eaton on the importance of focus, running, and coffee.
It’s easier than you think to find a quiet trail in the concrete jungle. To prove it, we asked our Instagram followers how they find nature in their cities. Here are 10 of our favorite shots.
We emailed the professional badass questions about his life in Jackson, his family, and his greatest achievements
Winter-training heroes require apparel with oomph.
The Red Bull Illume photo contest, now in its 10th year, highlights the best images and photographers in the outdoor adventure world. Fifty-three premier photo editors whittle down almost 35,000 images into 55 finalists. Those images are separated into 11 categories, with a winner in each, plus a grand prize winner. Tens of thousands of dollars in gear await the winners, in addition to bragging rights from one of the most prestigious photo contests on earth. Here a preview of some of the incredible work.
Each year during Interbike, the city of Las Vegas hosts the Cross Vegas cyclocross race. It’s an important event for the sport’s top pros, but it’s also a big party for the spectators, who come out and drink beer while watching riders tear through grass and sand and over wooden barriers. We sent photographer Stephen Lam to capture this year’s action.
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
![Last month, we highlighted a handful of photographers who were creating stunning work while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Taiwan-based interior designer and photographer Sie Sin-Ye (@kukud83) stood out. He and his two friends admit they didn’t know much about the PCT beyond the movie Wild when they set out on the trail in May this year, but they carved out a month to tackle as much as they could. Here, Sie Sin-Ye shares some of his favorite shots from the trip.
Photo: This guy was sitting next to us originally at a restaurant near Cajon Pass [in California]. Suddenly, he disappeared for a couple of minutes and showed up again with a rattlesnake. It was very weird but mainly funny. It was my first time ever seeing someone hold a rattlesnake with bare hands.](https://cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/25/man-with-snake-in-window_s.jpg?crop=1:1&width=300&enable=upscale)
We talked to climbers, Olympic mountain bikers, musicians, and award-winning chefs about what exactly makes their hometowns so special and fun
The 5 pieces of gear we're most excited about from this year’s event
It takes more than dedication to reach the podium. Athletes are bolstering raw talent with finely tuned training plans, power-packed meals, and catamarans that fly over the water.
Meet the inspiring Spartan racers who have overcome massive life obstacles to compete
We witnessed sad sharks, baby bison in danger, and more puffins than any one person deserves to see in a day—and we've determined which streams you should watch.
A thorough exploration on the role and history of photography in our parks, including works from the legends like Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham.
A South Korean photographer’s project on climate change and the nomads living with it everyday.
Across the map, companies large and small are putting out quality gear crafted stateside with pride
It's Canada’s take on California—hip coastal cities, rugged alpine terrain, and huge ocean swells—but without the tech bros and traffic jams
Professional mountain biker Andrew Taylor (sponsored by brands including Adidas, Norco, Gravity, Bell, Kenda, and Smith) knew he wanted to hit the open road. Originally he thought he’d buy a classic VW bus, but then he found this 1994 Ford E350 short bus for $2,000 on Craigslist.
Last month, we stumbled upon a photo project that documented the effects of drinking wine. As expected, the faces of the subjects got a little goofier—and by most accounts happier—the more they had to drink. We thought applying that same idea to exercise would yield some similar results, and we targeted the mud run at the GoPro Mountain Games as our test case. We were right. A little run through the mud is a sure bet to make people smile.
We've rounded up our favorite films that celebrate fatherhood and highlight how dads inspire their kids to get outdoors
New ways to get lost, beat the crowds, and find the perfect summer adventure
There's a bounty of other amazing sights in the park system—beyond the national parks
We reviewed 369 products for our Summer Buyer's Guide. Only these 14 earned the coveted Gear of the Year award.
The most pivotal climbing moments in Yosemite’s storied history, from some of climbing’s most celebrated athletes and voices