How to Talk to People About Their Outdoor Activities
Totally normal ways to keep the conversation moving
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We Have a New Home!
The Outside team is excited to announce we’re joining forces with a company that’s changing the face of the outdoor and active-lifestyle market
In ‘Nomadland,’ Vanlife Is a Necessity—Not a Choice
Chloé Zhao’s new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession
We’re a Year into COVID. We Still Drink Too Much.
Athletes and outdoorspeople haven’t been immune to the uptick in boozing. If your drinking feels like a problem, here’s how you can cut back.
5 New Outdoorsy Podcasts We Love
From a look at modern ghost towns to a documentary musical, these shows have something for everyone
Sex Outside: A New Podcast, but Also Not a Terrible Idea
Host Laura Borichevsky fearlessly goes where no man has gone before
Inside the Movement to Abolish Colonialist Bird Names
Last year, the American Ornithological Society accepted a proposal to rename a bird linked to a racist figure. And there's more where that came from.
A Climbing Disaster Interrupted by a Love Story
Sometimes our darkest moments create the best kind of magic
What Gretel Ehrlich Gets Wrong About Climate Change
In her new book, 'Unsolaced,' the acclaimed nature writer's prose is as beautiful as always, but her analysis of global warming is disappointing
How to Apologize to Your Friend When You Mess Up
It's not just about saying you're sorry. You should also explain how you'll do better next time.