The three-time Olympian opens up about depression, substance abuse, and his pivot to halfpipe
Apple’s new podcast 'Adrift' brings an extraordinary survival story to life with never-before-heard details about the Robertsons, a family shipwrecked in the Pacific after being hit by killer whales.
This year’s best and most-read stories range from investigative pieces to unforgettable personal narratives. These are the stories our readers loved the most in 2025.
Who knows more: the big mountain skier, the nutritionist, the chef, the editor ... or PaddyO's wife?
Legendary in his adopted home state as an adventurer and professor, Dial will change how you think about adversity outdoors
In his new docuseries, 'Pole to Pole,' the actor travels through jungles, deserts, and polar ice. Outside sits down with Smith to talk about how filming the show pushed him to reckon with self-discovery and facing fear.
Sometimes, it's what's off snow that really challenges skiers who seem fearless
Festival Headliners Announced for Third Annual ‘Outside Days’ Presented by Capital One and REI Co-op
Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, and other musical acts to take the main stage in Denver May 29-31, 2026
The acclaimed photographer and mountaineer on his self-imposed hiatus from the pursuits that made—and nearly claimed—him
Follow journalist Rowan Jacobsen into the fungal underground of Europe and Appalachia
Our annual celebration of outdoor culture and community is coming back to Denver in 2026 with more days and a new name
This new docu-series by Oscar-winning “Get Out’ director uncovers an erased part of history: Black cowboys' rich heritage in the American West
Here at Outside, we've gathered our favorite outdoorsy audiobooks from categories like parenting, health, and fiction to accompany you as you travel, hike, and listen this season
One of the country's most decorated competition climbers has wisdom that translates way beyond the wall
With a new book on the history of wind, Simon Winchester opens up about fear, aging, and the adventures that shaped him
Grab your popcorn (and maybe a few tissues), it's ski movie season
The author and filmmaker is the executive producers of a new Netflix series about the United States Marine Corps
The host of the PBS show 'Humans' on how we're genetically wired for adventure
Outside talks to Julian Brave NoiseCat about his new memoir which reckons with Indigenous endurance and the tribal trickster myth
On January 24, Outside will join Outward Bound and thousands of young people and their families to take The Reset Pledge, to step away from screens and reconnect with nature and each other
The Australian actor grew up on the edge of a forest and never quite left it behind. Now, with ‘Train Dreams’ on Netflix, he’s exploring what it means to live—and lose—our connection to the wild.
Hard to say what's more difficult to understand: Galda's day job in quantum computing, or his ability to fly like a bird
Part of the first group to ski traverse Colorado, King makes kinetic sculptures in conversation with their surroundings
A new PBS doc narrated by Edward Norton follows the 60-year fight—and triumph— to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking
Nate the Hoof Guy, a Wisconsin hoof trimmer, has become an unlikely internet star. His oddly satisfying videos might explain what we’re all craving.
The gripping true-crime story reminded me of my own experiences as a Black woman outside
Outside talks to actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s about his docuseries ‘An Optimist's Guide to the Planet,’ what keeps him hopeful in 2025, and his love for getting outside—even if it’s just a bike ride in New Jersey
How an epic SUP journey changed one man's idea of human connection
Writer Kate Siber interviewed 50 biologists, researchers, educators, and advocates about the superpowers of animals. Her new book, 'The Hidden Wisdom of Animals,' explores how tuning in to the wild can teach us to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what it means to be human.
Braverman’s first picture book is inspired by her irrepressible pup Leap—and the lessons of individuality and teamwork she carries on the trail
The new biography 'Dirtbag Billionaire' explores Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's philanthropy, as well as his life as a Yosemite climber and alpinist
Learn why Rampage is one of the most thrilling—and dangerous—competitions in all of outdoor sports
'Best Day Ever,' a film following the creation of the first fully adaptive trail network in the world, premiers on October 17. Meet the athletes who inspired it all.
Activist Quannah ChasingHorse is the climate hero we need right now. Here’s why she says Indigenous Peoples' Day is more important than ever.
Ahead of the release of his new book, Outside chatted with the actor and humorist.
The actor and comedian, on hiking as a puzzle and why he'd just as soon drive his own car, thank you very much
The World Premiere of Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY takes place in Salt Lake City on October 18. Celebrate the spirit of winter with us, no matter how you connect to the snow. Find a showing in a city near you.
The CEO of Surfrider on optimism in the face of ambivalence
The internet's favorite Lumberjill on how she found herself amongst the trees
Extreme weather can be extremely gratifying—just ask a professional storm chaser
RE:PUBLIC will bring investigative, nonpartisan coverage to the nation’s 660 million acres of public land
How do you achieve elite success in such disparate pursuits? By thinking differently about both
The North Coast Trail, on Vancouver Island, takes you deep into the territory where several seasons of the reality show were set
Outside talks to director Ben Masters about his latest film, narrated by Indigenous activist Quannah ChasingHorse
For Suicide Prevention Month, we're re-airing a story about what grief looks like on the other side
Dawson's research—and his surfing—connect him to a legacy that goes back centuries
R.F. Kuang's Latest Book, 'Katabasis,' Just Dropped. Here's the Role Running Played in Its Creation.
The author of Babel, Yellowface, and the upcoming Katabasis, talks about how running and creativity have a lot in common
Season 12 of the outdoor survival show lasted just 34 days. We asked the executive producer how the speedy season will impact future seasons.
You learn a lot piloting a wooden dory through "the Big Ditch," and Dale's been doing it for over 40 years
Yosemite climbing legend Kate Kelleghan breaks down the national park crime drama's major discrepancies between TV and reality
Wes Lukens showcases his determination and skills as a freerider in the short film 'Launch,' produced by Scott Gaffney
After AI failed to generate an image of a Black surfer, David Mesfin set out to change how technology sees people of color in the outdoors
During each season, survivalists use sticks, rocks, and mud to build creative homes in the backcountry. Our articles editor picks his favorite.
Endurance athletes push their bodies to the edge, but Sodaro learned the hard way what happens when the mind pushes back
The survival reality show is quickly approaching its finale. Our articles editor assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the remaining contestants.
Ever wonder if you could actually ride a moped from Nebraska to Aspen, like Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in 'Dumb and Dumber'? We have the answer
In the latest episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, a survivalist omits a crucial piece of gear and learns a tough lesson
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What you can learn from how the most famous climber in the world handles fear
The survival TV show forces participants to reckon with drama back home, writes articles editor Fred Dreier. For some, the weight becomes too much to bear.
An unlikely story about Japan, the United States, and skiing as a bridge between the two
We spoke to a 'Back to the Frontier' couple to find out what it was like to live off the land without any modern conveniences
A couple from Toronto went on a camping trip for a long weekend. When they didn't show up for work on Tuesday, their family and friends called the park office. By the time the search party found them, the couple had been missing for five days. Claire Cameron's new book explores what happened to them while grappling with her own cancer diagnosis.
Two icons from very different ends of the performance spectrum talk about probing our capacity for fear, risk, and pain
The remaining survivalists get down to business in the desert. This includes divulging the emotional weight behind their efforts.
The former Obama speech writer's unlikely tale of how surfing helped him understand his brother-in-law (and the rest of the country)
We talk to Ocean Ramsey, the marine conservationist whose polarizing shark encounters are the subject of a new Netflix doc
Articles editor Fred Dreier examines the recent flurry of tap outs on the survival show, and compares the attrition rate to that of previous seasons
Kelly Ramsey details her first day on a hotshot crew battling the fiercest fires the West has ever seen
The most influential digital designer you've never heard of found an anecdote to the noise on Japan's ancient walking routes
Fifty years after 'Jaws' terrified the world, shark activists are reframing how we see the ocean’s top predator. But is shark-friendly content correcting fear or fueling danger?
Articles editor Frederick Dreier recaps the second episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, which saw one contestant tap out after enjoying early success
Ben Weissenbach's new book offers a thoughtful look at Alaska's enduring magic—and its rapidly changing climate.
PaddyO gathers his favorite outdoor comedians to talk about the serious business of making people in Gore Tex laugh
Our articles editor recaps the season 12 premiere, which featured a big-game kill, menacing monkeys, and, alas, a soiled pair of trousers
Shocking revelations in 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster' expose how corporate ambition and ignored warnings led to catastrophe—and why this tragedy still grips us years later.
Hear what adventure looked like back when the shorts were short, the gear wasn't waterproof, and there weren't many guys from Chicago in the Rockies
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
A diving legend talks to Outside about his last chance to see his long-lost friend—a 22-foot giant manta ray—who swam with him for years off Mexico’s Revillagigedo Islands