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 us 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.
Not even a Colorado thunderstorm could diminish the stoke from the second annual event, writes our articles editor
The musician on sailing, surfing, and living in tiny homes in giant places
Zombies might be fiction, but Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' still has me planning for the end times. Could the show's Seattle setting be the climate haven I've been looking for?
Sylvan Esso's nature walking playlist will get you in the mood for summer. Catch them headlining the Outside Festival in Denver on May 31.
One of America's most accomplished mountaineers details her unexpected journey to the top of the world in her new memoir, 'Enough'
The new documentary, screening at the Outside Festival, shares the pain of American Indian history—and the resilience and strength of young Paiute runner Kutoven Stevens.
Ranga Perera is a sought after personal chef and fly fishing companion in Bozeman, Montana, who lives with disarming joy and optimism in the face of tragedy and an eery brush with death
This year’s program, curated in partnership with Mountainfilm, includes everything from heartfelt shorts to award-winning, feature-length documentaries.
Outside Festival welcomes Hazlett to the lineup for the second annual Outside Festival in Denver’s Civic Center Park on May 31-June 1.
Take it from a professional trier-of-new-things: taking up a new outdoor pursuit can change your life—and the more hurdles you face in doing so, the more reasons you have to try
In his new memoir, de la Rocha explores the meaning of vulnerability, manhood, and the healing power of the outdoors.
The Stars Wars actor and his best friend Charley Boorman take us inside their latest motorcycle trip for the new Apple TV+ docuseries "Long Way Home"
You probably know Katie Burrell from her Instagram skewering of outdoor stereotypes and her race ski-sharp takes on how relationships live and die on the trail. So you’d think talking to her would be a non-stop gigglefest, but Burrell has range that requires a lot of emotional intelligence. It turns out there’s no better place to develop that than on skis and mountain bikes.
Frontman Dave Simonett is bringing his nature-inspired music to the Outside Festival
Is Minnesota the most underrated outdoor adventure state? Lead singer of Trampled by Turtles, Dave Simonett, was heavily influenced by the states’ unique beauty, spending his youth exploring its rolling woods. But nature wasn’t just his playground - his love for fishing, hiking, and all things outdoors inspired his music and shaped his songwriting career.
What drives people to climb the world’s highest peak? Writer and explorer Ben Ayers has had countless conversations with mountaineers from all over the world. Hear the insights he’s gathered during his time living in Kathmandu.
We’re all guilty of rushing through the outdoors—chasing the next thrill or squeezing in a quick ride. But what if slowing down could actually bring us closer to nature and ourselves? Skier and scientist Ellen Bradly found that when she moved with intention, the forest started speaking in ways she’d never noticed.
A new pitch competition for outdoor industry and active lifestyle startups called Outside Ignite is providing support for the next generation of bright ideas.
What is outdoor culture and how do we define it? To really understand, you need someone who has held a mic in front of a camera at world class skiing, snowboarding, and surfing events for decades and who has lived in the gooey, buzzing center of our culture since the 1990s.
Before he was making headlines for visiting all 419 National Parks in one continuous trip, endurance athlete Mikah Meyer carried a secret he thought would define him forever. How did he come to terms with himself to live life to the fullest?
After more than 40 years in Park City, Utah, the iconic film festival will have a new home at the foot of the Colorado Rocky Mountains starting in 2027
The new Netflix series ‘Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure’ chronicles the decade-long hunt. The series also includes clues about a new hidden fortune.
Kimmy Fasani is one of the best snowboarders on the planet, but the lessons she's learned sliding sideways downhill are relevant to all of us, regardless of whether or not we've tackled a sheer Alaskan face or stared down Stage 3 cancer.
In an excerpt from his new book, Outside’s Sweat Science columnist digs into the emerging science of why we’re drawn to the unknown and what we get out of it
If you're a mountain biker or a snowboarder, there's a good chance you've seen Scott Losse appear in your IG feed, with his deadpan, hilarious observations of the more ridiculous aspects to both sports. Host PaddyO gets him to open up about why he only kids those he loves.
We have some fun, exciting news! Longtime Outside Podcast contributor, Paddy “PaddyO” O’Connell is taking over as host of the show. In every episode, PaddyO will chat with people about how their experiences in the outdoors have shaped the way they navigate life.
The first written accounts of surfing in Africa predate accounts of surfing in Hawaii by 100 years. In his new movie, 'Wade in the Water,' documentarian David Mesfin asks: What else have we glossed over in the history of Black surfing?
The author analyzes the official trailer for ‘The Surfer,’ which blends paranoia, violence, and wave riding in a frothy mix
He climbs trees, runs barefoot, and covers himself in mud for his 1 million followers. Here's what we can learn about movement and play from Victor Manuel Fleites Escobar.
The show pits 12 novice survivalists against each other in a test to win $250,000. But their families are also part of the game.
The themes addressed on shows like ‘Naked and Afraid,’ ‘Alone,’ and ‘Survivor’ are more relevant than ever
We spoke to the Academy Award-winning actor about his new three-part docuseries for Fox Nation, which chronicles the 1903 meeting between Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir in Yosemite National Park
Netflix Co-Founder/Powder Mountain CEO Reed Hastings among the luminaries who will speak as the growing event returns to Denver
The invasive sea lamprey brought Great Lakes fishing to its knees in the fifties and sixties, until local communities and scientists battled back. The new film ‘The Fish Thief’ explores the fight.
As the TikTok ban looms, creators who built inclusive communities around outdoor activities face an uncertain future. The platform’s unique ability to inspire real-world adventures and amplify diverse voices may disappear overnight, leaving creators and enthusiasts searching for alternatives.
Compelling essays, rigorous investigations, and four days in a pitch-black cave: this is our greatest work of the year
Massive celebration of outdoor culture returns to Denver with an all-star musical lineup, a bigger footprint, and an energetic mix of speakers, gear, films, food and fun
In his new book, the longtime VP of sustainability for Aspen One explains why corporate actions to address climate change (including the ones he himself implemented) fall short, and the paths to forward that still bring him hope
The longtime contributor explains how a fly rod and a fascination with the natural world launched his journalism career and segued into a prescient book on pandemics
From power struggles over land to the ultra-wealthy pushing out locals, some parts of the hit TV show, which just premiered the second half of its fifth season, aren’t that far from the truth
An excerpt from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘Ultra-Something,’ which explores why we’re so drawn to the long haul