Published January 23, 2026 02:16PM
Want More Outside? You Can Now Listen to Stories While on the Go.
Outside just launched a text-to-speech feature that makes it easier to stay caught up on the headlines—without spending more time in front of a screen. Here's how to access it.
If you’re like us, you have a dozen stories open in tabs you swear you’ll read later—right after you finish work, cook dinner, and log your long training ride. Now, thanks to a new feature on Outside, content is much easier to consume on the go. Listen to your favorite Outside classics, compelling essays, and breaking news while you hike, run, or walk the dog.
Available only to O+ members, the text-to-speech option under the headline of each story lets you catch up on our latest without gluing yourself to the screen.
Here’s How to Use Outside’s Audio Feature
It’s pretty simple. Click the “listen” button in the top left corner of your chosen story to hear it. You’ll see the audio-play icon on both mobile and desktop versions of our site.
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How to Become an O+ Member to Access the Feature
Not an O+ member? Well, that’s simple, too.
Sign up for an O+ subscription, which gives you full access to audio versions of articles so you can listen on-the-go, plus apps like Trailforks and Gaia GPS. A membership usually costs $7.49 per month, but if you sign up before the end of the month, January 31, you can save 26 percent on your membership with the code NEWYEARS26.
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