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The documentary chronicles the sport's meteoric rise to mainstream popularity—and the people who shaped its culture
A political primer on the world’s most expensive sports party
Watch Rex Pemberton's insane quest to skydive onto—and then surf—a big wave
Change is coming—in equipment, in the way we watch it, and even in the way we define what it is
In his latest novel, Dave Eggers follows Josie, a former dentist escaping the loss of her practice and a divorce, and her two children, Ana and Paul, as they take a road trip through Alaska. In this exclusive excerpt, they break into an abandoned ranger’s cabin to wait out a wildfire and hide from a man who Josie is convinced is pursuing them.
Lili Wright's debut novel is a fast-paced, immersive exploration of place and cultural veneration of the sacred object
The places you'll never be able to afford and the ones so welcoming, you can move in tomorrow
A thorough exploration on the role and history of photography in our parks, including works from the legends like Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham.
David Goodrich, former director of the UN Global Climate Observing System, is biking the country to observe our changing world in person—and writing a book as he goes. Mid-trip, we asked him about his strategy.
There are hundreds of Bigfoot sightings every year, but some are more far fetched than others. These are our picks for the most believable Sasquatch encounters to ever occur.
Larry Olmsted's new book reveals the surprising truth about counterfeit foods.
Bob Gimlin was a small town cowboy when his friend coaxed him into hunting the famous mythical creature 50 years ago. Today, as the legend of Bigfoot has grown, Gimlin is viewed by the community of believers around the country as something of a prophet.
Adventure narratives written by women are finally getting their due—and Blair Braverman’s 'Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube' is a new classic.
At 18, determined to carve out a life as a "tough girl," Blair Braverman moved to Norway to learn dogsledding at an Arctic folk school, chasing fear and finding home in the great white North.
Jesse 'Tex' Leos jumped from 15,000 feet and had about 50 seconds of free fall
In his new book, 'Being a Beast,' Charles Foster attempts to understand the inner lives of animals by living as they do—as an otter, fox, badger, deer, and swift. In this excerpt, he "becomes" a red deer and allows himself to be hunted by a bloodhound.
You worry about your vacation—we’ll handle the reading list. We'll even help you decide which book to take with you (just in case you're a little too busy on the trail to read all of our picks).
Even in urban settings, there's potentially super-nutritious, super-cheap food growing right out of the cracks in the sidewalk. In an excerpt from his book, 'Unseen City,' Nathanael Johnson asks if it's possible to utilize it safely—and deliciously
Filmmaker Parker Paul created this time stacked timelapse of stars after shooting at Knill's Monument and Smeaton's Pier near St Ives, United Kingdom
Even if you’re not traveling from Los Angeles to Patagonia by way of 13 countries like this writer did, you’ll want to add his travel resources to your to-meet and to-read list
Gobble Gobble Bitches Yeah is an annual highline event held each Thanksgiving in Moab, Utah
The writer's best travel works, compiled in 'Kingdoms in the Air,' are a lesson in curiosity, empathy, and proper fly-fishing technique
Proulx’s chronicle of two families who inhabit and ravage North American forests might be her best book yet
With his new film 'Popstar' in the can, we helped the SNL alum blow off steam the best way we know how—birding
A master treehouse builder (yes, that's his real job title) on the numbers, physics, and philosophy of the perfect fortress
Webcams have changed the way we interact with the wild
Three standout series capture the national parks
Artistically-inclined future Olympian Alexi Pappas made an indie movie about the thrills of competition, with some autobiography thrown in
The acclaimed nature writer's portraits of 12 parks go beyond perfect postcard tributes, and the resulting book couldn't have come at a better time
This spoken word poem was written by Wade Newsom and performed live at 5Point Adventure Film Festival.
Czech running phenomenon Emil Zátopek was unstoppable on the track. Outside of the arena, living in a Soviet satellite state, was where things got complicated.
The film-fest veterans of Outside share what they love about the event—and give their best tips so you can soak it all up, too
The twist: most of these don’t exist in English. Don’t worry, we translated them for you.
Badass cyclist Juliana Buhring left a notorious childhood cult, biked around the world, set a world record, and wrote a book about it. It's as close as you could get to riding alongside her.
A check-in on the state of equal pay shows that women still earn less than men in most outdoor industry occupations
The films you shouldn't miss from this year's stacked lineup
Justin O. Schmidt has traveled the world studying—and getting stung by—some terrifying insects. In his new book, he explains the nuances of the sting, from the bulldog ant to tarantula hawk.
Inspired by an ancestral ill-fated journey, a writer travels the world to understand how humans find their way through the unknown
Here's a look back at our favorite stories from Outside's new outdoor lifestyle column
A conversation with the journalist whose 2015 surfing memoir, 'Barbarian Days,' just won the Pulitzer Prize, about tapping his passion for a book project, and what his favorite breaks are
The award winning journalist and documentarian has spent the past several years immersed in combat overseas and its portrayal. Why is he stopping?
The actor known for playing terrifying characters with less-than-exciting dialogue wants you to meet his artistic, climbing-crazy, film-directing side
National Parks Adventure is an action-packed feature from acclaimed filmmaker Greg MacGillivray and celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the national parks. Following a trio of adventurers, the film takes us into America's most legendary outdoor playgrounds—and some that are off the beaten path. This behind the scenes look focuses on…
In his new collection of short stories, the author presents a series of vignettes far from the bustle of cities, but no easy answers
Canadian artist John Fairfull is one of the few Westerners to brave an agonizing manhood ceremony in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. What was it like?
Everyone has a tough time trying to impress potential mates on online dating apps. Here are some insider tips on how to stand out from the crowd.
The niche sport boasts an impressively gender-equal set of star athletes. A group of filmmakers wants more people to know about it—and get involved themselves.
It has a paint-by-numbers plot, loads of sexism and gratuitous nudity, and a screenplay full of tired racial stereotypes. It’s also the highest-grossing ski movie of all time. Frederick Reimers and Sam Moulton uncover the true story behind every skier’s favorite cult classic.
The city may be the only one in America that can be confident in its Olympic hosting qualifications, and designers made an emblem that shows it
Sunshine Superman is a documentary that profiles pioneering BASE-jumper and aerial cinematographer Carl Boenish. In this exclusive clip, director Marah Strauch explains how finding a box of archival footage from Boenish inspired her to find out more about the man behind the camera. You can watch the full documentary from Magnolia Pictures…
Plug in your headphones and get ready to binge. These podcasts give ‘Serial’ a run for its money.
A former pro ski jumper breaks down Hollywood’s attempt to portray an obscure winter Olympic sport
Yvon Chouinard thinks environmental activists could learn a thing or two from businesspeople, even if—as he puts it—businesspeople are sleazeballs
In his latest book, Pulitzer Prize–winning scientist Edward O. Wilson argues for a bold step in conservation
Stock your physical and digital library with these must-read and must-see works that capture the fun, danger, and beauty of the cold.
A new documentary gives a never-before-seen look at the BASE jumper's near-death experience—and the almost-impossible jump he took just a year later
The singer’s new album comes after a two-year deep dive into the wild
Skiers have been wiping out since the dawn of the sport. But now, when pro skiers take miraculous falls, millions of people tune in.
A rollicking new book examines the extraordinary, nearly forgotten life of the american scout and adventurer
The trick to scoring dreamy conditions and jealousy-inducing powder footage? Don’t plan ahead, and know how to fake it when the conditions aren't that dreamy.
A retired Navy SEAL teaches us how to turn common household objects into brutal weapons in a pinch, which is almost as funny as it is terrifying
The original 1991 film inspired a generation of hard-charging athletes. Now grown up, many of them signed on as stuntmen for the reboot to make the snowboarding, wingsuiting, and motocross as real as possible.
What’s spurring so many A-list celebrities to appear on a survival TV show? The chance to experience a little fear and risk, which, as Grylls keeps telling us, only makes you stronger.
The first-ever documentary about the notorious ultramarathon was just as secretive and nearly as difficult to complete as the race itself
The first full-length mountain film to be shot entirely in 4K is no gimmick: it's a game changer for high-action, small-budget productions
Scottish BMX rider Kriss Kyle blew up the internet with his latest optical illusion video. Here’s how he did it.
With his first book, the famous climber seeks to put his daring stunts in perspective
Now you can hang your favorite in your living room, no matter how oddly specific
The famed big-mountain skier at the helm of Bravo’s new Whistler-based reality show, has her eye on the bigger picture: encouraging more women to get outdoors
Capturing footage for Salomon Freeski’s latest installment was a once-in-a-lifetime event
The best survival book in a decade tells the unbelievable tale of a man who spent more than a year lost on a boat
Iconic mountains in Scotland are crumbling under the feet of an unprecedented surge in tourism sparked by the last 007 movie
If a skier hucks without uploading a photo, does anybody see it? A road trip through the exploding business side of Instagram, where pro athletes roam Alberta stalking the next big trophy shot.
The late climber, highliner, and BASE jumper writes about the passions of his life: his dog, his girlfriend, and the outdoors
Meet the creative mastermind behind the tiny camera that elevated the first-person narrative and made POV fiends of us all
We asked two NASA engineers to break down how realistic the new Matt Damon movie is. (Spoilers ahead!)
In 'Think South,' Cathy de Moll explains how a team of explorers pulled off one of the 20th century’s most challenging expeditions