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Wes Siler and legendary alpinist Conrad Anker explain why your vote matters and how to make it count
The best way to de-stress during this frightening time is to look for safe opportunities to get outside
Here, Wes Siler and legendary mountain climber Conrad Anker walk through the first step: registering to vote
Like many outdoor sports, cycling struggles with gender equality. In Colorado, a handful of youth organizations are trying to change that.
Influencers and conservationists of color take a hike through Harold Richardson Redwood Preserve to discuss diversity on public lands
In 'Spirit Run,' Noé Álvarez recounts the journey that transformed his view of the world
Adventurer Blair Braverman thought going on the reality show would be the experience of a lifetime. It was—in very unexpected ways.
'Billionaire Wilderness,' by Wyoming native and Yale sociologist Justin Farrell, asks hard questions about how money changes American land by investigating one of the West's most beloved outdoor playgrounds: Jackson Hole
For decades, the cowboy has occupied a storied place in Americana—but the image in popular narratives excluded cowboys of color. This year the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Grammy-winning musician Dom Flemons sought to change that. At the event, held in Nevada earlier this winter, the theme was the same as Flemons's 2018 album: black cowboys.
No one can stop you from skiing in jeans. And really, doing lots of other things in jeans.
Boomtown and Drilled tackle climate change and oil and gas extraction from different angles
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
An ode to traveling slow on two wheels and burning just enough calories each day to eat a large pizza each evening
Why a lifelong outdoor adventurer couldn't resist the siren song of fairways and greens
In 'Paha Sapa,' Lakota skier Connor Ryan explores his ancestral South Dakota homeland
The documentary 'Safety to Nome' follows 26 competitors racing 1,000 miles across the Alaskan tundra on foot, bike, or skis
Don't let your insecurities stand in the way of what you want to do
Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus's new movie proves that Hollywood is perennially bad at depicting snow sports
The latest film adaptation of Jack London's classic novel is a kid-friendly reminder that wild spaces are important. Harrison Ford, the film's star, is a bit more blunt.
Spend less than you would on a restaurant dinner and get a book that you'll cherish for years to come
A detailed list of what you need to treat common injuries and ailments
Can the sport’s trendiest discipline reinvigorate its national governing body? And should we even care?
I mean, friends are great, but are they better than things like nachos or not getting mauled by a wild animal? That's up to you.
By highlighting three potent public-lands battles, the film asks audiences to take a stand in a political moment that threatens the future of American conservation
Adventures take a lot of planning. But what if all that stress means you don't go at all?
In 'Cat Tale,' a longtime environmental journalist documents the dramatic saga that brought this state animal back from the brink of extinction
I was an irresponsible person who was good at getting in trouble. I asked Dave for help, and he made a bet on me: his car. In order for him to keep his car, I had to change.
Disney Plus's 'Togo' and 20th Century Fox's 'The Call of the Wild' deliver as feel-good dog stories, but their portrayal of the human history of mushing is flawed
While researching his new book 'Author in Chief,' our contributor discovered a forgotten piece of John Adams's life: the time he sailed to Europe during the Revolutionary War and barely survived
The basketball icon knows that if you want kids to succeed, you need to give them access to bikes and bike lanes
'Yellow Bird,' by Sierra Crane Murdoch, and 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' by Emma Copley Eisenberg, look at haunting deaths in wild and forgotten landscapes
On July 10, 2014, Cody Roman Dial, the 27-year-old son of explorer Roman Dial, entered the coastal rainforest of Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park to begin a solo, multi-day hike. He never came out. In an excerpt from his memoir 'The Adventurer’s Son,' Roman Dial relives the terrible day he initiated the search for his son.
The No Man's Land Film Festival is an annual celebration of women-identified experience in the outdoors
Sixty percent of the time, the forecast is right every time
Annual shred flicks used to be the only place to see the best lines and hucks of the previous year. Then Instagram and YouTube arrived. Does social media spell the end for the beloved genre?
Cozy up with one and start planning your next family adventure
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
'Honeyland,' 'Into the Canyon,' and 'Okavango: River of Dreams' are generating buzz at Sundance and the Oscars. You can also stream them online.
Helpful advice, like "break your fall with your elbows, tailbone, kneecaps, or face"
In 'Fine Lines,' from director Dina Khreino, climbers Alex Honnold, Lynn Hill, and Emily Harrington discuss their thoughts on risk and fear
A supposedly fun thing I would absolutely do again
Colin O'Brady completed the first solo crossing of the Antarctic landmass under his own power and with no resupplies in 2018. In this excerpt from his new memoir, 'The Impossible First,' he reveals the moment that nearly ended his historic feat.
What do you do when your parents' political views directly impact your life?
Lucy Parks found trail culture far from fully accepting but refused to let fear stop them from thru-hiking the AT
In a new memoir, the photographer digs into the most meaningful moments of a remarkable human-canine connection
In the new photo book 'Fierce Beauty,' celebrated photographer Eric Meola chases wild weather across the Great Plains
As former columnist Heather Hansman passes the torch to Erin Berger, the two share their strongest takes on outdoor media and culture
With Americans surging onto public lands like never before, search and rescue operations are becoming overwhelmed—and help is not on the way
Number 4: Leave it in the car, preferably under the seat
Bad behavior might be jeopardizing access to Kingdom Trails, one of the premier networks on the East Coast. Here's what we can learn from it.
A documentary about elephant poaching in Kenya follows three men—a poacher, an ivory trader, and a wildlife ranger—ensnared in the deadly industry
As his dreams of going pro faded, photographer Cooper Dodds fell back in love with ski jumping in an unexpected place. His new photo book, 'Jumper: Flying in the Heartland,' documents the Midwest's surprisingly popular, no-frills tournament circuit.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn’t stop talking about
Skier Greg Hill attempts big-mountain pursuits with only electricity and a front-wheel-drive Chevy Bolt
Or why you should absolutely make room in your bag for those shrimp skewers on your next trip
After a breaching humpback nearly landed on Tom Mustill's kayak, the wildlife filmmaker became consumed with trying to understand the massive mammal. The result is PBS's ‘The Whale Detective.’
In 'A Walk with Dad,' filmmaker Ryan O'Connor and his father walk and talk about the grief of losing their mother and wife
And what to do when it's time to break up with your climbing partner
Because going back to the work after the holidays is hard enough already
Our favorite outdoor films of the year, from an indie romance to lots of documentaries
Featuring fat bears, Pattie Gonia, a very good boy, and more
Do I worry about my dogs' safety when they're playing outside? Absolutely. Do I let that stop me from bringing them on outdoor adventures? Absolutely not.
Seduced by the idea of turning my hobby into a paycheck, I led bike tours across the U.S. throughout my twenties. As I learned, some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
The comedian's takedown of ski-industry tropes has become a runaway hit
Ten books that sparked debate, started conversations, and launched movements in the past ten years—and what to read next
A new miniseries from the podcast Threshold explores the controversy surrounding one of the our most contested pieces of public land by meeting the people who live off it
Think Balto saved Nome, Alaska, on his own? Think again. A new family-friendly movie finally gets a legendary dogsled run right.
Presents you can give no matter how far apart you are
Everything is easier to understand with visuals
Our wellness columnist on his favorite books of the year
Maxine McCormick is already a fly-fishing legend. But how can a 15-year-old make her way through a world dominated by retirees?
From camping with a $140 Walmart kit to building an adventure van on a budget, these were the Outside-produced videos that served you best
The BMX pioneer and Hollywood stuntman is known for thrilling exploits on and off the bike. Now his greatest feat is passing on a sense of adventure to his daughter.
In 2005, Richard Louv helped usher in the nature-as-therapy movement. His latest book asks us to start bonding with wild animals.
A new documentary on PBS's 'Independent Lens' chronicles the incredible life of George Attla, an icon of the dogsled world who dominated the sport while preserving a dying tradition
Whether you want to eat more vegetables or make your own trail food, these cookbooks should be on your wish list
