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The founder of the first group of cholita climbers tells us why she'll always wear a skirt to climb a mountain, and the next big summit she's taking on.

A thank you letter to our beautifully simple, often painful, but always rewarding sport

What you can learn from how the most famous climber in the world handles fear

From toenails to bodily functions, there are some questions about ultramarathons that we've been too afraid to ask. That is, until now.

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

The X Games implemented artificial intelligence to judge competitions this year. Like it or not, there might be a lot more of it in the near future.

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.

In a world of high-design sportswear, one editor believes the best running shirt is the one you're wearing

Sometimes the best adventures start in your driveway

After an injury, a reader can no longer go on a trip with his buddies. Should he pay his friends for the rental house?

An expert in Colorado mountain towns explains why different policies can actually make a difference in the push to build affordable housing

The inaugural pitch competition awarded prizes valued at $170,000

The former Obama speech writer's unlikely tale of how surfing helped him understand his brother-in-law (and the rest of the country)

Triathlons are fine. But these multisport alternatives have way more entertainment value.

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

The newest version of the GOP plan to sell off public land includes 1.2 million acres of BLM territory. Outdoor recreationists would pay the price.

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

Growing up, our dads gave us advice on just about everything—from wearing helmets to starting fires to eating yellow snow

Game wardens want outdoor recreationists to leave injured animals alone—even if that means they die. But do we lose a piece of our humanity by refusing to intervene?

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

Not even a Colorado thunderstorm could diminish the stoke from the second annual event, writes our articles editor

Since 2021, the Defender Service Awards have honored the hardest working U.S. and Canadian nonprofits

As an outdoors advice columnist, I often tell people to get their nature fix by camping in their own backyard. I finally took a taste of my own medicine.

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?

In an excerpt from his book ‘Higher Ground: How the Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save the World,” Luis Benitez explains how government support can help outdoor recreation thrive

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 guidebook author and TV personality talks about his current favorite mode of transportation and offers sage advice for getting the most out of a trip.

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.

More than a century after their founding, national parks are still a reminder that we can all come together over the things we love most.

A TikTok creator's unorthodox videos have racked up millions of views in the name of public land conservation.

Brick-and-mortar shops are peddling more than just product these days. Come for the gear, stay for the group rides, runs, and game nights.

Loud? Sure. In the way? Maybe. But these crews are carving out space—and making cities feel like home.

Give them the gift of self-sufficiency, problem-solving, and adventure with a multi-tool that does it all

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

Volunteering is an incredible way to connect with like-minded people over a shared goal. Here are seven ways to get started.

In his new memoir, de la Rocha explores the meaning of vulnerability, manhood, and the healing power of the outdoors.

The outdoor activities we love may be our best shot at building the community we want

A celebration under the open sky offers an irreplaceable source of community, connection, and joy—which is the big idea behind the Outside Festival.

For musician Neal Francis, self-reflection makes for better jams.

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"

Adventure couples share their tips for handling jealousy and FOMO and supporting their partner in pursuing a dream.

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.

Yes, the Met Gala is about fashion. But it's also about the memes. Here are some we outdoorsfolk found all too relatable.

Our ethics columnist helps a biologist reckon with the double-edged sword caused by land protection rules in the American West

In the wake of the 2025 federal layoffs, Outdoorable offered to pay NPS rangers for their expertise. Now, dozens work as "trip therapists" for the fledgling travel-planning platform.

Frontman Dave Simonett is bringing his nature-inspired music to the Outside Festival

Guide-turned-artist Bryn Merrell joins a legacy of painters, photographers, poets, and other creatives who have been touched by the country’s first national park

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.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland believes that elected officials at the state level should use their power to protect the country’s public lands from drilling and development

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.

Here at Outside, we believe that every day is Earth Day. These people, products, and initiatives do, too.

Science doesn't have the answers. But after overcoming her own fear of the dark, this writer does.

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.

At Bozeman's Airport, cowboy hats are more than just a fashion statement—they're a way of life. From classic Stetsons to hot pink, these folks are going all out to embrace the Western spirit.

Give back, get involved, and score up to thousands of dollars for your favorite trail organization with these three programs.

Catch a wave at Palm Springs Surf Club, cruise Big Bear Lake by boat, or paddle through the surreal Salton Sea.

A new pitch competition for outdoor industry and active lifestyle startups called Outside Ignite is providing support for the next generation of bright ideas.

The complete Coachella camp checklist with essentials, must-haves, and pro tips.

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.