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The intensifying war between Republicans and Patagonia could now move to Capitol Hill—exactly where the outdoor industry could make the most impact
“Big Sur” captures the musician's love of the California coast
A new survey across the Department of the Interior shows that it’s not just the National Park Service plagued by these issues
The do’s and don'ts of securing the outdoor-rec vote
The trick to making it look easy is a heck of a lot of hard work
The charities suing the Trump administration to save Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments—and how you can help
Nine tips gleaned from the Swedish parenting playbook
Wedding photographers Northen Peak Productions are carving out a niche in their industry—adventure weddings.
When Patagonia, REI, and the North Face stood up to Trump’s national-monument shrinkage, did they earn more goodwill than they lost? We reviewed social comments to hear what you had to say.
This fall, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music.
By slashing the Utah monuments without listening to the sovereign indigenous voices, the secretary of the interior regressed to a time when the feds oppressed and disrespected the tribes
Into the Deep Unknown from research institute Biographic follows deep-sea biologist Diva Amon as she showcases what the earth looks like at 3,280 feet below sea level.
Wouldn’t you like to get away? To a place where you can be pampered and just relax? Of course you wouldn’t.
For this Tough Love, by popular request, we're doing something a little different: a semi-noncapitalist gift guide
The outdoor industry has been a fierce advocate for the now-decimated national monument—but it may have been too little, too late
Edge of the light is a drone film from professional photographers at Ozzo Photography. On a recent trip they set out to capture the northern lights dancing over Iceland's waterfalls.
You don't need to get kitted up before every ride
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in November
Want to change people's minds about cycling? Start with the school drop-off and go from there.
Give them something that will inspire a lifetime of adventure
It’s long overdue that we started talking about it, and it affects all of us
From filmmaker Jon Glassberg and writer Caroline Treadway, China Doll follows climbers Heather and Chris Weidner as Heather attempts to climb China Doll in Dream Canyon.
On the road, the window to the soul is more of a one-way mirror
In this excerpt from Annette McGivney's book 'Pure Land,' the author investigates the brutal killing of a Japanese tourist—and things get complicated.
Part actual book club, part place to explore outdoor culture and media
Use the hashtag #readingbravely to show us where you go with Outside
Bobby Kennedy Jr. has spent a lifetime protecting rivers, an ethos born on childhood expeditions
For thoughtful holiday gifting, these are our no-fail, instant-gratification picks
Because sometimes during the holidays you'd rather be skiing, even if you don't want to say it out loud
The podcast star and bestselling author sent the same 11 questions to more than 100 of his dream interviewees. He shares their answers in his new book, 'Tribe of Mentors.'
Over the past four decades, Outside has told a lot of incredible stories. It’s something worth celebrating, so when our 40th anniversary rolled around this year, we went big.
Is riding with headphones really such a big deal?
Hunting fights habitat loss and poaching, even in unstable countries
And don't let anyone make you believe differently
For our 40th anniversary in 2017, we decided to throw a year-long party
Did Fabian Cancellara really use a motor? And if he did, what does that mean for cycling?
Check out these seven new docs from the biggest film festivals of the season
The climber and photographer is rarely home. But when he is, here’s what he keeps close by.
The accomplished alpinist Lydia Bradey looks back at her life, 31 years after making the decision to get sterilized
One writer, inspired by Edward Abbey to head west, sets off for a seasonal gig that proves to be a deeply isolating experience
'Under An Arctic Sky' from Chris Burkard Studios and Sweatpants Media was an epic quest for perfect waves along the rugged and remote coast of Iceland.
If you have great people in your life, tell them now rather than later
With its new Walls Are Meant for Climbing program, the company hopes to make climbing accessible for everyone of all ages and abilities
Tip: It helps to build your toddler a mini climbing wall so he can boulder with you
The peak performance expert and bestselling author on what he’s reading now
The case for rethinking one of cycling's oldest and most misused components
This Fall, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in October
The GOP doesn't think the feds should oversee our national heritage. Here's why they're wrong.
Everybody has a few one-liners that always crop up in their head when they’re out hiking, skiing, climbing, and/or having a good time or bad time outside.
Plus two more books we're reading this month
Sometimes the best performance upgrade is portability
Hate craft beer? Dogs? Urinary tract infections? We have answers to some of the most pressing outdoors issues.
This Fall, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music.
Boulder, Colorado, celebrates 50 years of Open Space this year. Here’s what I’ve learned as a 16-year resident.
Mikah Meyer, who's making his way through all 417 National Park Service sites and just happens to be gay, is willing to bet you haven't
A swanky night out with the mutts saving our veterans' lives
Pedaling toward the truth of the “bikes-vs-cars” debate
With his new book, David Philipps is the latest journalist to ride into town on a mustang. And he's come with some new material.
The housing crisis in the Mountain West has gotten so bad that some folks are happy to rent a clean piece of pavement
During Colorado's heyday of ski area growth, there were nearly 200 ski resorts in operation. Today, there's just around 30.
Allowing girls is great, but the country's two scouting organizations need more serious change to better serve the next generation of outdoor lovers
The National Park Service findings, released last week, are troubling. The reality is even worse.
If you like Sweat Science, you'll love these books
From filmmaker Trip Jennings, Eagle Creek Burn Fly follows Oregon State University Forest Specialists John Bailey and Lisa Ellsworth as they explore the intricacies of this fire.
Why it will destroy cycling, society, and the planet if we let it
A newly-released survey finds a culture that discourages victims from speaking out
In the Five Points area of Denver, there's a small bike shop called Chocolate Spokes with owner Gregory Crichlow who's been building bikes from the frame up.
Camping along windy rivers in Gauja National Park, filmmaker Arvids Baranovs captured the brief window of color before it all turned grey.
Meet Gregory Crichlow, the man fixing bikes for underserved communities in Denver