Winter 2021
The Future of Fitness, Winter's Warmest New Gear, Rats in Paradise, Without a Trace
Stories
POSTs
After taking a cue from ‘My Morning Routine,’ an Outside contributor discovered an extra hour in her day
Our senior editor’s foray into woodworking got off to a rough start
After years of shredding on a screen, our web producer went outside to try the real thing. Plus: a one-month ollie training plan.
After taking a critical eye to the amount of food she was throwing away, one writer realized things needed to change
Joshua Skenes ran one of the most expensive restaurants in San Francisco, with industry accolades and three Michelin stars. Still, he felt unfulfilled. Enter a top secret new venture where, if you’re lucky, you can have the best meal of your life for free.
What happens when a lifelong fraidy-cat sets out into the wilderness alone?
Investigators, family, and friends are still trying to close the case of Paul Fugate, a naturalist at Arizona’s Chiricahua National Monument who vanished without a trace in 1980. What keeps them motivated to stick with a mystery that may be unsolvable?
In her quest to master a quintessential cool-kid trick, Outside contributor Kim Cross found the sweet spot at the crossroads of work and play
In 1967, Marlon Brando bought a tiny atoll near Tahiti with the aim of preserving it as a tropical paradise. That effort continues, supported by a resort where Beyoncé, Obama, and other big shots chill next to a stunning private lagoon. Hampton Sides went there to meet with scientists and splash around an eco-fantasy island.
Why Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy
We came up with a list of the people, places, and trends that matter now, from the rise of outdoor reservation systems and new mountain-biking meccas to where to thaw out this winter
Features
Hustle and Float: In her quest to master the wheelie, our writer finds the sweet spot at the crossroads of work and play. —Kim Cross
The Searchers: Forty years on, investigators are still trying to solve the case of Paul Fugate, a ranger at Arizona’s Chiricahua National Monument who vanished without a trace and has never been found. What keeps them motivated? Brendan Borrell digs into a complicated mystery that won’t let go.
Last Tango inTetiaroa: In 1967, Marlon Brando bought an atoll near Tahiti with the aim of preserving it as a tropical paradise. That effort continues, supported by a resort where Beyoncé, Obama, and other big shots chill next to a stunning private lagoon. Hampton Sides went there to meet with scientists and splash around an eco-fantasy island.
The Best Chef in America Wants to Kill Things so that You May Know Joy: Joshua Skenes ran one of the most expensive restaurants in San Francisco, with industry accolades and three Michelin stars. Still, he felt unfulfilled. Enter a top secret new venture where, if you’re lucky, you can have the best meal of your life for free. —Daniel Duane
Dispatches
Exposure
Portfolio: Wildlife photographer Vincent Munier tracks down some of the Arctic’s most elusive inhabitants.
The Outsider
Tim Cook: Why Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy.
Gear
Puffies: Lofty jackets for every endeavor.
Trail Running: Hit the hills in high gear.
Snowshoeing: Get moving while the snow is glistening.
Backcountry Tools: Seek out powder stashes safely.
Style
Winter Boots: Cold-weather comfort starts with your feet.
Travel
Adventure Intel: To kick off the year, we came up with a list of the 31 people, places, and trends that matter now, from the rise of outdoor reservation systems and new mountain-biking meccas to where to thaw out this season.
Fitness
Just Say Yes: What happens when you conquer a fear, embrace uncertainty, and try something new? We sent eight writers on a mission to find out.