Caroline Gleich is a ski mountaineer, activist, and now a candidate for the United States Senate

Our hiking columnist lost contact with his spouse in Colorado’s remote San Juan Mountains. After a frantic search, he reached for his Apple smartphone.

The Alaska ferry system is creaky and unpredictable. But it may be the best way to reach the wildest trailheads and abandoned shorelines in America.

Millions of Christmas trees wind up in the landfill after the holidays, emitting methane and taking up precious space. Don’t let yours be one of them. There are plenty of ways to put that pine to good use.

Neighbors Jeff Hashimoto and Langton Ernest-Beck dreamed up a crazy summertime challenge: climb Washington’s 100 highest mountains, and link the peaks by bike

A nature walk through the Florida Everglades

Historically, climbers cut their teeth with the help of guides or mentors. Now a new climber can follow, scroll, and like their way toward proficiency. Or can they?

What’s one more vehicle at a bustling trailhead? Our columnist weighs in.

These stunning photographs inspire us to seize every moment outside

Produced by two self-proclaimed “harbingers of queer chaos” and premiering in London, it’s the most delightfully surreal courtroom drama you’ll see this year

Surfers from Hawaii once again ruled the day at Banzai Pipeline, where challenging conditions created plenty of drama

Plus eight other easy, planet-friendly actions that everyone around you will start imitating

The 26th president once demanded that military personnel be able to walk 50 miles in 20 hours. I set off on an ill-fated mission to see if I could do it myself.

The disaster has washed out bridges and towns across New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and Maine. At least five people have died in the storms.

Research shows that wolves are vital to intact ecosystems, but Republicans are stoking fear in rural voters

A hiker rescued in California last week is the latest to find themselves pinned under a big rock. But they’re far from the first—or the unluckiest—to have a bad encounter with a boulder.

"Powderchaser Steve" has spent decades studying the weather radar and driving through blizzards. Here are his tips for beating the crowds to the snow.

We spoke to Kerry, the special presidential envoy for climate, about the conference’s historic agreement, which promises to end oil, gas, and coal use by 2050

Powder Mountain will move to a model of real estate tied to private skiing as well as public access in 2024

A search dog named Pocket helps bring families hope and closure. She was recently honored by the American Kennel Club for her work.

Everybody’s buzzing about this affordable passport to smaller, often overlooked ski resorts around the U.S. Its owners think their rapidly growing business could be the antidote to the ski industry’s endless consolidation.

A community ski hill in Northern California is under fire after sharing plans to erect a 20-foot-tall statue of the Virgin Mary

A weather phenomenon coated the peak in glaze ice for a few glorious hours in November. Employees at the observatory grabbed their skates and made the most of it.

The secretary of transportation spoke to Outside about his plan to save the lives of humans and wild animals simultaneously

The middle Florence brother is leading a cohort of social-media-savvy surfers who have created a totally new way to go pro—no competition circuit required

Climbers regarded the North Face of Jannu as the most baffling project in the Himalayas until these alpinists cracked it

For this group of women, swimming miles in freezing cold water is the best way to spend a weekend

Facing national outrage, Wyoming lawmakers on Thursday backed down from their plan to auction the “Kelly Parcel” off to the highest bidder

A moment of praise for everyone’s favorite way to exchange gear

Held annually in the Swiss village of Mürren, the Inferno combines hard partying with a very serious downhill challenge. And did we mention the abject terror?

State lawmakers should step in and ensure that the “Kelly Parcel” ends up in the hands of the National Park Service, writes our articles editor

These easy-to-make presents will show your loved ones that you care about them as well as the planet

After 50 years, one of the most consequential environmental laws in U.S. history may no longer be relevant to the world we’re living in

His grandfather founded the Iditarod, but he’s the first member of his family to take the title

Sixteen young people took Montana to court to hold the state responsible for violating their right to a clean and healthful environment

Soccer player Quinn, cyclist Austin Killips, and runner Nikki Hiltz inspired us—and thousands of other fans—this year

Neuschäfer won the Golden Globe, a dangerous, solo, nonstop sailing race this spring

After a record-breaking year, the 28-year-old American ski racer sits down to talk success, failure, family, and the future with her mom, Eileen Shiffrin

The death of Manuel Paez Terán, a “Stop Cop City” protester, in January marked the first time police have shot and killed an environmental activist on U.S. soil

Don’t worry: there’s a plan in place to keep names like “Wolfy McWolfFace” off of the list

When it comes to packing for a winter camping trip, separating good advice from falsehoods can be difficult

Mountain lions are becoming more aggressive. Or maybe they aren’t?

Suggested regulations would require land managers to review and approve all fixed anchors on wilderness routes. Climbing digital editor Steven Potter explains why the policies miss the mark.

This summer Courtney Dauwalter made history, becoming the first athlete to win the three biggest races in ultrarunning in the same year: the Hardrock 100, the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, and the Western States Endurance Run. What’s her secret?

Give yourself the gift of a better climate future by donating to these nonprofits

Knowing how to keep warm could help save your life if things go wrong on a winter hike

A roundup of all of the wacky and weird news from the ski universe

Hitting the trail with someone may be the best way to get to know them. But what if “someone” is your new hubby?

The stunt was little more than empty showmanship

The Merrell trail running athlete shares her experience of discovering a BRCA1 gene mutation—and pursuing her dreams anyway

Why do so many cars and trucks get stuck on sketchy passes in the Rockies? We asked state officials, tow truck drivers, and even college professors to weigh in.

Pack your bags because we’ve identified legendary ski resorts all over the globe that you’re going to yearn to visit

The outdoor recreation economy is outpacing domestic growth

Over the nine-day trial, Texas prosecutors presented GPS and DNA data, and Armstrong’s own friends gave damning testimony

The Fifth National Climate Assessment, released by the White House this week, shows it’s not too late to act

A Texas jury has found Kaitlin Armstrong guilty for the murder of Moriah Wilson. The court sentenced her to 90 years in prison.

Search and rescue officials are urging adventurers to carry appropriate gear after an unprepared hiker nearly died on one of the state’s high mountains

There’s no better way to grasp the dos and don’ts of curbside recycling than seeing the sorting in action

When you’re one of the greatest skiers of all time, there are some things you only say to the person you trust most in the world

Rich Moore and his dog Finney disappeared on a hike in Colorado in August. Ten weeks later, crews found the dog alive. Now, friends and family are trying to understand what happened.

Itacate’s dehydrated meals fill the backpacking void with chilaquiles, Caldo Tlalpeño, and sopa de lentejas

Record winter storms turned the Central Valley into a 300-mile long flood zone. We sent a writer and photographer to check out conditions that hadn’t been seen in 40 years.

Experience the hidden landscapes of Northern California and celebrate the spirit of adventure through grassroots mixed-terrain rides

It’s not what’s on your head, it’s what’s inside of it that matters

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy announced this week that it had purchased 850 acres of land beneath McAfee Knob

Doyle set a speed record on the AT 50 years ago, long before YouTubers and partying twentysomethings had flooded the iconic trail. Through his Appalachian Trail Institute, which he's run since 1989, he’s still trying to convert a new generation of thru-hikers to his personal philosophy of what the trail should be.

An Australian cattleman is lucky to be alive after being attacked by a croc near Darwin

The ordeal is a reminder to value your own situational awareness over what Big Tech may tell you about a trail

These two snowboarders have scored the first chairlift of the season for three decades straight

National Park Service encourages hikers to avoid Whiteoak Canyon and Old Rag due to poor air quality

The short movie premiered at 5 Point and Banff Film Festival this fall, subtly questioning what a ski edit can be

Because every adventure should be celebrated

A video of daddy longlegs clustering on a backpacker’s had arachnophobic hikers vowing to stay away. But look a little closer, and you might just gain a new appreciation for the Alaskan wilderness.

Team Bronco Ambassador Andrew Muse shares advice learned over his 15 years of exploring public lands off-road

Honoring the life of someone who spent their days exploring wild places often means embracing the pursuits that brought them joy

Shiffrin has won more World Cup races than any skier in history. But there are still more records for her to reset. 

Learning to ski as an adult is difficult, but worth it

After three years of testing, Rocky Mountain National Park may make its reservation system permanent—and other parks aren’t far behind

The pioneering American mountaineer sounds off on Everest crowds, races to Himalayan summits, and reshaping the record books for the world’s highest peaks

And Alfredo Aliaga is already planning his return to come back and do it again next year