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The outdoor survival show reached a turning point during its sixth season after a participant successfully hunted big game
The Park Service has reminded visitors to keep their distance from the 2,000-pound animals after a man from New Jersey was attacked
When a fledgling American team decides to challenge the Kazakhs at their own game, no one is quite prepared for what happens next.
Follow an Alaska-based artist, filmmaker, educator, and environmental advocate inspired by the uncommon trail
A medevac crew in southern Colorado completed a helicopter rescue on the 14,055-foot mountain, which was recently reopened to hikers
Make your escape with expert guidance on every step and upgrade needed to take your overnight adventures off-road
The seismic activity on May 29 was much smaller than the July 2024 explosion that closed Biscuit Basin
In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter dives into the cuisine you will find at Base Camp—and whether or not it’s nutritious and delicious
Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised dog owners to keep pets on-leash when walking in moose habitat, and to choose trails with good visibility
Search and rescue teams recently conducted 13 helicopter rescues over a seven-day span. A SAR leader blames the uptick on a detour to a vital hiking route.
Work. laundry. The weather. There are so many excuses to not get out there. But when you have a solid adventure buddy, the answer is always yes.
Inclement weather has delayed the search for a man who went missing on the West Buttress route
More Perfect Union, a nonprofit advocating for workers‘ rights, has put up 300 billboards calling out the staffing cuts to national parks
Our Everest reporter explains the biggest stories from the 2025 season: fewer fatalities than in 2024, a narrow weather window, and multiple notable ascents
For anglers, there’s nothing better than catching—and protecting—Yellowstone cutthroat trout
The ocean transformed the life of the BlackGirlBlueWorld scuba diver and inspired her to share and protect the underwater beauty
From beautiful parks to local fishing holes, here's everything you need to explore the world close to home.
Hike to alpine lakes, sleep under the stars, and visit some of the best parks in the country. Welcome to Outside’s cheat sheet to summer vacation.
The coolest adventures aren't always far from home. We're here to help you explore all of the beautiful outdoor spaces in your state.
How can a backpacker make the most of a night in town? Residents share their best tips
Rescuers issue a warning to hikers across the country as fast-flowing streams and cascades surge with spring snowmelt
A master rod builder shares the tools, skills, and deeper rewards of a more deliberate—and satisfying—way to fish
High above Southern California, where the desert meets the forest, you’ll find an oasis of activity
Five questions with the Colorado senator about the ongoing battle to protect public lands and the federal agencies that manage them
If you’ve ever thought something like, “It’s just corn out there,” we’re gonna enjoy telling you how wrong you are
After writing the book on extreme overlanding, Scott Brady distills his tips into five critical pieces of advice.
From expert-level kneading to mindful companionship, cats prove they’re more than just cough potatoes—they’re unsung heroes in runners’ lives
Mount Everest’s Icefall Doctors, the workers who build and maintain the route through the Khumbu Glacier, pursue a livelihood rooted in tradition and danger
From tanking to trout fishing, Nebraska’s water adventures are as fun as they come
Tyler Andrews shares details from his aborted attempt at the Mount Everest speed record. The American is making a second attempt at the FKT later this week.
These hiking trails prove that there’s way more to see in Nebraska than prairie
Learn more about Trail Karma, Outside’s groundbreaking give-back program with Gaia GPS, launching on our partner mapping platform now with Toyota’s sponsorship of the following 20 standout trails across the U.S.
A relentless explorer and celebrated TV host, Lin has built his on-camera identity on movement, resilience, and inspiration. But on a volcano in Ecuador—surrounded by fellow amputees—he finally lets himself be seen.
The campsite reservation platform just added thousands of RV parks, camping resorts, and private campgrounds to its inventory
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, who helped launch the Public Lands Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, disagrees with plans to sell off federal land
Not all trail races are created equally: 22-year-old collegiate trail running champion Stuart Terrill learned the very hard way at the U.S. Mountain Running Championships last summer
Veteran guides share tips and tricks for avoiding or navigating the gridlock that always arises on the trail to the top
Vest shares her tips for getting started in sewing and what she builds into her own creations
Our reporter has confirmed four fatalities, as well as multiple helicopter rescues from high on the peak
Do they climb the same route every year? Is it just a bunch of rich people up there? You have Mount Everest questions and we have answers.
The wildest spaces are far from crowded parks and manicured trails. Peer into the undiscovered corners of the country where remote adventures await and explorers have found new places and ways to get wild.
After a Czech climber suffered altitude sickness on the world’s highest peak, a helicopter pilot executed a dramatic long-line rescue at Camp III at 24,000 feet
Electric mountain bikes are no longer anomalies on the trail, and some say they’ll soon outnumber traditional bikes. If you feel like that escalated quickly, you’re not alone.
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers interviews Viorel “Wally” Stirbu, who is back at Everest for his third attempt to reach the summit
Federal cutbacks will leave our favorite pathways without vital resources and maintenance this year. Our hiking columnist explains how you can grab a chainsaw and a shovel and get involved.
Though best known for its thrilling whitewater, West Virginia’s diverse paddling possibilities range from clear shoreline cruises to mellow moving water
Thanks to the EXPLORE Act, most outdoor photographers and videographers will no longer need permits to shoot in national parks
Mushrooms play a role in my mental health journey, but I’m careful about when—and where—I use them
In his latest dispatch, our Everest reporter explains the crucial work done by rope-fixing teams. Plus, one climber’s global triathlon ends at Everest.
The 38-year-old from Chicago beat a brain tumor as a teenager and used his passion for mountaineering to raise money for cancer charities
In his latest video dispatch, our writer explains the naming debate surrounding the world’s highest peak
Our Everest columnist shares some intel on how to avoid illness during the 11-day hike. Plus, a rest day adventure in the Himalayas.
An executive order triggers the finish-line fight for this historic Phoenix climbing area
Our writer stops by the Pangboche Monastery, a 600-year-old Sherpa religious center where Mount Everest climbers receive a blessing before their expeditions
“My goal is to make it clear that you can be an average Joe and still take on those big races”
The White House released its budget request for 2026, and the plan calls for the Park Service to hand over control of some federal parklands to states
This ultramarathoner didn’t start running until his thirties. Now aged 55, he’s survived cancer—and completed a longtime quest to ski 300 miles across a remote Arctic island.
Charitable foundations that raise funds and organizer volunteers for the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and other U.S. National Parks have seen an uptick in donations and manpower
In his latest dispatch from the hike to Mount Everest Base Camp, the writer discusses how the booming tourism industry has changed the communities along the route. Plus, how much does a hotel cost?
In his latest video, Ben Ayers takes us inside the topsy-turvy world of air travel in Nepal’s Mount Everest region
For the first time ever, the History Channel’s survival show will be staged in a hot and dry climate. Here’s where it will be held.
The writer became an aid worker for Mount Everest climbers during the devastating disaster. A decade later, he explores how the tragedy shaped Nepal—and his own life.
The kids of the Mountaineers Adventure Club are tackling serious peaks—all between classes and homework
As wildfires increasingly affect crags around the world, we explore how best to approach the burnt stone
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers shows the boots, parkas, sleeping bags, and other crucial gear he will use during the trek to Everest Base Camp
Mali Noyes has skied 93 chutes in 47 days, and clocked back in at the Huntsman Cancer Institute when she finished
Italian pilot Simone Moro shares details of his recent lifesaving flight to the flanks the Himalayan peak
While I own dozens of options, the one I reach for most often is simple, small, and relatively affordable
Fall back in love with hiking with this new trend from Montana's American Prairie.
Our Everest correspondent recently attended a pre-climb meeting held by guiding company Seven Summit Treks in downtown Kathmandu
Timber thieves are a slippery bunch. Here's how cops uncovered an underground criminal ring in spanning the Pacific Northwest and cracked down to protect the state's ancient trees.
The White House has ordered the Bureau of Land Management to rescind the Public Lands Rule, which allowed the agency to lease lands specifically for conservation and restoration
Listen to Melissa Arnot Reid share her story firsthand at the Outside Festival in Denver May 31-June 1.
It’s not the fall that kills you, and it's not the sudden stop either. According to national park data, you should really be worrying about something else entirely.
Get the ultimate summer getaway kit at REI, then enter to win two tickets to the Outside Festival
Ben Ayers takes a tour of the Astrek Complex in downtown Kathmandu, home of gear shops, cafes, and an outdoor climbing wall
The writer explains how he was foiled by Internet trickery during a monthlong running contest to win free Chipotle
The Norwegian mountaineer discusses her ongoing search for Tenjen “Lama” Sherpa and Gina Rzucidlo, her mixed feelings on speed records, and the dark side of Internet fame
Some are blooming now, and others don't reach their peak until early fall