He recently ran 500 miles from Colorado Springs to Moab while microdosing psilocybin and other psychedelics, to understand how the chemicals impact human endurance.

The town of Page, Arizona, sold 500 acres of land near the Colorado River to a private developer. Some locals fear the facility will drain the region's already stressed water supply.

Running with a baby in a chest carrier can be dangerous. The stunt serves as a reminder that racing with a baby isn’t just a bad way to nab a course record—it’s also a serious safety hazard.

Mariah Reading was a national park ranger whose job was cut during the mass layoffs of 2025. Now, she’s fighting to save public lands one piece of trash at a time.

A new early-access process allows people willing to pay an additional fee to apply for permits ten days earlier than usual. Here is everything you need to know about booking your Havasupai Falls 2026 reservation

Cops arrested the man after he made a “credible threat” of an act of mass violence in a popular Colorado ski town

Wildflower sprouts have already been spotted in some parts of Southern California’s desert park. Here’s the forecast—and the best places to spot this year’s rare superbloom.

Outdoor recreation in Minnesota isn’t for the faint of heart. We spent a day at an ice fishing competition in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, where Mother Nature calls the shots, the fabric of community is thicker than denim, and tenacity is everything.

In the days leading up to an avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado experienced just a small amount of snow. What went wrong? One expert told us it was a combination of factors that led to the slide.

According to an internal directive, National Park Service employees at some of the nation’s most popular parks are now instructed to ask visitors questions about their citizenship status.

One spring in particular showed traces of several pharmaceuticals, including an antibiotic, an antifungal, an anticonvulsant, an antidepressant, and a diabetic drug. Such contaminants could pose a threat to the canyon’s already fragile ecosystem.

A ski patroller at the Colorado resort takes a deep dive into the wage rates and cost of living that govern his life.

A recent video shows two hikers stranded on a perilous, extremely steep cliffside in Northern California. It joins a growing list of similar clips depicting people being rescued in the outdoors. Here’s why I can’t stop watching them.

Paddle past neon-stained sandstone cliffs in July, then scale frozen waterfalls in January—at the same spot

A world away from the national park’s famous Going-to-the-Sun Road lies a river system that most park visitors never discover

After enduring icy slopes and massive lift lines, our articles editor sought guidance from a psychotherapist on how to endure—and maybe even enjoy—the 2025-26 ski season

Despite its deathly reputation, Mount Baldy is oftentimes neither a particularly precarious mountain nor an especially treacherous trail. Why, then, do so many people perish on the 10,000-foot peak?

Get an insider's look at the 2025 Overland Expo Mountain West event in Loveland, Colorado

Rescuers battled high winds to reach the sole surviving climber, who spent several harrowing hours on a precarious, rocky ridgeline. After dark and out of options, one simple tool helped responders find her.

Pro climber and BASE jumper Steph Davis knows a thing or two about realizing your full potential

The deadly attack on January 1 was the sixth human-mountain lion incident in the area in three months

Cattle dogs are known for their intense intelligence and limitless loyalty, so it should come as no surprise that one named Cami is credited with saving her owner’s life. Did we just find our good dog of 2026?

The 40-year-old woman had mysteriously disappeared while hiking with her dog near the North Fork of the American River.

The Interior Department reportedly sent a memo threatening to void America the Beautiful Parks Passes that have stickers on them. The artist behind a line of protest stickers has found a workaround.

A half-mile-long slackline was hung across Telegraph Canyon, a recreational area located about 60 miles east of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert.

The record-setting polar explorer talks about helping Will Smith film the new docuseries 'Pole to Pole,' rebuilding after injury, and what it really takes to stay sane alone on the ice

YOSAR members, NPS sources, and other experts help us unpack and understand the uptick in rescue missions inside the iconic California park.

An Arizona man recently saved an injured pooch from the slopes of a steep and crumbling peak. Here’s what it was like.

In a scientific first, trail cam photos show a moth drinking tears from a moose. It may sound like an unsavory snack, but scientists tell Outside there’s a very reasonable explanation for the bizarre behavior.

Harassing marine mammals in California is illegal, and those convicted can face fines of more than $36,000 and up to a year in prison. Anyone with information about the two individuals, a man and a woman with black hair, can call the National Park Service tip line at +1-888-653-0009.

In November, a blizzard with hurricane-force winds struck a popular hiking route in one of Chile’s most visited tourist destinations. Five people died. David Zonshayn, an emergency physician from New York, was on the trail when it happened. Here is his story.

Auroras, meteor showers, and bioluminescent seas remind us that the planet still puts on the greatest displays.

The triathlete went missing while swimming off the coast of California during her weekly swim club meeting. Eyewitnesses report having seen shark splashes in the water shortly before her disappearance.

Think you have what it takes to be the next Ultimate Mountain Athlete? Here's how to apply for a chance to compete for $20,000.

The stars are aligning for Vonn’s comeback to resemble the plot of a sports movie, writes our articles editor. After her World Cup success, the 41-year-old has her sights on the Cortina Olympics.

Several other eruptions have occurred in the past weeks, but all went unseen. Serendipitous timing, however, allowed scientists to record the December 20 ejection from Black Diamond Pool. The area violently exploded in 2024, destroying park infrastructure. It’s been erupting ever since.

At an age when most people are in retirement, the civil rights activist returned to work at 85 to serve as a park ranger in California. For the following 15 years, she continued in the service of public lands, giving historical talks and tours.

A full day inside a suburban rink revealed how one place can hold ambition, grief, faith, and escape—sometimes all at once.

When the iconic American television show went on a 10-day trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp, the team knew they were in for the expedition of a lifetime. What they didn’t anticipate was just how vital a role porters play—often with little recognition. Outside sits down with Cecilia Vega, host of '60 Minutes,' for an inside look at her journey.

If passed, the Utah Republicans’ proposal would have rescinded legislation that protects and maintains the boundaries of national parks as federal lands. Yet Senator Mike Lee told Outside, “selling national parks was never on the table.”

December 21 marks the first official day of winter. It’s also the shortest day of the year, a time to turn inward and reflect on the months behind us, while also making space to embrace those ahead. Here are six ways to celebrate the shortest day of 2025.

A recent report published by the state’s Fish and Game Department pulls no punches in its assessment of two hikers who got stuck on a mountain and required lifesaving

High-altitude guiding may be one of the most brutal dream jobs on earth. A longtime pro shares the good—and the bad.

Record rainfall, flooding, and landslides have collapsed major highways, triggered mass evacuations, and left national park gateway communities in Washington and Montana in a state of crisis. Here’s what we know.

As bear attacks hit record highs in Japan, one professional snowboarder filmed himself out-carving a charging black bear.

An artist in Colorado has begun selling stickers for American the Beautiful Passes that covers up the president's face with an image of natural beauty

A 20-acre acquisition connects this desert national park to a nearby preserve, creating a vital wildlife corridor in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

Stay warm and comfortable, no matter what the mountain throws at you

These trailblazers reshaped how we think about adventure, risk, and resilience in 2025.

Since 2020, the Gaza Sunbirds have been a beacon of hope amidst a landscape of violence. These Palestinian amputee cyclists race and deliver aid, turning loss into resilience on and off the road.

This year, Everest's death toll dropped dramatically. Meet the rescuers responsible.

An anonymous band of off-duty park rangers has risen up to defend America’s public lands from budget cuts, firings, and political neglect.

With her World Cup win, Vonn announced she's officially back. But does that guarantee her an Olympic spot with Team USA?

Cost of living in California near Yosemite National Park is notoriously high. Even so, federal officials are slashing wage rates for blue-collar workers, sparking outrage from the local union.

Hundreds of vehicles are estimated to have entered the park during the timed entry window each day during the summer, often leaving people on the road. Removing the reservation program may drive more visitors to arrive later in the day, during safer hours.

From climbing to flying to off-roading, the team discovers Utah’s red-rock adventure zone

Mountain biking and exploring Colorado’s high country

‘Robson,’ the latest ski film from Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel, provides a dizzying look at a historic first descent, and showcases the stress and setbacks that ski mountaineers must navigate on the side of a peak

It’s said that Badwater Basin earned its name when a 1849er’s mule refused to drink from a nearby spring-fed pool, suggesting that the water in the area was bad. It’s not—just very salty.

Meet the Scottish skier who hunts for snowy escapes by blending his love of the sport with the craft of making the equipment

With the memory of an elephant and instincts of a seasoned first responder, researchers say this four-legged robot could be the future of backcountry rescue. But are we ready for it?

The ‘Free Solo’ star announced the date of his Netflix special, during which he will ascend the 1,667-foot skyscraper in Taiwan

You're not crazy—the critters on Instagram are wilder than ever, thanks to artificial intelligence-generated video. Our articles editor takes a deep dive into the technology, culture, and ethics around this new footage.

Utah officials have posted a $3,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a person who reportedly stole a 1,700-year-old skull from an ancient burial ground near the high-desert town of Kanab.

At 267 feet tall, General Grant Tree is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old, which means the sequoia was growing alongside woolly mammoths and outlived the Roman Empire.

On March 21, 2004, a hiker discovered the body of Renaldo Burts, 18, in the hills near a strenuous trail in southern California near the city of Idyllwild. Two decades later, investigators have arrested a suspect.

The legal ruling marks the end of a lengthy saga for Barrett’s victims, who say the decision has allowed them to feel a sense of safety and freedom for the first time in years

Earlier this year, more than 300 piles of human cremated remains were discovered on public land south of Las Vegas. A local funeral home now holds them, but their origins remain a mystery—and federal investigators aren’t talking.

In the past, Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park regularly shot water over 300 feet into the air. But the feature hasn’t erupted in the better part of a year, and scientists aren’t sure when it will again.

Our articles editor seeks guidance from the Skiers Responsibility Code on how to avoid fisticuffs on the slopes

A private meeting of Utah officials highlights a growing rift over how to manage crowding at the state’s most popular national park sites

The 75-year-old experienced outdoorsman was a ritualistic coffee drinker, which makes him leaving behind a full cup with creamer—alongside his wallet, phone and keys—all the more bizarre. Those close to Pachak tell Outside that he seems to have disappeared without a trace.

Here's where to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live on TV and on streaming platforms, as well as how to get the playbacks

Australian diver Rhiannan Iffland explains the physical strength and mental toughness required to jump from the height of a five-story building and survive

As we head into the polar vortex, meteorologists are calling for up to a foot of snow in some parts of the U.S.

After 175 years of displacement, the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation has reacquired 900 acres south of Yosemite National Park

Our articles editor takes a deep dive into why opening day on the slopes is a necessary slog if we want to enjoy ourselves later in the season

Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders are following TikTok videos into Vermont’s snowy backcountry, putting them in potentially dangerous terrain at a time of year when snowpack is notoriously unreliable

Esser has survived a severe dog attack, dengue fever, and bursitis in her right shoulder. Still, she’s committed to bikepacking the entire length of South America. Outside spoke with the 34-year-old to learn more about her motivations, triumphs and challenges.

After thick clouds grounded a rescue helicopter, firefighters performed a risky, high-angle rescue to save a hapless hiker who had scrambled onto a rock fin.