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Sikh adventurer Preet Chandi crosses Antarctica, climbers lost in 2021, and a highly satisfying ski line
Gelje Sherpa to climb Cho Oyu from Nepal, Aspen businesses hungry for workers, and a strange cyclocross crash
Rescue on Sandia Peak, Alberto Salazar loses final appeal, and a staff shortage hits Vail Resorts
People are disabled in countless different ways, so there are few practical tips that will apply to everyone. Yet a few key things can improve your experience.
The future of the Chinook is uncertain, as its numbers drop due to the impacts of climate change, unsustainable harvest practices, dams, habitat loss, and predation
The cancelation of the Tour of Utah could signal the end of professional stage racing in the United States
Garrett Madison was sued by one of his clients in 2020 after he called off an expedition, saying it was too dangerous. A final court order states the client was not entitled to a refund and that guides should not fear lawsuits when making decisions about safety.
The beloved winter pastime has long been a massive polluter. Canadian startup Taiga Motors set out to transform the industry into something more environmentally friendly—and the big manufacturers are getting onboard.
In ‘A Space for All,’ a new film from Pearl Izumi, Brooke Goudy shares her passion for getting more Black women and people of color into the cycling community
The travel guru discusses the adventure that fueled his newfound love for hiking
Beloved by many Canadians, the trail is especially important to Vancouver-based Judith Kasiama, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and founder of Colour the Trails
Heather Hansman shares the books and films that have helped her slow down and reflect amid the turmoil of 2021
The steel vault is like a flight recorder for the planet’s climate problems
Indy Pass takes on the big ski resorts, an elk hunting debate in Montana, and the flip of the year
Beta’s ‘Outliers: Sage Kotsenberg,’ which premiered at the Beta Film Festival last month, follows Kotsenberg and his fellow pro-snowboarding friends as they take to the biking trails around Park City
After moving to Salida, Colorado, one writer decided to get to know her area by traveling on every trail on the map
Jay Johnson connects with a community of anglers in South Carolina, where flood tides and redfish reign supreme
The new film tells the story of the man behind Burton, who helped create the culture and community of snowboarding
Apps like Treadshare are a good start, but many skiers would rather have reliable and affordable public transit
In his new documentary, Max Lowe, son of the late climbing legend, explores his father’s high-profile death and the family drama that ensued
It was only when Stephen Shelesky moved out west that he began to truly accept himself and become part of a supportive community
We spoke to Mikaela Shiffrin about injuries, Simone Biles, and the pressures of Olympic stardom
Rising rents force workers out of Jackson Hole, Bode Miller’s ski academy, and the Florence brothers rule Pipeline
‘The New Age of Reason,’ a recent film from ski makers Wndr Alpine, takes the sport to a higher level—physically and mentally
Windstorm decimates Taos forest, climate change could be friendly to poison oak, and fat biking on a frozen lake
Climber Marc-André Leclerc may not have craved the spotlight, but his feats in alpine free soloing certainly warranted attention
Tahoe resort cuts back on services due to a shortage of staff, Mikaela Shiffrin to race super-G in France, and a hydrofoil boarder returns to the waves
Monobob makes its Olympic debut, Boy Scouts settlement hits $2.7 billion, and a splashy new whitewater film
Gaia Topo lets you download an entire state map in a matter of minutes without hogging your phone’s precious storage space
Two climbers want to be the youngest to summit the 14 peaks, big tricks at Nazaré, and avalanche safety becomes art
Rahawa Haile set out on the AT during one of the most tumultuous periods in our political history. The story she wrote about it for Outside in 2017 hit a nerve, and encouraged many others to get out on the trail. We followed up with her to find out what scared her the most, the one piece of gear she couldn’t live without, and why thru-hiking is always worth it in the end.
In her new film, ‘Boots Over Brim,’ from Sweetgrass Productions and Field Work, Engerbretson melds her two loves: western dancing and skiing
BLM’s first confirmed director in five years talks about access, equity, and the future of public land in the West
Avalanche kills one and strands five in Washington State, Vail Resorts sells 2.1 million Epic Passes, and World Cup cyclocross racing makes its debut on snow
With increased coastal flooding and erosion, climate change is harshing California’s mellow vibes. Officials say it’s time to retreat from the shore altogether. Residents want to stay and fight. Paul Kvinta reports from the front lines of a pitched battle, where geologists and millionaires are squaring off, and friendly fire between surfers isn’t so friendly.
Watch as the freeskier and his camera man load up in the Bronco for some early-season scouting in one of Colorado's most rugged zones
In part three of Chasing the Elements, we join two of the sport's top athlete-filmmakers as they kick off paddling season
We hear from ”German Forrest Gump” Jonas Deichmann, Colorado renames a controversial mountain, and a family of bears shows their holiday cheer
There’s the pathological response, and there’s the reasonable one
‘Fuel for Life: Sam Elias’ takes us inside the athlete’s mental strategies for success
Colorado researchers will study running and cannabis, spectator who caused Tour de France crash pays fine, and a mountaintop wedding for the ages
Producers and manufacturers, including outdoor gear brands, are feeling the pressure to step up to create and fund recycling programs
Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker completed a 2,500-foot roof crack under a freeway in Devon, England, their latest in a series of bridge climbs since they started scaling concrete in 2020
New research places a short timeline on the future of snow across the western United States
Forest Service limits permits to Boundary Waters after surge in visits, Mark Cavendish robbed at knifepoint, and what happens when hot water meets Siberian cold
Christina Birch becomes pro cycling’s first astronaut, a new route on Mount Everest sidesteps Khumbu Icefall, and CopenHill wins an award
Solitude, southeast of Salt Lake City, may first appear like a sleepy mountain resort with ample groomers. But it’s so much more.
A writer with a few such times under her belt ponders whether or not speed enhances or detracts from the experience
Big-wave surfing in ‘100 Foot Wave,’ high winds cancel skiing world cup, and a bald eagle versus one brave prairie dog
I’ve been unprepared for everything that’s happened to me since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that I was also unprepared for the feelings that confronting my attacker in court stirred up
Glenn McConkey raised one of freeskiing’s greatest icons. Now a Utah estate lawyer has pleaded guilty to taking millions of her dollars.
A transceiver, shovel, and probe have long been considered nonnegotiable. Airbags should be, too.
Speed skydivers push the limit, a surf boat wrecks in Indonesia, and Andrew Cotton shred big waves in Nazaré
What started as a Instagram account has boomed into a community of Muslim hikers taking on trails around the world
Jonas Deichmann swims, bikes, and runs the globe, Aspen cancels ski race due to snow, and a skydiver flies into a volcano
When someone gets hurt in the wild, we know what to do. But what we’ve lacked for way too long are the tools to help people in severe mental distress.
Outdoor Recreation’s impact on tribal lands, renaming a California state park, and Candide Thovex trims the trees
I tallied the waste I created for a month of my thru-hike. It was embarrassing. Now I know how to begin fixing it.
A Piolet d’Or story sparks a climbing debate, Zion National Park’s deadly year continues, and Lindsey Vonn tackles the Twitter trolls
A personalized guide to make sure you're warm and fuzzy no matter the adventure, whether backcountry skiing or strolling through town
Hikers rescue stranded dog on Pico de Orizaba, Mikaela Shiffrin ties World Cup wins record, New Zealand MP bikes to childbirth
Entrepreneurs from Amalgam Skis and Winterstick Snowboards take us on a tour of what sets Maine apart in both skiing and community
The famous climber reflects on parenthood, risk, and how he plans to pursue future projects
Cyclists who love the Dark Crystal Trail, located in Whistler, British Columbia, have Scott Veach to thank for its creation
Snowmaking efforts intensify amid dry holiday weekend, triathlon’s first Black female pro, and a wipeout for the ages
The Interior Secretary creates panel to change racist names, Life Time launches new pro cycling series, and Lachlan Morton shares a mid-ride beer
The defendants are accused of committing 29 burglaries of bicycle shops over seven months, sometimes using rocks, sledgehammers, and stolen U-Hauls for their smash-and-grab heists
Teton officials mull backcountry ski closures, Yosemite closes biggest campground until 2025, and the men's half-marathon record falls
Whenever you’re doing anything potentially dangerous outdoors, tell a responsible person where you’re going, when you’ll be back, and what to do if you don’t return.
Cerra is giving back to Whitefish, Montana, through the Last Best Ride, an event that encourages community members to participate, no matter their skill level
Experts break down the ADA laws surrounding service dogs and emotional support animals at races
Two pro climbers explore one of the sport’s most iconic crags
In episode two of Chasing the Elements, a freeride legend links up with one of the sport's rising stars in search of new lines
Congress approves Sams as NPS director, Canadian cops raid indigenous protest, and Steamboat locals pray for snow
Outside’s ethics guru on why it’s not the nudity that’s offensive
Watch the four-part series featuring Jimmy Chin, Tyler McCaul, Rush Sturges, and Julian Carr
California rescue aided by drone, Mikaela Shiffrin chases ski record, and turkey trot Strava art
IOC changes rules for transgender athletes, Aspen’s expansion goes to a vote, Andrew Cotton’s breakfast barrel
