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Christina Birch becomes pro cycling’s first astronaut, a new route on Mount Everest sidesteps Khumbu Icefall, and CopenHill wins an award

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Solitude, southeast of Salt Lake City, may first appear like a sleepy mountain resort with ample groomers. But it’s so much more.

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A writer with a few such times under her belt ponders whether or not speed enhances or detracts from the experience

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Big-wave surfing in ‘100 Foot Wave,’ high winds cancel skiing world cup, and a bald eagle versus one brave prairie dog

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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

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Glenn McConkey raised one of freeskiing’s greatest icons. Now a Utah estate lawyer has pleaded guilty to taking millions of her dollars.

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A transceiver, shovel, and probe have long been considered nonnegotiable. Airbags should be, too.

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Speed skydivers push the limit, a surf boat wrecks in Indonesia, and Andrew Cotton shred big waves in Nazaré

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What started as a Instagram account has boomed into a community of Muslim hikers taking on trails around the world

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Jonas Deichmann swims, bikes, and runs the globe, Aspen cancels ski race due to snow, and a skydiver flies into a volcano

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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.

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Outdoor Recreation’s impact on tribal lands, renaming a California state park, and Candide Thovex trims the trees

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A thru-hiker’s best tips for decreasing your garbage

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I tallied the waste I created for a month of my thru-hike. It was embarrassing. Now I know how to begin fixing it.

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A Piolet d’Or story sparks a climbing debate, Zion National Park’s deadly year continues, and Lindsey Vonn tackles the Twitter trolls

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Hikers rescue stranded dog on Pico de Orizaba, Mikaela Shiffrin ties World Cup wins record, New Zealand MP bikes to childbirth

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Entrepreneurs from Amalgam Skis and Winterstick Snowboards take us on a tour of what sets Maine apart in both skiing and community

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The famous climber reflects on parenthood, risk, and how he plans to pursue future projects

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Cyclists who love the Dark Crystal Trail, located in Whistler, British Columbia, have Scott Veach to thank for its creation

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Snowmaking efforts intensify amid dry holiday weekend, triathlon’s first Black female pro, and a wipeout for the ages

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The Interior Secretary creates panel to change racist names, Life Time launches new pro cycling series, and Lachlan Morton shares a mid-ride beer

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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

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Teton officials mull backcountry ski closures, Yosemite closes biggest campground until 2025, and the men's half-marathon record falls

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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.

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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

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Experts break down the ADA laws surrounding service dogs and emotional support animals at races

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Two pro climbers explore one of the sport’s most iconic crags

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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

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Congress approves Sams as NPS director, Canadian cops raid indigenous protest, and Steamboat locals pray for snow

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Outside’s ethics guru on why it’s not the nudity that’s offensive

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Watch the four-part series featuring Jimmy Chin, Tyler McCaul, Rush Sturges, and Julian Carr

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California rescue aided by drone, Mikaela Shiffrin chases ski record, and turkey trot Strava art

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IOC changes rules for transgender athletes, Aspen’s expansion goes to a vote, Andrew Cotton’s breakfast barrel

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Backpacking rule number one: pack enough to eat

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After COP26, a writer considers whether leaving the fate of the planet in the hands of world leaders is the right way forward

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NPS study on harassment leaked, more ski resorts delay opening, teddy bear lost in Glacier National Park reunited with owner

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A car accident could have ended the young pro skier’s life. Instead, it gave him a second chance.

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A California nonprofit is connecting 15 mountain towns with 300 scenic miles of hiking, biking, riding, and running. ‘A Trail for Everyone’ shows how the extraordinary project is coming together.

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The trio ascended the technical and coveted southeast ridge to the summit of the 24,787-foot peak

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Climber charged for Denali SOS call, woman is youngest to run 100 marathons, Bearsun takes Manhattan

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What’s a surefire way to ruin an outdoor adventure? A selfish partner.

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Forest Fenn Treasure Hunter Banned, Sequoia National Park Reopens, ultrarunner meets rattler

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Plan your next adventure on one of the nation’s most resplendent waterways with the help of Gaia GPS

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Another fatality in Death Valley, ancient ski found in Norway, and Heather Hansman’s book release

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The outdoor doofus was recently convicted of crimes he bragged about to ‘The New Yorker.’ So what’s an appropriate punishment?

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Rivian valued at $70 billion, Cotopaxi battles scammers, and a Tour de France beer stop

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Charges filed in Texas “rolling coal” case, New York City’s uptick in wildlife, a surfer’s frustration for everyone to see

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The $1.2 trillion plan doesn’t just include investments in roads and bridges; it’ll also focus on bike lanes, wildfire mitigation, and dam removal

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Hidden spikes on a popular trail, a cancer survivor’s marathon return, and ducks on the run in New York City

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The tragedy on 20,549-foot Chimborazo has sparked a debate about the dangerous trend of hiring unlicensed guides

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Sasha DiGiulian set out to become the first woman and second person in history to complete the Rocky Mountain Trilogy, a compilation of three of the hardest 5.14 big walls in the Canadian Rockies

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‘The Trilogy’ features one of climbing’s strongest personalities at her most vulnerable

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The climate crisis has affected every corner of the country, including many of the places we once fantasized about moving to for a better quality of life

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Our guru weighs in on the ethics of defacing a man-made blight

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The grandeur of the Great Salt Lake stopped Brigham Young in his tracks and inspired John Muir to jump in for a swim. Yet now it’s in danger of disappearing, sucked dry by agriculture, climate change, and suburban lawns. Many Utahns would just as soon pave it, but as Bill Gifford learned during a yearlong exploration, there’s beauty and natural splendor here that deserves to live on.

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Mountaineers recognized for ascents in Canada and Pakistan, as well as two lifelong alpinists, will receive awards later this month in France

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The Olympic cyclist is proving that age really is only a number

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A group of biologists are trying to protect a threatened herd in the iconic Wyoming range, but their plan includes closing recreational areas that many aren‘t happy about losing

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Colorado’s John Hickenlooper has straddled the divide between industry and the environment. Now the U.S. senator is trying to create a climate-oriented voting bloc comprised of outdoor enthusiasts.

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David Kushner went to the rainforest to write about a mysterious place and the people who go there. He never imagined the experience would change him forever.

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How Susan Orlean reported the classic Outside story about the surf girls of Maui

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A tree-planting effort takes on outdoor equity and climate change

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The writer who soothed her cancer-diagnosed husband—and a wider community

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After narrowly surviving the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11, Lo Phong La Kiatoukaysy set out to hike America

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Using their scuba skills, these water lovers clean the country’s largest lakes in the hope that their garbage hordes can spark high-level change

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How two rival teams fought storms and sleep deprivation to claim an 18-year-old paddling FKT

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With a couple great products, and some common sense, you’ll be ready to take your pet on your next adventure outing

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From eco-friendly ski wax to an organic cotton duvet, these creative gift ideas give back to both your loved ones and the planet

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No one should have to prove they are good enough at skiing to get an invitation to the conversation

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The results are in, and these are the region’s 20 top-scoring resorts, according to the 2022 ‘Ski’ Reader Resort Survey

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It’s as simple as packing a few pieces of gear and inviting your friends

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The masses have spoken and these are the 20 top-scoring resorts in the region, according to the 2022 ‘Ski’ Reader Resort Survey

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From Outside and Hydro Flask, these are the stories of people putting in the work to make the world a better place.

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Could racing a pedal-assisted mountain bike up the highest peak in the Northeast become cycling’s next great race?

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Another reminder that you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet—especially when your life’s at stake

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In ‘BAJÍO Odyssey | Fish for Change - Heather,’ a film by Meris McHaney, we follow Heather Harkavy, director of operations at Fish for Change, as she leads a summer student program in Guanaja, Honduras

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We caught up with author Sebastian Junger to find out how he reported the incredible Outside Classic story of the Andrea Gail’s crew, what’s changed in the commercial fishing industry, and why he’s drawn to people who have dangerous jobs

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Take our quiz to find out which ski in Salomon’s legendary QST line was made for you

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The best seasonal fuel for the trail, ranked

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