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As a city kid with a back condition, Maricela Rosales was an unlikely outdoor athlete. But scaling walls became her pathway to joy.
Take a look behind the scenes of L39ion of L.A., the team making waves across the sport, and its partnership with Zwift
With seven seasons of whitewater paddle guiding under her belt, Bronwyn is well-equipped for the challenge. But the other three teammates are nervous, and everyone goes for a swim in the frigid glacial waters at some point.
Dreaming of where to tri next? These picturesque races offer a reason to gawk at the surroundings of the world’s most scenic triathlons while you swim, bike, and run.
Farid Noori didn’t grow up with a love of cycling, but the palpable joy he now feels for the sport makes it seem like he was born to ride
Six of the world’s leading climbers take on one of the world’s last great climbing frontiers: Queen Maud Land
Watch the short film ‘Queen Maud Land’ with your Outside+ membership
A couple and their one-year-old child were found less than two miles from their car in the Sierra National Forest, with no obvious trauma. Authorities finally determined the cause of death.
Israel Start-Up Nation owner Sylvan Adams and UCI played key roles in helping young Afghan women cyclists escape the clutches of the Taliban
I’m really sorry it happened and really glad I survived. Notes on the flabbergasting climax of an Alaska road trip that changed my life.
What do you get when you remove fashion and gender from the outdoors? Unadulterated bliss.
A recent ruling on an Endangered Species Act case may set a precedent for incorporating climate models into species protection
A 31-year-old climber took a fatal fall earlier this month in Colorado’s Eldorado Canyon State Park
Each year an estimated 300,000 smugglers, known as ‘kolbars,’ haul millions of pounds of contraband from Iraq to Iran over the 14,000-foot peaks of the Zagros Mountains. More than 50 of them will die—shot dead, killed in accidents, or freezing to death—and countless more will be arrested and imprisoned. Alex Perry travels to Iraqi Kurdistan to investigate the roots of a trade that all but defies comprehension.
The IFSC had to apologize—twice—for broadcasting sexualized footage of climber Johanna Farber. The time for women athletes to be portrayed with respect is long overdue.
The state of the steelhead in the Columbia and Snake River watersheds is dire. A Pacific Northwest steelhead angler grapples with how best to honor the people, places, and resources that she loves.
The eight-day Tour de France Femmes represents a step forward for women’s pro cycling, but a sizable gender gap still exists in the sport
How the wheelchair racer competed in the Chicago and Boston Marathons on back-to-back days
A short film explores the trials of a Team USA athlete struggling to overcome obstacles to compete at an elite level—and challenging our notions about what life as a quadriplegic can look like
Three days before Indigenous People’s Day, President Biden reversed the largest attack on public lands in recent history
On an expedition to track lemurs in Madagascar, wildlife ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant found her confidence and her voice
Our favorite wildlife competition crowned an aging winner this year, and reminded us that for the chubby bears we love, the stakes will always be high
Common mistakes you’re probably making when your best friend takes off, and what to do next time
Looking for a city packed with adventure and history? Head for Little Rock.
Because it’s dumb to be cold
If you get lost or injured in the woods these days, aid might come from above—in the form of small-propeller drones that are revolutionizing SAR and saving lives
A few years ago, I was a vocal proponent of the outdoor industry incorporating Indigenous land acknowledgments as standard business practice. As it’s become more common, my perspective has evolved.
An abstract view of some of the world’s most beautiful land- and waterscapes
For philosopher John Kaag, a trek in the Alps during his youth was the beginning of a long and winding journey
And what it means for the future of America’s public lands
Ski season is right around the corner, which means après season is, too
With the right gear, mindset, creativity, and some science-based hacks, you don’t have to just survive this winter, you can thrive. Here’s how to embrace the cold all season long.
It’s not just a momentary mood booster, but a reminder of what we’re capable of
Hardcore cyclists are repulsed when a guy rides naked from the waist up. Why? During a long, sweltering summer, our writer defied the haters, risking all to bring blissful freedom to his sweaty torso.
The British Columbia Supreme Court mandated that law enforcement leave the front lines, in part due to its failure to uphold civil liberties
The two climbing greats teach important things about footwork, climbing holds, and how to avoid being a gumby
Scientists, planners, and even the Army Corps of Engineers are turning to natural solutions like coral reefs and sand dunes to protect coastal communities against intensifying storm surges and flooding
We’ve all felt that panic when you wander off trail and can’t find your way back. Gaia GPS solves this problem.
The outdoors are all around you, no matter where you live
Pawel Szafruga recently did the unthinkable by summiting all of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in a single thru-hike. Will others follow?
This episode of Gnarly Nutrition’s four-part video series, Fuel for Life, shines the spotlight on racer Blake Hansen. The series pulls back the curtain on the pursuits of four athletes and illuminates the underlying values and human stories behind our favorite sports.
The endurance cyclist completed the 257-mile Iceland Crossing route in 19 hours and 45 minutes
Freestyle and whitewater kayaker Dane Jackson goes big. This video, by Novus Select and Flow Motion Ariels, highlights his best moments of 2020.
What drives Steve Tatko? The fear of losing the forest he grew up in.
Wes Siler explains why ATVs aren’t the menace to the outdoors many have come to believe they are
Christopher Blevins became the first U.S. man since 1994 to win a round of the cross-country Mountain Bike World Cup
Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of the Big Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon’s Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah.
For Tributaries Digital Cinema, balancing cameras on shaky bows is just the way to show off life aboard beautiful boats
In which two bold but questionably sane adventurers actually do for reals what Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels only pretended to do
Máxima Acuña fights to protect her land as she stands up to the largest gold producer in the world: U.S.-based Newmont Mining Corporation
Williams is offering the biggest prize purse in U.S. cycling at a new criterium in Sacramento
A series of extreme weather events stripped the lower 48’s most glaciated mountains of their snowpack, leaving guides in the lurch
Are you even bikepacking if you’re not hiking your bike, wiping out, making wrong turns, and going completely off plan? We’d argue no. But does that make it any less rewarding? Well, that’s up to you.
Smart tips to make sure your new adventure partner has a blast and feels welcome outside
An unnatural lack of fear, a high tolerance for suffering, and a healthy sense of humor. Just ask Cedar Wright.
A firsthand account of a free-solo accident in the Sierra Nevada
The Colorado resort is just one of the many now charging for uphill access. Is this the new norm?
For starters, it’s way more affordable and accessible than you think
With fall marathons back on, we’re celebrating the return to racing—and the positive side effects it can have on our lives
Travelers must get vaccinated before entering the region, but it’s unclear how officials will enforce the rule
Contrary to popular belief, the state offers much more to see than just fields of potatoes. Idaho is made up of nearly 34 million acres of public land—that’s over 60 percent of the state.
Aging doesn’t mean you have to stop getting stronger. Here we’ve provided training tips for continued improvement.
Picking daisies with the Craighead bros
When Drew Hulsey started climbing, he weighed 300 pounds and wondered if the ropes would hold. He found out that they would, and found a community that embraced him. Now he sets an example that inspires others to join him.
Everything you need to know to have an epic two-wheel adventure
The access gate atop the Ninety-Nine 90 chairlift offered some of the easiest access to sidecountry terrain, which the resort argued was a big part of the problem
With mega wildfires and intensifying hurricanes becoming the new norm this time of year, the last hurrah of the season has become more apocalyptic than carefree
A federal judge ruled that a Trump policy, dubbed “the Dirty Water Rule,” was unscientific and violated the rights of Indigenous tribes
A long-distance rambler named Bearsun is walking from L.A. to New York, dressed like a very large Pokémon. This is his story.
There’s a right and a wrong way to live in the desert, says Outside’s ethics guru
Follow three professional athletes on their grueling journey to make the cut for the inaugural Collins Cup
Many Canadians think old-growth forests are protected from logging. Turns out, Indigenous people and a scrappy band of activists called the Rainforest Flying Squad are all that stands between Vancouver Island’s last old growth and logging companies.
The National Park Service hasn’t had a director in four years. The Biden administration is trying to fix that but faces a host of major challenges.
After an American Army captain came home traumatized from the war, he lost his ability to love. It took the wilderness to reopen his heart.
If it seems like you’ve been hearing about lakes and beaches closing down more often, you’re right. Various types of toxic algae are multiplying like crazy in bodies of water across the country, and stopping them won’t be easy.
How the Hushin crew is challenging hunting stereotypes, growing a vital wildlife management tool, and giving back to the community
Everything you need to know about the Collins Cup, who could win the first-ever event, how it works, and what the broadcast will look like