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

An athlete and adventurer wants to summit the world’s highest peaks while advocating for inclusivity in the world of outdoor recreation

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics get underway this week. Here’s who and how to watch.

Hiking is for everyone—but as Kara Richardson Whitely, a.k.a. Mama Kubwa, discovered, not everyone has gotten the memo

Each one is a reflection of our society—for better or for worse

For elite mountain athlete Hillary Allen, a near deadly fall was the start of a long, winding journey to find a new source of strength and purpose

News of the death was announced during the race’s awards ceremony Sunday, and some athletes held a moment of silence for the deceased rider

As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report made clear this week, we’re going to need to give up some of the things we love if we don’t want much more taken away

Those instructions on the brownie box? Feel free to ignore them. This simple technique will get you a chocolatey dessert in just a few minutes.

Bobsledder Steve Mesler incorporates these practices into training to boost his mental health and physical performance

Katie Compton has said she never intentionally or knowingly took a banned substance after the USADA issued her a four-year ban

Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger aren’t just professional athletes and road trippers—they’re really cool dog parents too

We spent a day on the lake with professional athletes and dog parents, Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger and here's what we learned

Whether you’re looking to bag a 14er or just head out on a longer hike with your adventure pup, Ollie and his dad Stephen have some sage advice for making the most of your time on the trail.

Plus, inspired whiskey drinks to enjoy once you arrive

Injury forces ultra legend Scott Jurek off the trail

Fifteen riders and five alternates have been selected to compete in the 20th year of the big-mountain freeride competition in Virgin, Utah

The multi-use Lost Sierra Route will link underserved mountain communities, providing recreational adventures and economic sustainability

This time the former AT record holder is heading southbound and shooting for a time of under 40 days

Challenge yourself, choose your own pace, and embrace nature all by yourself

Despite difficult conditions, the women’s sport-climbing finals produced a predictable result

American Nathaniel Coleman took second, while perennial favorite Adam Ondra missed out on the podium altogether

Kyle Dickman had spent his life chasing adventure. But after nearly dying from a snake bite, he saw menacing risks everywhere he went.

Ski-town restaurants are in dire need of workers, but ongoing housing crises are making it impossible for staff to live where they work

It takes patience and some trial and error to make new trail buddies

A lot of the world’s top climbers won’t be in the Olympics. Here’s why.

Turns out, you don’t get as confident on the rock as Honnold is without broadening your repertoire of moves and expanding your comfort zone

“You always think you’ll save the ones you love when the moment comes. But he didn’t save her.”

Bus 142 spent 60 years sitting in the Alaskan backcountry and saw thousands of visitors before it ended up at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks. Now a team of conservators, students, and volunteers face the challenge ahead.

Grizzly and black bears have killed five people in North America over the last five months. Is this cause for concern?

With the discovery of 52, some sociologists theorized that our fascination with the whale’s story came from a growing feeling of loneliness overrunning our technocentric society.

Democrats in Congress are pushing for a federal jobs program that would tackle climate, land use, infrastructure, and more. Here’s why it’s so urgent.

Because sometimes, you just want to get away from it all

The former pro climber became paraplegic after a bad fall on El Cap. Now she wants to raise awareness for how accessible the outdoors can be.

No two waterfalls are exactly alike, but these will always capture our imagination

Catalina Island’s trails have long, sweeping climbs and descents, steep and chunky sections, plus buffalo, foxes, and more views than you can imagine

That shiny sheet of plastic you have wadded up at the bottom of your daypack can help you stay alive. Will it help you stay comfortable? That’s a different story.