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A group of LGBTQ+ mountaineers set a goal to summit Mount Hood and bring inclusivity into the outdoor community
A self-supported bike and ski tour with 200 pounds of dehydrated food in tow and 14 days to complete the route
Jordan Cannon found the courage to share his true self in an unlikely place: on the face of Yosemite’s El Capitan, with his hero
If you can get past the lack of creature comforts, spending a night outside might be one of the most rewarding things you do
The later moon missions didn’t grab as much attention as the first landing in 1969, but they had something very cool on the gear front: the lunar rover, a lightweight go-kart that gave crews unmatched mobility on another world
With endless rain and a half-drowned camera, all Jack Davies and his friends could do was laugh at the type-two fun
Through Get It in Cyclists, Anthony Carter is doing the work of bringing young cyclists of all abilities into the sport
Our writer, a lifelong surfer, tries to find out
It took me months of cold, scary failure to learn how to roll my boat in the open ocean. The effort taught me that barriers to outdoor proficiency, no matter how daunting, can be overcome if you don’t give up.
Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the water or pushing the outer limits of adventure sports, you can use this handbook for decades to come. Enjoy technical tips and words of wisdom from the pros, ranging from ways to stay warm while cold-weather camping to nurturing the inspiration to get out there every day.
All the essentials for crushing long days on the trail
Why reaching outdoor nirvana means journeying far from the beaten path
Having a disability and staging epic adventures can go hand in hand. You just have to be willing to ask for a little help.
Despite their differences, climbing’s most famous besties get along because they share the same convictions, support each other’s harebrained schemes, and, of course, engage in some good-natured smack talk
Deschutes National Forest offers year-round adventure to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts
After a year of isolation, the small community of Yakutat reconnects among the waves
Tuliamuk had secured her spot in the Tokyo Olympics—then 2020 happened. Fortunately, she’s always run for more than just the medals.
But there’s still hope if we start managing water differently and addressing climate change, both of which are making dry spells more extreme
From the right tires for the terrain to proper trail etiquette, here’s everything you need to know
Hiking remains a rare modern opportunity to be stunned by the unknown. Don’t spoil it by obsessing over a bunch of YouTube videos.
Our ethics columnist on the right and wrong way to share the trail this summer
Mark Healey grew up on the island of Oahu, where there are two directions: toward the land and toward the sea
You might think that British Columbia’s oldest forests are protected from commercial interests. You’re wrong.
Mason Earle was scaling iconic rock faces when he was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Now he faces his greatest test of endurance.
Join L. Blount as she pushes her boundaries and tries an Oru Kayak for her first time
If you're just getting started on the trails, don't be overwhelmed. This 101 guide breaks down where to go, what to wear, and everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun out there.
Climate change is melting the glaciers and permafrost of the Mont Blanc massif, revealing crystals hidden in pockets once covered in snow. Simon Akam tagged along on an expedition with one of the area’s most legendary hunters, a daring French alpinist who completes dangerous climbs to discover specimens worth tens of thousands of dollars.
A few choice words on how to not be an A-hole on the trail
Mabon wants to take responsibility for humankind’s gluttony for plastic products
After 21 ultrarunners died in a trail race in May, the Chinese government responded dramatically, and many are worried about the future of the adventure sports boom that’s been taking place there
Competence wins, as Biden’s Interior Secretary acts to protect America’s last great wilderness
The trendsetters and trailblazers reimagining the outside world
Here’s how President Biden plans to address climate change, pollution, and public lands in the greatest detail we’ve seen so far
Dispersed camping is getting less dispersed. Our ethics columnist weighs in on whether you need to share.
The Swedish gearmaker sees ultra-hard-wearing gear as a key to a sustainable future.
To really understand the outer limits of dehydration, you need to listen to the remarkable story of Pablo Valencia
From high-alpine tracks to technical mountain traverses and gravel countryside roads, here’s where to ride in the Gunnison Valley.
Whether you’re looking to ditch your car, haul kids or cargo, or simply add some oomph to your next mountain, road, or gravel bike, there's a perfect e-bike for your lifestyle
Follow Timothy Olson as he attempts to set the fastest known time on the Pacific Crest Trail
Want to go on a vehicle-based adventure this summer? Here’s where to head, what vehicle to take, and how to stay safe and comfortable while you’re out there.
We need more access to public lands. Reclaiming damaged landscapes like old mines and former nuclear sites can be a powerful part of the answer.
Here’s how to get away from crowds this summer and enjoy a backcountry camping experience that’s easy and comfortable
Kayla Lockhart was desperate for relief from the panic that plagued her. She found it at the edge of a stream.
Despite Base Camp’s status as a super-spreader location, guides actually might have been safer on Everest than they would have been back home
During the 2015 Gold King Mine spill, Mylo Fowler raised money selling photo prints to deliver drinking water to the Navajo people
How the climbing phenom works to equalize entry for young climbers
A shortage of places to camp is hurting the environment and limiting diversity in the outdoors. But there are some innovative solutions on the table.
Long-distance running has exploded there, but responsible oversight of trail races has been extremely inconsistent—including, it seems, at the event last weekend in Gansu Province, where 21 runners died in a sudden storm
The remarkable survival story of Claire Nelson, whose solo hike in the desert turned into a desperate fight for her life
Teenage diver Sebastian Morris and his dad were hunting for treasure in the Gulf of Mexico when they found a below-the-knee prosthetic. How do you lose that in the ocean? Amazingly, they solved the mystery.
Outdoor athlete Alex Showerman spent years trying to escape a secret about herself, only to crash headlong into it
Mike Chambers and Jason Antin are an adventure power duo encouraging 9-5ers to make better use of their leisure time
I study climate change, and my work left me depressed and suicidal. Then my dad got cancer.
Outdoor adventure is everywhere and southern Utah is making it accessible for all to experience
Heather “Anish” Anderson has now chronicled her record-breaking thru-hikes in two books. The ways she documents the details may surprise you—and help you do the same.
There are easy ways to prevent both, yet we carry on as if nothing is wrong
Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan saw our relationship to the planet in a new way after a series of remarkable adventures
In September 2017, Outside published a feature about the ‘Berserk,’ a ship that went missing in 2011 off the coast of Antarctica with three men aboard. The expedition leader, Jarle Andhoy, disagreed with the story we published, which contained some factual errors, and with our portrayal of the lost men of the ‘Berserk.’ He also believed that the story left out crucial information about the days before the ship’s disappearance. Outside editor in chief Christopher Keyes interviewed Andhoy and his lawyer, Gunnar Nerdrum Aagaard, to better understand new details the two have gathered, which may help explain what happened to the men on board.
The coronavirus has put climbers and workers in even more danger than usual
Alan Arnette talks to Lukas Furtenbach about the COVID risk at Base Camp
Digging deep with journalist Daniel Barbarisi, whose new account reveals the very real danger of the chase
In an excerpt from his new book ‘The Comfort Crisis,’ journalist Michael Easter travels to Bhutan to learn about how confronting death head-on can lead to a more fulfilled life
The mountain saw its first fatalities of the season on Wednesday
The peak saw its first summits of the season last week, including several record-breaking climbs
Journalist Ian Urbina is revealing the lawlessness of the open ocean in ways you’d never imagine
Wade Moriss and Stefan Griebel don’t consider themselves fast runners or climbers. But when you combine the two, they are a powerhouse.
The odds of being attacked by a shark are less than one in 11 million, which makes it nearly impossible to find people to turn to when you become that one. Enter a support group of survivors called the Bite Club—the most exclusive club nobody wants to join.
The state just passed a law calling for 90 percent of its wolf population to be killed. It’s based on fear and lies.
A 14-woman crew sets out on a mission to test microplastics levels in remote regions of the world’s oceans
A new documentary provides an in-depth look at the global bouldering community
A TV series from the makers of the popular film tour features races up El Capitan, sea-cliff climbing, and more
As part of our #2020CyclingDeaths project, we published the obituaries of Melissa Williamson and Coleen Huling, who were killed while riding their bikes. The driver has received a maximum sentence. But outcomes like this are still rare.
Josie Fouts’s story is the beginning of the bicycle industry’s evolution to include all bodies
When a group of friends decided to tackle Sentiero Italia, one of the world’s longest and forgotten trails, they had no idea that 1,500 others would join them along the way
Hunting twisters made Jennifer Brindley Ubl feel deeply inspired—until it scared her to death
In March, Emily Ford became the first woman to complete Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail in winter. She’s also become an unintentional ambassador of the outdoor industry’s quest for inclusivity.