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Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum recently ordered National Park sites to remain fully open. Proponents say it will speed up hiring, but critics worry it will increase danger.
Lead and bouldering split, as competitive climbers breathe a collective sigh of relief
Hitting the freeze-thaw cycle just right is tricky. Here's how to navigate the mountain in the spring.
The WNDR Alpine Intention 108 is powerful, versatile, and wildly eco-friendly. And after six years of gear testing, it's become my all-time favorite ski.
Brooke Raboutou just became the first woman to ascend a route rated 5.15c. For those unfamiliar with ratings and route names, our climbing writer offers an explainer.
Outside will be stationed in Nepal’s Mount Everest Base Camp for the 2025 spring climbing season. Here is your destination for all the news from the Himalayas.
Climbing season is about to start on the world's highest peak, and Outside is headed to Base Camp to report on these and other stories
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy—the nonprofit that supports the United States’ most iconic footpath—turns 100 this year. To celebrate, AT thru-hikers Mary Beth "Mouse" Skylis and Grayson Haver Currin pick the 100 best miles of trail, spread out over 19 bite-size sections.
“Route is much easier if you hire a mule”
Prevent a costly vet bill by identifying hazards before your pup gets a foxtail up her nose or cactus spine in her paw
Plenty of gear companies have tried to sell the cause for animal conservation to the rest of the world. Sitka Studio is now changing that game—for the better—with this high-tech jacket.
Homewood, a small ski area on Lake Tahoe’s west shore, is experiencing growing pains that pit developers trying to run a business against ticked-off locals who just want to go skiing. Can everyone win?
The brainchild of two ten-year-olds from Highlands Ranch, The Ski Pack is a minimalist bag that allows parents and kids to carry their own gear to and from the chairlift
Have you always wanted to travel to a European bike race? Our articles editor says skip the Tour de France and check out this event instead.
Raising livestock in grizzly and wolf country isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it with respect and grace.
Austrian guide Lukas Furtenbach will lead a one-week trip to the top of Everest and back this year. Prior to the ascent, he and his clients will inhale xenon gas, which he says helps with acclimatization.
Jason Remple, Alex Pashley, and Jeff Keenan are remembered for their deep contributions to the snow community
First step: Accept that mud is inevitable on any trail
Last year, legendary thru-hiker Jack “Quadzilla” Jones attempted to hike the AT for a grand. Here’s how he fared—and the lessons he can share.
Our columnist shares his favorite desert destinations and tips to get far from the beaten path
With the park left severely shorthanded due to staff cuts, officials have closed the Fiery Furnace hike until further notice
The long (and long overdue) rise of the forest cemetery
Ski photographer Txema Trull and his partner were buried beneath six feet of snow. Here is Trull's story in his own words.
Two hikers are lucky to be alive after one of them plummeted down a cliff along Northern California’a famed trekking route
When electrolyte levels drop too low, performance can suffer. Avoid that dip by dialing in your nutrient intake.
This basic piece of gear can make or break your hiking experience
Andrews hopes his attempt will encourage other high-level mountain athletes to come to the Himalayas in search of FKTs
One writer peels back the layers of fear, grief, and female empowerment during a challenging but rewarding B.C. hut trip
Three-time finisher John Kelly made it the farthest with a "fun run" before tapping himself out
Explore and donate to this high-clearance Kentucky trail
Explore and donate to this high-clearance Arkansas Trail
Explore and donate to this 4WD trail between Tennessee and Kentucky
A frustrated mountain biker is tired of his buddies riding their e-bikes on trails where they aren’t allowed. Plus, his friends routinely drop him.
The new book "Thirty Below" tells the tale
Fend off fatigue by eating enough of the essential macronutrient
The ‘Los Angeles Times’ recently shed light on freight train robberies that targeted Nike sneakers. Two security experts explain the world of cargo theft.
New data identifies two key risk factors for high-altitude pulmonary edema, a leading cause of death on the highest mountain in the Americas
Meteorologists on America’s windiest mountain recently experienced historically violent gusts—and captured video of the chaos
Thousands of blood cancer survivors have received life-saving treatment thanks to a small army of inspired cyclists, hikers, runners, walkers, skiers, and supporters
Alpine locales have their own microclimates, which makes forecasting a tricky business—and a local fixation. Who dares try their hand? A few brave amateur meteorologists. We talked to one of the most elusive to find out why.
Sites operated by the National Park Service recorded more than 331 million visits last year—the most in history. The news comes as the NPS weathers its worst staffing crisis in years.
Even the most confident drivers can struggle when piloting an unfamiliar vehicle in inclement weather. These tips, tricks, and items can help prevent you from getting stranded in a snowdrift.
Who needs a conventional vacation when you can have adventure with a side of quirky?
Practice these for hanging gear, tensioning guylines, and joining ropes
Learn why Yellowstone National Park is called the American Serengeti
Hit the trail and learn first hand why Yellowstone National Park is called the American Serengeti
Learn about efforts to protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem through these five unique encounters, and find the inspiration to make this wild place part of your story as well
Federal budget cuts force the PCTA to scale back trail maintenance, leaving key projects delayed and hikers facing tougher conditions
A nonprofit is tallying up how many NPS employees have been let go from each park. A key asset has been social media posts from terminated employees.
What happens when après spreads to social media? An influx of party-goers head to resorts, creating traffic jams.
Our writer endured boozy days, sleepless nights in a hostel, and edge-of-your-seat racing at Kitzbühel’s legendary Hahnenkamm
Adventure photographer L. Renee Blount meets up with the Kentucky Toyota Land Cruiser Association to restore and rediscover old roads
El Cap’s flag, the park’s fired lone locksmith, and the safety of Yosemite climbing this season
A collection of profiles highlighting different voices in snow sports
A rescue story from Southern Utah has a happy ending—thanks to a discarded bag filled with survival gear
On February 16, Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel skied the first descent of the Great Couloir on the South Face of Mount Robson
After a terrible crash, BASE jumper Alenka Mali spent hours dangling from a cliff. Here is her story in her own words.
Trail veterans often jerry-rig the popular Sawyer Squeeze water filter onto a bomb-proof Vecto bladder. Now, the two products come together as a unit.
When even the hardest-core ski bums are logging their data, is there still room for fun?
What happens to your body when you get lost and confused on a mountain in the bitter cold of a winter night?
The National Park Service faces a staffing crisis after losing 1,000 employees. We spoke to experts and laid-off rangers to understand what visitors can expect.
Chef Eduardo Garcia refuels Southern Arizona trail crews with an impromptu breakfast surprise
Five questions with the 44-year-old Instagram comedian who goes deep on what's humorous about cycling, snowboarding, and getting outside
An enlightening new study revealed just how prevalent the toxic class of PFAS compounds are in smartwatch wristbands. Here’s what runners and hikers need to know.