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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.
Whether you’re looking to spin endless country roads, grind backroad gravel, or cruise rugged singletrack, Texas has a ride for you
I always loved hiking but hated sleeping in a tent. When I stopped using one, I found new joy on the trail.
Her list of physical feats seems almost impossible. Win national sport-climbing competitions starting at the age of 13? Check. Summit Mount Everest? Check. Free-climb El Capitan in under 24 hours? That, too. But in order to cement her status as one of the world’s best climbers, there were more daunting obstacles to overcome.
Public lands have become more trodden and restrictive, but the pandemic-era craziness might not last
After more than 25 years of deliberation, the sport of kings finally makes its debut at the Games
Despite GOP rhetoric, selling America’s largest rainforest to China was actually bad business
As the number one female street skateboarder in the country, Mariah Duran hopes to inspire more people to try the sport.
As the number one female street skateboarder in the country, Duran hopes to inspire more people to try the sport
After 2,652 miles, 400,000 feet in elevation gain, and more than 51 days, the ultrarunner finished his PCT thru-hike
You don’t have to stray far from this adventure hub to experience everything that makes Alaska such an incredible destination
The treasure was found by Jack Stuef in June 2020, but for a dedicated community of internet sleuths, the hunt isn’t over
With climbing’s Olympic debut less than two weeks away, we compiled a short explanation of how the competition will unfold on the world stage
Initially, Andres was all about adrenalin—downhill, drops, roots, ruts, berms, rock ‘n' roll. But Bea was more intrigued with the mythical side of mountain biking: the soul of the trail.
Born in Surf City USA, and the descendant of an actual samurai, Japan’s surfing superstar is ready for the sport’s debut on the world stage.
When hikers have leftover food or gear, they don’t trash it. They drop it in a box for the next person who needs it, forming a beautiful network of anonymous interdependence.