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For centuries, dowsers have claimed the ability to find groundwater, precious metals, and other quarry using divining rods and an uncanny intuition. Is it the real deal or woo-woo? Dan Schwartz suspends disbelief to see for himself.
After experiencing loss, a new mother races through grief at the edge of the world
The scientists, athletes, and photographers redefining our sense of adventure
By the late 1990s, the Chinook salmon of Oregon’s Lostine River were nearly gone. Now a collaboration of hard work is paying off.
A climber posted on social media that the situation at Base Camp is “a total shitstorm. I had no idea what I was flying into.”
The 46th president made big promises to move the United States toward a carbon-free future. What he’s accomplished so far has been impressive, but can he keep up the momentum?
L. Renee Blount is a designer, a photographer, and an outdoor enthusiast. In this new series, she tries a new activity every month.
Hiking can be a blast, but it won’t be if you're struggling every few feet. Here’s how to get ready for trekking, from easy day hikes to the longest thru-hikes in the world.
The new secretary of the interior shares her plans to listen to historically underrepresented communities and address deferred maintenance projects—plus, what makes a national park her favorite
Snowboarders from Fukushima, Japan, rely on the outdoor community for a sense of normalcy after the natural and nuclear disasters of 2011
A tragedy forced Savannah Cummins to come to terms with the fact that doing what she loves means putting lives in danger
This isn’t just a film about three best friends riding bikes in Silverton, Colorado. It’s the story of everything that happens in between.
Gage Lorentz was pulled over for speeding on a dirt road in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Minutes later he lay on the ground, dead from a point-blank shot to the heart. How did a trivial traffic stop lead to his death?
Is protecting your children from harm the best way for them to explore and understand the world?
What I learned and how to avoid my mistakes
Sometimes the biggest threat in the wilderness is another human
Edgar McGregor started cleaning up Eaton Canyon near Los Angeles in May 2019, and he didn’t stop until it was spotless nearly two years later. We talked to McGregor about how to stay motivated to take care of the earth.
Champion endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch figured her quest for enlightenment on the Iditarod Trail would hurt. She was right.
The life of Natalie Rines Terry, one of the country’s top ski instructors for 50 years
The pandemic continues to complicate hopes for a normal season on the world’s highest mountain
When Konstantin Grigorishin—über-wealthy Ukrainian businessman, aspiring philosopher, former pal of Russian oligarchs—introduced the upstart International Swimming League in 2019, he made the first move in an ambitious plan that could blow up Olympic sports and usher in a new era of athlete fairness. He also commenced a game of chicken with some of the world’s most powerful and dangerous men, including Vladimir Putin. And he just might win.
With the stroke of a pen, the secretary of the interior just undid most of Trump’s harmful energy policies
In 2020, the coronavirus gave the tallest mountain on earth a rest. But climbers from all over are itching to go back.
When Konstantin Grigorishin—über-wealthy Ukrainian businessman, aspiring philosopher, former pal of Russian oligarchs—introduced the upstart International Swimming League in 2019, he made the first move in an ambitious plan that could blow up Olympic sports and usher in a new era of athlete fairness. He also commenced a game of chicken with some of the world’s most powerful and dangerous men, including Vladimir Putin. And he just might win.
A climber who installed routes over federally protected Native carvings has ignited a controversy online, death threats included
Two new books, ‘Under the Sky We Make’ and ‘Overheated,’ lay out a plan to overcome our cynicism and anxiety and realize a sustainable, carbon-free future
This Swedish export combines jogging or hiking with picking up trash. What’s not to love?
A recent incident involving a renowned wildlife photographer allegedly baiting foxes at Grand Teton sheds light on a larger issue
Everything you need to know about camping for free
A close encounter in the far north offers powerful lessons about how Native people have chosen to live alongside a dangerous predator
He’s not only one of the fastest cyclists in the country—he’s also one of the sport’s most outspoken champions for diversity. But his mission has morphed into the greatest moon shot of all: to bring bike racing to the American masses.
The phone rang and it was our 18-year-old, Hatcher, who apparently took a hard spill while ripping laps on Eldora Mountain. Or so we think: he’s OK now, but he still has no idea what really happened.
Hiking was in vogue in 2020, but COVID-19 closures decimated the thru-hiking ranks. What did prospective hikers do with their unexpected time back home?
Justin Williams has a fast and furious vision for reviving road racing in America
Heli-skiing has a reputation for risk, but the ride up isn’t usually part of the equation
Unpacking an all-time Lee Cohen ski photo during a March storm in Alta, Utah
What it takes to be a part of the rescue team on one of the world’s most dangerous mountains
Cyclist and explorer Kate Leeming ventures across Namibia's Skeleton Coast in this series
CEO Ryan Gellert says staying silent is “tantamount to supporting unjust laws”
When Joe Stone crashed his paraglider into a mountain, his days as an athlete were supposed to be finished. But Joe had other plans.
Author Natalie Warren wants young women to disregard conventional rites of passage and get lost in the wilderness
Outside’s ethics guru on who public lands are for
A new ruling calls into question previous regulations and norms around film and photography on these spaces
Farmer Dave doesn’t go to other ski resorts because he enjoys the simplicity of one as a way to get the most out of the resources he has
British Columbia is in the midst of a major surge in coronavirus cases, forcing resorts to shutter early
The bird—one often raised in captivity and released for the express purpose of being shot—is responsible for providing wildlife habitat across much of the America’s heartland
With light as the theme for this film, Kilian Bron guides us through Cappadocia, Turkey, in a way that will make your jaw drop
Refreshing cocktails? Whiskey-marinated steak? Yes, please.
Monica and Vince Strawbridge and their four children hiked the PCT in 2018 and the CDT in 2020. Now the family has begun the AT.
What happens when a lifelong fraidy-cat sets out into the wilderness alone?
Investigators, family, and friends are still trying to close the case of Paul Fugate, a naturalist at Arizona’s Chiricahua National Monument who vanished without a trace in 1980. What keeps them motivated to stick with a mystery that may be unsolvable?
Whether you’re looking for an easy outing with the family or a challenging peak to bag, we’ve got you covered
From secluded corners of national monuments to lesser-known state parks, here’s where to explore on public lands in Arizona
The legendary skier anoints a successor, Breezy Johnson, to the title she held for years
As our dogs age, we worry about their comfort and happiness, but take them to their favorite place and they suddenly seem young again
Wes Siler explains why absolutely everyone should keep one of these $40 MSR Home Emergency water filters around
Outside’s ethics guru on whether we should prioritize uphill or downhill traffic in the backcountry
A six-part documentary series chronicles big-wave surfer Billy Kemper’s near-death experience and his path to recovery
By the age of 14, girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys. Athlete Jaime Hill is working to keep girls inspired.
These are athletes' and explorers' most memorable days in the wild and hard-won lessons they learned
All too often, we tell ourselves that being scared is just part of an adventure. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Earning an FKT on West Highland Way is no small feat, as it boasts a meaty 10,351 feet of climbing, parts of which require a hike-a-bike
Every single one of us is responsible for the wellbeing of the earth.
In her quest to master a quintessential cool-kid trick, Outside contributor Kim Cross found the sweet spot at the crossroads of work and play
Skiers Lexi duPont and Drew Tabke seek out ski lines from the air
It’s like biathlon, but for geeks
This view is mind-blowing, but one wrong move could send most riders careening down hundreds of feet
Jalen Bazile and Rachel Olzer cycle along Colorado’s South Platte River and reflect on their shared outdoor experiences
This season the Nepalese government says it will require climbers and guides to get permission from its Department of Tourism before disseminating images of others on the mountain. Enforcing it won’t be easy.
Landmark Trailworks has carved out what is arguably one of the world’s most renowned bike parks
The chairlift’s single greatest quality is the sense of community it creates on the mountain
Mountain guide Mark Smiley released a digital snow safety course. Here’s how it stacks up to the real thing.
From backcountry wildlife rehabilitation to spearfishing for invasive species, adventure lives at the intersection of conservation and recreation in Florida
Brooks Laich and his pup Koda are no strangers to adventure
The shrub-steppe of central Washington’s Columbia Basin is a land of rich biodiversity, vibrant communities, and poignant beauty
With endless and varied landscapes bookended by the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, California is a hotbed for modern adventure
After Sequoia Schmidt’s family was torn apart by climbing, her own desire to reach higher was born
A van-based bike shop has been driving around the Navajo Nation for the past six months repairing hundreds of kids’ bikes