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Journalist Ian Urbina is revealing the lawlessness of the open ocean in ways you’d never imagine
The state just passed a law calling for 90 percent of its wolf population to be killed. It’s based on fear and lies.
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.
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.
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
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.”
By the late 1990s, the Chinook salmon of Oregon’s Lostine River were nearly gone. Now a collaboration of hard work is paying off.
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.
L. Renee Blount is a designer, a photographer, and an outdoor enthusiast. In this new series, she tries a new activity every month.
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?
Snowboarders from Fukushima, Japan, rely on the outdoor community for a sense of normalcy after the natural and nuclear disasters of 2011
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
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?
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.
A tragedy forced Savannah Cummins to come to terms with the fact that doing what she loves means putting lives in danger
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.
The pandemic continues to complicate hopes for a normal season on the world’s highest mountain
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
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.
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?
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.
Unpacking an all-time Lee Cohen ski photo during a March storm in Alta, Utah
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
What it takes to be a part of the rescue team on one of the world’s most dangerous mountains
CEO Ryan Gellert says staying silent is “tantamount to supporting unjust laws”
Cyclist and explorer Kate Leeming ventures across Namibia's Skeleton Coast in this series
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
A new ruling calls into question previous regulations and norms around film and photography on these spaces
Outside’s ethics guru on who public lands are for
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
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?
From secluded corners of national monuments to lesser-known state parks, here’s where to explore on public lands in Arizona
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?
The legendary skier anoints a successor, Breezy Johnson, to the title she held for years
Whether you’re looking for an easy outing with the family or a challenging peak to bag, we’ve got you covered
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
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
A six-part documentary series chronicles big-wave surfer Billy Kemper’s near-death experience and his path to recovery
Outside’s ethics guru on whether we should prioritize uphill or downhill traffic in the backcountry
All too often, we tell ourselves that being scared is just part of an adventure. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
These are athletes' and explorers' most memorable days in the wild and hard-won lessons they learned
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.
Every single one of us is responsible for the wellbeing of the earth.
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
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