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Each of the 41 mountains on the Ikon Pass is unique and distinct, but a few defining characteristics unite them all
Winter on the legendary North Shore of Oahu brings epic rides, agonizing wipeouts, and, every so often, acts of heroism
Armed with Ikon Passes, these skiers and riders are turning their snow dreams into reality and proving that it's never been easier for you to do the same
Analyzing cuts to the National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Land and Water Conservation Fund
First Bears Ears, now Slickrock. Why should we trade high-value recreation for low-value extraction in Utah's mountain-bike mecca?
The "sunk cost" effect, a false sense of confidence, and fading backcountry skills may all explain why
Trump administration manipulated emissions reporting from the deadliest fires in California history to promote logging
Despite pending lawsuits, the administration is forging ahead
Artist Jane Kim's massive new mural in San Francisco is an attempt to wake us up to the plight of the suffering species
In January we partnered with Land Rover on 4xFAR, a new breed of festival with live music, gear demos, and adventure workshops
Two Outside staffers head up for an early-morning ski on a powder day
The new sport is attracting everyone from NFL players to pro surfers hoping to get an edge in the pool—and on land
Now that scientists are seeing the effects of global warming on everyday weather, all our adventure plans are being impacted
Nikita Ovsyanikov has spent decades studying polar bears on a remote Siberian island to better understand their behaviors
Australia's bushfires have scorched 27 million acres, more than 10 times the area burned in California's catastrophic 2018 wildfire season. The way that Australia is dealing with devastation, and how quickly that devastation came, feels like a spooky portent for what’s coming next.
As a Trump reelection looks less certain, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is accelerating work for oil and gas industries
'The Salad Days' chronicles the river career of Herman Hoops, a conservationist, boater, and public land steward.
New York City's least kid-friendly gym and its obsession with a "proper session"
Forget stadiums and manicured ice—the humble roots of hockey belong to frozen backyard ponds. From beer leagues to ex-pros, hockey players from across the country head to the Midwest every year for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
In 'The Art of the Turn 3,' premier skiers take to the slopes of Kimberley Alpine Resort to search for the perfect groomer turn.
Who can we blame for all those lift lines and traffic jams?
Fluorinated glide wax is being banned from elite competitions, and big brands like Swix say they’re searching for environmentally friendly alternatives. But the seductively speedy—and noxious—compounds are unlikely to loosen their grip on the sport anytime soon.
Climber Matt Cornell attempts to free solo Come and Get It an M7 mixed climb outside Bozeman, Montana
'The Brotherhood Escort' profiles splitboarder and Navy SEAL Josh Jespersen as he reckons with the death of his fallen comrades
Starting this year, men and women will earn the same prize money on the Freeride World Tour
How one snowboarder found himself facing the worst possible choice
Doctors told Trey Cate he'd never walk again after Iraq. Now he's organizing the most ambitious thru-hike of the decade.
And our world will never be the same
Italian students will soon be required to learn about global warming. American kids? Not so much.
Loki is one of three dogs to ever accomplish this feat
One person was killed and another seriously injured at Alpine Meadows in California
On a particularly heavy day at Jaws on Maui, O'Neill team riders test their skill during the World Surf League's Jaws Big Wave Championship
The Juliana Trail takes hikers through remote villages and settlements in a 167-mile loop around the country's stunning Julian Alps
As we begin a critical new decade for the environment, we need to look toward the light
As one of the northernmost settlements on earth, the Norwegian hamlet of Longyearbyen has become a magnet for adventurous souls looking to start a new life. But when an unsettling crime happened, it brought home a harsh reality: in the modern world, trouble always finds you.
Wes Siler shows you how to address a flesh wound
Scientists estimate Australia’s devastating bush fires have killed more than one billion animals. What does that mean?
Three skiers died at Silver Mountain, Idaho, on January 7. In the wake of yet another ski-area avalanche tragedy, it's time to awaken our mountain sense.
It's not easy to make a living as a professional mountain runner, but the globe-trotting Coloradan is doing it on his own terms. We sent our writer on a weeklong bus trip with Gates (and a bunch of sweaty strangers) to find out more.
'Pretty Strong' profiles eight elite female climbers crushing the sport on North America's hardest routes
Wes Siler has some basic tips anyone can use to forecast the weather using clouds
More than two decades in the making, Big Snow is the first indoor ski area in North America. Now the question is: Can it attract enough skiers to survive?
Mike Wiegele, founder of 50-year-old Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, ventured to Blue River, British Columbia, to open a world-class resort
Why companies as diverse as Patagonia and General Mills are suddenly focused on getting dirty
In an alternate reality, our perception of powder turns may look a lot different
Don't worry, this tale has a happy ending
Up-to-date guidelines on the pros and cons of filters, ultraviolet light, chemicals, and other options
After losing the trail and his shoes, hiker Nick Noland descended 4.5 miles in 16-degree weather
A new court ruling says the Swiss-based organization must answer accusations of exploiting athletes and operating a global monopoly
From her home base in Flagstaff, the Diné educator and former river guide is inspiring the community to protect the landscapes she cherishes most
The 'Long River Home' follows three kayakers as they overcome challenges while navigating through the Grand Canyon
A painful crash helped remind one dad what really matters
Snow science is a wild thing. And in the Sierra Nevada, it's a particular beast all its own.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort created this video to celebrate the women of its ski-patrol team
Scientists turn to high-tech solutions to protect a threatened population
Parts of the southern border are ecological wonderlands. The wall threatens 23 endangered and at-risk species.
The candidate unveiled a plan for addressing climate change, pollution, and good jobs at sea
'Too Much?' profiles filmmaker Anne Cleary reflecting on a series of decisions that led her to the mountains
The athletes, activists, makers, movers, hustlers, and rule breakers who shaped our world this year
Harvesting your own Christmas tree is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and a great tradition
Hitting the trail has been a lifeline for the record-setting thru-hiker's ongoing battle with depression
Why the new crop of state recreation offices are about more than just outdoor sports
'Another Way' follows skier Ian Compton's return to Vermont to set up a small homestead
'River Surfer' profiles a longtime saltwater surfer turned river rider from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The 'Send and Return' series highlights the importance of snow safety while exploring Montana's backcountry ski lines
This January 18 and 19, we're teaming up with Land Rover to host a weekend of live music, gear demos, and adventure workshops in Coachella Valley
How witnessing a bad fall changed my perspective on climbing
All the advice in the world only matters if people actually follow it
On November 27, Brad Gobright died in Potrero Chico, Mexico. He was 31.
Le Probatoire is one of the toughest challenges in the outdoors, used for decades to pick alpine professionals in France's legendary hub of glacier skiing, climbing, and deadly terrain. Only the strongest make it, but Simon Akam wonders: Is selection by ordeal still the best way to groom competent guides?
When the climber took a fall, Alex Honnold caught her with his bare hands
What could have been a fatal fall is just a stepping stone on Harrington's path to become the first woman to free climb one of El Cap's hardest routes in a day
After losing his bear spray, Colin Dowler was caught with nothing but a tiny Buck knife
In 2017, two Americans set off on a round-the-world bike trip. They believed people all over the world are inherently good at heart. They never made it home.
The Bureau of Land Management has rented new headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado, and given D.C. employees 30 days to decide whether to move. Why is the agency fleeing the capital for new digs?
After Kirstie Ennis lost her leg, she climbed some of the hardest mountains in the world. And she’s just getting started.
The snowboard pioneer passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 65.
Russell Bierke is known for taking unconventional lines through some of the world's largest waves