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A warming planet could make climbing iconic mountains like the Matterhorn a more risky enterprise. But is shutting them down a call for local authorities to make?
What happened when one writer looked beyond the open road, the staged snapshots, and the hashtag
Recycling is broken. The oceans are trashed. As the plastics crisis spirals out of control, an unlikely collection of executives and environmentalists set sail for the North Atlantic Gyre in a desperate attempt to find common ground.
A few simple steps to follow to keep your pets from getting infected with Lyme disease
A new organization thinks eminent domain is the answer to protecting the national scenic trail system. Other advocates think that idea is counterproductive.
The key to making a top-notch fly-fishing film is just to watch literally any other fly-fishing film
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are searching for Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, suspects in the murders of three people on remote highways in British Columbia. The teenagers are alleged to have spanned one territory and at least five massive provinces, leaving burning vehicles in their 2,000-mile-long wake before plunging into the Canadian backcountry.
Patrick Cummins has been fighting in the UFC for the past five years, but the character he cultivates on his Instagram feed is less battle-hardened tough guy and more adventure-loving goofball who loves to ride old-school mountain bikes
The Trump administration is trying to remove public input from Forest Service decision-making
The blazes are releasing so much carbon that they could create a feedback loop
The man who took the most shocking Everest photo of the year is about to break one of mountaineering's stoutest records
A professional kayaker shares his love of the river with baby boomer Leland Miyawaki, a self-described “old-fashioned” fly-fisherman
The goal behind the LatinXhikers community is simple: share stories and inspire more Latinx people to go outside
From We Are Hungry Productions and NRS, 'The River's Call' documents a whitewater kayaking adventure on the Apurímac River in Peru
Want to see some animals next time you're outdoors? Here's how to adapt knowledge from hunters to general wildlife viewing.
With big names out injured and the super-team depleted, we were treated to some top-tier bike racing
A wavepool malfunction in Longjing, China, sent a wall of water through a crowded pool
The jet was flying through the famous Star Wars Canyon when it went down. The NPS says some visitors may have been injured.
All signs point to a massive selloff of federally managed public lands, as BLM officials defy congressional oversight
Kiteboarder Fabian Muhmenthaler has centered his life around movement on the water
The story of what happened after a climber spotted a religious figure mounted on the wall of her local climbing gym
A 24-year-old woman drowned while attempting to reach the abandoned bus made famous by Christopher McCandless
Cycling’s most infamous legend talks us through the twists and turns of the Tour with his daily podcast and exclusive updates on 'Outside'
On August 21, 2017, people from across the U.S. turned their eyes toward the sun as the entire country was treated to a solar eclipse
Liz "Snorkel" Thomas, an Appalachian Trail record holder, created a 225-mile route through the Big Apple to help bring attention to the city's need for more playgrounds
Though Gabe Messam's life has been fraught with challenges, he's a surf instructor at one of the most prestigious surf schools in Ireland
Before you drop all that money on a full gear package, take some advice from the experts on where and how to save
'Between the Lines,' from filmmaker Jason Hearn, profiles ocean photographer Sacha Specker documenting his swims across the globe
A mountain biker and a four-wheeler unite through the love of finding joy, thrills, and solace on our shared national playgrounds
Professional skier Gus Kenworthy is using his platform to advocate for the LGBTQ community and push for inclusivity in the outdoor industry.
Making the decision to start a thru-hike can be daunting, so let us show you what gear you should take
From nifty ways to keep your beer cold to ingenious tricks to get the fire going, here are a few our favorite camp hacks
It sounds like a great idea. Churches have high ceilings, are centrally located, and, recently, have been falling vacant. But redesigning them to accommodate climbing routes? Not so easy.
The ranch of Henry's Fork, Idaho, is where anglers come to test their dry fly-fishing abilities
The entire chair fell from one gust of wind, which makes us feel totally safe and not at all concerned
This week on Tree Huggers, Brad Einstein talks to some baby and fully engorged ticks about the dangers of Lyme disease
For decades professional bike racing has marginalized women riders and lagged behind nearly every major sport in promoting gender equality. Retired star Iris Slappendel is changing that.
Ida Pfeiffer sailed the oceans, trekked through jungles, and scaled peaks, becoming one of the most famous women in Europe in the early 1800s
In the fall of 2018, the 26-year-old American missionary traveled to a remote speck of sand and jungle in the Indian Ocean, attempting to convert one of the planet's last uncontacted tribes to Christianity. The islanders killed him, and Chau was pilloried around the world as a deluded Christian supremacist who deserved to die. Alex Perry pieces together the life and death of a young adventurer driven to extremes by unshakable faith.
For firefighters Brady Ruysschaert and Brandon Hawkins, surfing is the ultimate stress reliever
Philip Carcia hiked all of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks every month for a year
Because the end of the weekend can also mean new beginnings
Here's what it takes to get yourself on top of Denali, from Salt Lake City, without a single motor
A local legend challenges a pro climber to a 64-route race
A few of the world's best cliff jumpers got together at Abiqua Falls, Oregon, to push their limits on the 102-foot drop
The disqualified former Tour de France winner speaks openly about doping in cycling, moving forward, and his burgeoning CBD business
The River of Sorrows almost never flows, due to a tricky confluence of climate change and water rights, but this year was different
The city's riding scene is unique and diverse, and the best way to dodge the infamous traffic is on two wheels
'Golden' spotlights eagle biologist Caitlin Davis in her natural habitat—at the top of a cliff face strapped into a harness
When you spend months each year in the backcountry, things are bound to go wrong eventually
Why two bombings that rocked the tiny town of Panaca, Nevada, help us understand who really owns public lands in the West
From filmmaker Mike Hopkins, 'Siblings' highlights how having a brother or sister will make you a better cyclist
After running for her life from a knife wielding attacker, Sheryl Powell disappeared on Friday, July 12. Monday, she was found alive.
Say goodbye to 'The Majestic Yosemite Hotel' and welcome back 'The Ahwahnee'
He's the legs, and she's the eyes. Together they're bagging peaks and working to make the outdoors more widely accessible.
A female bow hunter and a city-dwelling rock climber learn of their shared commonality—disrupting convention in their respective sports
From earthquakes to fires and floods, here are savings on the supplies you need to survive
Ibrahim Cetindemir was pulled off his train and detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Montana while making his way back home to North Dakota
On-the-ground info to keep you safe in the backcountry
'A Chilcotin Hogyssey' recaps what happens when Devinci Cycles lets mountain biker Kenny Smith run wild in the mountains of British Columbia
A proposed hydropower transmission line in Maine would impact the AT, wildlife, recreation, and tourism. Is it worth it?
One crazy night in Bridger-Teton National Forest with hundreds of people who just want to find the horns that elk have left behind
Stay safe in the wilderness and shave down pack weight with this customizable setup
'A Meaningful Journey' follows James Lucas, a cyclist who had the idea to develop Bristol Bike Shop while on a tour through Norway
The mountain bikers over at Yeti Cycles created an ode to the terrain and natural landscapes of the Centennial State in 'ColoRADo'
The 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail soaks backpacks and drowns tents with swampy water and sweat. It is not for the feint of heat.
Lifeguards in Hawaii wake up early, have a healthy breakfast, and take time to work on their personal fitness
You know that special feeling when you meet a stranger during an adventure, form a bond, vow to keep in touch—and then the whole thing fizzles out? Don’t feel alone. As Chuck Thompson explains, firefly relationships are an outdoor rite of passage, and in their own strange way, they’re magic.
These days, a bad fall or hospital visit can cost you thousands of dollars. But new on-demand accident insurance for adventurers gives you backup.
'Mindless Crowd' is a reflection on humanity's relationship with its landscape and the natural world
The 'Out of Bounds' crew makes a stop at Jeremy Jones’s beautiful home mountain in Lake Tahoe, California
This film will leave you seeking out your next adventure—and it just might be on the shores of Hawaii
After several months and thousands of miles, Outside's Taylor Gee knows what works and what doesn't
'The Kingdom' follows Sonam Phuntsho as he plants a new tree in the forest, one of more than 100,000 he's fostered throughout his life
'The Ornithologist,' from filmmaker Jevgenij Tichonov, features Lithuanian native Marius Karlonas exploring his hometown of Merkine
The climber fell 80 feet from a climb in North Carolina
Don't miss a minute of this year's legendary race
Thinking about tackling the big thru-hike? Consider these four things first.
Forty skiers, 12 hours, more than 1,000 jumps on the first day of summer