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While the escape from daily stressors is one thing, fishing together in such grandeur is another for Austin Leonard and Joey Pasternak
Watch climbing partners Andrew King and Dominique Barry take on the beautiful Shark’s Fin Arete in California’s Alabama Hills
When my husband crashed into a tree while skiing, he was stranded, injured, and losing daylight fast. With no way to call for help, his only hope was our dog, Phoebe.
Aligning your training cycle with your menstrual cycle could have performance benefits. A sports physiology researcher weighs in.
With a sprinter van and a passion for shoes, Aaron Olbur is inspiring others to take their first steps toward better health
A veteran ski racing journalist explores Vonn’s return: why she retired, how her body has changed, and how she could make the Olympic team
In a statement on Monday, the Canada Border Services Agency noted that the U.S. prohibits southbound PCT thru hikers from crossing into Washington from British Columbia
After years of work, cycling advocates got the go-ahead to ride trails on the iconic California mountain. But a court order stopped the plan dead in its tracks.
Getting too cold can kill you. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening, and how to rescue yourself if it does.
Matthew Bryce went surfing alone. Would he die alone, too?
The price of a permit to climb the world’s highest peak will rise 36 percent later this year. Guides believe that climbers will still flock to the mountain.
A writer examines Trump’s first presidency and his cabinet appointments to understand how the next four years will impact public lands, the environment, and outdoor recreation
If you’ve never considered being a ski instructor before, here’s why it may appeal to you
Looking to trim food costs? You’re not alone. These Costco staples help athletes eat better and save money at the same time.
Conrad Anker, Jon Krakauer, Melissa Arnot Reid, and other prominent climbers and guides share their thoughts on the president’s decision to rename North America’s highest mountain
Outside’s editors reflect on the most powerful relationships and lasting connections made outside
Backpacking in the snowy season doesn’t need to be an ordeal. We polled our colleagues to find out their best gear tips for packing for snowy adventures.
Biden gets a lot of credit as a public lands and outdoor rec champion for passing the EXPLORE Act, conserving more land than any president in recent history, and empowering Indigenous partners. But should he?
A growing pool of studies finds concerning levels of plastic and forever chemicals in our common food items and their packaging. Here’s what you need to know.
Complete your ski-eats bucket list by sampling these delicious dishes
These tips from longtime dynamic duos will take your climbing partnership to the next level
Not bringing ice cleats or crampons on an icy hike can be frustrating at best, and deadly at worst. Here’s how to know what you need—and some staff-tested recommendations fo what to buy.
Park Service officials are seeking public help to catch a driver who damaged the Eureka Valley Sand Dunes shortly after Christmas
Multiple aerial firefighting agencies have spent countless hours airborne since the outbreak of the Palisades and Eaton fires, dropping water and fire retardant in an attempt to control the flames
The fires in Southern California have impacted millions of lives. These outdoor athletes share their stories of evacuation, loss, and community relief amid the disaster.
Ed LaChapelle, a coinventor of the modern avalanche transceiver, has some strange, wonderful ideas about snow
Trying to prevent forest fires with more logging may only make them worse, fire ecologists say. Will the federal government listen?
Diesel fumes be damned, the Pricecicle exceeds expectations
Five questions with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain, who warned of “extreme fire danger” in Southern California days before the devastating blazes
Here’s to a new year of adventure. Fill your 2025 calendar with day trips and thru-hikes to summit peaks, remote forests, and urban escapes with our picks for the best destinations of the year.
Your guide to forging outdoor community bonds and adventure partnerships
Patrollers demand wage increases from Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort as its owner, Vail Resorts, asks patrollers from other ski areas to cross the picket line
A team of wildlife experts and ice climbers worked to rescue a bull elk that became tangled in a climbing rope at Colorado’s Lake City Ice Park
For decades, field technicians have scoured the Mojave Desert monitoring threatened tortoises. Their searches sometimes uncovered human remains. Our writer untangles a mystery dug up by the turtle counters.
The EXPLORE Act aims to address the housing crisis in gateway communities, increase outdoor access for veterans, kids, and marginalized groups, develop more long-distance bike trails, and about a dozen other issues
Sitting down with a former pro turned bike fitter to discuss how gravel brands are failing women and small riders with inappropriate sizing
After a lot of thinking, we've finally identified 10 reasons why dating climbers isn't the worst idea ever
Our hiking columnist inadvertently deviated from the route while descending a peak. The accident prompted him to investigate the harm caused by switchback cutting.
This fall, FIS released a road map to sustainability in the face of climate change. But is skiing’s governing body doing enough?
Tina Lewis was enjoying a “trip of a lifetime” before she was detained at an airport in India. Her crime: traveling with a satellite communication device.
Brothers Hugo and Ross Turner recently flew an electric paraglider over Val d’Isere in France. They believe that small electric motors and lightweight batteries could revolutionize the aerial sport.
Connor Herson, 21, took a break from classes this fall to free climb this iconic route alongside Tommy Caldwell
I’m over the nightmarish hustle to get first tracks
A tree in the suburbs, ocean beaches, tucked away woodlands, and other unremarkable spots where the Outside team discovered a passion for being in nature
Our hiking columnist didn’t love the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail, which cuts across Wisconsin. But he adored the affable people he met along the way.
A budget crisis within the Forest Service means there will be fewer avalanche forecasters keeping backcountry skiers and snowmobilers safe this year. The cut has sparked a debate over the funding and operation of avalanche safety.
Being well-equipped with the right layers and gear for a backcountry tour is critical for safety and comfort—do it right with these field-tested essentials
The best way to find your next pair of running shoes is to shop locally
Nick Fowler and Georgia Porter set FKTs on the trail by wildly different methods
Christmas is less than a week away. If you’re like me, you may have forgotten a gift for your siblings’ kids.
With winter right around the corner, it’s time to ensure your expensive gear performs like new
Alex Kaufman, a suburban dad in Denver, descends slopes with barely any snow, using discontinued plastic skis. This method, he says, is far more fun than a day at the resort, so we accompanied him on an outing.
Think of these as telepathic weight lifting
After years of waiting for other people to care for my favorite trails, I finally bought a foldable saw and took care of it myself
If you want to up-level your running, here’s how to get a jump on the new year
Backcountry rescuers are praising an innovative kids’ tracking device for helping them locate a missing father and son
Statistically speaking, BASE jumping is one of the most dangerous sports. Here’s how it feels to date someone who jumps off cliffs for fun.
What happens when an iconic outdoor brand known for rugged expeditions teams up with a shapewear giant rooted in celebrity culture?
I needed a climate pep talk. I got one from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of the hit book, ‘What If We Get It Right?’
Shaun White has been the face of snowboarding for two decades. So what’s he doing in retirement?
Pennsylvania's new Carlisle Indian Boarding School National Monument is the seventh new monument designated by the Biden Administration
Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his latest climbing project in Yosemite National Park
At Boyce Bouldering Park, you don’t need a pricey membership or an exhaustive gear list to send—all it takes is grit and a pair of sneakers
Focusing on moving differently and improving overall athleticism can be a great way to play and come out of the off-season a more durable triathlete
The xTx trail will cover 1,500 miles in the Lone Star State
Nobody was hurt when a huge slide rumbled down four closed runs near the mountain’s summit
In a ‘A New Winter,’ Colombian American photographer Sofía Jaramillo confronts leisure skiing’s inequitable beginnings by recreating historic images at Sun Valley Resort
A hybrid between breathable midlayer and lofted insulation pieces, the Sitka Ambient 200 Jacket packs a ton of warmth into an adaptable piece you’ll never need to remove
Five questions with backcountry skiing legend Greg Hill, whose new memoir ‘I Could Die at Any Moment’ dives into his lifelong pursuit of adrenaline and risk
It was the trip of a lifetime. Several months paddling the Amazon, trying to eat without being eaten. It almost all went to plan.
Marley Blonsky is changing the cycling industry—one group ride at a time
Meet the change makers who powered—and empowered—a Utah community with solar generators
We spent a night under the stars with the actress and environmentalist, who opened up about her conservation work and how nature helped heal her broken heart
After almost 20 years of action, members of the Karuk, Hupa, Klamath, Shasta, and Yurok tribes reclaimed the Klamath River—and their way of life
The Eritrean cyclist was the first Black rider to win a stage at the Tour de France. He hopes he opened the door for more African riders to follow.
The Nepali climber who summited Mount Everest three times in two weeks has always gone her own way
Mikaela Shiffrin's quest for 100 World Cup wins paused after crash, shifting focus to Beaver Creek and her recovery
The deals we can’t resist this year for rock, ice, and gym climbing
Three continents, a dozen of sets of ski skins, and a lot of candy—we asked the new record holder for vertical feet skied in a year for the keys to his success