Adventure
ArchiveA local legend challenges a pro climber to a 64-route race
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
A few of the world's best cliff jumpers got together at Abiqua Falls, Oregon, to push their limits on the 102-foot drop
Why two bombings that rocked the tiny town of Panaca, Nevada, help us understand who really owns public lands in the West
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
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'
From filmmaker Mike Hopkins, 'Siblings' highlights how having a brother or sister will make you a better cyclist
A female bow hunter and a city-dwelling rock climber learn of their shared commonality—disrupting convention in their respective sports
He's the legs, and she's the eyes. Together they're bagging peaks and working to make the outdoors more widely accessible.
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
From earthquakes to fires and floods, here are savings on the supplies you need to survive
Say Hello to the Lone Star Tick
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
One crazy night in Bridger-Teton National Forest with hundreds of people who just want to find the horns that elk have left behind
A proposed hydropower transmission line in Maine would impact the AT, wildlife, recreation, and tourism. Is it worth it?
'A Meaningful Journey' follows James Lucas, a cyclist who had the idea to develop Bristol Bike Shop while on a tour through Norway
Stay safe in the wilderness and shave down pack weight with this customizable setup
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
The climber fell 80 feet from a climb in North Carolina
'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
After several months and thousands of miles, Outside's Taylor Gee knows what works and what doesn't
'The Ornithologist,' from filmmaker Jevgenij Tichonov, features Lithuanian native Marius Karlonas exploring his hometown of Merkine
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
The harrowing story of a too-close encounter with a Canadian black bear
This film reflects on how Hurricane Sandy ultimately strengthened the fellowship of this town
A Rubbermaid bin stocked with everything you need for camping is one of the best ways to organize your gear
The country's main weather-modeling system is getting a boost
Hikers around the world pulled on their boots and packs and not much else
For the trail's most venerable volunteer group, retirement means hauling heavy equipment and sleeping outside for days on end
When not in faraway, exotic winter locales, Jeremy Jones calls California's Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows his home mountain resort
This film from Osprey portrays Rafael Cletero's ultimate humility, culminating with a quote that'll be sure to give you chills
'Heart Mountain Children' features a group of climbers as they summit a peak in Greenland
A promise of sustainability helped the bid from Cortina-Milan beat out Stockholm for the right to host the Games
The route to being a national park ranger is hardly ever a direct one, and for Jessie Snow, it definitely wasn't
The Sawgrass Fire threatens Alligator Alley
Sunday's episode of 'Last Week Tonight' took a stab at fixing the mountain's overcrowding problem
For years the economy of Coos Bay, Oregon, has been relying on its forests for logging purposes, but that's changing
The Ecuadorian-Swiss climber set a blazing-fast time on North America's highest peak—besting the previous record, set by rival Kilian Jornet in 2014, by one minute
'Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker' features cyclist Benjamin Johnson as he bikepacks through the Andes
For aerial athletes, it's not unusual to come across birds while in flight, like the threatened bearded vulture
Sea kayaker Pa Arding has suffered two traumatic injuries, but 'Looking Out' shows how she uplifts herself and those around her
The deadly 2019 climbing season prompted a worldwide demand to reform management of the world's highest peak. Is change really possible? Mark Jenkins, a veteran alpinist who reached the summit in 2012, lays down an emphatic yes.
A newly published scientific case report documents the rise (and fall) of cycling phenom Oskar Svendsen
Adjusting your pack seems like it should be simple, that is until you're struggling down the trail after not correctly dialing in the fit
Five years in, the virtual cycling and running game has acquired massive investment capital, thousands of daily players, and a professional bike-racing league. The platform has changed the way we run and ride.
In 'Hike the Line,' from Corey Robinson, these hikers share an experience that's unlike any other thru-hike
Through Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton hopes to save the earth’s few truly natural soundscapes
New research shows just how much global warming is eating away at the glaciers on the world’s highest peaks
John and Alyson Kirk have crushed a long list of records in the mountains. This summer, they're chasing another one.
Hopefully you don't get charged by a bear in the first place. But in a worst-case scenario, here's what to do.
Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge
Making your way over an 800-mile trail through deserts and mountains in less than 16 days is no picnic—except for those gas-station resupply stops
'DK 2019,' from Enve Cyles, is a recap video from this year's Dirty Kanza race
A Wisconsin truck mechanic has has endured hundreds of snakebites in a quest to immunize his body. Scientists think he might have found the cure.
After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries
This short video features countless hikers on trails across 17 countries, showcasing the diversity of our planet
She's the youngest person in history to climb the iconic 3,000-foot route
A subjective look at where we prefer to shred
Guthook Guides' maps and crowdsourced information have made hiking the PCT and AT immeasurably easier. But is that a good thing?
'Protecting the Crossroads' tells the story of how palm trees have turned from a cash crop into invasive plant in Mexico
A group of Indians claimed they reached the top of the peak, but they may not have made it past Camp III
Soul Trak Outdoors's Tyrhee Moore engages Washington D.C.'s African American community through adventure outings.
This festival cut of the full documentary, 'Project Y' looks at why humans pursue type-two fun
'Motherfish' paints a portrait of how this mother raised her son to be a steward of the outdoors
Unless you're hunting, it's a terrible idea to pack heat in the backcountry
For decades, herpetologist William Brown has studied a thriving population of timber rattlers in upstate New York. And somehow he's convinced locals that having venomous neighbors underfoot can be a glorious thing.