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Wearing wild paisley shirts and bell-bottomed pants, smoking cigarettes and posing with rebellious insouciance, Bridwell and his partners created an utterly new image of the rock climber as anti-establishment biker-hippy-hardass, while sending routes harder and more terrifying than anything done before
David Grann’s New Yorker story about a doomed Antarctic adventurer was a spellbinding read. But as he—and Outside—seem to forget, other people had already done what Worsley was trying to pull off.
Efforts to manage human waste in national parks have failed miserably. Now a creative scientist may have found an elegant remedy.
Tilin was a longtime Outside contributor and the author of The Doper Next Door
From the filmmakers at Ski The East, Promised Land: Mad River Ruckus highlights Mad River Glen having an all-time season.
This video from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort highlights skier Karl Fostvedt’s first place run in this year's Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition.
As sea levels rise and megastorms become more frequent and intense, answering that question might be the key to preserving coastal life as we know it
Lies, damned lies, and "fantasy" White House budget proposals
From filmmaker Bernardo Giménez, Silence, chronicles climber Adam Ondra’s first ascent of the climbing route 'Silence'.
That’s 2 percent of overall GDP—putting it on par with other major economy-drivers (and larger than oil and mining).
From Level 1 Productions, this video is Laurent De Martin’s edit from the film Habit.
As rescuers worked to save seven climbers, television crews live-streamed everything. The question is: should they?
From Tyax Adventures, Switchback Entertainment, and MBTA, and Norco Bicylces, Respect takes a critical look at backcountry mountain biking.
From filmmaker Justin Clifton and Chris Cresci, A Line In The Sand is an animated video which illustrates the value and power of public lands.
Students in the Extreme Polar Training course, a two-week freeze-fest held near the Arctic Circle on Canada's Baffin Island, learn how to live in Earth's coldest conditions. Still, nothing really prepares you for 72 hours of a sled-pulling, pathfinding ordeal on a skinny pair of skis.
Navajo climber Len Necefer is using social media to remind us of our wild places' indigenous histories
A very serious look at the most fatal critters in the country
Barking At the Door from Good Company Ski features skiers Lucas Wachs and Karl Fostvedt going huge in the backcountry.
From Tamarack Media Company, Colossal follows their annual overlanding trip. This year they were outside of Nelson, British Columbia, in the Kootenai Mountains to explore its infinite backcountry.
The stuff pro winter warriors say they can't ride without
From Black Crows, Lusti follows Christina Lustenberger who is an ACMG certified guide and former world cup racer. In this film, she’s chasing after a first descent of 'the black friar'.
From Krystle Wright and Outdoor Research, Where the Wild Things Play is an homage to all the wild, stoked, and adventurous women shredding the hills, rivers, and trails around the globe.
In back-to-back days, Michaela Kiersch and Paige Claassen secured the first and second female ascents of Necessary Evil, a 5.14c in Arizona
Climbing Out of a Disaster from Black Diamond follows Puerto Rican climber Bryant Huffman as he realizes how his skills as a climber can aid in recovery from hurricane Maria.
The future of the West depends on whether we can keep it in check
The Alaska senator is gambling with America's most pristine lands—and winning
Shrinking the national monuments was just the tip of the iceberg
Companies focused on resource extraction now have access to huge chunks of the former national monument
Forget expensive new gear. Here’s how to have more fun—for zero dollars.
These foundational principles are more than 50 years old. We have three suggested updates for 2018.
HandCrank’s Power of Film series follows brothers Sam and Zack Giffin who double as a filmmaker and pro-skier, respectively.
HandCrank’s Power of Film series follows brothers Sam and Zack Giffin who double as a filmmaker and pro-skier, respectively. In episode two the duo head to Alaska to film with cinematographer Ben Sturgelewski.
An Outside investigation of sexual harassment in outdoor workplaces, where unwanted advances, discrimination, and assault are a frequent and destructive occurrence for far too many women
From OARS and the Sierra Club, Return From Desolation follows war veteran Garrett Eaton’s quest to conquer PTSD.
His fishing boat washed ashore Tuesday morning in France. A massive search is underway.
In Black Diamond and Nomadik Motion’s new film, Connections, it follows skiers Tobin Seagel and Mary McIntyre as they venture into the Monashee Mountains.
After a nearly two-decades-long fight, women will surf in the iconic event. It's about time officials recognized what these athletes have been doing for the past half century.
The résumé of P. Daniel Smith, including a troubling work history
From Take Shelter Productions, Brrr follows a group of warm weather surfers from Hawaii—including Albee Layer, Kain Daly, and Hank Gaskell—as they go out of their element into the cold waters off the southern coast of New Zealand.
From Sherpas Cinema and the North Face, Always Above Us looks at alpine climbers Kris Erickson and Conrad Anker’s attempt at climbing the Nutcracker.
Would you a take a year of your life to get outside, work hard on public lands, and learn some skills, for a minimal stipend? Some members of Congress—from both parties—are betting you might.
Generations of climbers, journalists, and scholars relied on her reporting from the foot of the world's 8,000-meter peaks
The legendary filmmaker knew the secret to making great ski movies. You couldn't just show skiing, skiing, and more skiing. You needed to tell a story, too, with emotion and humor.
Brands, activists, and politicians gathered at the start of the Outdoor Retailer trade show to rally around public lands
A new poll of eight Western states reveals that most people are actually on the same page about public lands, renewable energy, and the importance of outdoor recreation
Cliven Bundy's claim to federal land has only whiffs of legal merit. This lawsuit is all about politics.
One acre inside Grand Teton National Park is for sale for $5 million. Its future says a lot about our national parks, Jackson Hole, and the tension between preserving history and budding tourism.
With his office's insult-laden response to the resignation of the NPS Advisory Board, the secretary proves that, like his boss, he's not above mudslinging
A new study says yes, and scientists are trying to find out why
A professional adventurer has to break a few eggs along the way—and, apparently, several bones and a skull. Mark Jenkins tallies up the most memorable injuries and mishaps from a life lived on the edge.
The big cat might be officially extinct—but it’s also making a comeback
If our February feature of Kai Lenny hasn’t convinced you that he was born to be on, in, and above the water then this video from Hurley might.
From filmmaker Taylor Walker and photographers Chris Shane, Jamie Walter, and Cait Bourgeault Monumental shares their journey circumnavigating Maine's newest national monument Katahdin Woods and Waters.
Why this year’s Games are poised to be America’s most monumental yet
Get ready for these contenders to crush the Winter Games
The pro climber caught flak on Instagram for straying into politics—but he says it's essential for athletes to speak out
Our best team in ages wins more by having fun
How to master one of the toughest moves we'll see at the 2018 Games
From filmmaker Dino Raffault and Red Bull, Moonline features aerial athlete and skier Valentin Delluc speed riding on a 20-meter LED-equipped parachute.
From Trout Unlimited, Smith River chronicles the importance of Montana’s most family-friendly river trip.
On the border between Russia and Finland, a band of Finnish soldiers are preparing to defend the country if the Bear decides to charge
In Arizona, the Verde River was running dry, so Kim Schonek devised a plan to save it with the help of everyone's favorite malted beverage.
After nearly 20 years of racing, the skier announced her retirement. The sport will be poorer for her absence.
From filmmaker Kevin Winzeler and ENVE Composites, The Whole Enchilada follows rider Luke Strobel as he descends the 8,000 feet of vertical on the infamous trail.
With new technologies to keep their singletrack in perfect condition through the winter, it's no wonder this wild sport is catching on.
A semi-detailed list of everything we know (and we still have plenty of questions) about possible public land closures starting tomorrow if the lights go out for the feds
At Reeder Creek Ranch in Kremmling, Colorado, the Colorado River benefits both fishing and farming.
Matt Thomas was a world-class kayaker who got paralyzed in a mountain-bike accident. His friend Joe Jackson moved in for a demanding stint as a caregiver. Outdoor sports were off the table, of course—until Thomas heard about paragliding.
Ada Blackjack had no wilderness skills before she was forced to fend for herself on a remote Arctic island—and outlived four male explorers
From Sherpas Cinema and the North Face, Tsirku is a three-part film series featuring skiers Hadley Hammer and Sam Anthamatten with snowboarder Ralph Backstrom attempting to ski Corrugated, a set of spines on the Tsirku Glacier.
From Sherpas Cinema and the North Face, Tsirku is a three-part film series featuring skiers Hadley Hammer and Sam Anthamatten with snowboarder Ralph Backstrom attempting to ski Corrugated, a set of spines on the Tsirku Glacier.
From Sherpas Cinema and the North Face, Tsirku is a three-part film series featuring skiers Hadley Hammer and Sam Anthamatten with snowboarder Ralph Backstrom attempting to ski Corrugated, a set of spines on the Tsirku Glacier.
We care about public lands, and that's why we're joining a discussion about how to preserve them at the Outdoor Retailer show
After a mountain-bike accident left him paralyzed nine years ago, Matt Thomas thought outdoor sports were off the table-until he heard about paragliding.
A new case study digs into the medical records of a lost diver's incredible survival story
It's not just that she's fast—it's that she didn't train at all
From filmmaker Pete Mcbride, Dust in the Blood chronicles McBride’s attempt to thru-hike the Grand Canyon with writer Kevin Fedarko.
For pro skier and Olympic hopeful Robby Kelley, the $30,000 cost of joining the U.S. national team was prohibitively high, forcing him to turn down his spot on the roster. Instead, he started his own squad, called Redneck Racing, in hopes of making it on his own with a handful of…