Put traction into action exploring the most rugged hiking routes in the country

Choosing the right backpack can make or break your trip. Our expert helps make your choices simple.

After a jump off Yavapai Point ended in tragedy, we asked an expert to help us understand what happened

Hummingbirds and other pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat. I set out to attract them to my yard.

He earned an A for resourcefulness and an F for sharing

There were oh so many highlights in Saturday’s historic Lead & Boulder Combined event

Buoyed by her faith, motherhood, and family, Marisa Howard never relinquished her dream of becoming an Olympian

In West Texas, the vast landscape serves up a whole new level of adventure

Just when we thought the Olympic Village was cool, we took a five-minute walk from Stade de France to this oasis for Nike athletes to refuel, relax, and recover

It’s the perfect time for long afternoons of reading on the porch or hiding out in the dark in front of a fan and watching a movie

There are two major differences between the Olympic sport-climbing event (singular) that debuted in Tokyo and the sport-climbing events (plural) that we’re watching in Paris this week

If I’d known these things before taking off for a seven-thousand-mile trip, well, it would have gone smoother

Gabby Shepard went on an epic trip to one of her favorite dive sites: Catalina Island

Outfit for extra miles and go the distance on these top long-distance trails

One writer takes a deep dive into the cultural history and competitive framework of competitive breaking, which makes its Olympic debut in Paris

YouTubers are illegally climbing California's famed trees, prompting the NPS to protect them from visitors. We asked tree expert Tim Kovar why the illicit ascents are so damaging.

The American recently set a new world record in sport climbing’s fastest Olympic event. We’ve come up with a list of easy everyday tasks that require more time to accomplish.

Our trail columnist spent the summer hiking with novice backpackers to come up with this key advice for beginners

Triathlete Taylor Knibb gave up her spot on the two-rider Olympic squad to gold-medalist Faulkner: “It was an easy decision to make”

Yes, canoeing is in the Olympics—and the races are happening now. Here’s what to expect, plus how to watch the races for yourself.

The Games are making Paris quieter than usual, ideal for a late-hour trip to the Olympics or enjoying a lazy afternoon at a Parisian café

One longtime running editor unveils his plan to make the Olympic Marathon a less boring, must-see event

We’re headed to Kathmandu for two weeks of school-building, teahouse trekking, and incredible Himalayan views. Want in?

We look back at some of the strangest competitions the Olympics ever held, including an architecture contest and French cane fighting

Five questions with American Olympic climber Brooke Raboutou about the new format in Paris, her physical and mental preparation, and why climbing accelerates personal growth

Think Olympic medals bring you fame and fortune? Think again. For many Olympians competing in Paris, simply staying financially afloat requires constant struggle.

Mocked by some, celebrated by many, the image of surfer Gabriel Medina aloft in Tahiti has come to define the 2024 Olympic surfing event. A longtime fan wrestles with this reality.

Hiltz, who identifies as nonbinary transgender, has set the American record in the mile, won five U.S. titles, and earned a spot on Team USA at the Paris Olympics

Could the climate crisis be solved in the courtroom?

A recent tragedy on Yosemite’s iconic trail has revived a debate over safety. We asked veteran climbers Alex Honnold and Hans Florine to weigh in.

Make the most of the season with this guide to getting out with your best friend

A minor controversy about the technical zone cannot sully historic silver medal: “I cannot explain how amazing this is”

Turn every day into a journey of discovery while exploring the region’s wildlife and watersports

Speed climbers were dealt a rough hand at the Tokyo Olympics. This time around, we’ll finally get to see who the best speed climbers in the world are.

The footage is breathtaking

If rising temperatures have you clamoring to stay inside until fall, you can adapt your body to them and thrive on the trail

No Olympics would be complete without some controversy. In Paris, there’s already been bizarre athlete behavior, allegations of low-grade cheating, and an international debate over air-conditioning.

The 2024 Summer Games feature a healthy lineup of outdoor adventure sports, from surfing, to mountain biking, to sport climbing. This guide tells you when and how to watch them.

These are the symptoms to look out for and how to save your dog’s life if they start to overheat

Five questions with the defending Olympic champion about her impending retirement, her gold medal dreams, and riding the break at Teahupo’o

Home to the last U.S.-based Winter Olympics in 2002, Utah’s Salt Lake City was officially awarded the bid on the cusp of the Paris Games

The writer traces his obsession with the Games’ most extravagant spectacle back to his own childhood—when he saw a man wearing a jet pack land inside the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1984

Riley Amos earned his way to the top riding with past Olympians in Durango, a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado that has produced more top cyclists than just about any other U.S. city

Out of the thousands of Olympians competing in the Paris this year, these are the ones we’re the most stoked to watch put on a show

NBC will broadcast thousands of hours of Olympics coverage across its flagship network, cable channels, and streaming app Peacock. Here’s how to find the live coverage and highlights.

Debris flies hundreds of feet in the air in this video recorded by a Yellowstone hiker

The evacuation call came late at night, causing chaos and confusion as locals and tourists tried to leave the park en masse

Over the past 15 years, ultralight gear has gone mainstream—and gotten a bit heavier, too

Fan favorite Magnus Cort accepted a silly bet and kept his word. Everybody wins.

The largest mass stranding of dolphins in U.S. history recently occurred in Massachusetts. Scores of volunteers worked long hours to rescue the aquatic mammals.

Watch what videographer and overlander Andrew Muse found at Overland Expo West

It's Dauwalter’s third straight course-record win, while almost 49-year-old Pommeret nailed the grueling 100-mile event on the first try to take down Kilian Jornet’s course record

Writer James Jung expresses his affection for the Tour’s 80-year-old TV analyst, who sometimes mixes up names, dates, and statistics during the telecast

After recovering quickly from the emergency surgery on July 5, Miller was hopeful to start the 100-mile race through Colorado's San Juan Mountains

Peter Landsman, creator of LiftBlog.com, shares insights from his incredible journey and reveals the lift that stands out among more than 3,000

How to take your wild child (or children) on a western adventure they’ll never forget

Has the summer heat got you down? Our sustainability expert has tips and tricks to beat the soaring temperatures without harming the planet.

Project 2025 proposes that most government weather and climate functions be privatized if the balance of power shifts in the White House next year

The latest aerial footage from the world’s highest peak follows the popular Western Cwm route from Base Camp to the 29,032-foot summit

The park visitors had to be rescued after their car became submerged in Semi-Centennial Geyser, a thermal feature along Grand Loop Road

Our writer dove into the inner workings of the Backpacker’s Pantry factory to learn the tricks of the trade

Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.

From ketones and carbs to cheat meals and candies, we break down the 8,000-calorie food plans that fuel the Tour de France

A guide to responsible adventures, wherever there’s water

And the local conservation groups keeping them wild and beautiful

The reintroduction of the apex predators to Washington’s North Cascades National Park has local communities asking if it’s still safe to hike in the park

Like millions of Americans, Outside’s articles editor took his family camping over the long weekend. But are the stresses that parents endure during a typical family camping trip worth the struggle?

How one company is converting discarded fishing nets into recycled plastic

Descending a trail strains your muscles and ligaments. Our hiking columnist asked a physical therapist how to avoid aches and pains on your next downhill adventure.

Park rangers at Yellowstone shot and killed an armed man on the morning of July 4. Here’s what we know about the incident.

Even for thru-hikers with a wealth of long trail experience, the Colorado Trail offers challenges all its own

On Tuesday, a horse slid off the side of a popular backcountry trail, falling 30 feet into a ravine

Vingegaard right-hand man Jorgenson rues his “bad day” as team plan to minimize Pogacar on Galibier falls flat

From historically dingy to gleaming and tall, these 13 artificial climbing paradises more than rival many “real” climbing destinations

Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team hammers several big GC rivals on Tour de France’s first big mountain stage

Pogacar and UAE Emirates ruled the Galibier, but third-week individual strength will determine the true king of Le Tour

Winter has arrived with such a vengeance in the Andes that Portillo surpassed its seasonal snowfall average before opening day

The snow is bad, the approach is long, and it’s still all I want to be doing when my friends are off biking and climbing

The British sprinter just became the most prolific stage winner in Tour history. The milestone came after years of setbacks.

The conservationist spurred millions of people to care about the ocean by helping them understand why it made them feel happy