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“Backcountry North Island” follows six fly fisherman as they explore a treasured corner of New Zealand’s North Island. Active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provide an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet, but the real adventure lies in the journey to the streams.
Dramatic helicopter rescue just below the summit
Recognized for bike-share program, sheer volume of riders
On August 26, Laird Hamilton entertained crowds as Huricane Marie kicked up surf at Malibu Lagoon. Hamilton paddled out and “shot the pier” twice, meaning he rode waves through the gaps in the posts beneath the Malibu Pier. Shooting the pier is no easy…
After his loss to 20-year-old Brazilian phenom Gabriel Medina in historic conditions at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, the 11-time world champion will want an even dozen more than ever.
“unReal”, a new film from Teton Gravity Research and Anthill Films, is expected to be released in June of 2015. TGR and Anthill aim to transport viewers to a place beyond the real world, into the imagination of some the best mountain…
Last year in Nazaré, Portugal, the Brazilian surfer nearly drowned while trying to ride the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman. Most of the alpha males who dominate the sport say Gabeira doesn't belong in their ranks, but nothing will stop her from going back in.
Rory Bosio repeats win, Francois D'Haene sets new course record
Exercise is a great way to clear the mind. In legendary cyclicst and mountain bike component designer Tom Ritchey’s case, riding is what allows him to think and get creative, as well. …
For one young chief, protecting his people means embracing ecotourism.
Miami tower will include curious offerings for thrill seekers
Japanese capital tops survery list, with Rio de Janeiro at bottom
Shannon Galpin is a busy woman. The National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, producer of the film Afghan Cycles and founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain has been working in Afghanistan for the past 7 years to empower women and girls in conflict zones…
Secret project will revolutionize our stockpiling ways
Help U.S. earn 14 golds, lead medal count
Defending champ and oldest winner sidelined by his team
Behold: The #OutsideMobile Instagram contest winners
An inside look at what it takes to run with Ralphie, the real-life mascot of the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Ralphie gets most of the credit, but her handlers are all varsity athletes who have to stay in top shape to keep up with her. A film by…
Red Bull athletes from surf, snow, motorsports and even a professional gamer push through their mental and physical limits in Hawaii while free diving to the bottom of the ocean, learning to hold their breath for nearly 5 minutes. A part of the Red Bull High Performance Program, this particular…
IMBA holds summit, praises excellent new resort trail
The hours are long, and the work can be dangerous. But animal care workers, the unsung heroes devoted to the health of mammals at SeaWorld and other marine parks, have unrivaled access to the animals—and the challenges of captivity. Here, three former employees go on the record about their experiences.
Discovery might halt future Mojave Desert solar installations
The Golden State is now short more than a year's worth of water
Swiss explorer Mike Horn looks to grind out a big first—again.
Tourists swim for hours, drink urine, and brave volcano after boat sinks
The former road cyclist from Easthampton, Massachusetts, is quickly taking over the European-imported sports craze, cyclocross. Here's what keeps him going up, down, over, around...
Plans to nearly double the size of its San Diego killer whale environment
Steeplechaser loses third championship title for crazy antics
Alpine gear company co-founder replaced by former Gap executive
What's next for the maker of portable solar products
Oftentimes, you get the best ideas when you aren’t looking for them. That’s the case for the co-founders of EPIC Protein Bars, Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest. As they explain, getting on the bike leads to focused thought and a heightened connection to the world around us.
Ernest Moniz talks to Outside about radioactive waste, SuperTrucks, dazzling solar arrays, southwestern breakfasts, and a trout stream that has to remain top secret.
When 23-year-old Zina Lahr went missing on a trail outside Ouray, Colorado, the world lost an amazing young talent. The full story from Grayson Schaffer. …
“One Shot” is a short documentary that looks into the life of Russell Ord, a West Australian, world renowned surf photographer, as he embarks on a mission to capture “one shot” that defines who he is. A film by Spektrum Visuals. …
The Lumberjack World Championships, established in 1960, are a wildly entertaining display of the world's finest axmen and axwomen. But the event goes far beyond brute force and sharp blades slicing through logs. Photographer Narayan Mahon was there to capture the 2014 event, held July 24 to 26 in Hayward, Wisconsin.
More than four years in the making, Mission Blue is legendary oceanograpgher Dr. Sylvia Earle’s eye-opening wake-up call to save the ocean. Directed by Fisher Stevens (“The Cove”) and Robert Nixon (“Gorillas in the Mist”), the film follows Dr. Earle on her global quest…