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Reese Witherspoon plays PCT hiker trying to find herself
Sam Grafton is not your typical kayaker. The 23-year-old balances working as an ER Tech, volunteering as a firefighter and paddling the biggest water around. After a devastating injury to his jaw last year, Sam worked hard to return to the site of his accident: Washington’s Tumwater Canyon. So far…
Three plane fuselages in a Montana river might seem like a problem, but there’s more to the accident than meets the eye.
Former Outside Senior Editor John Bradley reflects on the correlations between an editor’s life and that of a cyclist and bike mechanic’s. John also talks about his time with Outside, and his new role covering entrepeneurs who tackle problems like education, poverty and energy around the world. …
Yes, 41 percent of athletes follow the diet (but don't need to)
CDC report finds kids are watching more TV, moving less
A hiker near Washington’s Snoqualmie Pass found himself stuck on the side of a cliff recently and had to call for a help. The Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team was called in after the hiker told the sheriff’s office that he couldn’t hold on to the ledge…
Following the tragic season on Everest and last year's Taliban Nanga Parbat attack, a handful of climbing expeditions are still angling to conquer K2
The roads are dangerous. But the real hate happens on social media. And it's both disgusting and scary.
Trapping of bobcats, coyotes, and other fur-bearing animals is on the rise—with man’s best friend the collateral damage.
Innovative protected intersections have potential, but…
Pet-friendly American suburbs make ideal habitats for skunks, and populations of the bushy-tailed moochers have exploded in recent years. Time to investigate an outbreak that's bringing the wrong kind of funk to summer nights.
The true story of the mountain's most horrific day, the Sherpas who paid the price, and the aftershocks that will change the mountain forever
Navigates fireworks, captures incredible video
Jacques Cousteau's grandson sets record for days submerged in the sea
New research suggests that the best-looking cyclists are also the best-performing cyclists. So what does that say about who will win this year’s Tour?
Florida school buys two drones for students to rent (with training)
Mountain Hardwear athlete Ueli Steck is one of the world’s fastest climbers, with numerous speed records and first ascents to his name. Climbing at any level requires adhering to strict processes in order to remain efficient and safe in the mountains, and oftentimes those processes are what…
On the Wilderness Collective crew’s sixth adventure, they travelled to Anchorage to ride snow-machines across 400 miles of “the last frontier.” They found incredible lanscapes and got to hear from a true Alaskan about what matters most in life. …
On newsstands July 8: Why Everest’s deadliest day will change the mountain forever. Grayson Schaffer reports. …
World's largest subterranean jump park opens Friday
Watch online-exclusive videos from our August issue.
Introduces "Happiness Blankets" to monitor passengers' brainwaves
Purchased eight square miles on the Fijian island of Vanua Levu
“To live the dream, sacrifices must be made and hardships overcome.” After suffering from a case of frostbite, American Alpine Institute instructor and guide Tad McCrea took to the mountains for some recovery. This short video represents a year of adventures that helped McCrea live…
Are the travel behemoths ready for the Southwest Effect?
Bike-mounted radar unit warns cyclists of approaching cars
“Bryan and Kaia” is a short film about one of life’s greatest pleasures: having fun with your dog. A Mountainfilm in Telluride 2014 Official Selection from Foxwood Films, watch as mountainbiker Bryan Gregory attempts to keep up with his Border Collie, Kaia, on a piece of Pacific…
Park visitors and two employees were stuck for four hours
To celebrate sesquicentennial, renovations keep the park awe-inspiring
Study finds people support socially responsible companies
From the summit of Cerro Fitz Roy in Argentine Patagonia, two weary climbers began their descent. But one wrong turn led to another, and then another, as they rappelled through the night until they hit a dead end, still several thousand feet above the glacier. Kelly Cordes recounts the dark…
Footage from Mark James’ original encounter with Bam Bam the Bighorn Sheep. These clips made Bam Bam YouTube famous and certainly the most well-known Bighorn on the Internet. Read the full story here. …
Permanently banned after offering cookies, serenading
The National Weather Service will benefit from data procured by the commercial airliner
Paul D. Paur left behind all his worldly possessions and entered the Appalachian Trail in early June. Concerns about his mental health surfaced alongside reports from fellow hikers that Paur is looking for God. What's he really doing there?
The Chamonix Adventure Festival showcases stories from adventurers, explorers, athletes and enthusiasts from all over the world through film, photography, art and displays. This trailer is a preview of some of the films you can catch at the festival, which runs July 7-10.
There's a new brand in town. Does its dehydrated food stack up to—or shrivel before—its rivals?
Public land isn’t always protected. Common Ground, a RED REEL film and an official selection of Mountainfilm in Telluride 2014, examines what happens when a community battles with the idea of proposing more wilderness while protecting heritage, tradition, and a way of life. …
It's not easy to swim with sperm whales: they're hard to find, hard to reach without adequate diving experience, and they just might swallow you up if you get too close. But how else are we going to crack their complicated language system? A group of rogue freedivers takes the plunge.
