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Big-wave surfing in ‘100 Foot Wave,’ high winds cancel skiing world cup, and a bald eagle versus one brave prairie dog
Outside’s ethics guru on why it’s not the nudity that’s offensive
Plan your next adventure on one of the nation’s most resplendent waterways with the help of Gaia GPS
How Susan Orlean reported the classic Outside story about the surf girls of Maui
Using their scuba skills, these water lovers clean the country’s largest lakes in the hope that their garbage hordes can spark high-level change
How two rival teams fought storms and sleep deprivation to claim an 18-year-old paddling FKT
In ‘BAJÍO Odyssey | Fish for Change - Heather,’ a film by Meris McHaney, we follow Heather Harkavy, director of operations at Fish for Change, as she leads a summer student program in Guanaja, Honduras
The state of the steelhead in the Columbia and Snake River watersheds is dire. A Pacific Northwest steelhead angler grapples with how best to honor the people, places, and resources that she loves.
It’s not just a momentary mood booster, but a reminder of what we’re capable of
Freestyle and whitewater kayaker Dane Jackson goes big. This video, by Novus Select and Flow Motion Ariels, highlights his best moments of 2020.
For Tributaries Digital Cinema, balancing cameras on shaky bows is just the way to show off life aboard beautiful boats
For starters, it’s way more affordable and accessible than you think
Everything you need to know about the Collins Cup, who could win the first-ever event, how it works, and what the broadcast will look like
We spent a day on the lake with professional athletes and dog parents, Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger and here's what we learned
After more than 25 years of deliberation, the sport of kings finally makes its debut at the Games
Born in Surf City USA, and the descendant of an actual samurai, Japan’s surfing superstar is ready for the sport’s debut on the world stage.
We travel along with Ed Knight to understand what it means to put food on your table and put back what you don’t need
Spearfishing for Mark Healey is mostly about “observing and trying to be a noninvasive part of that environment.”
Our writer, a lifelong surfer, tries to find out
It took me months of cold, scary failure to learn how to roll my boat in the open ocean. The effort taught me that barriers to outdoor proficiency, no matter how daunting, can be overcome if you don’t give up.
After a year of isolation, the small community of Yakutat reconnects among the waves
Join L. Blount as she pushes her boundaries and tries an Oru Kayak for her first time
Here’s how to get away from crowds this summer and enjoy a backcountry camping experience that’s easy and comfortable
Kayla Lockhart was desperate for relief from the panic that plagued her. She found it at the edge of a stream.
When Konstantin Grigorishin—über-wealthy Ukrainian businessman, aspiring philosopher, former pal of Russian oligarchs—introduced the upstart International Swimming League in 2019, he made the first move in an ambitious plan that could blow up Olympic sports and usher in a new era of athlete fairness. He also commenced a game of chicken with some of the world’s most powerful and dangerous men, including Vladimir Putin. And he just might win.
Author Natalie Warren wants young women to disregard conventional rites of passage and get lost in the wilderness
A six-part documentary series chronicles big-wave surfer Billy Kemper’s near-death experience and his path to recovery
An experimental surf film, with expressive shots of African landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife
When a massive swell surprised author William Finnegan, he was left with only one option: paddle for his life
Plastic Tides, a nonprofit based in Bermuda, uses paddleboards to enlighten and inspire kids to move toward a plastic-free future
Tenkara fly-fishing in Colorado with Daniel Galhardo
Connecting to ecosystems through the hobbies we love enlightens us on the delicate balance between humans and nature
How Spain's Natxo González prepares his body and mind to tackle the biggest swell on earth
Two college students have a dream to sail the world. All they need is a boat.
Waves for Change brings surf therapy to children who experience high levels of stress and trauma
Switching it up was exactly what he needed
How young is too young for risk? During an Idaho river adventure that included her seven-year-old, Tracy Ross faced this question in the most harrowing way imaginable.
Michael Larsen and friends head to Confluence Park in Denver, Colorado, for an afternoon of chilled-out tubing on the river.
Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate for governor, threatens the state's unique angler-access regulations
'Rio Rica' introduces us to Rica Fulton and the Little Snake River, a lesser known tributary of the West's renowned Yampa River
During May, UK-based photographer Nick Pumphrey challenged himself to experience the sunrise every morning in the sea
Chile's Rio Claro is a beautiful stretch of water, some sections of which are only accessible by kayak
Our Sweat Science columnist takes efficiency very seriously in the backcountry. Here are his secrets for a flawless canoe trip.
'Going Nocturnal' gives us a glimpse of the annual hatch of a giant mayfly and the large trout that emerge at night to feed on them
'Water Flows Together' explores the intersection of water access for consumption and recreation
'River of Return' features river guides and Shoshone-Bannock tribal members Sammy and Jessica Matsaw
In praise of sand in your eyeballs, no cell service, and pooping in a box
'Una Razon para Pescar' follows Miami tarpon fisherman Dan Diez as he explores how the sport is woven into his blood
On a solo expedition in the Himalayas, whitewater paddler Nouria Newman nearly drowned—then found her purpose
Looking for new ways to adventure responsibly and relax this summer? Fishing might just be the perfect activity
Where to go, what gear to buy, and all the other info you need to get into fishing today
'Recycled to Ride' features New Hampshire surfer and shaper Korey Nolan building boards out of trash he's collected
From a young age, the ocean provided relief from mental illness, something I've been unable to replicate with any other form of nature. It turns out, there's a science behind why some people prefer water.
Surfers Against Sewage and Hydro Flask set out to end plastic pollution on England's beaches
In this film from Morgan Maassen, he profiles two-time world longboarding champion Honolua Blomfield
Jason Cajune is a second-generation boatman building wooden dories in Livingston, Montana
There's something about swimming that makes us feel very much alive—even as we enter an environment where the risk of death is all around us
This film, from the Flylords, examines how the women who fish in Martha's Vineyard have rallied around their collective identity
Local shaper and surfer Mikel Evans carves up some very chilly breaks
A new Southern California resort will feature the same tech—and waves—as the prototype
'Powell 150' documents a thousand-mile rafting trip along the Colorado River Basin from Wyoming to Nevada
A week of running rivers around Voss, Norway, with French kayaking sensation Nouria Newman and her buddies
With a résumé full of wins at kayaking's most prestigious competitions and historic first descents of the planet's deadliest whitewater, Nouria Newman is considered one of the greatest paddlers around. So why can't she turn her passion into a sustainable career?
Winter on the legendary North Shore of Oahu brings epic rides, agonizing wipeouts, and, every so often, acts of heroism
Portuguese big-wave surfer Alex Botelho nearly drowned at the inaugural Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge
The new sport is attracting everyone from NFL players to pro surfers hoping to get an edge in the pool—and on land
'The Salad Days' chronicles the river career of Herman Hoops, a conservationist, boater, and public land steward.
On a particularly heavy day at Jaws on Maui, O'Neill team riders test their skill during the World Surf League's Jaws Big Wave Championship
A new court ruling says the Swiss-based organization must answer accusations of exploiting athletes and operating a global monopoly
The 'Long River Home' follows three kayakers as they overcome challenges while navigating through the Grand Canyon
'River Surfer' profiles a longtime saltwater surfer turned river rider from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Russell Bierke is known for taking unconventional lines through some of the world's largest waves
On the wave-rich islands of Canada's Haida Gwaii, surfing is creating new connections to an age-old culture—and surfboards have been given a more befitting name
Expedition kayaker Scott Lindgren knocked off first descents of the most remote and dangerous rivers on earth, from the Himalayas to the Sierra. He paddled with an aggro attitude and saw weakness as an unforgivable trait in himself and others. But when a brain tumor started to derail his athletic performance and threaten his life, everything changed.
This film follows spearfisherman G.R. Tarr as he competes in the St. Petersburg Open, in Florida