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These are the boards the world’s top surfers used at the annual Titans of Mavericks surf contest in Northern California
It’s like Match.com for UAVs
The Powder 8’s, an old-school synchronized skiing competition, is making a comeback
Think: A Gore-Tex jacket for your favorite hammock
When the most winning American downhiller in history ditches a major bike sponsor for a niche, German manufacturer, you have to wonder if all’s well in the cycling world
From new gear to expanded trail networks, there's never been a better time to explore the world by bike
Sure, Tinder and Match.com are great. But, for athletes, the fitness app is even better.
It’s hard to believe a Colorado gear shop could outrage so many customers in the age of crowdsourced review sites and marketplaces like Amazon. But 123Mountain, owned and operated by European couple Olivier and Anna Sofia Goumas, has been fending off lawsuits for years. Has their luck finally run out?
Our only gripes? It’s cramped inside, and the electric range is too short.
Tips for designing a functional, comfortable camper—without spending all your savings
Five romantic tips from pro athletes
Lots of bras suck. After 30 days spent playing outside, we found six that don't.
More cool cars from more car companies
The classic Dagger Nomad 8.5 gets its first update in 12 years
An undersized version of the American dream comes to life in Texas
Racing’s governing body restricts innovation to create a safe, level playing field for competitors. Does that mean your bike has been dumbed down?
An abysmal fourth quarter plunges the stock to its lowest price ever amid questions about the company's future
How one inventive skier built a one-of-a-kind camera rig that changed our perspective on the sport
An off-the-grid emergency warning system called Smart Park could give visitors critical information about weather and missing persons
Thirty-six powerful fans will keep you off the ground for up to 12 minutes
Now that legalization is taking hold, there’s a huge array of cannabis products hitting the market. Here are our six favorites.
With effective prevention against mosquito bites, you don't need to be scared of the Zika virus
Lots of new snow, an unstable early season snowpack, and high backcountry traffic all contribute
As big-wave surfers push bounderies, a new breed of high-tech PFDs has emerged
Yes, eventually, you'll basically have an electronic tattoo
Senior editor Axie Navas tests a lot of jackets for Outside, but this one stands out from the rest. Watch and find out what makes the Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm one of our favorite new shells.
The latest tech innovation in tents doesn’t reduce weight, it lights them up
Pivot's new Mach429 Trail exemplifies a growing trend among 29ers – they're getting longer, slacker, and lower. What does that mean for the average rider? More fun on the trail with the same efficiency you'd expect from a wagon-wheeler. …
The most recent El Niño storm dumped more than three feet of fresh on Colorado. Avalanche danger skyrocketed, but if you stayed on lower-angle terrain, the skiing was all-time.
As lightweight as a jersey but as protective as a shell, this is the ultimate cycling top
Bespoke is now affordable thanks to computer-aided technology
Her bike sponsor wants to sue her, her coach disavowed her, and a major investigation looms. This is going to hurt.
A custom tailgate made just for hauling mountain bikes
Friends mourn the loss of an enduring icon in the slopestyle mountain bike world.
Affordable new camera traps allow you to easily, and surreptitiously, photograph local wildlife
It's not nearly as powerful as the new Blaze or Apple Watch, but it's more in keeping with the company's products, with an easy-to-use interface, five-day battery life, and a $130 price tag
The guys at Combat Flip Flops think so and they've maxed out their credit cards to prove it
From notebooks to knives, watches to wipes, this is everything you need for your daily routine.
Someone added a third axle to the Hilux making it a total off-road beast
Almost as good as our Gear of the Year winner—for $350 less
The Santa Cruz Hightower was a tester favorite at the 2016 Outside bike test. The bike felt incredibly capable thanks to the lower, longer, and slacker geometry, but still pedaled with the efficiency we're used to from a long-travel 29er. Look for a full review of the Hightower later this spring. …
Like any other sport, skiing has its legends and current all-stars—those people who set the bar when it comes to what’s possible on skis. We ran into several of these icons last week at the annual SnowSports Industries America tradeshow in Denver.
After years of experts dismissing the specter of it entirely, “mechanical doping” has infiltrated the sport
Aspiring racers will face a series of challenges, including group rides and structured training programs, that will be used to identify their potential. Coaches will then cull the field to find the strongest rider.
An off-the-grid structure in New Mexico that snaps to together like a set of Legos
Last week, 260 racers lined up to compete in Crested Butte’s inaugural Fat Bike World Championships.
Here’s everything you need to ensure you don’t freeze at night and are ready for first tracks the next morning
So capable, in fact, that Ford plans to race a virtually stock 2017 model. That's a massive vote of confidence in the performance of the new truck.
Italian motorcycle brand Dainese will bring the first true, safety-certified soft helmet to market next winter. But will buyers go for it?
Bike editor Aaron Gulley shares his thoughts on the new Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS. …
The Open Cycles U.P., or Unbeaten Path, is one of the most versatile bikes we've ever tested. Watch as bike editor Aaron Gulley explains what makes this bike stand apart from the rest.
Plus, it’ll be more capable off-road than vehicles that cost 10 times as much
We gave the SubQ Designs Jackson jacket Gear of the Show at Winter OR this year for it's innovative approach to sidecountry safety. Online gear editor Jakob Schiller demonstrates what we like about this jacket and why you'd want to use it. …
Some people hang paintings to decorate their houses. Others display their bikes.
The 5 products from the Denver trade show that we can’t wait to test this season
An in-depth look at our favorite all-mountain ski of the year
A new eight-person “business class” chairlift opened at Kitzbühel last month, complete with heated seats and race car–worthy upholstery
GetOutfitted will begin renting vintage onesies to skiers and snowboarders. Why? For the fun of it.
Need a car to help you go skiing, camping, kayaking, mountain biking, or just carrying dogs and people from A to B? We think this Subaru is the best you can buy.
Behold the epitome of the new fat bike: fast, fun, and astonishingly light
It's not all perfect views and heavy saturation—but it comes close
The best gear and accessories for the most punishing way to have fun this winter
We put 5 top models to the test to find out how they did on half a cord of knotty, nasty wood
The iconic off-roader keeps its four-wheel-drive prowess, but gets a couple new creature comforts
We threw a slice of venison on the two fanciest grills around to find out which cooks best
The champion of the waterproof-breathable hardshell is getting soft
With Oscar season upon us, we thought we’d choose our favorite cars from the movies
Mountain bikers and wilderness advocates have buried the hatchet and created an alliance in the Appalachians—but will the Forest Service back their plan?
A painstaking reproduction of the boots George Mallory wore in 1924
A tricked-out VW Transporter that makes us want to move to Europe
The iconic shoes, now made to be worn in the rain and snow
It shoots regular and 360-degree 4K video, combining features normally packaged in two different cameras