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Friends mourn the loss of an enduring icon in the slopestyle mountain bike world.
Italian motorcycle brand Dainese will bring the first true, safety-certified soft helmet to market next winter. But will buyers go for it?
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. …
Almost as good as our Gear of the Year winner—for $350 less
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.
Someone added a third axle to the Hilux making it a total off-road beast
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
An off-the-grid structure in New Mexico that snaps to together like a set of Legos
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.
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
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.
Bike editor Aaron Gulley shares his thoughts on the new Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS. …
Plus, it’ll be more capable off-road than vehicles that cost 10 times as much
Some people hang paintings to decorate their houses. Others display their bikes.
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. …
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
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.
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.
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
With Oscar season upon us, we thought we’d choose our favorite cars from the movies
The champion of the waterproof-breathable hardshell is getting soft
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
After a few days testing bikes in Sedona, Arizona, we've found the Scott Genius LT 700 Tuned Plus and The Following by Evil to be two of the season’s most promising rides
It shoots regular and 360-degree 4K video, combining features normally packaged in two different cameras
The perfect mix of heritage, style, durability, and comfort
They just launched a suite of fitness tracking products, including an inventive new running shoe
The ultimate packing list for going out of bounds
It can be a lengthy process, but it's worth the time and effort to get right
Organization is key when you’re out of bounds
Safely skiing the backcountry requires some key pieces of gear. Watch and learn what to bring with you for a day in the backcountry, and how to properly pack it. …
Outside bike editor Aaron Gulley tests SRAM's first generation of electronic shifting on the new Pinarello Dogma F8W at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
Online editor Scott Rosenfield gives his first impressions of the 2016 Cervelo C5 Di2 Disc at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
Senior gear editor Axie Navas tests the new Trek Emonda SL8 Women's at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
A credit-card holder that doubles as a clever multitool
Aiming to summit some peaks in the new year? We can help get you outfitted.
Forget the treadmill. Here’s the gear you need to run outside all winter long.
If you’re just getting into Nordic skiing, here’s the gear you need
It’s seductive, manly, and primal—and really damn hard. After a few whiskeys, our writer tries to master the art in Jackson Hole with the guys at New West KnifeWorks.
How to stay warm and dry, one layer at a time
It’s possible to get a good workout in at home. You just need the right gear.
The clothing company wants to be a major force in outdoor apparel. Can it succeed where other big brands failed?
Everything you need to get into winter’s hottest new sport
A judge dismissed several charges against the former pro cyclist and his associates, but Armstrong will still wind up in court
It’s miserable outside, but that’s no excuse to not be on your bike
You’ve likely never heard of these brands, but they’re making great products
A new tool from Germany threatens to out-useful MacGyver's pocket knife
Upstart companies are offering to ship customers primo boxes of hand-selected outdoor tool and toys
Outside editors pick their favorite winter gear from this winter season
This van comes stock with everything you need for the ultimate surf trip
A special collab trailer made to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the national parks
Stay warm in all kinds of conditions, with these versatile down-alternative outer and midlayers
We get really excited about the big-ticket items at Outdoor Retailer (just check out our Gear of the Show list for proof), but there’s a lot of great, usable stuff that doesn’t require a second mortgage
A backcountry plank handmade in New England
The most city-proof bike we’ve ever ridden
The five products we’re most excited about this year
They’ll shoot 360-degree video, but that’s really just the start
An electric California cruiser that’s certain to turn heads on the boardwalk
The e-camper features some innovative tech, but it lacks the soul of the Vanagon and the Microbus
With a more refined look, the Blaze goes after the all-day wearable crowd—and Apple. That might spook investors, but the bottom line is that this is Fitbit's best watch yet.