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Incorporating steep inclines into your training can help improve strength, agility, endurance, and more
A shortage of places to camp is hurting the environment and limiting diversity in the outdoors. But there are some innovative solutions on the table.
Long-distance running has exploded there, but responsible oversight of trail races has been extremely inconsistent—including, it seems, at the event last weekend in Gansu Province, where 21 runners died in a sudden storm
Aimed at inspiring kids to build a lifelong relationship with the outdoors, Thrive Outside programs will launch in Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Maine
By hiding the finish line, the clever "whistle drill" workout forces you to push past your psychological limitations.
This simple but powerful workout consists of 9 exercises all aimed at building you a stronger and faster running body. You just need a barbell and maybe weight plates.
Free-flowing, feel-based long runs still have a place in structured training plans.
Mountaineers come to summit this Alaskan park’s namesake 20,310-foot peak, the highest in North America. Our 62 Parks columnist set out on a mountain bike to see the stunning terrain and bountiful wildlife during the 36th stop of her quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
Teenage diver Sebastian Morris and his dad were hunting for treasure in the Gulf of Mexico when they found a below-the-knee prosthetic. How do you lose that in the ocean? Amazingly, they solved the mystery.
This seat holds its own against competitors that are twice as expensive
Why this long-time cyclist is still in love with mechanical
Outdoor athlete Alex Showerman spent years trying to escape a secret about herself, only to crash headlong into it
Seven simple options to throw on when the sun’s out
A nice warm rinse can boost your camping trips to new heights of luxury. Here are our favorite setups.
Canadian outdoor apparel and equipment brand Arc'teryx has launched ReBird, which connects customers to used gear, upcycled products, and care and repair services
Training for the mile will make you a better runner at every distance. Racing the mile will take you to places you've never been before. Here's how to do both, plus advice from Olympic mile medalist Leo Manzano.
Get kitted out for summer adventures with these steals at REI’s biggest sale of the year, now through May 31.
Studies suggest that sole stiffness doesn’t matter as much as we thought. Fit and comfort matter more.
Do you jog around the block at the end of a run so your mileage equals a nice round number?
The British outdoor gear brand is adding to its collection of mountain essentials with a series of packs for hiking and climbing
In their Outside TV series, Mike Chambers and Jason Antin take on crazy adventures between Friday evening and Monday morning, inspiring the rest of us to do more with our Saturdays and Sundays, too
What you should know about safely returning to sports after pregnancy
Mike Chambers and Jason Antin are an adventure power duo encouraging 9-5ers to make better use of their leisure time
I study climate change, and my work left me depressed and suicidal. Then my dad got cancer.
One editor transformed his sunroom into a workout studio-cum-playroom with this customizable flooring
Not only is it zero emissions, but it can power your home for up to ten days in the event of an infrastructure collapse
Outside has unveiled its new membership platform, a one-stop shop for active lifestyle participants with premium articles and reviews, event discounts, sport-specific training plans, and more from the company's portfolio of 36 brands
Tucked neatly into the back of Snow Peak's Portland flagship and HQ, Takibi offers consumers a new way to interact with the Japanese outdoor brand
There's nothing excessive about this well-appointed trainer, which delivers the snappy Razor ride with a touch of comfort for logging long miles.
Try this famously fast and wicked workout used by Steve Prefontaine and Galen Rupp to hone speed endurance.
From Maine to Alaska, we’ve done all the research for you to camp in style while visiting America’s best idea this summer
With the right preparation you can sneak out the door for a 30-minute workout at any time
In an excerpt from his latest book, ‘Freedom,’ the celebrated nonfiction writer describes a journey along Pennsylvania’s train tracks with friends he met while reporting on the war in Afghanistan
You can run these off of gas, pellets, or wood. We tested each kind to see which worked best.
With a little planning and some inspiration, you can make this the summer of alfresco dining
The latest deaths raised questions about the role of COVID, but analyses of nearly a century’s worth of climbing records suggest some consistent patterns
Make this summer all about exploring off-the-beaten-path adventures within a few hours of your home
The new line from OXO, part of Helen of Troy’s Housewares division, will be sold exclusively at REI starting this month
Runners often define themselves by their personal records, but PRs rarely answer the most important question: How good are you, really?
Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan saw our relationship to the planet in a new way after a series of remarkable adventures
Heather “Anish” Anderson has now chronicled her record-breaking thru-hikes in two books. The ways she documents the details may surprise you—and help you do the same.
Utah’s national parks are iconic, but they’re just the tip of the adventure iceberg
Expert recommendations for extended adventuring around each of southern Utah's Mighty 5 national parks
Meet Outside+, a new membership with all of your active and healthy pursuits in one place
Outdoor adventure is everywhere and southern Utah is making it accessible for all to experience
‘Nike’s Big Bet’ argues that the banned coach is too important to the company’s image
The wild canyons and mountains of southern Utah have been around for over 2.6 billion years, and we want to protect them for a few billion more. This effort is known as Forever Mighty.
Professional intel on the best crowd-free stargazing in one of the world's best night sky destinations
This month, Roger Deakin’s cult-favorite book about swimming the waters of Britain will be published in the U.S. for the first time. In her introduction to the new edition, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on what she’s learned from it over the years.
There are easy ways to prevent both, yet we carry on as if nothing is wrong
Ready to dive into some of the most rich culture in the United States?
Chad Brown has experienced racism in the outdoors countless times, but after being shot at while fishing in Oregon, he decided he had had enough. That's when he founded Love Is King, a nonprofit on a mission to make the outdoors safer for everyone.
Patagonia beat out 99 other prominent U.S. businesses in consumer rankings for company ethics, citizenship, and culture
Coach Carl talks through three essential questions to ask yourself before you begin marathon training.
These classic go-fast shoes are light, flexible and responsive, engaging your feet and providing a powerful connection to the road — so you can fly.
If you’re worried about how the current campsite and rental-car shortages are going to impact your summer travels, consider these options. We’ve rounded up our favorite companies in six cities, plus the itineraries to test them out on.
In September 2017, Outside published a feature about the ‘Berserk,’ a ship that went missing in 2011 off the coast of Antarctica with three men aboard. The expedition leader, Jarle Andhoy, disagreed with the story we published, which contained some factual errors, and with our portrayal of the lost men of the ‘Berserk.’ He also believed that the story left out crucial information about the days before the ship’s disappearance. Outside editor in chief Christopher Keyes interviewed Andhoy and his lawyer, Gunnar Nerdrum Aagaard, to better understand new details the two have gathered, which may help explain what happened to the men on board.
In an excerpt from his book ‘Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt,’ journalist and searcher Daniel Barbarisi recounts how he got to open Fenn’s chest and examine what was inside
West Virginia’s New River Gorge has something for every kind of adventurer
The trails are calling, and this gear is ready for them. Check out our Memorial Day sale guide for more sweet discounts across the web.
Every woman who hikes has been the target of mansplaining—and outdoor writers and editors are no exception
The humble plank is the single most effective training exercise for your core musculature
Gear up for summer adventures with these killer deals
In New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont, local stewards have banded together to persuade private landowners to allow access to backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and other kinds of outdoor recreation
Alan Arnette talks to Lukas Furtenbach about the COVID risk at Base Camp
The coronavirus has put climbers and workers in even more danger than usual
Elizabeth Kolbert and Nathaniel Rich, environmental writers par excellence, survey human solutions to the human-caused mess we’re in
A new study looks for adaptations in the placenta, and finds positive effects from exercise during pregnancy
A test to predict what you could run in a mile race today, that doubles as a unique workout.
The cut-off time muddles the meaning of qualifying and jerks runners around, taking away much of what makes the experience great.
Digging deep with journalist Daniel Barbarisi, whose new account reveals the very real danger of the chase
In attempts to hoard fuel, panic buyers are taking dangerous shortcuts
Gourmet meals on the road start with the right ingredients and prep
And what happens to your brain when you finally nail it
Facebook is developing a new app for children, and advocates think it’s a terrible idea
World Athletics looked into eight years of performance improvements, and some crazy statisticians from Cornell reviewed thousands of web photos — and they have numbers.
Blood Flow Restriction training, a new fitness trend, could boost your muscle strength, endurance, and help you recover from injury faster.
If you use your truck bed like it was meant to be used, then this collapsable camper shell is made for you
Plan a trip to this Alaskan treasure to explore vast glaciers and to see huge whales and a diverse array of other fauna, says our 62 Parks columnist about the 35th stop on her quest to see every U.S. national park