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The mountain has gotten even further out of reach for everyone except the very wealthiest. Meanwhile, the guiding industry is rife with corruption.
Soul-sucking whiteouts and not enough food stymied the polar explorer’s best efforts
New research finds weightlifters have stronger tongues and runners have better tongue endurance—and that matters
Result: You’ll never miss a flight again! Okay, not really, but these innovations should reassure you about flying in inclement weather this winter.
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Why give stuff when you can give a travel experience instead?
Gifts with stamps of approval from all the 'Outside' moms and dads
Delicious recipes for easy, all-in-one meals packed with nutrients
Featuring our 11 most popular photo essays of the year
The Swedish car-accessories maker says the fan-favorite rooftop tents won't be changing under its ownership
Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson
Southern Arizona's Cochise Stronghold has a rich history, unique flora and fauna, and tons of outdoor recreation possibilities
Why was the ocean so nasty along the West Coast on Sunday and Monday? It’s all thanks to a low-pressure system thousands of miles away and a meteorological phenomenon called a fetch. Let me explain.
A portable cooler made comfortable. It’s ideal for carrying an icy six-pack on a day hike.
‘Expensive Membership,’ from editor Nick Garnham Wright, is a parody of Alex Honnold’s latest film, ‘Free Solo’
REI’s Flash Air hammock strings up between two trees but has the mesh and rain fly of a ground tent.
‘Winter Cometh’ chronicles a mountain-bike ride in the woods of New Hampshire on a crisp early-winter morning.
The basic foundation to help build your yoga mastery.
A few essentials can make even the most reluctant want to venture out
Anyone who sets foot in the ocean will ‘RISK CERTAIN DEATH,’ says the National Weather Service
A lifelong runner and outdoor athlete is hit with a mysterious physical breakdown. Once the engine starts to fail, what happens to the mind?
Forget airline storm delays and baggage fees. The best way to travel this winter is by hitting the open road.
The fabric is knit to form air pockets, offering warming benefits without exposed fibers prone to shedding
Jackets can be the wrong size. Bikes are hella expensive. But who doesn't love chocolate that won’t melt midhike?
Man’s best friend deserves the best presents
Get-up-and-go capability with dress-up good looks
Everything you need to know about the biggest downhill skiing races of the season
After weeks of speculation, President Trump announces the end of Zinke's time as Secretary of the Department of the Interior
When you live on the road, space for new things is limited. Here are some items your favorite nomad can really use.
I've watched Zinke’s downward spiral with trepidation. Yet his departure does not imply a pro-environment reorientation at Interior, and I doubt we've seen the last of him.
The super-comfy ThermoBall Traction Mules are as happy hanging out in the snow as they are around a fire back at the lodge
No gym? No problem. Here are 7 workouts you can do on the fly.
Plotting top-100 marathon times for the past decade shows that Eliud Kipchoge’s world record is a huge outlier. The question is why.
Lower your expectations, be kind to yourself, and always pack hot chocolate
From tracking storms to scoring flights to staying safe in the backcountry, these apps will help you nail your next big ski trip
Books, music, and pretty things to put on their walls
Britain's wildly successful pro cycling team might be losing its namesake sponsor, but the dynasty is far from over
Want to be the life of the party? Bring the Picnic Time Bar Backpack.
‘Perks’ tracks Nikolai Schirmer and Flo Bastian as they ski the backcountry in British Columbia, Chamonix, and the Lyngen Alps.
Brian Grubb and his team of drone pilots as they push the boundaries of drone-powered recreation
The La-Z-Boy of camp chairs, Helinox's Sunset is as comfortable as this essential camp gear comes—without being overbuilt
‘Rhythms of Peru’ from director Nathaniel Connella features a look at the sights and sounds of this eclectic country
This simple, affordable product will protect your expensive eyewear
Michael Clark follows world-class athletes to the far reaches of the earth. This is his go-to gear to get him there.
Advocates of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are trying to make an end run around the law and the American people. If they succeed, your backyard conservation area could be next.
Alastair Humphreys wrote the book on quick, cheap ways to shake up your day-to-day. Here's how he builds quick and inexpensive outings around the idea.
Inside the most destructive fire in American history—and why the West's cities and towns will keep on burning
Lots of things sucked this year. But there was a ton of good too!
Justin Alexander went searching for higher meaning. No one expected the quest to end in a search for his body.
Alixandra Klein's upcycled waterproof bangles can go everywhere you do
You don't have to spend much—or anything—to improve your dog's health and happiness
This shop’s history dates back to when the owner was a kid, and since he and his wife bought it, they’ve resurrected it as a town center
Setting cycling's hour record hurts so much that it's been called death without dying. So what does it take to get past the discomfort?
The style-centric bike apparel brand is branching out to saddlebags and even an insulated sleep system
EPA proposes stripping protections from 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
Catching up with the newly-crowned 24-hour racing champion
There's a lot to learn about the good life from sommeliers and hot-air-balloon pilots
Stressed? Overworked? Need a vacation? Put away your phone and go outside with no schedule or plan.
For those who love beer, the Stanley Go Growler and Stein Set is the perfect combo to keep the stuff frosty and carbonated
This is the trailer for ‘A Land Shaped by Women,’ which explores gender equality in Iceland.
Evening races present unique fueling challenges. Use these three tips to step up to the starting line ready to run fast.
A new movie follows two lost souls on the Appalachian Trail
What the new data says about how long the average hiker takes, what they drink, and how tired they get
From stocking stuffers to giving back, here's what we're getting our kids this season
Three recent novels consider the world from the perspectives of urban foxes, dogs, and factory farm animals
How creating a "simplified permit system" could decrease the public's input in the land of many uses
HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018
A worthy beanie keeps your dome warm, vents sweat, and doesn't look dorky
How our writer turned a midsize pickup into the ultimate adventure home
Denim so soft and stretchy, you won't want to take it off
Thanks to built-in heaters, Ember’s Ceramic Mug keeps your beverage hot all day.
Gear editor Ariella Gintzler walks us through the features of a Mountain Hardwear jacket, which she tested this cold fall in Santa Fe