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Brands need to do more to prove they're using this imagery in a respectful way—and hiring Indigenous people to design it
Keeping an eye on the interior secretary's latest ethical blunders and questionable public lands policies
We spent five days reporting from the floor of Denver's massive outdoor-gear trade show. Here are the top stories.
Lightweight and tasty—these five camp meals are sure to keep you full on trail
Camping at undeveloped sites can be intimidating. This kit will give you some peace of mind.
Dominik Fretz along with OpenRov captured this curious great white shark circling their group off the island off Isla Guadalupe in Mexico.
This excerpt shows alpinist Andy Kirkpatrick in one of the most grueling parts of expedition climbing, hauling gear.
Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, hit the floors at Outdoor Retailer in search of the coolest new gear under $50.
Phenomenality, from Lucas Jatobá, profiles big wave surf pioneer and gifted storyteller Ric Friar.
‘In Constant Motion’ follows ultrarunner, Adam Campbell, as he returns to trail running after a life-threatening fall.
Jen Hudak shares 5 tips for more mindful running
Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel made history on Sunday, July 22, by completing the first ski descent of K2.
Brands go to great lengths to make their products stand out. Here are the five wildest examples.
Carina Hoang fled the Vietnam War on a boat that was supposed to take her to a refugee camp. Instead it took her to a deserted island.
After nearly 40 years of attempts by multiple people—and at least one mysterious disappearance—Scott Donaldson became the first person to paddle alone across the 1,400-mile stretch of ocean
Cycling’s most infamous legend talks us through the twists and turns of the Tour with his daily podcast and exclusive updates on 'Outside'
The high-tech material has been used to build frames and components for decades, but as bikes age, catastrophic failures are leading to lawsuits
Outdoor towns tend to be overwhelmingly homogenous, which can make for a tough decision for people of color who want to move somewhere they can play outside
The Polish mountaineer made history on July 22 when he descended the world's most dangerous mountain on skis
Pulling back the curtain on the industry’s biggest product launches
The first-of-its-kind approach shoe returns in spring 2019
Do you really need a bag designed for women? It comes down to your height and sleeping body temperature.
Heavy-duty and highly visible, the Nordwand Advanced HS jacket is making a splash at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
America's proudest tradition should never be used as an excuse for anti-American politics
Incorporating a few simple practices can lead to a more meaningful, enjoyable run
What possesses an American cleric, a man of history and scholarship, to renounce his vows, move to a crumbling stone farmhouse in a small French village, and spend his days digging potatoes and translating Thucydides? Bill Donahue goes in search of his favorite unconventional uncle.
Major outdoor companies like Patagonia, REI, and others say they’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the makeup of America. Are they doing enough?
The long, convoluted history of the struggle for a top-flight—and lasting—European women’s stage race
Don’t let the funky shape fool you
The Zipper Gimp is a small (but important) upgrade
Essentially a three-person paddleboard base with a mesh tent upper and nylon fly, the Universe is happy on the ground, in the air, and on the water
The 33-year-old is next in line to be CEO of the company her great grandfather founded in 1928
The iconic adventurer and businessman talks to Tim Ferriss about staying fit, managing risk, and never, ever panicking
Once again, our gear editors head to the industry's largest trade show to scope out the latest, greatest outdoor tools and toys
Outdoor Retail Summer Market 2018 is here, and the industry is abuzz about new gear. We hit up Confluence and Commons Parks to get in some testing time.
You’ve heard the hype about meditation and other "non-judgemental awareness" practices. Now check out the data.
Most people are pro-bike—it’s time to stop pretending otherwise
South African Caster Semenya will challenge the new rule in court, while the science looks a little shaky
Last year we featured this bike, calling it “the ultimate toy for big kids.” Now it’s going to be used by law enforcement.
Arz e Pakistan, from Family Films, is a stunning glimpse into the country’s scenery.
A Coastal Reverie follows rider Jason Fitzgibbon as he rips through the Oats Peak Trail in Montana De Oro State Park.
The Quiet Mountain follows two hikers Neeraj Mishra and Mohan Danu as they approach Nanda Devi, India’s second-highest peak.
Self-treatment tips to help you knock out the annoying pain in your foot from plantar fasciitis
And how a small group of increasingly political riders is trying to change the congested driving culture, one bike path at a time
Tough and waterproof, it fits everything you need for a day
As wildfires get worse, these powerful new tools will help keep you safe
Get ready to hike very, very slowly and stop your car for every LBJ you see
A stove to repair a dent and other totally unexpected uses for stuff you own
A new bill would strip the president of designating new monuments in the state—an idea that has already come to fruition in Alaska and Wyoming
Consider three things when picking the perfect 18- to 20-ounce water bottle: usability, durability, and temperature control
A glorious and ill-considered expedition to retrace the nearly 300-mile sufferfest endured by colonial badass (and not yet turncoat) Benedict Arnold and his 1,100 brave, starving men. Their aim: to take Quebec City from the British. Ours: to survive.
After falling off a 100-foot cliff and surviving for 36 hours high on the mountain, Scottish climber Rick Allen was found alive.
The California Stonemaster and Five Ten founder changed the way we all climb
A new study polled western voters' views on the interior secretary, Trump's public lands agenda, and downsizing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante
Watch to see what you'll need before heading out on your first bikepacking trip.
"Confluence" gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts
The proposed 10 percent tariffs on bikes and bike parts imported from China would be a blow to the U.S. cycling industry
Traveling with beer or wine is easy if you follow these steps
In an excerpt from his new book, Goldfarb explores what wilderness looks like with and without nature's most overlooked architects—and why they have more in common with wolves than you think
Save your climbing hands with these four salves
Being exposed to new places is wonderful. Being exposed to new germs is not.
In his newest book, Rick Bass gins up hunger and answers some of life's biggest questions by feasting with the great ones
These pros spend their days in the high alpine and dry desert. Here's how they protect their skin.
In 2015, in a secret medical procedure carried out in Bogota, Colombia, the 44-year-old woman got dozens of experimental gene-therapy injections. Why? Because Parrish, the creator of a longevity company called BioViva, believes that science is on the cusp of delivering radically longer lifespans—and she wants to help bring on the revolution.
Now is not the time to mourn the end of all-day playtime, especially if you're not the one giving birth
From pop-up bungalows in the woods to durable bubbles on a vineyard, these cozy abodes offer real escape
Because you don’t want to look like a Tour de France rider on your commute to the office
Most of mountaineering's teachers are white, but one group wants to change that through new hands-on workshops
One of the things we love about car camping is the ability to get outdoors without sacrificing the comfort of a good meal.
Watch for three summer drink recipes that are sure to elevate your camp cocktail hour.
We caught up with the couple behind Desk to Glory at Overland Expo to take a look at their swoon-worthy, built out truck.
The first Golden Globe Race, a solo, nonstop, around-the-world sailing event held in 1968, was a mixture of triumph, tragedy, and madness—all chronicled in a classic bestselling book and recent BBC movie. Fifty years later, 17 sailors are once again setting out for the most ambitious—and loneliest—regatta on the planet.
In one of the most complex caves in the world, a handful of divers raced against the clock to locate the stranded team
They might seem arbitrary, but benchmarks help define the sport
The new mega fires raging across the West are polluting the air above states like Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming the worst
Founder of the advocacy organization African American Nature and Parks Experience, Teresa Baker, is asking outdoor industry CEOs to sign her Diversity Pledge