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A new study wades into the controversy, with unexpected results
A primer on who to start reading and who you've been overlooking for too long.
The once dominant action sports company is beginning 2018 with some major changes
Our editor wears them everywhere, from the office to the yard
From swimming with dolphins and fishing the flats to snorkeling the reef and camping on the beach—these idyllic islands have it all
For years, these key players have set records and pushed boundaries
A crew of midwestern riding enthusiasts is pioneering grooming techniques for fat-bike trails that have extended the bike season year-round and added 80 miles of snowy singletrack to the city
We're not talking pills. It's all about picking foods that are naturally packed with supplements.
Your old Carhartts are now fashionable, and outdoor brands are taking note
To help you create the ultimate outdoor agenda, we asked our travel experts where they’re dying to go this year
EnergyNet, an online auction company from Amarillo, Texas, is set to make a fortune from oil and gas leases under the Trump administration. And good luck finding a way to protest.
The mountains are home to some of the best ski resorts in the country. But you can still fish, climb, soak, run, and ride all winter long.
Yeah, it's gross, but we have to talk about it. Here's how to prevent wet conditions from ruining your backpacking trip.
Supporting your local gear companies doesn't have to break the bank
Lessons in preparing for and getting through the season
As governor, Mitt Romney was an environmental champion. Presidential candidate Romney, however, fell in line with the GOP. What kind of Utah senator would he be if he succeeds Orrin Hatch?
Get the formula right and you'll never have to resort to the treadmill again
Plus, why first dates are scary (even for falconers), and how to overcome your nerves
There's powder in the forecast from Florida to Vermont, but the southern Rockies continue to be snow starved as the worst season just about anyone can remember continues
To close out 2017, the president chipped away at protections meant to keep public lands, waters, and wildlife safe
Inconceivably rad gloves and mittens from the Land of the Rising Sun
In short, your children are in vastly more danger in their own driveways than they are in a bicycle child seat
Who cares how you funded your nice van or thru-hike? What matters is that you're spending time outside.
People get heated on how to stay heated at night
As the debate over the national monuments festers, Americans need to get out and use these lands
The sports-nutrition market is confusing, so we created a helpful guide to show you exactly what and when to eat
As a veterinary surgeon in a bustling city, Maclellan needs an escape after a full day in this hectic lifestyle. This film, Finding Balance from Zangs Films and Tillak highlights how trail running keeps him sharp.
In the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico the Trans Sierra Norte mountain bike race boasts over 3000 of elevation over this three-day race.
The megapopular breed is possibly the worst city dog. But adopt these practices (and warning: they just might uproot your life) and it can also be the best.
A simple, well-thought-out design makes this pack worthy of a place in your gear closet
Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skis—until she decided to start her own women's ski company
Maybe that do-anything, go anywhere machine you’ve always wanted is one you already have
Within the understaffed offices of the DOI, is any work actually getting done?
We know you’ve been lacking this year—here’s how to change that
John Denver’s ski-filled music video for his 1980 hit “Dancing with the Mountains” has been unearthed. And it’s incredible.
Drone pilot Hamza Mujtaba travels across the world to capture scenic landscapes and dramatic vistas. In this film Slovenia, he documents a journey he took to the wild nation he named the film after.
This off-grid cabin is equipped with a wood stove, gas cooktop, sauna, outdoor shower, sleeping loft, and enough ice skates to outfit a hockey team.
From the Utah Avalanche Center To Hell in a Heartbeat follows three friends on a day in the backcountry when things go horribly wrong.
Ghost Bikes, from director Ethan Brooks, follows Mirza Molberg, who volunteers for the Ghost Bikes Project.
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Our top travel and adventure photography of the year
A new sleepwear company is on a mission to improve women's sleep using the same material gear companies have relied on for years
Create a training plan to fit your goals, learn to shop smart, and steer clear of sneaky nutritional pitfalls with these five expert-picked apps.
We published a lot of them this year. Here are the ones we loved the most.
Six athletes on how they elevate this dish from plain noodles to delicious, healthy bowls of endurance fuel
The simple reality is that, with a touch of nuance, we can have our mountain biking and Wilderness, too
In the last installment of this year’s The Shadow Campaign from DPS Skis and filmmaker Ben Sturgulewski the series takes a musical approach.
In a remote cabin somewhere between Revelstoke and Golden a few skiers and musicians are getting together to meld the world of music and backcountry skiing.
There's nothing better than gathering up some of your best friends, loading up an RV, and heading to Alaska in search of powder. Which is exactly what U.S. Ski Team Moguls Skier member Troy Murphy does every spring.
This summer, Columbia sent Zac Efron and Dylan Efron to Glacier National Park as part of their Tested Tough series, and the guys filmed each other all the way to the top of the Continental Divide Trail.
This year marked Outside's 40th Anniversary and to celebrate we partnered with Upslope Brewing to create a special edition beer.
With a few adjustments, you can minimize the “interference effect” between high mileage and your ability to build muscle
Seventeen products that made this bike season better than any before
Science is a slow-moving process. Don't fixate on bright-shiny objects at the expense of a few fundamental truths.
Sometimes the most crowded landscapes are also the most expansive
How do we know them already? Because we asked some of the brightest minds in the business.
A small but mighty subculture navigates a lot more than the unpredictable conditions of living on the road
Since about 1977, West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge has been the site of Bridge Day, an iconic BASE jumping party that’s seen some rough years lately. Will this most storied of adrenaline-junkie events survive?
No one wants to have the conversation—but no one can avoid it, either
According to the guy who designs some of our favorites
As the Thomas Fire scorched hundreds of thousands of acres and forced communities to evacuate, Stuart Palley and other fire photographers rushed to the front lines
24 products—for work and play—that we fell in love with this year
Simply sell gear, and equip customers for a day. Build a community around your shopping experience, though, and you’ll equip them for a lifetime
The first new collection of avalanche stories in decades seeks to help us better understand risk and consequence
After several years of conflicting results, new evidence shows that endurance is at least partly in your head
This year was full of famous farewells, marketing stunts, and big-time wins for team USA
Short film captures the former national monument’s unique value
