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Hayes made history by becoming the first woman to climb a 15.5a—the 131-foot La Rambla line up El Pati wall in Siurana, Spain. These photos follow her journey from the bottom of the crag to the anchors.
Myles Osborne was poised to summit Mount Everest when a flapping of fabric caught his eye. He thought it was a tent—then it spoke.
John Huston explored the North Pole, South Pole, and everything in between. Now he's moving into uncharted territory as the father of newborn twins.
Over the past six years, there have been 20 shark attacks around Reunion Island. The deaths have inspired some surfers—most famously and recently Kelly Slater—to advocate for a cull. Susan Casey argues why that's a terrible, immoral, and totally ineffective way to deal with the problem.
These high-end zooms are what you want for bike hunting, but I've also taken to carrying them on most mountain bike rides just to enjoy the view
Stuff that's only good for frustrating you and causing fungal infections. Probably both.
Here are five places that can teach you how to build everything from a surfboard to a teardrop trailer
A group of Outside editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
Several small companies are building niche parts and pieces that make our cycling gear cheaper and more versatile
This knife is a testament to the logging tradition of Northern Maine.
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
In 1960 Wallace Stegner wrote a letter to Congress illustrating the importance of wilderness.
We sent out our writer Andrew Tillin to see just how easy it is to break a bike lock. Turns out, it was pretty easy.
In the Atacama region of Chile, 42-year-old Max Stöckl set a new mountain bike speed record on a standard frame.
After years of diving competitively, Francisco Del Rosario realized that it had distracted him from the foundations of the sport: clarity of mind, the inexplicable sensations, and to visit another world beneath the waves.
When Adam Kuhn and Scott Nelson took off from their homeland of Kentucky, they set their sights on Alaska.
'Bruhwiler County,' a film from Yeti, shares how surfer Raph Bruhwiler has kept his community and family first in this remote stretch of Canada.
This Spring, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Fest to showcase some of the year's best new music.
Professional musher Aliy Zirkle was prepared for the minus-50-degree temperatures and the brutally long distances of the Iditarod. What she didn't expect was a midnight attack by a snowmobile-riding stranger halfway through the 1,000-mile course.
Outdoor brands are becoming a politically active force. Now that the battle for Outdoor Retailer is over, what's next? We spoke with a dozen industry leaders to find out what battles are shaping up.
The tools United States Barista Champion Lemuel Butler uses to brew his own personal java
High-tech hunting brand Kuiu wants to make a mountaineering boot you can wear for day hiking
The key to success is a healthy mix of preparation and adaptability
The stuff you need to have in your 4x4 at all times
The iconic old-school fuzzy layer is making a comeback
Why is it so hard to make a good sports bra? And what is the industry doing about it?
We pulled records from January 2006 to September 2016 on where, how, and why park visitors are dying. Here’s what we found.
A new book reveals, in vivid detail, how Christopher Knight escaped society more completely than most anybody else in human history
Advances in technology tease us with the possibility of safer alcohol, but there are lots of regulations and ethical questions still to be tussled with
Behind-the-scenes with the company's efforts to make sure kids—and parents—are valued at the office
A new executive order that opens the door to coal mining corporations is shutting off water to the rest of us
She was present when her fiance drowned during a kayaking trip last year, and even told authorities she wanted him dead. But there's no way a jury will convict. Here's why.
As ski resorts struggle with warmer, shorter seasons, a team of Norwegian researchers is rolling out new snow machines that help cut back on planet-warming emissions
You’re addicted to your phone. You’re loaded down by useless stuff. And you eat like a teenager. No wonder you can’t find the time to play outside, see the world, and get in shape. Fortunately, streamlining your life—and having more fun—is easy: just do less. Here’s how.
Shorebreak from director Peter King is a feature film that dives into Clark Little's life as an action wave photographer.
For big-wave surfer and North Shore native Mark Healey, life has always revolved around the water.
Pete Correale has given his life to spending countless days in the ocean. From this foundation, he began guiding spearfishing trips all over the globe.
Thule’s soon-to-be-released RoundTrip Ski Bag nails the details and has some game-changing features that make it one of the most user-friendly ski bags we’ve seen.
In 1979, 11 years old and armed with a Kodak Instamatic 110, photographer Andrew Phelps took his first image in the Grand Canyon on a trip with his father, Brent. Phelps shot four rolls of film that trip, but the square prints he developed upon his return didn’t do his memories justice. Ever since, and with a life dedicated to photography, he’s been trying to successfully capture the canyon. Thousands of frames later, and after nine trips over 34 years with his father, Phelps took to sorting through his work. The result is a 108-page book called Cubic Feet/Sec.
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, one of the country’s great 24-hour races, went off this President’s Day weekend, complete with thundering rain, a rowdy party, and four former members of the U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team.
Frosting! Cookies! Peanut butter! It's all fair game during long days of racing.
"How can you let her do that? It's so dangerous!" For years, my mom has fielded this question from other parents about my climbing. Here's what she thinks about raising an adventurous daughter in an unfamiliar sport.
Everything you need to know to ensure you don't ruin your skis, boots, and kit before next season
In honor of Outside's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 of the wisest tips we've ever given—on everything from health and fitness to what should be on your reading list.
Accidents on zip lines in Southeast Asia have left Western tourists with lifelong injuries. As adventure parks make their way across the Pacific and open in every U.S. state, the question to ask: Is anyone regulating them?
Zen and the lost art of spearfishing with big-wave surfer and all-around badass Mark Healey
One sliver of evidence? The number-one selling ski last winter was the women's Black Pearl, from Blizzard
From turtle blood to contact highs, our favorite PED "explanations," ranked
The same people and organizations we admire for protecting our wild places also have a history of being apathetic—or plain antagonistic—toward issues of race and social justice
Rising global temperatures could render the meanings of these words obsolete
You don't have to be a seasoned mountaineer to bag any of these peaks, especially if you hire the right guide
Jim Shepard’s latest collection takes a hard look at characters confronting extraordinary—and often cataclysmic—environmental situations
This segment, The Fox Hunt, from GoPro's upcoming feature "Mongolia Eagle Hunters," captures the essence of the sport perfectly.
"If you need powder to have a good day on the mountain, you're in the wrong sport."
'The Run is Worth Fighting For' is a film illustrating the lingering fight it takes to be a runner.
More than a century ago, strongman Adrian Peter Schmidt published a book claiming he could get you fit with just 15 minutes of work per day. We put that claim to the test.
Florence Williams has been writing about the tangible benefits of getting outdoors for years. Presenting the best of what she's learned.
From the Super C to Corbet's Couloir, these are as good as it gets
The fan-favorite MTB brand finally has a fully modern trail machine
This May, the world's first cannabis-infused gym will open in San Francisco, where members will be encouraged to integrate the plant into their pre- and post-workout regimen
James Coleman is snapping up small ski areas in Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. As warming temperatures shorten the winter season and the West contends with drought, we had to ask: Why?
This van comes with a stainless steal shower.
To find out, I stood in an ice-filled Yeti cooler until my feet froze
Moose Hofer has no regrets about passing up a traditional career path for a life on the river
It's been one of the snowiest winters in decades for much of the country. We called in expert help to find out which shovels are best for clearing it all away.
Want to save money? You won't do it by buying a cheap car.
Ever wonder where terms like "gnarly" and "steazy" come from? So did we.
We predict lots of people will fall in love with this stainless-steel gravel bike, thanks to a smart design that allows users to customize the ride
Dan Nordstrom, CEO of Outdoor Research, says the outdoor industry needs all hands on deck
The women's U.S. cross-country ski team has always been second-tier, but that's changing thanks largely to Alaskan nordic star Kikkan Randall, a pink-haired skate-skiing powerhouse who trains harder than anyone on the planet—and has everybody else following her lead.
A new report details how complicated the National Park Service's deferred maintenance backlog really is—and why it shouldn't be used as a political weapon to privatize our parks
Ever hear of Dog Canyon? I hadn't either until a spur-of-the-moment trip brought me there and made me realize that state parks are some of the most underrated public lands you might never have used.
Research shows that walking has many benefits—but it's also a pretty darn good family adventure
On February 22, the last of the Dakota Access pipeline protestors in North Dakota were ordered to evacuate. We look back at the best reporting on the months-long saga.
The most perilous road in America gets 300 inches of snow a year, features 70 named avalanche paths, and has almost no guardrails. Who would be bold enough to keep Colorado’s infamous Highway 550 clear in winter? Leath Tonino hopped into the cab of a Mack snowplow truck to find out.
Our devices are increasingly taking us out of reality, even when we're in nature. Here's how to get back into it.