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We often think of Ireland's rugged aesthetic and harsh conditions, but what makes it truly special are the days that bring soft sunshine and the best sunsets
In the ongoing series Chronicles: Making of Proximity we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of the production team.
We use fitness trackers with the goal of improving our health, but the public data generated by these devices can be used in some pretty surprising ways.
Last week, I flew down to Chile to spend a week at Ski Portillo, arguably South America’s most iconic ski area. Surrounded by tall Andean peaks, sitting next to the much-photographed Laguna del Inca, and home to the iconic Super C Couloir, it’s a bucket-list spot for many of us in North America who are not-so-patiently awaiting the return of winter.
Celebrate (and support) the National Park Service's birthday with these 7 products
We put them through the wringer to find out which would come out on top
I figured anyone who's hiked hundreds of miles across the United States would probably have some useful advice, so I asked five Pacific Crest Trail veterans about the most essentials tools in their packs
Felt’s newest trail machine makes a strong argument that one bike really can do it all
How does a city turn itself from a backwater to one of Outside's Best Towns? Libby, Montana, is trying to figure it out.
During the Summer Solstice in Northern Norway, the sun never sets.
Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington show us around Yosemite National Park.
Outsiders plying thru-hikers with sodas and chicken wings might appall purists, but trail magic is here to stay—and that's a very good thing
Dorky? Yeah. But also insanely packable, versatile, and easy to use.
The 12-year-old Swedish trekking tradition comes to the United States with the goal of getting more novice backpackers into the wilderness
Hiking a marathon a day in Yosemite with the pro photographer to launch Fitbit's newest fitness challenge
A 20-year fight between energy and environmental interests over some of the country's last undammed rivers has finally come to a close
Bike Batman was just an average-seeming guy in Seattle who liked to ride his bicycles. He had no inkling to become a vigilante who would face off against criminals while armed with little more than a smartphone, some spare time, and a pair of brass balls. But sometimes in life, the cape finds you.
A simple $68 tool that makes bike storage way easier
The people have spoken, and they really, really like this camera bag
There’s no universal blueprint for treating a concussion. The protocol depends on the individual’s symptoms and medical history, and recovery times vary.
Michael “Biker” Sherlock, a noted downhill skateboarder and street luger who won multiple medals at the X Games and Gravity Games, sustained many head injuries during his career.
The rock climbing veteran talks his career on El Capitan and the psychology of climbing with Alex Honnold
When the news broke in May that BMX legend Dave Mirra, who committed suicide in February, had the degenerative brain disease CTE, everything changed in the world of action sports. Cyclists, skiers, and other athletes began asking: are we subject to the same concussion and CTE risks that have been so widely reported in the NFL?
A growing number of scientists, athletes, and even a retired general believe that fasting leads to better health. Should you listen?
The tech company is launching apps, virtual tours, and online exhibits designed to virtually immerse you in our natural heritage
A stranger-than-fiction mystery in Norway has physicists scratching their heads
When the sunlight grows rarer, the fish follow suit, but those fleeting instances of interaction make fishing all the more special
An inside look at America's history with doping and double standards related to performance enhancement
When the author's childhood friend died in a climbing accident last year, her favorite outdoor pursuits took on a new layer of anxiety
A classic, now with some modern off-road upgrades
Looking for a road-trip excuse? the Atlantic and Gulf coasts have some of the best oysters in the country.
Travel the world for months with just the items in this photo
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Filmmakers, Alexander Brown and Mascha Blome, took off to circumnavigate the Southern Alps in New Zealand.
In an attempt to avoid the crowds, they took off on their boat Bulan Baru for far-flung Indonesian islands in hopes of finding a lineup filled only with friends and clean lines
In the ongoing series 'Chronicles: Making of Proximity' we get a behind the scenes glimpse into the lives of the production team.
Chapter One, a new film about the origins and legacy of kiteboarding, seeks to establish the sport as a powerhouse in the action and adventure sports world
In our ongoing Weekly Escape series, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place.
The Synchronicles follows MTB rider and adventure van builder Robert Heran on his journey to rebuild an old VW T3 Syncro.
ARB makes some of the world's toughest off-road accessories for 4x4's and trucks, and they also have some pretty incredible vehicles of their own
As we celebrate 100 years of NPS, it only seems fitting to reflect on brands who are even older. Nearly a dozen sent us their best vintage photos
![Last month, we highlighted a handful of photographers who were creating stunning work while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Taiwan-based interior designer and photographer Sie Sin-Ye (@kukud83) stood out. He and his two friends admit they didn’t know much about the PCT beyond the movie Wild when they set out on the trail in May this year, but they carved out a month to tackle as much as they could. Here, Sie Sin-Ye shares some of his favorite shots from the trip.
Photo: This guy was sitting next to us originally at a restaurant near Cajon Pass [in California]. Suddenly, he disappeared for a couple of minutes and showed up again with a rattlesnake. It was very weird but mainly funny. It was my first time ever seeing someone hold a rattlesnake with bare hands.](https://cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/25/man-with-snake-in-window_s.jpg?crop=1:1&width=300&enable=upscale)
It’s wildfire season in the West, and we’ve seen a lot of terrifying and dismaying scorched-earth photos, but none that are quite as stunning as Stuart Palley’s. The 28-year-old photographer, based in Newport Beach, California, has spent much of the summer chasing that state’s drought-fed blazes and shooting hard-working hotshot crews, gut-wrenching property destruction, and night shots that are just as eerie as they are beautiful. To find out more about how Palley works, we caught up with him late last week while he was coming back from the Blue Cut Fire near his home.
It’s the one made especially for you, based on 3-D scans of your feet. And it's coming.
Team Rubicon began in 2010 with a unique dual mission: providing disaster relief and giving struggling American veterans a vital sense of purpose. The program has a reputation for ignoring best practices and obliterating red tape, and it has already disrupted the aid industry. Now founder Jake Wood wants to take on the Red Cross.
It’s not a question of if but rather how badly you want this Land Rover
Kelly Slater is leading the charge to roll out a totally surfable wave pool. Will tech-savvy inventors beat him to it?
Our preview of the four most anticipated powder flicks dropping this fall
Warren Miller Entertainment will also be releasing 'Here, There, and Everywhere' so look out for a tour stop in your area.
Serious upgrades make this the most capable wildland vehicle we’ve ever seen
Lumberjacks! Dinner! Adventure! What’s not to like?
A small resort in Canada is offering equity stakes to help pay for mountain improvements
This video provides an easy to follow tutorial on installing one of Wayfare Vans conversion kits
Watch to see why the OR Ascendant Jacket will be an essential part of your 2017 ski kit.
Our organ-by-organ breakdown of what happens inside your body when you push it in the heat
Skepticism about doping is at an all-time high. What, if anything, will save sport? Seven experts weigh in.
A new generation of bike builders is rethinking the rigs kids ride
Everything you need to relax after a day of romping around in the mountains
An utterly inept man gets lost in the West for 37 days. What happens next is, believe it or not, why America created its first national park.
With all the tech the Portland-based running company can muster
Seeing a beloved piece of gear get discontinued is a bit like going through a rough breakup. Pearl Izumi’s decision to terminate its Run line left our writer particularly devastated.
An Aussie-built towable to get you farther into the backcountry
The Fields is a short documentary that follows climber Andy White as he develops the bouldering scene in the Okanagan, an area just south of Kelowna, BC.
This week we travel with Wheelie Creative of Whitefish, Montana as they ride some local trails.
On a mission to expose his family to some of the most beautiful places is the world, he took to New Zealand in a classic VW Camper.
All the ingredients and gear you need for real meals on the trail
Oz Trails follows riders Joey Schusler and Rosara Joseph as they embark on an epic mountain biking adventure in the Natural State
As parents, we tend to try and fill our children’s lives with activity from the time they wake up to bedtime. But research suggests that a certain amount of idleness is beneficial.
How to build a huge fire while staying on the right side of the law
You’ve seen the cupping marks on Michael Phelps’ shoulders, but other athletes are also using a variety of Eastern medicine practices to recover better and stay in peak condition through the Games.
Ashton Eaton, criticized for a Team Canada hat, illustrates just how misguided country-centric fandom has become
One of the world's best climbers on the IOC's problematic approach to climbing—and why she's still excited for the sport to appear at the games for the first time
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