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Deep in the heart of Italy's Aosta Valley lies a labyrinth of singletrack waiting to be ridden, and the team at SCOTT Sports is lucky to have such a gem within striking distance of their office
Following in the footsteps of Supervention in 2013, this sequel delves into the art of progression.
Nothing beats a hot meal after a long day on the trail, and Omeals makes things a whole lot easier with their self-heating packaged meals.
Three years ago, Cyrus Sutton and company traveled to Russia to find hidden surf spots. What he found was a rumor of an undiscovered left break only accessible by helicopter or tank.
Tap into the adventure travel burst and market to frequent fliers with tips from the brands and retailers who do it best
Spend ten days ripping singletrack and fly fishing through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains with a group of your best friends and you might just have a dream vacation
His journey from dirtbag to rock star, how to choose a climbing partner, and why bottled oxygen might be a performance-enhancing drug
We’ve all known that photo fakery has existed pretty much since photography was invented, but for many years you could more or less trust your eyes with video. Not anymore.
Team USA had a historic run in Rio, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Over the last decade and a half, the U.S. has managed to develop a stable of distance runners who rival the best in the world.
All you have to do is visit a National Park and get very, very lucky
Police searching for people who destroyed Cape Kiwanda’s famous Duckbill
To get bit by one is to experience something like a gunshot wound. And they’re multiplying.
Once released, the formerly incarcerated face a daunting set of challenges—a job, a place to live, and, most urgently, breaking the cycle of bad friends and bad habits that can lead to more prison time. Now scientists and activists are asking whether nature may be essential to helping them build new lives.
Offshore brings you along with Ventura, California native, surfer, and Patagonia ambassador Mary Osborne as she shares her favorite place to escape
Deep in the Panamanian Jungle, an eco-village needed a distiller of quality sustainable rum. When Moonshine Willie got the call, it was the opportunity he'd been yearning for.
Whether you're looking to escape LA or explore New Mexico's open roads, the new Porsche 718 Boxster is the ultimate companion.
Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington take us on a visual tour of Northern New Mexico's high-alpine desert playground.
Filmmaker Francis Gagnon and his brother set out on a 12,000-mile road trip around eastern Canada. This timelapse is the culmination of their summer in 2015.
When people ask why I love photographing weird sports and games, I tell them I love photographing people having fun. Pretty simple.
This is your essential setup for daily meals, training recipes, and even the occasional dinner party
Environmental researchers are transforming big data into classical music and giving voice to not-always-accessible environmental issues. Call it the sound of science.
Our writer replaced all her protein with insects for a week to see how difficult, expensive, and tasty it can be. The result: a guide to the real-life, (mostly) non-gross-out logistics of being an insectivore.
Plus 5 store-bought staples that'll maximize your time and money
Fitness gains don’t occur during workouts, they occur after. Recovering while stressed could throw a serious wrench into your training.
This is the company’s first endurance bike and we think it's the perfect marriage of comfort and speed
Ignore the goofy spelling. This gadget is a great way to incorporate high-octane bodywork into any outdoor adventure.
How an independent record label launched the first vinyl into the stratosphere
These days, adventure is all about packing as much excitement as possible into every hour.
As far as adventure couples go, it’s pretty tough to top Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington. Adrian is a world-class mountaineer, skier, and mountain guide who has led expeditions on five continents, while Emily is one of the accomplished female climbers in the world. They’re also up for just about…
When summer hits and waves flatten out, Evan Adamson, Tommy Witt, and some friends took to Lake Austin for a seemingly never ending wave.
A new list names the places where you’ll pay the least and most for a beer. We asked locals what the drinking culture is like in each.
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
New-for-2017 tents expands mountain livability
Two of our country's biggest issues, racism and climate change, have collided on a North Dakota reservation. This week, I loaded up my station wagon with water and supplies and drove down for a look at a historic demonstration that could shape the national dialogue going forward.
Twelve years after disappearing on a hike in western China, David Sneddon is being held captive to teach English in North Korea, according to a Japanese news report
The government contractor's latest filing indicates that the future of wildfire fighting could involve artillery shells
So many! But we tracked down 6 powerhouses at this year's Outdoor Retailer who own, manage, or design for some of our favorite brands.
Fit in a last-minute camping trip at one of these iconic parks before summer ends
The new book, 'Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman,' sheds light on the environmentalists who we don't always think about—and who don't always identify as such
The ocean is a dynamic and shifting energy that greatly impacts the makeup of our world, where whole undiscovered ecosystems still exist.
In this video, the filmmaker gives us a unique perspective on what a perfect day looks like
Wander to Washington highlights a remarkable road trip taken by Jeir Lazo and Guada Melicor.
As good as the fishing was, this trip was more about breaking away from life's breakneck pace and living in the moment, which is a lot easier to do in the mountains.
What can you learn from looking at the data from over 80 million runs? A lot, actually.
A pair from Utah trying to complete the first ascent of a steep face in the Karakoram mountain range were caught in a snowstorm last month and haven't been seen since
How to power your life and work from the backcountry
Everything a beginner needs to know to become a competent marksman
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