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For the fourth episode of Pickathon Edge Series, we've got an unreleased tune, "Montreal Rock Band Somewhere" from Happyness, filmed by Live and Breathing.
Professional mountain biker Andrew Taylor (sponsored by brands including Adidas, Norco, Gravity, Bell, Kenda, and Smith) knew he wanted to hit the open road. Originally he thought he’d buy a classic VW bus, but then he found this 1994 Ford E350 short bus for $2,000 on Craigslist.
The twenty-three-year-old makes millions of dollars a year, lives a stone's throw from Pipeline, and is the heir to Kelly Slater's throne. The question is: does he want it?
A recyclable tiny house made from cardboard
Hamilton averaged nearly six peaks a day during the attempt
Our 2016 Summer Buyer’s Guide is loaded with the best new gear for your upcoming summer adventures.
'The Silence' is a beautiful short film from Matthew Irving about the silence found in the American West
The brand commissioned a study to find out how many synthetic microfibers—the tiny bits of plastic that marine scientists say could be jeopardizing our oceans—are shed from its jackets in the wash. The results aren't pretty.
In his new book, 'Being a Beast,' Charles Foster attempts to understand the inner lives of animals by living as they do—as an otter, fox, badger, deer, and swift. In this excerpt, he "becomes" a red deer and allows himself to be hunted by a bloodhound.
The creators of a new kind of driving range are betting that loud music, tons of booze, and an addictive point system will make golf cool again
Consider it your guide to eating better in the backcountry
It isn’t just PFC-free and made from recycled materials, it’s also one of the best hard shells yet
The national park's namesake tree may be designated endangered
Last month, we stumbled upon a photo project that documented the effects of drinking wine. As expected, the faces of the subjects got a little goofier—and by most accounts happier—the more they had to drink. We thought applying that same idea to exercise would yield some similar results, and we targeted the mud run at the GoPro Mountain Games as our test case. We were right. A little run through the mud is a sure bet to make people smile.
My journey from an average animal lover, to an active participant in conservation
Nick Symmonds helps us answer an exceedingly pressing question
The president of The North Face on President Obama’s support of the National Park Centennial and outdoor recreation
The world's first review of the world’s first modular rotomolded kayak
Tracking the millions of tropical fish caught and sold in the global aquarium trade is our best chance for understanding the impact of Disney’s new movie on the world’s oceans
This 4-year-old bike is still at the pinnacle of road engineering
Winners and losers from today’s historic ruling, and other takeaways
You worry about your vacation—we’ll handle the reading list. We'll even help you decide which book to take with you (just in case you're a little too busy on the trail to read all of our picks).
Down is the fifth episode of Season 5 of Salomon Running TV and follows British fell runners Ricky Lightfoot and Tom Owens
The Firebelly trail quilt from Kammok is versatility defined. The traditional bed quilt transforms into a sleeping bag thanks to drawcords that create a cozy footbox and snaps that keep you snug. Watch to find out why Outside's online gear editor Jakob Schiller plans…
These guys are redefining surf culture in mountain towns.
When photographer Ryann Ford moved to Texas in 2007, she began driving across the state, accepting photography assignments in every corner. Ford would take the quickest, main highways on her way there and look for the more scenic routes on the way back.
When your submarine is on the verge of imploding, you better make all the right choices
Even in urban settings, there's potentially super-nutritious, super-cheap food growing right out of the cracks in the sidewalk. In an excerpt from his book, 'Unseen City,' Nathanael Johnson asks if it's possible to utilize it safely—and deliciously
The park's main attractions are also its most dangerous features
Hotshots take on exceptional risk. Could unionizing give them the voice they need to avoid deadly situations like Yarnell Hill?
When it comes to managing coastlines, surfers could help fill a critical data gap for understanding the future of waves and beaches.
We all know smartphones make convenient picture-takers. But they’ve finally gotten so good that you won’t regret leaving your big camera at home.
This is the story of a place at the edge of the world, where a black bear ventured into a Russian hamlet and attacked a human. One bear became two, two became dozens, and before long no one would leave their home, and no one had any idea what to do.
It's beautiful, compact, and, best of all, can be towed by an Outback
We've rounded up our favorite films that celebrate fatherhood and highlight how dads inspire their kids to get outdoors
What, are you surprised? Tulsi Gabbard learned to choose her own line on Oahu's South Shore.
Keep this kit in your car and you'll be ready for the trail as soon as 5 p.m. rolls around
A bold reminder of mankind's lethal impact
Filmmaker Parker Paul created this time stacked timelapse of stars after shooting at Knill's Monument and Smeaton's Pier near St Ives, United Kingdom
Hilary Hutcheson takes her father, Dave, fly-fishing for the first time
A photographer, food blogger, ecologist, illustrator, and musician go on a bike ride—and create a fantastic film
Saws, water filters, and fishing kits as price tags? Genius.
The first American woman to summit Everest without oxygen canisters and make it back down alive explains why she snuck off to the mountain without alerting her sponsors—or even her parents
With Specialized’s new Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie, the e-mountain bike has finally come of age
They know their coffee, beer, yoga, and outdoor boutiques. We've picked the highlights.
We caught up with Hilary Oliver at 5Point Film Festival to talk about the story behind her first filmmaking project.
Being Here is a beautiful short film from Hilary Oliver that urges us to take a break from our busy lives to seek out the wild places.
This video of Highlands, North Carolina, features footage of Glenn Falls, Whiteside Mountain, and one of the area's most popular antique stores
In our ongoing 'Weekly Escape' series, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in 2 minutes or less
We looked at the data and found that these seven cars and trucks were the most likely to get past the 200,000-mile mark
Part SUV, part military transport
Even if you’re not traveling from Los Angeles to Patagonia by way of 13 countries like this writer did, you’ll want to add his travel resources to your to-meet and to-read list
How do pro skier Brody Levin and filmmaker Adam Clark celebrate the end of an epic winter?
Nestled in the Magic Wood of Switzerland, Practice of the Wild, rated Font 8c (or V15), is one of the hardest boulder problems in the world. After watching footage of Tyler Landman performing the second ascent of the problem (Chris Sharma locked in the first), climber Dave…
Gobble Gobble Bitches Yeah is an annual highline event held each Thanksgiving in Moab, Utah
Follow two riders, Rachel Walker and Julia Hobson, as they take on Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in the Lake District
Medical experts explain what causes back pain during a run and how to treat it
Pro mountain bikers Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz are proving that living on the road full time doesn’t have to cost a fortune
If you look around, you can find the following gear in good shape for a reasonable price
Pop-up dinners are great—they’re even better when they take place in the great outdoors
Inspired by Japanese Ofuro soaking tubs, it’s made from red cedar and aluminum and takes 2.5 hours to heat
Nobody knows the state's 600-plus streams and rivers as well as backcountry fishing and Lahontan cutthroat trout expert Steve MacMillan
First Nations mountain bikers are discovering that good flow and cash flow are one and the same when you’ve got some of the world’s gnarliest trails
For the last six years, Christian Sorensen Hansen has travelled quite literally all over the world
Professional wildlife photographer Aaron Baggenstos travelled to Costa Rica to photograph the incredible biodiversity that teems throughout the country’s jungle
Skiers know a thing or two about breakfast burritos. This one is amazing.
Learn how to make a proven breakfast from a legendary alpinist
Todd Wells' recovery smoothie is the perfect post-workout treat