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Ask us for our favorite sport climbing spots in the East, and we'll point you to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or to the Gunks in New York. That said, this video from Outdoor Gear Exchange drew our attention to Vermont,…
Ski season may be winding down, but that doesn't mean ski patrollers are any less busy. In this episode of Powder People, Ski Utah teams up with Snowbird Ski Patrol to show us what goes into safely managing a ski resort like Snowbird. From…
From scouting locations in advance to camping in the wilderness (and hearing strange noises in the night), to hiking in the pitch dark just before dawn, we follow along with filmmaker John Duncan on the series of mini adventures behind every great shot.
Each of these diptychs pairs similar or contrasting images of both natural beauty and humans interacting with nature. I hope the combination says something greater than either image could say alone.
Specialized and Trek are trying to make daytime lights easy, affordable, and acceptable on the road
The newest way to capture your exploits in high-def, 360-degree video
Yellowstone National Park is auctioning off most of its old 'cats. So we reached out to Orion Anthony of Northern Lights Optic to find out what it's like to own one of these beauties.
This generation’s best climbers built their skills in climbing gyms. Now they’re venturing onto big walls.
Earlier this year, Outside sat down with two of the world's best climbers, Sasha DiGiulian and Emily Harrington, to find out why they switched their focus from climbing in gyms to tackling big outdoor walls. While both women continue to build their skills on…
In the fall of 2015, pro mountain bikers Eric Porter and Jess Pedersen planned a bikepacking trip through the final sections of the Colorado Trail, from Silverton to Durango. They stashed provisions at the halfway point of the route, caught a train to the trailhead, and took off on the…
Vulture populations are rapidly declining in South Africa as the birds of prey fall victim to poaching and poisoning. Farmers and poachers alike lace carcasses with pesticide to kill predators, but vultures often get to the carcasses—and the poison—first. Poachers then sell vulture body parts to witch doctors and traditional…
In our ongoing Weekly Escape series, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in two minutes or less. This video from filmmaker Kalum Ko takes us to the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, Canada, to stand on mountaintops, swim in the…
Win one of four trips led by an outdoors pro
Rumor has it that this iconic SUV might make a comeback, so fans are making suggestions for what they'd like to see
The only commitment required on your part: a reservation
Don't get stuck without the proper tools to fix your gear
“Every parent's duty is to help your child find their passion, and once they find it, support it.” Tim Harrington's approach to supporting daughter Emily Harrington throughout her climbing career is in and of itself something to be applauded, which is why we love this short film. Role Reversal profiles the bond…
As we've written before, the Flint Hills region outside Emporia, Kansas, is rugged, remote, and surprisingly ideal terrain for the booming cycling discipline of gravel grinding. In 2006, Jim Cummins and Joel Dyke organized the inaugural Dirty Kanza, a 200-mile bicycle race on the gravel they'd been riding…
For the last few months, we've been testing one of the new Voormi Inversion jackets, which debut next fall. Our online gear editor Jakob Schiller says it breathes better than any midlayer or shell he's ever worn—high praise coming from a guy whose office is overflowing with outerwear. Here's…
Photographer David Stubbs captured the action as workers harvested more than seven tons of raw Rambouillet wool at Helle Rambouillet Ranch's annual shearing
We asked the pros how they haul bikes, skis, and camera gear across the world
We put two of the industry’s leading snow tires to the test. They made all the difference when snow totals measured in feet.
Can a major overhaul of the industry’s most ubiquitous dropper resolve its questionable dependability record? So far, we're optimistic.
This company takes your GPS route and turns it into a three-dimensional sculpture
You’ve heard that Kobe Bryant meditates, and that most pro athletes perform their best while in a flow state. But what does that mean, and how do you get there? Three new books attempt to demystify the cloudy world of mindfulness training.
This short video is a simple reminder (rooted in an ever-growing body of research) from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that trees improve our health, happiness, and overall well-being. From absorbing harmful air pollutants to keeping global temperatures in check,…
When a cougar is trapped by mistake, the Division of Wildlife Resources steps in to set it free.
Season 5 of Salomon Running TV kicked off with Paradise Lost, following ultrarunner Anna Frost to the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea to visit the place where she grew up. This journey into her past inspires Frost to reflect on her competitive running career, the accompanying life on the road,…
The beer maker pulled its latest commercial shortly after launching it
Even Sierra Club-approved activities can have disastrous effects on the natural places we revere. And that's led to a fracture between two should-be allies: recreationists and conservationists.
Meet the man revolutionizing how we save snow from season to season—climate change be damned
National Parks Adventure is an action-packed feature from acclaimed filmmaker Greg MacGillivray and celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the national parks. Following a trio of adventurers, the film takes us into America's most legendary outdoor playgrounds—and some that are off the beaten path. This behind the scenes look focuses on…
In this short video from Runaways Production House, four friends plunge deep into Australia's Blue Mountains to rig the first highline across Kanangra Falls, roughly 730 feet above the ground. The steps that help each man walk across the line differ, but as one slackliner tells himself: “Calm…
Alvin Dedeaux catches bass on a spun deer hair fly on the Colorado River in Texas. Greg Dini chases redfish and tarpon down the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. Hilary Hutcheson can read the Flathead River in Montana like the back of her hand. But there is more to a fly…
For a decade, the African nation of Burundi was home to a unique phenomenon: group jogs involving thousands of people who hit the streets to sing, socialize, and sometimes protest the nation’s authoritarian president, Pierre Nkurunziza. In March 2014, he banned the activity. As conflicts threaten to boil over—and the body count continues to rise—runners have become both weapons and victims.
The heart of a good bike is its frame. With dozens of brands to choose from, each with lots of models in different styles, knowing where to start can be a quandary. The good news: All that competition makes for a lot of great bikes.
So you want to start mountain biking? Bravo! Whether you’re a roadie looking to play in the dirt or just upgrading a daily commuter, the decision to ride on trails could be the best one you’ve ever made.
With some smart strategizing, you can make seven healthy dinners a week without missing a single workout
Beautiful vistas and outdoor fun impact your brain in real ways, and the latest research is finally cracking exactly how—which means you're just trails away from becoming a better thinker
Focus on form and function, cultivate bodily awareness, and stand up to sitting
The Secretary of the Interior just issued an order that aims to help get at-risk and disabled children outside. Here’s how it will work.
Colorado-based gear shop 123Mountain has lost much of its inventory following a court-ordered seizure to repay debts
The Rio Chontalcoatlán runs underground for nearly six kilometers, carving an intricate tunnel system in the heart of the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park near Guerrero, Mexico. With high-lumen headlamps as their only guides, paddlers Jared Meehan, Andrew Pollock, and Rafa Ortiz navigated a three-kilometer stretch of the Chontalcoatlán. This…
You can thank filmmaker John Duncan for creating this visual bucket list of Scotland's wilderness. From the Isle of Skye to Duncansby Bay, Duncan followed the golden light of dawn and dusk across the country with his camera and drone. Duncan features seventeen of his favorite escapes…
Welcome to the first installment of IndefinitelyWild-on-Outside’s weekly news roundup. Here we'll feature interesting developments in the outdoors, tell you what we’re up to, and give you a peek behind the scenes as we make you great stories. Here we go! For American Visitors, Mexico is Safer than…
SeaWorld's new CEO made a shocking announcement today about the future of its entertainment and breeding programs for killer whales. But what does that really mean for the future of its animals in captivity?
This 1,000-mile race across the frozen wilderness of Alaska necessitates some very specialized kit
All the reasons 13.1-miles is fun for amateurs and pros alike
Two new models from Specialized and Cannondale prove that you don’t have to spend a fortune on carbon fiber to get a top-performing road bike
The company's head designer talks about next-gen vehicles hidden in new designs
In his new collection of short stories, the author presents a series of vignettes far from the bustle of cities, but no easy answers
The secret to a healthy diet that endures? Find your tribe.
Sure, you could stick with your old routine. Or you could break out of your rut with the help of experts and elite athletes.
Ski hills are major landforms, not just vertical playgrounds. New tools like Google Earth allow us to glimpse the entirety of the mountains on which ski resorts reside, and even zoom in, tilt, and twirl to experience the pitch and roll of these areas. Thank DigitalGlobe for many of those…
And he’s taking it off-roading in Utah this weekend
Sprint workouts may seem like the fast track to fitness, but endurance athletes get more from going slow
Standing desks may be all the rage, but learning to properly embrace your chair is the best way to survive the workday
When it comes to slumber, quality matters just as much as quantity
You can read about wild and remote places all you want, but nothing compares to experiencing them yourself. That's what filmmaker Hugo Perrin and the Fokus Outdoors crew realized during a trip with Quark Expeditions to Antarctica—their research about the wildlife and landscape of the southernmost point…
Mountain biker Steve Storey and his friend Danny Martins spent two years building their dream trail in the backcountry of British Columbia—far from prying eyes. In 2015, Storey finished the final stretch of the trail, dubbed it Salsa Verde, and invited filmmaker Mike Gamble out to capture a ride. After…
The Chris Reeve Carbon Fiber Sebenza 25 knife is a work of art. Online gear editor Jakob Schiller demonstrates why it's the ultimate everyday carry—and why it costs $500. …
Ashima Shiraishi, 14, and Kai Lightner, 16, talk climbing in caves, high school life, and Olympic dreams
The latest technology takes the sport out of the shacks, onto the ice, and nets you big catches
Climbing is one of those sports that can seem way out of reach for newcomers. But it doesn't have to be.
GPS trackers and cell phones give us a false sense of security in the wilderness. And with more thru-hikers than ever set to take on the Appalachian Trail this year, we should be on alert.
A new book simplifies the complicated decision of how to buy ethical salmon—and how to make it with a citrus-dill-vodka marinade
Can the supremely portable boat hold up to long-term abuse?
A workout regimen designed for an insane TV obstacle course gives you exactly what you need: variety
A rain cover for you and your bike
In 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes, Jennifer Pharr Davis hiked from Georgia to Maine—a total of 2,181 miles. That time stands as the women's record for fastest thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. In this short video from filmmaker Kerrin Sheldon, Davis talks about what the trail means to…