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The best lodging for skiers are close to the action but feel far away from it all. These are the perfect abodes to return to after carving up the slopes.
You're overworked, overstressed, and overconnected. But don't worry. We're here to help.
Challenge your abilities with these iconic runs through the wilds of America.
These oases of relaxation, adventure, mindful eating, and awe-inspiring views are going to be very popular once it's safe travel again. Until then, we can dream.
No, they’re not cheap, but these new mountain wheels might be the single biggest improvement you can make to your bike.
Don’t waste time on trashy novels at the beach this summer. These new outdoor and adventure page turners prove yet again that true stories trump fiction for fun reads. Savage Harvest: A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller’s Tragic Quest for Primitive Art | (Courtesy of HarperCollins) By…
Studies and experts suggest that nasal strips like Breathe Right don’t improve athletic performance in adults in any measure—no improved VO2 max, ventilation, maximal work rate, lactate threshold, or lowered ratings of perceived exertion. And it appears the same goes for horses. “Equine nasal…
Here at Outside, we often write about the newest—and priciest—outdoor gear. But when it comes to car camping, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to build a solid kit. After all, there’s no need to buy the lightest, fastest, expedition-ready products if you have a multi-ton vehicle…
Wouldn’t it be nice to bring the serenity of nature into your home? Well, you can—if you’re ready to tear down some walls.
Much as we hate to say it, the downhill champ’s run on a bare rim is testament to just how good gear is getting.
Events held worldwide for holiday's 10th anniversary
Robby Naish, Red Bull Athlete and 24-time world windsurfing champion, headed to Brazil recently on a stand up paddle surfing expedition. He found one of the longest waves on the planet in the middle of the Amazon River, called the Pororoca Tidal Bore, and set the world…
19 of the world’s most talented divers took to Hell’s Gate on Possum Kingdom Lake outside Fort Worth, Texas, earlier this month for the second event in this year’s Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. Divers leapt from 90 and 60 feet, and reached…
Filmmaker and photographer Dan Krauss headed to Moab, Utah to shoot this footage of “Sketchy” Andy Lewis high-lining among sandstone towers named “The Witch and the Warlock.” A team of six people climbed three 5.10-5.11+R pitches and spent five days rigging the line, called “Demonix,” which is…
Herd in Iceland is a documentary about the annual round-up of the Icelandic horse. Each year, traditional herdsmen take to the back country to round up thousands of the country’s hardy horses, which have spent the summer grazing in the highlands. Filmmaker Lindsay Blatt filmed this valued tradition over the course…
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. And because SUP doesn't discriminate when it comes to water—it can be still or rushing—you can find classes and meet-ups just about everywhere. But if you've never done it before, here's Kristin Artz from the…
When you enter the Western States 100—a day-and-night endurance run in the Sierra Nevada—you can "mature a lot."
We have a secret. That cabin you’ve always dreamed of? It’s within reach—if you know where to look.
The Merino Hooded Top embodies the essence of all Rapha apparel: simplicity in design with small highlights to add flair.
Keep your four-legged adventure companion cool in the heat this summer.
With a little help from Make-A-Wish, Yosemite’s first honorary park ranger earns his keep and proves his strength
Bob Saunders is a glider pilot from Telluride, Colorado. Telluride’s airport is North America’s highest commercial airport, sitting at 9078 feet, and the high altitude makes for unique gliding conditions. Watch as “Glider” Bob takes a passenger up in his Stemme Motorglider for a scenic tour of the San Juans…
With the World Cup underway, the beautiful game is first in hearts and minds. But Brazil has another signature sport: jiu-jitsu. The martial art and self-defense method is based on grappling and ground fighting. It’s a finer art than just choking a dude out. Although hailing from Japan, the Brazilian…
Brew your own craft beer with the click of a mouse.
From superfat to ultrathin, these are the best new sun-season road runners.
After 100 races he just keeps going and going
The Navy showed us it's possible, but is our most abundant natural resource a practical energy solution?
"It's like learning to ride a bike" just got a whole new meaning
These ground-tested strategies will help you conquer every last weekend.
Virtual reality is just for gamers. But augmented reality—a new wearable technology—could revolutionize how we train for sports, making athletes faster, better, and more precise.
Marks the country's first whaling campaign since IJC court ruling
Valley Uprising is the latest highly anticipated film from Sender Films about the rich history of climbing in Yosemite National Park and the rebellious roots that came along with it. With stunning digitally-animated archival prints and interviews with pioneers like Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, Dean Potter and Alex…
The drive from Eureka, California, to Coos Bay, Oregon has dunes, salmon, and Jurassic Park-worthy greenery—but no crowds. It'll be our little secret.
Kai Lenny is a 21-year-old hailing from Paia, Hawaii who also happens to be the breakout star of the SUP world, having paddled his way to six world titles.
Pack up the AT Overland Chaser, and be ready to set off into the backcountry at a moment's notice.
Landing easy money to pay for adventure is a thing of the past. Now athletes must perfect the art of low-cost, high-risk expeditions to access the world’s remotest corners, and young mountaineer Ed Farrelly is leading the charge.
Guess what? The grid is expanding and we predict in the next five years, you won't be able to unplug—even in the backcountry.
There's nothing more American than hitting the open road with the windows down, the music up, and a cooler full of beer in the backseat (you know, for later). Sure, the game has changed a little—smartphones have all but rendered guidebooks and crumpled maps obsolete—but one essential question remains: where to go? Look no further. We hand-picked the ten best, most adventure-packed road trips in the country.
Cuba. Where travelers lounge on picturesque beaches, swirl mojitos, dance til sunrise, and cruise back to their hotels in ’57 T-birds. Travelers, yes. But Americans, no. Until 2011, these indulgences were long off limits to U.S. citizens due to a Bay of Pigs–era trade embargo. But despite the Obama Administration…
A few weeks before my first “half distance” triathlon—which consisted of 70.3 total miles, including a half marathon at the end—I slipped into a brand new pair of sneakers, intent on breaking them in during my next few practice sessions. They’re triathlon-specific shoes, outfitted with elastic bungee laces and a…
Lighter, plusher, more refined—these six off-road ragers dazzled at our 2014 bike test.
While you can find headlamps that cost less than $20, you’re likely better served by jumping up to the $40 range. The extra investment will get you a sturdier light that will last longer and work better than its cheap counterparts—and it won’t fail suddenly in the field. So without…
A look into the life of professional climber Alex Honnold. Dewar’s shot this profile video of Honnold, giving us a look at the everyday life of one the world’s greatest climbers. For more, check out our behind the scenes video with…
In The Land Of: Episode 2, we follow Ed Worland, Jack Entwistle and Nick Riley to the region of Phuket, an area of Thailand known for its tourism and party scene. Days after arriving the crew finds themselves assisting with the relief effort for Bangkok after severe…
In the final chapter of The Land Of series, the crew find themselves discovering Ko Phayam and the surrounding islands. Apart from a few local Rastafarian Thai surfers, the common attitude towards the ocean is that of fear after the 2004 tsunami. The crew connect with a…
Besides vampires, maybe, who doesn’t like celebrating on the longest day of sunlight of the year? Anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that beer is sold and friends can be found pretty much suffices as a party venue. However, if you want a once-in-a-lifetime summer solstice experience on June 21, these…
Climbers typically have little understanding of basic training principles. And changing that will unleash a whole new breed of alpine expert.
This Olympic Peninsula loop in Washington is a water-lover's dream—take your pick of waterfalls, rivers, beaches, and lakes. And don't forget the seafood.
Take it to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula and find some of the best fishing, paddling, and moonshine-sampling of your life.
This road trip from New Orleans to Florida featuring lazy days feasting on the freshest seafood, sandy camping, and pristine paddling.
Hit up Best Towns 2014 winner Duluth, Minnesota, then hike and bike your way to Michigan's renowned shores.
It's a lonely road from Las Cruces, New Mexico, through West Texas, but very much worth it. Just a few reasons why: surreal white sand dunes, a massive network of caves, and mountain biking trails all to yourself.
Drive the Big Island loop in Hawaii—and make time for long hiking or paddling trips, plus awe-inspiring face time with volcanoes, manta rays, and starry skies.
Returning to the U.S. after 12 months in rural Brazil means running water, big American breakfasts, and nearly a year of getting used to being back.
14 percent increase in brain-injury risk
