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A compilation of the aurora borealis from late August to mid-November 2013. The scenes where mainly captured in the areas near Nordreisa, Troms, Norway by Level 4. See also: “The Northern Lights Have Never Been Better”…
With a lackluster start to 2013, winter in New England returned with a nice February storm. Colby and Griffin ventured to Stowe without any expectations and were blown away by the conditions. Though the official storm measurement was only 12″, it was DEFINITELY a little deeper than that. All in…
Xavier de Le Rue and Sam Anthamatten are known for bringing speed and fluidity into the big mountain environment. Following Mission Antarctic, Mission Steeps is the second chapter of the Mission Series. Follow some of the most progressive riders on their way to re define steeps riding on breathtaking terrain…
Kloofing is the South African version of canyoneering. The term comes from the Afrikaans (Middle Dutch) term “kloof,” meaning “a steep-sided, wooded ravine or valley.” Thought to have developed in the 1920s, kloofing is the art of following gorges—and the rivers that flow through them—by walking, swimming, floating, jumping, bouldering,…
Unfortunately, there is no accurate way to predict how fast you’ll gain weight or how many pounds you’ll put on if you eat more calories than your body needs to maintain its current mass. The media has preached for decades that a pound of fat is 3,500 calories, so eating…
Time to chuck the ab-blaster and sell the ellipti-trainer. All you need for your ultimate home fitness center are these key essentials.
At Ioda, we love what we do enough that it’s easy to get lost in our work. We understand the importance of creating things and telling stories that transcend our daily “to-do” lists. That is why trips like this are so important. A project from Ioda Media.
Who wouldn’t want to eat a fresh lemon while hiking the trails in Cinque Terre, Italy? Or a jackfruit growing in the courtyard of a wat in Thailand? Unfortunately, the skin of fresh fruits and veggies are breeding grounds for microbes—some of which can cause disease. If you’re traveling where…
The co-owner of Clif Bar speaks up about the traveling women’s film festival.
The country's national parks aren't bastions of wild serenity. After all, there were more than 3,700 violent crimes in 2013 alone. But how much protection is too much?
Slacklining isn’t just for show-offs anymore. It just might be the key to your winter-sports breakthrough.
Fall is still a ways out, but in the meantime we thought we would get to know Michelle Parker and her colorful personality, aka the Black Panther. Representing the females in the film, Michelle charges hard throughout while not loosing sight on what’s most important to her– having a good…
The first sneak peek from Red Bull Media House and MSP Films’ epic Fall 2014 release Days of My Youth takes us to the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. Travel to this strange land to ski with wild mountains in the desert at altitudes no human should go.
Outside’s Grayson Schaffer caught up with February cover girl, Julia Mancuso, before her big shoot. See Schaffer’s full article on “The Olympic Superstar Next Door“…
With mega-celeb Lindsey Vonn out of Sochi, the Olympic lights will shine bright on her laid-back teammate Julia Mancuso, the perennial underdog who always seems to come home draped with medals.
Pro paddler Rush Sturges dishes tips on making dazzling adventure films
Sixteen-year-old Noah Graham was lying down during a late-summer camping trip when he felt jaws clamp down on the back of his head. He reached back and touched a Wolf’s face.
The Outside bike test begins today. More than 60 bikes, a week of riding, and 20 testers to help you find your perfect bike in 2014.
On a recent trip to South Africa (the 29th country she’s climbed in), 21 year-old DiGiulian came across a route which had been laid out years ago but never actually climbed. This video shows the challenges she faced; she eventually completed the entire route — a first ascent — earning…
A new edit from Sierra Quitiquit. Featuring clips from Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride and Sweetgrass Productions’ Valhalla. Need some more of our winter crush? Look at this photo gallery.
Yes, it does make a difference, assuming your training, bike position, and during-ride fueling strategies remain the same. Two of the greatest forces acting on cyclists are wind resistance and gravity. Let’s start with the wind. Factors affecting wind resistance include the frontal area of you and…
Stud your shoes with hex-head sheet metal screws to gain traction and security on ice and snow
In this first episode, Ben Leoni explains his motivations for starting the project and why the hell a certified ski bum decided to become a hard working attorney. With friends tagging along he endures the highs and lows of Eastern skiing: ice, wind, rain, and the occasional “perfect” day,…
Belly bulge afflicts even the most active people around the holidays, but there's a proven way to defeat it.
How good is the Trek Boone? On its first day in the pro ranks, this new bicycle racked up two World Cup wins.
The fact is, most gear these days is pretty darn good. But every year there are a handful of products that stand out because they transform a category or simply because they are better than anything else we’ve tried.
After a recent ultramarathon, I wanted to test a new approach to healing my mind and body.
The Sonora Pass Café—and its chef—takes trail magic to new heights.
Sharks will now tweet automatically as they near the beach
Jack English, 93, lives in a cabin alone in the Ventana Wilderness. An undisputable legend we can all learn from. Take a few moments as we bring in the new year and watch Jack’s story. Made by Grace Jackson.
People who cruise and those who don’t are the Bloods and the Crips of the travel and leisure class. The former breathlessly defend the virtues of “all-inclusive” and “pre-planned,” while the latter—if they’re up on their cruise drama—envision floating cattle cars covered in microbes and piloted by inebriates. I’ve seen…
There are some things you just can't leave home without. We're not just talking about your smartphone—there are more important things in life, especially if you're headed outside.
Woolrich’s Civil War blanket was a favorite in the mid-1800s and is still beloved today.
Each spring on Costa Rica’s desolate Caribbean coast, endangered leatherback sea turtles come ashore at night to lay and hide their eggs. Poachers steal them for cash, and as Matthew Power reports, they’re willing to kill anyone who gets in their way.
Footage of Schumacher crash shows Formula One racer was off-piste when he crashed.
Boa constrictor was hiding in the cushions for two months
Episode 3 looks at the key parts of Francois’s life and how they intertwine and feed off each other. From the determination it takes to finish an ultra to the dedication needed to make a bottle of wine–this story teaches us that true appreciation is born through the struggle to…
Cliff diving traces its roots to Hawaii, where, in the 1760s, King Kahekili initiated his warriors with the tactic, thus proving their loyalty and bravery. Cliff diving is now a sanctioned sport under the World High Diving Federation (WHDF), but no measure of officiousness can take away its homespun daredevil…
Editors at Outside test socks perhaps more frequently than any other gear. If an employee finds himself sockless while prepping for a lunch run in the Santa Fe headquarters, he can always find a fresh pair that’s ready to be put through the grind. With a staff of year-round…
There are few species more in need of a helping hand than the sea turtle: All seven species are on threatened or endangered lists. And thanks to the turtles’ penchant for secluded, sandy beaches, altruists planning volunteer trips have exotic vacations in store—bonus! Most volunteer work involves working at a…
Outside staff members are always busy testing gear—we reviewed more than 600 items for the summer and winter Buyer’s Guides alone. We can’t cover everything in the magazine, so we asked 11 Outsiders to name their favorite piece of gear from 2013. And because our staff ranges from elk hunters to ultramarathoners,…
You and everyone else, buddy! Luckily Dr. David Nutt, a professor of neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London, decided this drinker’s dilemma is worth his time. More accurately, Nutt is interested in reproducing the pleasurable feeling of drunkenness without the negative side effects, including aggression, memory impairment, and…