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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…
A nonprofit that grades U.S. ski areas on their environmental friendliness wants you (and them) to take its report seriously. But navigating the details feels like skiing through crud.
Presenting the strangest piece of cycling apparel you’ll ever wear
An Oregon mechanic and electric-vehicle rock star wants to turn his iconic Franken-van into the ultimate earth-friendly camper.
River renegades! Crazy foreign correspondents! Somali kidnappers! These were the epic yarns and soul-stirring stories that held us transfixed.
From the shark that choked on a moose to an investigation into Tough Mudder's first death, we look back at the stories that defined the year.
Eight amazing lodge trips for those craving comfort and instant access
Researchers are showing everyday athletes how to train their brains to perform like the pros
In season 6 episode 2 of Teton Gravity Research’s Behind the Line, Dylan Hood, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Tim Durtschi, and Colter Hinchliffe take an accidental detour while driving through the mountains of Austria.
Recommending multi-day hikes in Hawaii is a bit of a challenge—the islands just aren’t big enough to for many long distance treks. Kalulau Trail sign. But the hike that best fits your wish list is the Kalalau Trail through the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kauai.
Michael Rogers has tested positive for the muscle-builder clenbuterol. Like teammate Alberto Contador before him, he claims the positive was caused by eating "tainted meat." Should we believe him?
The short answer is yes (or “YES!” depending on your point of view). Thanks to an ordinance adopted in September, retail marijuana sales become legal in Colorado on January 1. The ordinance piggybacks on Amendment 64, which passed in November 2012, allowing adults 21 and older to grow up to…
Robotic muscle 1,000 times stronger than human muscle
New study says cranberries increase life at any stage
TGR veterans, Ian McIntosh and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa find some gnarly and logistically challenging lines during the filming of Way of Life.
Did somebody say "probiotics?" (Oh, everyone did.)
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I am not sure which I remember better: the deafening noise or the tranquil silence.
The all-mighty budget is a hurdle for many travelers. Couchsurfing (CS), an online network where travelers exchange free lodging, allows you to leap this obstacle. But couch surfing isn’t just about getting a free place to stay; it’s about fostering connections among a community of, now, seven million…
It’s possible sports victories trigger local baby booms. In fact, a study published in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal claims just that. On May 6, 2009, Spanish researchers wrote, Football Club Barcelona’s Andrés Iniesta scored a last minute goal against Chelsea FC, earning Barça…
The answer: it’s both physiological and mental. “It’s a natural defensive posture,” says family practice and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Bob Adams. “When we have bad news, pain, or something’s really stressful, we hunch up. It probably goes back to when we were in the uterus,” where we were safe…
The best person to explain sit skiing is Josh Dueck, who was paralyzed from the waist down in March of 2004 when he severely overshot a ski jump and injured his spinal cord. Dueck, now 32 and a paraplegic, has triumphantly returned to freeskiing—via a sit ski,…
With a sublime mix of comfort and speed, this bump-silencing road bike could very well be the model that makes endurance bikes cool and pervasive
The New Year's defining tech, fashion, and fads
Ceremonies to take place in March
Douglass Lawder, owner of Buddha Fitness Club in Santa Fe, NM, walks through a quick workout that will keep you fit through the holidays. …
The premiere episode of “The Making of True To This” web series features interviews with Bryan Iguchi, Geoff Rowley and Richard Woolcott along with behind-the-scenes footage and bonus clips from the upcoming “True To This” Feature Film.
Horny Toad's knit sweatshirt is perfect for hanging around the fireplace this holiday season.
Stopped the world's largest tunneling machine cold
Med school guilty of multiple animal welfare violations
Lynsey Dyer's "Pretty Faces" aims to inspire the next generation of women
Subfocus Film brings some amazing wildlife photography to life.
LunaFest is a nationwide film festival featuring films by, for, and about women. The proceeds from the 190-plus events across the country are donated to non-profits, and more than $1.25 million has been raised for women’s organizations.
Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, puts a Yeti cooler through the ringer, including a cliff drop, a falling tree, and even hitting it with an axe. The result? Cold beer.
Gyms are great for building strength and avoiding injury, but you don’t have to throw down $100 a month for that. Instead, do a series of body-weight-resistance exercises that target nearly every muscle, like the following four moves from certified strength and conditioning specialist Paul Hiniker.
Athlete and personal trainer Caroyln Parker shares her secret exercises for staying in shape this ski season.
Each winter, snow covers the peak of Mauna Kea, a 14,000-foot dormant volcano located on Hawaii’s Big Island. And, yes, this “pineapple powder,” as locals call it, is ready to rip. DCIM1GOPRO Just don’t expect chairlifts, or any amenities for that matter. The barren, moonlike summit—which…
We posed your question to several social psychologists who refused to answer it, even when we told them they could disagree with your observation. (Perhaps they are afraid of retribution from defensive dieters?) But we did find one man willing to take on the topic: author and Outside contributor, Matt…
You don’t need high-speed quads, massive terrain parks and 4,000 feet of vert to end the day with a smile.
Vibram's minimalist Five Finger shook up the world of running five years ago, and now Hoka is pushing back with its own maximalist shoes. But how much does your choice in running shoe really matter?