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It started with sneakers (Prada) and moved on to bikes (Gucci). Now designer brands have hit the outdoor industry head-on with Chanel’s new line of $4,000 surfboards, debuting this spring. Go ahead and paddle out on one; we’re sure the locals will respect you for it. High fashion co-opts surfboards…
The conservationists fighting renewable-energy development need to wake up and smell the wind and solar power. Now.
In the age of social media, a group of celebrities demonstrate that "raising awareness" isn't always code for self-congratulation.
Progressive hub Portland, Oregon, is a kaleidoscopic smorgasbord of all things cycling. Our wheelman in New York (a certain anonymous blogger) makes a sub-rosa descent upon the fabled Velo City.
It's hard to be disappointed about a rookie year in which you defeat the defending ASP world champion at one of surfing's premier events.
By Stephen Regenold For three weeks in April, I put my entire life on hold to trek in the Khumbu Region of Nepal. As a part of Expedition Hanesbrands, a major mountaineering initiative led bythe Canadian climber…
Remember the climate bill? The one that the House passed last year, before all eyes in DC turned to health care reform? Well, it's inching back into the legislative spotlight. A new (and, based on the looks of things today, very weakened) version of the bill could be heard…
Tonight, I trained for my planned October marathon in a complete blizzarding white out. All I could think was: Thank you, Patagonia, for your Winter Running Tights, which shed snow with each step forward. Thank you, Arc'teryx, for your Alpha SL hard shell which…
Our favorite New Mexico llama/wilderness guide is coming to L.A. Stuart Wilde will lead his team of llamas–of the animal variety–around the city to extol the virtues of walking, in honor of…
Festival organizers enlisted the Olympic half-pipe builder, Steve Petrie, and his team to create the ultimate venue at this year’s TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival. The best male and female skiers in the world — including 2010 X-Games gold medalist…
Team Jordan reached advanced base camp yesterday, according to the Team's Facebook page. The team reached 21,000 feet and experienced sub-zero temperatures and 37 mph winds. Jordan experienced a slight headache at that…
Like many inventors, Graham Hawkes rides the line between revolutionary and cash-strapped dreamer. But if his new "flying" submersible works, he may be the first man to go 36,000 feet below the ocean's surface alone. That's deep.
The lush peaks of Iraqi Kurdistan are irresistible to a certain breed of bold backpacker: They're exotic, beautiful, and way off the beaten track. But when three young Americans were arrested by Iranian border guards in July 2009 after straying too far down a waterfall trail, the costs of adventure travel got a lot higher. As the hikers languished in their cell
Yes, I know, the temperature outside is a balmy 70 degrees, so I should be giving you tips on what to run in this spring. But, to be honest, I've just started testing the warm-weather apparel so I thought I'd give you feedback on items that I can comfortably call…
Climbers are making great progress with their acclimatizationrotations on both sides of Everest. The Sherpas are now starting to fixthe ropes to camp 3 high on the Lhotse Face – a great sign. On thenorth, Adventure Peaks is looking to move to the North Col For some teams, the…
After realizing the gaping hole between my convictions about climate change and my own carbon footprint, I embarked on a yearlong experiment in 2008 torediscover the heart of where I live, by the shores of Puget Sound. I traded in my car and jet travel…
The only paddler to appear on a Wheaties box loves Richmond, Virginia. Jon Lugbill is widely considered the greatest whitewater canoeist ever. He's a five-time world champion in C-1 slalom and has 12…
1. If there’s one thing you need, it’s a nice pair of bibs. Whether or not the contoured fit of Sugoi‘s RSE bibs ($200; sugoi.ca) helped lessen muscle fatigue, as advertised, was hard to gauge. But both the moisture-wicking interior and quick-drying chamois received rave reviews.
1. Zoic‘s Black Market ($69; zoic.com) quickly became our go-to shorts. The reasons: plenty of pockets, a loose but not baggy fit, and, most important, an inner short with a super-comfy chamois. Mountain biking apparel MTB style 2. Thanks to its street-smart style and semi-fitted…
Love Acadia, the Tetons, and the Grand Canyon? Wait until you meet their crazy little cousins.
How does a guy go from hardcore adventurer to (mega-famous) television hero without losing his head? By playing himself.
Colorado's House Bill 1188, which will determine the rights of commercial rafting outfitters to paddle sections of state water where landowners don't want them, has stalled, according to paddlinglife.net. In an issue pitting private landowners againstcommercial rafting companies…
When we first contemplated the idea of stand-up paddling across the Hawaiian islandchain, it sounded so simple: All we would need would be a boat, a willing and able captain, and some boards and paddles. What we've learned is that planning a trip like this requires a…
The day started out with a 1.5-hour drive, rocking Arabic/Frenchmusic in Nardeen's car to start where we finished yesterday. After atough day yesterday, we made a collective decision to run 20 minutes,then do a fast walk for two minutes. Our goal was to make it back tocamp, about 36…
Right around the time I started working at Outside, the editor Mark Bryant assigned Jon Krakauer a story that required climbing Mount Everest. The office was always supercharged, but in the weeks leading up to Krakauer’s May 1996 summit, the intensity at…
Team Romero remains at base camp, according to their most recent blog (sorry, no phlog today). But they did talk about life at the base of the mountain. Temperatures range from 48°F to single…
Coincidence or high-minded planning? Free National Park week now coincides with 4/20, the counterculture holiday devoted to all things cannabis, according to backcountry.com. So, if you're one to grab the…
At a time when we're supposed to feel lucky just to have a job, why are so many employers supporting our addiction to travel, helping us get fit, and inviting our dogs into the office? Because it's good business. Presenting our third annual list of Outside's Best Places to Work.
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From fresh, tropical milkshakes to buffalo steaks the size of your head, we dug up the best chow near America’s national parks.
A blistering pace in the men's race led to a course record for the 114th Boston Marathon. While no Americans cracked the top three, Ryan Hall and Meb Keflezighi finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Men's Elite Top Finishes 1. Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot (KEN), 2:05:52 (CR) $150,000 + $25,000…
Is ski season over in the moderate climes and you're still itching to hit the slopes? Check out these destinations South of the equator (or North enough) for summertime shredding.
We're underway. As of yesterday, on a salt-pan called Chott el Jerid in southern Tunisia (home to several sets from the Star Wars movies), youth ambassadors from North America, ages 17 to 21, and several support people began the…
By Stephen Regenold It won't be in stores until this summer, but at $199, the Nano Puff Hoody from Patagonia is worth putting on your gear radar right now. I have been wearing an early-release version of the lightweight hooded…
Our planet is still the sweet spot for human existence, but it won't be for long, Bill McKibben warns. We've polluted it drastically. More than 22 years ago, the writer foretold The End of Nature.
An agricultural revolution is in the works in Cuba, aided in part by the scientist and biodiversity researcher Humberto Ríos Labrada. The standard sugarcane monoculture has proven unsustainable, and Labrada saw an alternative: local farms thriving via pre-industrial farming techniques, such as crop…
After a rainy weekend, Marathon Monday in Massachusetts dawned just about perfect: high 40s, sunshine, with a predicted temperature of mid-50s, and a 15 mph north/northwest wind. This means that the runners will have a tailwind for the Newton hills, including the infamous Heartbreak Hill. The wheelchair division took off…
Ernst Van Dyk got his wish: a sprint finish with more than one wheelchair coming down Boylston Street at the finish. The now nine-time Boston Marathon champion, a course record, finished in 1:26:53. He was just four seconds ahead of second place finisher, American Krige Schabort. Women's wheelchair champion Wakako…
Jordan Romero, the 13-year-old attempting to become the youngest person to summit Everest, checked in…
Another good week on Everest with teams settling into base camp onboth sides of the mountain. Alpine Ascents was the last large team toarrive at south BC on Wednesday. They spent their time adjusting to thehigh altitudes of over 17,000'. Teams conducted their Pujas and evenpracticed some ladder walking…
There are lots of good news podcasts, but we're ranking something different here. Great podcasts should be entertaining and teach you something. Podcasts that do both are few and far between, but they are out there. The ones below are culled from the masses, and range from travel advice, to…
Marathon Monday in Boston if full of dramatic comebacks, split second finishes, and lots and lots of pain. But throughout the past ten years, there's been a new phenomenon in the men's wheelchair division: consistency. One man alone has claimed victory from 2001-06 and 2008-09. …
Give me a well-crafted paddle, and I’ll take a grocery cart down a Class V. Give me a clunky, over-weighted paddle, and you couldn’t pay me to roll in a kiddie pool. A poor paddle equals poor paddling. It’s that simple. As a general rule, a good creeking…
Ray Zahab is back on the adventure scene. After completing his record run across Lake Baikal with Kevin Vallely to draw attention to the global clean-drinking-water crisis, Zahab will return to Tunisia. The first time around, he starred…
For one day in the middle of April, Bostonians can do what they love to do best: look down their noses at everyone. No matter that the western half of the country has bigger waves, bigger mountains, and bigger open spaces. For one day, a 228-foot, gently sloping…
President Obama began a drive today to both conserve more of America's wild lands, and get Americans to get outside and enjoy it more. It's called the Great Outdoors Initiative. Here is a full transcript of the President's remarks from the conference where…
Team Jordan's view of Everest's north face (photo by Carsten.nebel, used under CC 3.0) Jordan Romero is now at Chinese base camp. He and…
What survival food should you pack for going into the backcountry this season?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
Is it safer to drink melted snow or water from a stream?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
In honor of the Sea Otter Classic, which starts today and runs through April 18 in Monterey, California, I caught up with a three-time champion of the event, Ty Kady. He's traded in his moto for the self-propelled two-wheeler…
On Friday, President Obama will be speaking at a conference on the status of America's outdoors—addressing “the challenges, opportunities and innovations surrounding modern-day land conservation and the importance of reconnecting Americans and American families to the outdoors.” You can watch live Friday morning at 9 am. Eastern time, on the…
He's back. And he has a new schtick. Jared Fogle became famous in commercials that lauded him for losing weight by eating Subway sandwiches. According to Subway, he started off at 425 pounds and made his way down to 190, with the…
On first glance, the black grips on the Wenger EvoGrip S18 look gimmicky and the Big Bird-yellow color is a bit loud for my taste. But, after a few test runs, I realized that the non-slip rubber allowed me to cut with more confidence and the…
Marathons, triathlons, and speed ascents. I hear about these events and one thought pops into my head: There's no way I could do that (“crazy” is…
What are the best places in the U.S. to test your backcountry survival skills this spring?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What's a good insect repellent that isn't too harsh?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
What wildlife do you need to watch out for in the Southwest desert during the spring?—The EditorsSanta Fe, New Mexico
Jordan Romero got his first glance at Mount Everest from Tingri, Tibet – just a six hour drive from north side base camp, according to the team's Facebook page.They will rest for another…
If you left the satellite phone at home and never got around to buying a GPS, YankoDesign's rescue balloon may be your key to rescue, according to backcountry.com. The “Rescue Balloon Kit” contains a helium gas cylinder and long string…
Fishing may be a hobby to you, but for Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet's River Monsters, it's a way of life. Wade scours the rivers of the world for the stuff of legend, and we're lucky…