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I was forced to tap into my muscles, mind, and breath
These companies are bringing more representation to the industry—and making great gear in the process
COROS just launched the APEX 2 Pro Kilian Jornet Edition, and it comes with the chance to join a 12-week virtual training program with the GOAT himself
The elite ski mountaineer was struggling mightily on an expedition. To get through it, he would have to get out of his own way.
COVID-19 lockdowns were critical for preventing the spread of the virus, but the isolation also took a toll on the strength of our immune systems. Plus: smart ways to stay healthy next time you get on a plane.
Starting and finishing in the storied alpine town of Chamonix, France, the TMB circles Mont Blanc. This hundred-mile trail is one of the world’s most stunning—and definitely one of its most entertaining.
For an episode of our new podcast, ‘The Daily Rally,’ the professional skier talks about learning to get out of his own way while on an expedition in Alaska
Choosing a mountain bike is more complicated than ever, but the good news is we're here to help
The Wings of America Boston Pursuit program provides a life-changing opportunity for high schoolers to learn about college and experience a wider world
A ride on a wild stallion teaches the adventurer that the best reason to take a chance is not knowing how it will turn out
Great news: you can now explore our entire network, taste-test everything, and easily share stories you love
Indoor gyms are en vogue. One veteran climber and editor argues that the community has lost something amid the popularity.
Are expensive sunglasses worth it? Two Outside gear editors don’t exactly see eye to eye.
Our difference in perspective is causing tension as we plan the next big adventure
To get through the pain of losing her partner, the professional snowboarder embraces what frightens her most
American Yared Nuguse scorches the track en route to winning the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games, and other news from the track.
The Fast Forest Project is honoring the fastest American milers as part of a broader sustainability initiative
Three-time world champion holder Jaan Roose is an expert at balance on the slackline and in the kitchen
We all know that leaving dog feces on the trail is bad form. One editor argues that leaving turd bags behind is worse.
A physical therapist details what usually brings runners into his office and lays out strategies to keep you injury-free
Bones are made of dynamic tissues that need stress, just not too much, says one of the world’s best ultrarunners
Skip the dozen roses and expensive dinner out. With these 11 ideas under $100, give each other the gift of adventure instead.
Coming February 13, a weekday podcast featuring short stories of resilience in the face of big challenges and unexpected adventures
Lake Elsinore has already closed access to one of the most popular areas for checking out the wildflowers
Filmmakers have bigger budgets, smaller cameras, and new editing technology at their fingertips. They’ve also gotten better at telling nuanced stories.
Run a marathon. Recover mid-flight to another continent. Run a marathon. Rinse. Repeat.
A cozy hearty soup with garden vegetables and filling potatoes
Luckily for the bear, a wildlife official arrived and rescued it from the chilly predicament
Silverton Mountain plans to build a second lift this summer
After years spent searching, I think I’ve found it: the ideal tool kit to keep in your vehicle
Emily Pennington wanted to see it all. But life on the road was fiercer than she ever imagined.
When one of the world’s best crack climbers was grounded by chronic fatigue syndrome—a mysterious illness with disabling symptoms that can include a mix of confusion, headaches, and sensory overload—his life became an uphill struggle just to feel human again.
The application period opens February 8 for the world’s largest marathon. Here’s the essential information you need to know.
This wild story out of coastal Oregon has it all
Backpacker executive editor Adam Roy has fully embraced the eccentric footwear after previously swearing them off. Here’s why.
Two Academy Award nominees, books of poetry and sound, Korean American cooking, and a learning app
Purchase the GoWild! Pass and you'll get an unlimited number of domestic and international flights between May 2 and September 30, 2023. But is it too good to be true?
After having my butt saved numerous times by a trekking pole, I now make sure to always pack one in my backcountry kit
This lesser-known outdoor hub has something for every kind of explorer, from novice to adrenaline junkie—on, under, and off the water
Shiffrin was disqualified from the Alpine Combined event after straddling a gate in the slalom
Nature documentary meets virtual reality with Into the Now, a new series by award-winning photojournalist Michael Muller
Because why opt for a cookie-cutter apartment when you can spend the night in an igloo, a ceramic serpent, or a yellow submarine?
If our half-baked effort resulted in the first Grim Donut going six seconds quicker than a production bike, what would happen if we sat down and took it a bit more seriously?
A primer on how to shop for secondhand gear
Ready or not, BOA is coming to a downhill ski boot near you
Officials issued tickets to ascend 3,284-foot Old Rag in 2022. The program was a success, so the park is continuing it in 2023.
American Addison Rafford and Swede Max Palm claimed the tour’s opening round in Spain
The National Park Service plans to clear the McPherson Square homeless encampment on February 15, amid D.C.’s hypothermia season
Fixating on a skier’s hot on-the-go breakfast featured in Warren Miller’s ’Daymaker’
Data of Sasquatch sightings in a new preprint finds a strong correlation with bear population density
Next year’s Summer Olympics in Paris mark the 40th anniversary of women competing in the event. With one year until the U.S. Olympic Trials, anticipation is running high.
We crunched the numbers for five popular resorts. Spoiler alert: a day on the slopes for a family runs alarmingly close to a month’s rent.
Last January, Carl Stanfield set out to break the world record for the most miles ever hiked in a year. In failing, he found his temporary limit—and, he hopes, a renewed version of himself.
Cross-country began and grew in the cold off-season, and its world championships are usually held in winter mud and slush. This year, however, will be different.
Find out where is worth the splurge, where should you pinch the pennies, and where are the secret local’s haunts
The man plunged into a residential neighborhood in Oceanside, California, on Friday, and escaped with non-life-threatening injuries
Producing 286 million metric tons of carbon pollution, the ConocoPhillips Willow project will double the emissions the administration hopes to save through renewable energy progress elsewhere
All that hiking, biking, and climbing can take a toll on more than your quads
Just as cozy with remarkable technology? Consider me a convert.
Hikers in New Hampshire can already be charged for lifesaving, and a proposed law would punish those who refuse to pay. Editor Adam Roy thinks it’s a terrible and dangerous policy.
Beyond setting a world record in the Alphafly, Eliud Kipchoge is credited with helping to create the supershoe
The family of Esther Nakajjigo accused the National Park Service of negligence for not properly securing the metal gate that killed her
Runner, 24, discusses his victorious effort on the reality show, and the hurdles he’s overcome as a transgender athlete
Director Mikey Corker discusses his new adventure film, which is playing on Outside Watch now
After suffering a brutal accident while on a kite-skiing expedition expedition in Patagonia, Jim Harris’s painstaking recovery took a sudden leap forward when he had an experience with magic mushrooms
In her adventure memoir "Feral," Emily Pennington sets out in a van to visit all 63 of America's national parks. She faces a painful romantic breakup, a pandemic, wildfires, and a hurricane. And that's just for starters.
The Norda 001 G+ Spike tames impossible trails while keeping you dry and protected in winter weather
A new study tests the idea that, with the right building blocks, connective tissue can repair itself after all
This runner has covered 32 miles every day for nearly three months. She’s not done.
When Leo Babler was born with a rare and deadly genetic disorder, his parents reshaped their lives, moving to the mountains, building out an adventure van, and making sure their son experienced the most beautiful wild places in the country during the time they had
Nothing is better than landing in the perfect hut for a night or two to get away from it all. These beautiful cabins are available to book all year, and you only need a moderate fitness level to reach them. Bring your kids, bring your elders, and head out for awesome wilderness access and big scenic payoffs.
The Happier Camper HC1 Studio isn't just pretty
Meg Emmons wakes up and puts on her sugaring boots one at a time
The Havasupai Tribe closed their lands—and the iconic waterfall—to tourists amid the pandemic. Guests who had reservations from 2020 will be allowed to visit in 2023.
The 2015 halfpipe world champion was buried by a slide while backcountry skiing near Tsugaike Mountain Resort
Americans Nell Rojas and Nathosha Rogers train alongside the diligence of Kenya’s best runners