Wildfire spread from a forested ravine into the city

Over the past few months, Outside readers submitted their tails of adventure and altruism to be considered for our “Volunteer Vacations” project in partnership with USA Weekend magazine. We’re glad to say we’ve received some great, heartwarming stories from people who gave back to the communities they visited. Readers…

We break down the best combo ski pass deals of the season.

Daron Rahlves sustained a heinous crash in the ski-cross finals of the X Games yesterday, dislocating his hip. He was wincing as an ambulance sped him from the course, reported the Denver Post. This brings up the obvious question: Will he recover in time to compete in the Olympics? –Kate Siber…

What good is there in letting them loose on the nearest mud puddle? Let me count the ways.

I dislocated my shoulder rock climbing. What kind of exercises should I do to reduce the risk of it happening again? Eric Las Cruces, New Mexico

Okay, so, um, the machines are winning

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Director Michael Brown returns from Everestto break down another season of filming.Outside Adventure Film School…

In the second installment of the Bigfoot Country series, Trevor Gordon has a close encounter with the mythical Bigfoot himself, and finds more adventure in the heart of Cascadia’s Bigfoot Country. A series by Jeremy Koreski, Erin Feinblatt and Ian Durkin.   …