He Did It! Alex Honnold Scaled the Taipei Skyscraper as the World Looked On.
The ‘Free Solo’ star wrote another chapter in the history of rock climbing with a high-profile stunt beamed live around the globe.
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Alex Honnold’s ‘Skyscraper Live’ on Netflix Has Been Postponed
The ‘Free Solo’ star announced the date of his Netflix special, during which he will ascend the 1,667-foot skyscraper in Taiwan
Why Your Legs Itch When You Run—and How to Stop It
Plus, reasons why they itch more during cold-weather exercise.
Listen to Outside on Your Hikes, Runs, and Walks
Outside just launched a text-to-speech feature that makes it easier to stay caught up on the headlines—without spending more time in front of a screen. Here's how to access it.
Exploding Trees Aren’t a Mystery. Indigenous Cultures Have Been Tracking Them for Centuries.
Social media treats the tree-popping phenomenon as a sign of the apocalypse, but Indigenous peoples have long used the sound of cracking timber to mark the passage of winter. Turns out, it takes a specific set of meteorological conditions to turn a pine tree into a percussion instrument.
What to Pack for Your First Cold-Weather Backpacking Trip
Backpacking when the weather forecast is anything but optimal can be intimidating, but with some modifications to your kit, you can turn it into an enjoyable four-season activity
I Climbed Denali in 40 MPH Winds and Subzero Temps. Here’s What Kept Me Warm.
This is the best gear for staying comfortable and climbing on North America’s tallest mountain.
The Gear I Used to Survive My First Winter in Rural New England
Living full-time in the frozen wilderness requires a special kit
With a Baby on His Chest, He Set Out To Run a Marathon—Until Officials Intervened
Running with a baby in a chest carrier can be dangerous. The stunt serves as a reminder that racing with a baby isn’t just a bad way to nab a course record—it’s also a serious safety hazard.
My Friends Still Love to Get Wasted. Should I Invite Them on My Next Adventure?
What happens when you outgrow the party? Our ethics columnist has advice on how to deal with your friends who still get after it.
Can LSD Make You a Better Athlete? This Ultrarunner Is Trying to Find Out.
He recently ran 500 miles from Colorado Springs to Moab while microdosing psilocybin and other psychedelics, to understand how the chemicals impact human endurance.
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What I Learned After Spending 14 Hours at a Suburban Ice Rink
I showed up before sunrise and stayed late to understand why this place means so much to so many people.
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Why Are So Many People Dying on Mount Baldy?
In the first week of 2026, one young hiker fell to his death along the popular Devil’s Backbone Trail, and another two were found dead.
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Maximize Your Longevity With These Rules for Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond
Yes, aging comes with a side of DNA damage and muscle and bone loss. But it also brings personal achievements, new learnings, and awe-inspiring adventures. Cheers to feeling strong, powerful, and present through it all.
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These are the Sunniest Cities in America, Ranked
Snag some much-needed vitamin D in these bright American getaways—including the Guinness World Record-holder for sunniest city on Earth.
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What My Rec League Taught Me About Aging, Ego, and Letting Go
I showed up to play the game I’ve loved for decades. I left with a new understanding of my body—and the athlete I’m no longer trying to be.
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The Best Shoe for TSA Security Isn’t a Sneaker—It’s This Waterproof Fishing Bootie
Forget sneakers—these waterproof, sherpa-lined slip-ons make airport security a breeze and keep your feet warm at 30,000 feet.
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How To Walk Through—And Away From—A Digital World, with Craig Mod
The most influential digital designer you've never heard of found an anecdote to the noise on Japan's ancient walking routes
Stop Counting Steps—Track Minutes Walking Instead, New Study Says
Walking for This Amount of Time Every Day Could Add Years to Your Life
How long your walks are—not step count—may influence your long-term health, according to a new study
Tired of your smartwatch reminding you that you haven’t hit 10,000 steps today? It’s time to dismiss the notification. Walking any distance is beneficial for health, even if you don’t reach this popular (but actually, pretty arbitrary) threshold.
However, studies haven’t looked into whether taking walks in shorter or longer bursts impacts heart health—until now.
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine confirms that it’s not just the steps that count: the length of your daily walks matters, too—and hitting 15 minutes at a time may come with significant cardiovascular and longevity benefits.
The Longer the Walk, the Better the Health Outcomes
This study used the popular health database, the UK Biobank, to draw parallels between walking behavior and risk of death and cardiovascular disease.
An international research team analyzed data from 33,560 adults. Participants averaged 62 years old at the start of the study, and took fewer than 8,000 steps a day. Beginning in 2013, they were instructed to wear a walking sensor for seven days. About a decade later, they underwent follow-up testing so researchers could assess their health.
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