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The new sport is attracting everyone from NFL players to pro surfers hoping to get an edge in the pool—and on land
Mexico’s 775-mile-long Baja Peninsula is a magnet for travelers in search of their own arid slice of adventure paradise. From surfing to mountain biking to beach lounging, here’s how to get off the beaten path and do it right.
Australia's bushfires have scorched 27 million acres, more than 10 times the area burned in California's catastrophic 2018 wildfire season. The way that Australia is dealing with devastation, and how quickly that devastation came, feels like a spooky portent for what’s coming next.
As locals get priced out of Aspen, Stowe, and Whistler, here are the places ski bums are heading to next
And our world will never be the same
Loki is one of three dogs to ever accomplish this feat
One person was killed and another seriously injured at Alpine Meadows in California
Anyone who disagrees is an "obvious idiot"
Use these tips to make sure you get the shot this year
Or why you should absolutely make room in your bag for those shrimp skewers on your next trip
After a breaching humpback nearly landed on Tom Mustill's kayak, the wildlife filmmaker became consumed with trying to understand the massive mammal. The result is PBS's ‘The Whale Detective.’
With collective mega-passes, more direct flights, and super-dialed snow forecasts, it’s never been a better time to plan a destination ski trip. Our up-to-date guide has you covered for packing the most into a weekend getaway.
You survived the chaos of family visits and too many helpings of dessert. Now it's time to recover.
Featuring fat bears, Pattie Gonia, a very good boy, and more
Snow science is a wild thing. And in the Sierra Nevada, it's a particular beast all its own.
Style for when you descend from the mountains
Outdoor meets fashion in one sneakerhead's retail-shop manifestation of his gear dreams
The six most doable ski descents in North America, according to pro skier Cody Townsend and ski mountaineer Noah Howell
Whether you're staying in a bare-bones A-frame or a decked-out Airbnb, these carry-on-friendly additions will turn any ski cabin into a cozy winter getaway
CEO John Mead says he couldn't make ends meet anymore, but not for lack of trying new things, employing a rockstar staff, and getting people outside
You don't have to spend a fortune to take a ski trip this winter. Here's how to save money while hitting the slopes.
Fight Turkey Day couch lock with these secret weapons
Whether you're looking for a sunny California odyssey or musings on the future of winter, we have a good book for you to curl up with in front of the fire
The law will soon mandate equal pay for men and women in athletic events on California state lands. But legislators may have missed an opportunity to make broader inroads on gender equity in sports.
Plus: where to stay, eat, and play outside along the way
The inability of western states to track water usage is exacerbating the region's drought crisis
Has Governor Gavin Newsom done a bad job managing the wildfires? Should he invest in "cleaning" the forest? We've got answers.
You can get away on a dime at this time of year
Backed by billionaire philanthropists and Silicon Valley venture capitalists, a wave of entrepreneurs are developing high-tech, low-cost technologies to probe the watery realms we still barely understand. Are the oceans finally getting their moon-shot moment?
Powder days and gear bonuses are great, but welcoming environments that prioritize the work-life balance are what really make these companies exceptional
A combination of Santa Ana winds and climate change is almost the perfect recipe for extreme fires
Catch the great southerly migration with North America's top birding enthusiasts
Forget haunted houses and corn mazes. Head out to the woods instead, where the real scares await.
Expedition kayaker Scott Lindgren knocked off first descents of the most remote and dangerous rivers on earth, from the Himalayas to the Sierra. He paddled with an aggro attitude and saw weakness as an unforgivable trait in himself and others. But when a brain tumor started to derail his athletic performance and threaten his life, everything changed.
If you love the availability of microbrews today, you know who to thank
Instagram can make even the most far-flung places seem accessible. But how much does it really cost to get the shot?
The once idyllic coastal area of California has been besieged by tourists, and residents worry that lasting environmental damage is being done. But how can you tell visitors not to come when tourism supports so many? One local, Josh Marcus, looks for solutions.
The festival circuit doesn't stop at the end of summer. Here are nine awesome adventure, culture, and food festivals worth traveling for.
Our guide for which mega ski pass is the best one for you
When a father of two was shot through his tent in the Southern California park last year, the murder revealed a mysterious trail of previously unpublicized incidents that had happened nearby—and sparked a $90 million lawsuit.
Because demoing bikes and gear, exploring great locations, and celebrating afterward with new friends, craft beer, and music is way more fun than riding alone
Because you don't want to be led deep into the backcountry by just anyone
'Practice of Creativity' is about surf photographer Patricia van Hanswijck de Jonge, who documents the surfers of Southern California
'Golden State Journey' is a mountain-bike tour through California’s high peaks, deserts, foothills, and rugged coastline
For his 50th birthday, photographer Jeff Johnson wanted to run 50 kilometers and climb 50 pitches in Yosemite
Thanks to drone footage, we now know how often sharks are close to us in the ocean
The demands of being a celebrity chef forced the former professional mountain biker to abandon the sport completely, but he's back in the saddle now
The first episode of Headed North features surfers riding the breaks around San Clemente before starting their journey toward colder waters
These ubiquitous and inexpensive bikes are oft-maligned—but when it comes to accessibility, they win
Téa Obreht's sprawling new novel ties together camels, immigration, and the myths of the Southwest
The photographer and filmmaker died Wednesday while attempting a flight near his home in the Eastern Sierra
Without a cast or narration, the abstract film attempts to convey the urgency of our warming planet. But will it reach enough people to matter?
What happened when one writer looked beyond the open road, the staged snapshots, and the hashtag
If you're interested in disaster tourism, these places are packed with adventures and need your dollars more than ever before
In and around San Francisco, locavores are scouring their neighborhoods for edible ingredients. And you can, too.
Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?
After running for her life from a knife wielding attacker, Sheryl Powell disappeared on Friday, July 12. Monday, she was found alive.
Say goodbye to 'The Majestic Yosemite Hotel' and welcome back 'The Ahwahnee'
On-the-ground info to keep you safe in the backcountry
Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead
Hikers around the world pulled on their boots and packs and not much else
For the trail's most venerable volunteer group, retirement means hauling heavy equipment and sleeping outside for days on end
Guthook Guides' maps and crowdsourced information have made hiking the PCT and AT immeasurably easier. But is that a good thing?
Because, really, what's not to love about someone providing a luxe tent for you in these awesome locations?
Shane Grammer's images brought hope to his friends and family in the wake of California's most destructive fire. Now he's returning to the region to reveal new work, including a major art installation.
This is a recap of the Nine Trails 35-miler in Santa Barbara, California, showcasing some of ultrarunning's top talent
From searching for Bigfoot in Ohio to drinking snake blood in China, these are the best and strangest Outside tales
I thought most of the food I ate came from nearby—until I put that presumption to the test
Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
We wanted to know: in the face of climate change and innovation, how will food fare? Top food experts weigh in.
From detailed designs to brands looking to make a social impact, these are the hats you can find us in all summer
John Oppito taught himself to handcraft surfboards in high school. Now he's winning awards for his exquisite East Coast creations.
Amid stories of ecological doom, we found a few instances of progress worth celebrating
For this year's Eroica California, Bike Snob NYC bypassed the dream rides and went straight to mail order and Craigslist
The logic behind requiring permits on Yosemite's famed Half Dome was sound: smaller crowds equals fewer accidents. In this case, the opposite is true.
Frequent fliers spend a lot of energy trying to avoid long layovers. But with these tips, the right attitude, and a bit of ingenuity, you can turn your layover into another adventure.
From innovative new gravel bikes to a 13-speed drivetrain, these are the tools and toys that caught our eye in Monterey this week
A group of Australian cyclists departs Oklahoma to replicate the iconic journey taken by the Joad family in the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'
From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself