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One editor’s thoughts on the Asian American illusion of belonging
How the climbing phenom works to equalize entry for young climbers
Mike Chambers and Jason Antin are an adventure power duo encouraging 9-5ers to make better use of their leisure time
In their Outside TV series, Mike Chambers and Jason Antin take on crazy adventures between Friday evening and Monday morning, inspiring the rest of us to do more with our Saturdays and Sundays, too
The latest deaths raised questions about the role of COVID, but analyses of nearly a century’s worth of climbing records suggest some consistent patterns
There are easy ways to prevent both, yet we carry on as if nothing is wrong
Alan Arnette talks to Lukas Furtenbach about the COVID risk at Base Camp
The coronavirus has put climbers and workers in even more danger than usual
The mountain saw its first fatalities of the season on Wednesday
From surfing the coast of Maine to exploring slot canyons in Utah, these adventures will make the whole family happy
The peak saw its first summits of the season last week, including several record-breaking climbs
The North Face’s new Explore Fund Council, led by Jimmy Chin and Lena Waithe, has big plans—and a big budget—to make the outdoors more inclusive
A new documentary provides an in-depth look at the global bouldering community
For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack
When Sanni McCandless started dating legendary climber Alex Honnold, she never expected that millions of people would soon be watching her relationship on screen
From Colorado’s second-largest state park to a midwestern tribal park, there are plenty of new wild spaces to plan to visit. Plus, Outside staffers share what they think our 64th national park should be.
“For me, the climbing community was not a barrier to coming out. That community is what made it possible.”
The weather is perfect. You get to do everything on your list. No one gets food poisoning or giardia or blisters.
A climber posted on social media that the situation at Base Camp is “a total shitstorm. I had no idea what I was flying into.”
A tragedy forced Savannah Cummins to come to terms with the fact that doing what she loves means putting lives in danger
The Explorer has been part of our Gear Guy’s spring ski-mountaineering kit for nine years
This 76,000-acre wonderland is less a park and more a sandstone sculpture garden of sunset-hued arches and domes that look like they were carved by some alien magic. Here’s how to outsmart the crowds.
‘The Third Pole,’ ‘See You Tomorrow,’ and ‘The Next Everest’ offer a compelling tour of the mountain’s recent history, from snowboard descents in the early 2000s to the deadly earthquake of 2015
The pandemic continues to complicate hopes for a normal season on the world’s highest mountain
In 2020, the coronavirus gave the tallest mountain on earth a rest. But climbers from all over are itching to go back.
A climber who installed routes over federally protected Native carvings has ignited a controversy online, death threats included
The best way to refuel after a perfect day of adventure? With your crew at one of these ideally located watering holes.
All too often, we tell ourselves that being scared is just part of an adventure. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Round out your training routine with exercises to help build explosive strength
It’s like biathlon, but for geeks
In a new documentary from director Caroline Treadway, athletes like Emily Harrington and Kai Lightner open up about their path to recovery
This season the Nepalese government says it will require climbers and guides to get permission from its Department of Tourism before disseminating images of others on the mountain. Enforcing it won’t be easy.
Three full-body movement progressions on the parallettes that you can do at home
After Sequoia Schmidt’s family was torn apart by climbing, her own desire to reach higher was born
Want to safely build a rope swing but don’t know where to start? Learn how with professional tree climber Waldo Etherington.
Think you already know everything about our nation’s most iconic park? Think again. There’s so much beyond its famed Yosemite Valley, from seldom visited waterfalls to the underappreciated backcountry beyond Tuolumne Meadows.
How to embrace tough situations and use them in your favor
It breathes and wicks sweat better than any other midlayer I’ve tested
Odukoya created a group called Clmbxr to encourage and guide new Black climbers
The company sponsors some of the best athletes in the world, from Emily Harrington to Alex Honnold, all of whom are vying for a slice of the brand’s annual budget to support their expeditions. The process can be as competitive as getting into an Ivy League university—except, if approved, the athletes are often taking on death-defying adventures.
Although the concept has been OK'd, that doesn't mean it will be implemented. Here's what former government officials, local guides, and environmental experts told Outside about its possible implications on Africa's highest peak.
Sometimes our darkest moments create the best kind of magic
This Maine destination is a place of rugged coastal wonders and an immersion in Down East culture
The items we're using to stay outdoors—and keep cozy when we come in
What does solving a boulder problem have to do with solving a crossword puzzle? An awful lot.
Nearly 280 rounds of chemotherapy hasn't stoped ovarian-cancer survivor Sharon White from taking on new hobbies
After more than three decades of attempts, there has finally been a winter summit on the Savage Mountain
Because it's make-a-year-end-list season
The climber talks about the scary falls that actually enabled her to make it to the top of Yosemite's iconic big wall
Our writer tested four of the highest-quality down jackets on the market to determine whether they're worth the price
The underrated West Virginia adventure hub is finally getting the recognition it deserves
Brooklyn Boulders said it provided "climbing and community for all." Employees said that couldn't be further from the truth. Now the company is rolling out a series of changes to work toward its DEI goals.
The tour's latest installment, premiering virtually amid the pandemic, comprises four films that show off epic climbs from around the world, but not from the usual suspects
These fun and inspiring ideas will bring the world to the travelers on your list—and help out those working in the travel industry who've been hard hit by the pandemic
After losing her brother to cancer, Mackenzie McGrath finds solace in guiding kids who have been impacted by the disease
This year the famous outdoor film festival is going virtual, with thrilling tales of climbing adventures and profiles of charismatic conservationists
These slackliners explore the limits of humankind high above the ground, under the northern lights.
Pitch a tent on these beach or desert campgrounds
'The Moth and the Mountain,' by Ed Caesar, and 'Shook,' by Jennifer Hull, examine expeditions that took place in different time periods, but both demonstrate how the mountain can bring out the best and worst in people
After the achievement of a lifetime, a few very important details got lost in translation
After years of effort, the 34-year-old climber motored up El Cap's Golden Gate route and now joins the ranks of Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, and Lynn Hill
As the mountains thaw, rocks are coming loose from the ice, increasing the risk of injury or death for even the most experienced mountaineers
Elite athletes Kai Lightner and Beth Rodden endured similar challenges. Now they want to help change the culture of the sport.
In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract.
This pastoral stretch of the Southern Appalachian mountains in Virginia is packed with hiking, fishing, road biking, and other adventures—if you know where to look
Bouldering psychotherapy is gaining traction because the sport is unique in its easy access and ability to draw out emotions
As summer gives way to fall, these are the items that our staff has been reaching for time and again
This expert advice will help you get out of a rut and take your skills to a new level
From Alabama to Wyoming, we found the best off-grid sites for chilling out, escaping the hordes, and finding adventure
Five campsites with views worth the drive
Professional climber Kai Lightner maps out how the outdoor community can build successful diversity and inclusion initiatives
