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The story of the deadly avalanche in October 2022 on India’s Draupadi Ka Danda II
We've got you covered. With this advice, you can still nab a nice—and even popular—spot at a campground of your choice this summer.
For climbers and hikers who strive for higher peaks, these exercises may help prepare your lungs for thin air
Good for the planet, better for your innards, vegan and vegetarian hot dogs are a win-wiener
A certified personal trainer shares the best moves to help you build functional leg strength
Foam isn't supposed to be painful. Here's how to roll out your muscles the right way without hurting yourself.
Tips and tricks to keeping your food safe and your camp bear-free
Barking and lunging outbursts can put a damper on life with your pup, but there’s hope for calming your canine
Don’t let knee pain hold you back from all of your outdoor (and indoor) activities. These movements will keep your largest joints functional and healthy.
These 8 concepts I learned translated far beyond just the physical practice
Smog season is here. Recent research offers some clues on how to help your body adapt to the stress.
Our trails columnist has hiked thousands of miles. These are the routes at the top of his bucket list. Thrill yourself with a trip to an amazing trail this year.
A certified personal trainer shares how to avoid the most common mistakes
A dietitian explains why you can't seem to stop snacking on your days off. It's also completely normal.
The temperature of your room may be more essential than you may think
Plus, how you can test the range of motion of this often-forgotten joint
Training, tools, and techniques vary. What you need to know to choose a physical therapist versus a chiropractor.
Before you angrily hit the pavement, consider these things first
So-called “augmented feedback” can offer both information and motivation. A new study tries to separate the effects.
Add these moves to your routine to avoid injury
In a time when people are more attached to their devices than ever, getting outside has never been more vital to our happiness and wellbeing.
Bigfoot seems to pop up in a lot of places, but he sure is elusive when it comes to having his photo taken
Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage
Too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing
It’s no surprise that what people eat has an impact on their health, but trying to pinpoint exactly what diet out of the hundreds out there is most optimal for a long, healthy life can be overwhelming
The Colorado mountain town has always been famous for its steep skiing, epic powder, and hippies, oddballs, and celebs. But with changes like those of recent years, can a place stay weird?
Last winter a ski-patrollers union in Park City, Utah, made headlines for its standoff against Vail Resorts over wages. The dust has since settled on negotiations, but the conversations they sparked about what ski-industry workers deserve may just be getting started.
He was born to a herd of wild horses on an island off Virginia and found his way into the heart of a little girl on the dusty trails of the Southwest.
As Ukraine prepares for months of frigid conflict with Russia, its troops might look to another nation that held its own against the Red Army in the cold: Finland.
A simple sequence of stretches that all but ensure a proper night’s rest
Need a backcountry overnight dwelling in a crisis? Survival skills instructor Jessie Krebs has you covered.
Swimming over dead bodies, haunted shipwrecks, and a mysterious floating stump
With this simple method, you'll have moist, safe, and tasty chicken breasts every time
This yoga sequence builds upper body strength and eases tension and stiffness
We asked the experts—and this is the one trail you can't miss in each of the 61 U.S. national parks
Wellness trends often rely on catchy jargon, complex methods for optimizing health and fitness, and unsustainable practices. Our health columnist believes that simpler is usually better when it comes to developing a routine.
Despite being one of the most popular destinations in the U.S., the Smokies make it easy to plan a last-minute trip and avoid crowds year-round. Here’s our definitive guide on what to know before you go, how to make the most of all the park has to offer, and can’t-miss experiences in every season.
‘Alone: Frozen’ wrapped up on Thursday, and the series crowned a female champion for the first time
Meet an amazing man who has dedicated his entire adult life to stone skipping, sacrificing everything to produce world-record throws that defy the laws of physics. To hear him tell it, he has no choice.
This central California park is one of the hottest, driest, and lowest places in the country. It's also one of the most beautiful—a place where sculptural canyons, undulating sand dunes, abundant wildlife, and a luminous sky abound.
Outside visits every state in the U.S. to find the best parks—national or state—in every region. What park made the cut in your state?
These exercises will help you stand tall—and boost your athleticism
When pain happens, sometimes your instinct is to not move at all. Research suggests that's not always the right answer.
The latest ‘Alone’ winner shares stories from surviving in Labrador and details behind preparing for the show
Those iconic bulbous boulders, lucid skies, and namesake trees are mere backdrops to a Californian desert playground filled with jaw-dropping vistas, dynamic hiking trails, and that famous grippy rock. Here’s everything you need to know to explore it.
Season nine became a starvation contest, and the cast member who could conserve the most calories won
How people get lost (and found) in the outdoors
Here’s how to make the most out of a visit to one of the wildest places in the U.S., from kayaking to birding to fishing and so much more
Buying into this belief can do harm to our relationship with food and our bodies
Long-standing rules for how we do our business in the wilderness are changing in a very big way—and it’s about time
Where did the brand known for its huge, cushy soles come from—and how did they get on the feet of Britney Spears?
People develop sensitivities to just about everything these days, but can you really be allergic to frigid temperatures? Our writer takes us on a wild—and potentially life threatening—journey to find out.
As an out-of-control blaze approached their home, a couple made what seems like a crazy choice: they ignored evacuation orders and stood their ground.
After a lifetime of prudishness, our writer tries to become one of those people who bares it all in the great outdoors
Native scholar weighs in on the United Nations’ suggestion that Indigenous knowledge might help us survive the climate disaster
Last year, Annette McGivney lost her beloved yellow Lab, Sunny, and was overwhelmed by sadness. Since then she’s built a new life with a challenging rescue dog, and she’s learned a lot about the healing power of human and animal bonds.
Joey Santore is a tattooed ex-punk who is self-taught in the sciences. Which might explain why he’s getting so many people to care about plants.
Follow our 12-week, effort-based plans to achieve your half-marathon goals and have a great race experience
You’ll be surprised by the places on this list, but maybe it’s time we started redefining what makes a ski town
On snow as in life, it’s important not to look like a bozo, and for new skiers, handling long, clunky boards is the original challenge. Ignore the hecklers—there’s more than one way to do it right.
All over America’s ancient eastern mountains, there’s an organism that lives underground, tethered to tree roots, waiting to be hunted. It’s among the world’s rarest and most expensive foods, and it grows in a wide range of conditions. But there’s only one guy in the country who really knows how to find it. Rowan Jacobsen joins him in the search for the Appalachian truffle.
From Lake Placid to Cordova and some select places in between, here’s our (highly subjective) list of the nation’s best mountain towns. Before telling us where we went wrong, please take a moment to acknowledge the courage and gall it takes to attempt such an impossible feat.
Is it possible to add heat a to normal tent efficiently and effectively—without starting a fire? I spent the past two years finding out.
We caught up with author Sebastian Junger to find out how he reported the incredible Outside Classic story of the Andrea Gail’s crew, what’s changed in the commercial fishing industry, and why he’s drawn to people who have dangerous jobs
Make sure to include these smart, specific workouts in your half marathon training to land you that PR.
Our culture columnist recommends six of the most interesting newsletters out there—from thru-hiking dispatches to Neko Case’s reflections on nature
A few years ago, I was a vocal proponent of the outdoor industry incorporating Indigenous land acknowledgments as standard business practice. As it’s become more common, my perspective has evolved.
A revered figure in modern climbing literature, Katie Ives is known for her intense work ethic and for encouraging writers who weren’t always invited to the club. In her first book, she explores how the physical and fantastical aspects of big peaks have, for centuries, inspired human dreams.
Speedwork need not be a mystery — here are all the basic types of speed workouts and how to add them to your training to become a faster runner.
With summer here, we’re getting back into ambitious recreation, and that means a return to grit, sweat, and serious post-fun scrubbing. Cleanliness connoisseur Danielle Sepulveres explains how these wetdowns can create memories all their own.
Three distinct types of progression runs — that finish faster than started — to incorporate into your training plans, plus their unique benefits.
They don’t need to be huge—just big enough to store all your gear and all your dreams
It’s not just the gear purchases—it’s how we think about the future. Here’s the Outside guide to getting your financial $hit together, no selling out required.
Camping solo may not always be easy, but it'll always be worth it
A shortage of places to camp is hurting the environment and limiting diversity in the outdoors. But there are some innovative solutions on the table.
For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack
Some #vanlife upgrades are worth the money. Others are not.
In an excerpt from ‘In Search of Mycotopia,’ a new book about different communities exploring the multiple uses of fungi and mushrooms, the author goes foraging with William Padilla-Brown, a rising star in the mycological movement