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Don’t whack a golf ball off one either, or chuck a Frisbee, or do anything else that jeopardizes the safety of your fellow hikers
Ten years after the publication of ‘Wild,’ the beloved author shares her thoughts on the haters who thought she was unprepared, the transformative power of doing big things, and where Monster is now
Forget Zion and Canyonlands; this desert gem has something for every hiker among the hoodoos and bristlecone pines
On Thursday, they finished the last leg of the triple crown, but they’re not done yet
When the celebrated singer-songwriter moved to this adventure hub nearly ten years ago, she instantly fell in love with the small-town feel and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Here are her tips for where to hike, grab a meal, and go dancing afterward.
On Sunday night, British hiker Josh Perry decimated the trail’s long-standing self-supported records after chasing Timothy Olson’s 2021 time
Want to hike without crowds? See jaw-dropping vistas without torching your quads? Check out these dayhikes and backpacks.
Slawek Kalkraut and Krzysztof “Kris” Szymanski, also known as Men with the Pot, have millions of likes on TikTok—and a new cookbook
After more than 1,700 miles of rugged terrain, these are the trail-tested essentials that proved indispensable to Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers
Trying to wrap your head around the depth of the rapidly expanding pit in South America? We’ve broken it down in terms our readers understand—like fly rods, climbing ropes, and breakfast burritos.
From local favorites to tourist must-dos, these trails are the best of America's Finest City
In summer or shoulder season, there’s nothing better than a water-view hike or one that ends up at a beach for lounging and swimming. From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and places in between, these are our favorites.
Two hikers go head to head on the best carryall for a walk in the woods
Driven by closures and new parking rules, Colorado’s highest peaks saw a precipitous drop in hiker visits from 2020 to 2021
“Um, don’t do drugs kids (and don’t start spiders on fire during a drought),” Utah governor Spencer Cox tweeted Tuesday
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
Is the PürTrek pole-filter mashup a brilliant idea or a Frankensteinian mess?
How a satellite communicator helps me tamp down panic in the wilderness
With inflation on the rise, I scrapped plans for another long summer hike. On little daily walks through South Dakota’s Black Hills, I’ve rediscovered the surprise and delight of getting back to basics.
Long-standing rules for how we do our business in the wilderness are changing in a very big way—and it’s about time
Join us on a life-list Himalayan trek, and do good for others while enjoying one of the world’s dream trips
Put down those soggy, freeze-dried go-to’s and dig into these delicious recs from Outside staffers
And what to do when your girlfriend won't hike with you but plans to hit the trails with her friend
For his new PBS show, ‘America Outdoors,’ comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston connects us to our natural environments through the most interesting of creatures: humans.
From family-friendly hikes to deep-wilderness paddling trips, Maine has it all.
The outdoor world has produced another horror story involving a clumsy tourist, a lost cell phone, and a search and rescue mission
An unidentified hiker went missing in California while retracing the footsteps of Jonathan Gerrish and Ellen Chung, who died with their one-year-old daughter of heat exposure and dehydration in 2021
You've spent ages preparing for a trip, but now it's right around the corner and you're having second thoughts
Scott Benerofe finished a rare and daunting southbound winter thru-hike of the AT. His self-proclaimed normalcy about the endeavor suggests such treks might not stay so rare for long.
Weight-loss discussion in outdoor forums can inadvertently reinforce the idea that there's a "correct" kind of outdoors body. What should you post about where?
It’s way more expensive and not as comfortable. Our gear director weighs the pros and cons of an über-light kit.
Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on the Great Outdoors Music Debate
Bomber bags for air travel, daily commuting, or any adventure off the beaten path
You don’t need to “get in shape” to enjoy hiking season. Here’s how to savor it from the start.
Here are the nine pieces from the 2022 Summer Gear Guide that our gear editors are obsessing over
Meet Moose, the nine-pound Rex rabbit warming hearts along New Hampshire’s scenic trails
Perfect for the on-the-go adventurer, these portable products make sunscreen application—and reapplication—easy
The latest pieces of clothing and knowledge that’ll help you get the most from this season’s excursions in the backcountry
For comfort and storage space, this shelter is hard to beat
A portable three-person tent for deep backcountry adventures
With the right tent you can protect yourself from the weather, spread out in luxury, and settle into a home away from home
Keep your pup safe and stylish on the trail with these seven accessories
This shelter is a versatile three-season performer
This pack bridges the gap between ultralight and ultracomfy
A beginner friendly backpacking pack with everything you need—and nothing you don’t
From the backcountry to the airport, this pack has you covered
A lightning-fast water filter makes staying hydrated on the trail easier than ever
These accessories might not make or break your trip, but you’ll sure be glad you packed them
This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek
Shoulder the load and make miles with these trail-ready rucksacks
These hikers will help you carry your load and stay comfortable and secure, no matter the terrain
One month and 26,000 votes after kicking off our favored footwear tournament, we have a victor
Amy McCulloch went to the Himalayas looking for adventure. She came back with an idea for an epic novel.
Lessons learned at camp sometimes do come in handy
The 440-mile route goes from the third-deepest lake in the U.S. to the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and the tulip-filled Skagit Valley
We’ve come a long way from the chlorine troughs of yesteryear
Six contenders have fallen from the mix. It all comes down to this. Your vote decides the outcome.
These seven destinations are the perfect summer base camps, with plenty of adventure on and off the water
This retired professional ultrarunner has found (almost) every waterfall along this wild stretch of central California coast. And, no, he won’t tell you where the best ones are.
This Central American destination is the adventure traveler’s dream, from its jungle-covered peaks to a coastline where 450 islands stretch across the world’s second-largest barrier reef. It’s beautiful, accessible, culturally diverse, and home to historically significant Maya sites.
To become one of those people who joyfully hikes, bikes, and skis in the nude, she’d have to train for it
After finishing the Appalachian Trail, I experienced severe pain in my lower right leg. Little did I know, toe socks and spacers would be my saving grace.
It’s time to settle a longstanding debate once and for all. Which sandal will be crowned king?
They’re essentially adventure flip-flops and therefore superior to every other sandal
This simple sandal has everything you need and nothing you don’t
Eight fan favorites. Three head-to-head rounds. Only one winner.
From routes that have been rebuilt after wildfires to newly constructed singletrack, we can’t wait to get trekking on these trails around the country