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Leon Sparks, 44, was trying to summit three mountains in one trek when he tumbled down Colorado’s El Diente Peak
This trendy food also makes a great trail snack or meal
We asked the experts—and this is the one trail you can't miss in each of the 61 U.S. national parks
Adventurers Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton trace their relationship back to a chance encounter on one of Colorado’s highest peaks. Now, the two are pushing each other to set speed records on the state’s famed fourteeners.
Whether you’re in need of a quick snack or an on-the-go meal, you deserve a bar that's both fulfilling and tasty
Pay your passion forward for the betterment of the planet
Hiker Andrew Devers went missing in Washington State’s Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest with no food or water in June 2021
Philip Carcia covered nearly 2,000 miles over a span of 90 days to complete the arduous goal. It was his third attempt at the challenge.
One enticement of visiting Hawaii Volcanoes, on the Big Island, is witnessing the eruption of young Kilauea—the world’s most active volcano—and basking in the glow of its lava-filled caldera
“I really did spend 16-plus hours covering fewer than three miles”
This feature from Gaia GPS allows you to search recent satellite images for the best leaf peeping in your area
Why endure the traffic headed inland to major mountain getaways when you can hop a breezy ferry to the Channel Islands, passing dolphins en route, and spend time kayaking into sea caves, hiking quiet hills, and birding, with nary an auto in sight?
Traveling this summer was chaotic and expensive. Fall trips don't have to be that way with this advice on how to save and where to go.
Our soft-drink warriors both believe this sugary, caffeine-packed soda is the perfect refreshment after exercise or adventure. (Hmm. OK.) They disagree about flavors, and be warned: it might get loud.
Travelers may think of the Himalaya and Patagonia when it comes to life-list trekking. But the Huayhuash circuit in Peru is an equally spectacular cultural immersion and takes you by the mountain made famous in the film Touching the Void.
Sun hoodies are the multi-tool of the hiker’s wardrobe, but they often get gross, fast. Not Coalatree’s new Suray.
The results, however hilarious, remind us how hikers destigmatize the body
Joe “Kanga” Harvey was last seen heading toward the Connecticut River, where his body was later retrieved
The veteran hiker takes us through his three-day attempt, which saw him battle bladder problems and extreme exhaustion
The next time you find yourself camping by a wild body of water, catch your own dinner with this packable fly fishing kit
The Granite State has the right to bill hikers for the cost of their rescue, if officials deem them to be reckless in the outdoors
Each year, Big City Mountaineers changes thousands of kids’ lives by bringing them on their first outdoor adventures. You can make it happen for another.
People keep falling into outdoor latrines while rescuing lost phones. Our editors list the belongings they would fish out of an outdoor crapper—and which ones they’d leave behind.
Your guide to all-things Long Trail for your upcoming thru-hike
Lessons learned during a stroll through London’s narrow streets and soaring parks
There’s a reason a strenuous outing makes you desire a greasy mound of meat: it has a lot of what your body needs
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