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Rethink your approach to work, fitness, and process as you head into the new year
This year’s predictions include fewer diets and a possible return of minimalist running shoes
America’s youth are in desperate need of real-life human connection. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bassist says there’s no better place to provide that than a skate park.
Perfect for gifting—or treating yourself in the new year
The energy bars and hydration mixes our editors swear by, on sale at Backcountry
Seasonal outdoor work seems idyllic, but it isn’t an easy lifestyle. Guides are starting to open up about the challenges of constant transitions, and new research offers insight into their unique situation.
After Lawlor Coe lost his brother Hunter to tragedy, he did everything he could to avoid his pain. Then he began to run.
When someone gets hurt in the wild, we know what to do. But what we’ve lacked for way too long are the tools to help people in severe mental distress.
Mike McCastle has found a very unusual way to benefit others: by enduring agonizing physical challenges
After upgrading his medicine cabinet, one Outside editor credits the Superberry Overnight Mask with his biggest skin transformation
Change offered an elite athlete an opportunity to better understand herself—and what she still wants from her sport
In a year when record numbers of Americans were changing jobs, these companies attracted top talent with benefits like paid sabbaticals, all-inclusive ski trips, and free health care
On the complicated experience of seeing Japanese wellness practices exoticized in the West
Activities such as lifting weights, hiking, or even woodworking teach us humility and keep us grounded in reality
As a city kid with a back condition, Maricela Rosales was an unlikely outdoor athlete. But scaling walls became her pathway to joy.
Feeling adrift in a black hole after your marathon? You’re normal, and in good company. World-class runners, coaches and sport psychologists offer their advice.
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life
The past year showed us all that having access to the outdoors is essential for our health and well-being. It also magnified the inequities inherent in that access. For 2021’s Best Towns package, we chose 13 of the country’s most diverse places and evaluated them according to the factors that matter today: sustainability, affordability, and outdoor equity. Here are the cities of tomorrow.
For Indie singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop and British rapper Testament, the natural world is an endless source of creative inspiration
Even after a life-changing diagnosis, I can still experience the thrill of adventure
It’s never too early to help your kids develop a healthy mindset around food. Here’s where to start.
For philosopher John Kaag, a trek in the Alps during his youth was the beginning of a long and winding journey
When you confront your mortality on a regular basis, the shift in perspective can be profound
Oregon voters have opened the door to treating mental illness with substances like ketamine and psilocybin. In a peek at the future, our seeker attends a backwoods retreat where patients get help from a powerful combination of drugs and the outdoors.
After a particularly rough spring, an Outside editor invested in a Coway Mighty air purifier to help with her asthma. She’s breathing better already—and the rest of her family is, too.
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body
After taking a cue from ‘My Morning Routine,’ an Outside contributor discovered an extra hour in her day
When Drew Hulsey started climbing, he weighed 300 pounds and wondered if the ropes would hold. He found out that they would, and found a community that embraced him. Now he sets an example that inspires others to join him.
After a terrible diagnosis forced me to slow down, I learned how to relate differently to the wild—and myself.
It’s not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you’ll say it was the best time you ever had
After an American Army captain came home traumatized from the war, he lost his ability to love. It took the wilderness to reopen his heart.
The singer-songwriter’s latest album shows that getting away from it all isn’t easy—especially when you’re a pop superstar
Here are some foolproof ways to ward off ticks, no-see-ums, mosquitos, and fleas—and to find relief if they get you anyway
Bobsledder Steve Mesler incorporates these practices into training to boost his mental health and physical performance
“You always think you’ll save the ones you love when the moment comes. But he didn’t save her.”
What this Olympic moment can teach all of us about mental health
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.
After discovering Skinnies Sungel, our writer no longer dreads lathering up for a day outside
After her prestigious corporate job nearly destroyed her, Melinda Spooner found her path forward by getting way, way out there
They’re deceptively straightforward, but if you can follow them, you’ll see the benefits
It’s the simplest and cheapest performance booster available, so why don’t elite athletes take advantage of it?
What we learn from getting way, way outside our comfort zones
Pandemic-induced isolation has led to a wide range of physical effects. Here’s what to watch out for—and how to address it.
Personal-finance guru Mr. Money Mustache breaks down how Outside readers can stop wasting hard-earned cash on expensive gear and trips and start putting it toward real freedom: the financial kind
Work your balance and core strength with these functional exercises
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.
Quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions abound in the world of wellness influencers. Here’s why you should avoid them.
Happiness is a state of mind. Here’s everything you need to know to achieve it.
We travel along with Ed Knight to understand what it means to put food on your table and put back what you don’t need
Hard-won advice from someone who hated the sport, until it changed his life
Think you wouldn’t benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.
Tuliamuk had secured her spot in the Tokyo Olympics—then 2020 happened. Fortunately, she’s always run for more than just the medals.
Mason Earle was scaling iconic rock faces when he was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Now he faces his greatest test of endurance.
A special 30-day series celebrating nonprofits working for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
One editor transformed his sunroom into a workout studio-cum-playroom with this customizable flooring
Recent studies looking into a phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth show that it's possible to thrive after challenging life events. Here's how.
The past year has been relentless in so many ways. But despite the challenges, there’s also a lot of good news out there to get you excited about the months ahead.
The evidence is everywhere that humanity is actually pretty decent, according to Dutch historian Rutger Bregman. Pay attention to it and you’ll feel much better.
Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help
A bad sleeper tries to train her brain with the help of virtual jellyfish, space-flight simulations, and the URGOnight device
In her new memoir, 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength,' the 'Fun Home' cartoonist scrutinizes her quest for spiritual solace through 60 years of athletic obsessions
Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them
What to do when you can’t be active in the same way
For years, one Outside editor thought cleansing his mug with a bar of soap was sufficient. Then he tried Harry’s face wash.
Watching strangers get their spines adjusted on Chirogram is my pandemic catharsis
The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.
When Joe Stone crashed his paraglider into a mountain, his days as an athlete were supposed to be finished. But Joe had other plans.
Some brands offer portable tent systems that promise an authentic wood-fired sweat experience—at a fraction of the cost of permanent installs
Author and yoga teacher Sage Rountree shares how yogic techniques of form, breath, and focus can help you maintain good form and presence of mind through your hardest hauls
Outside correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn’t expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.
Padding from the Purple Royal converted one editor’s less than ergonomic dining-room chair into a comfy seat
Changing hormone levels affect your tendons, ligaments, and muscles, and evidence is mounting that this can influence your chances of injury
Seven reasons from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘I Hate Running and You Can Too’
Is it possible to stay in shape at home without spending a fortune? Wes Siler details his gym setup.
Vaccines are rolling out with increasing speed, but we’ll also need effective treatments, because new coronavirus cases will be a worldwide reality for years to come. Enter Jacob Glanville, a maverick San Francisco immunologist who believes he’s found an unparalleled path to healing.