A new Netflix doc reveals David Attenborough’s unscripted moment with a baby gorilla 50 years ago did more than create iconic TV—it helped fuel one of the greatest conservation success stories of our time.
LIVE! Matt Lyons, Katie Burell, & Eland Stribling On Why The Outdoors Are A Joke (From Outside Days)
Watch PaddyO try to keep three of the funniest people on Instagram in line, live from the 2025 Outside Days stage
Do you have a bike ride or long run in your future? Our features editor recommends adding the eccentric duo from Quebec to your musical lineup.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable will host the National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation May 6-7 in Washington D.C.
The sociocultural anthropologist on campers as distinct, and unique, cultural phenomenon
Dean Potter was the "Dark Wizard" of the Valley, a man who conjured impossible feats from a well of deep personal torment. Eleven years after he died in a wingsuit flying accident, a new HBO series dives into the man behind the magic.
Does your backcountry leader always know best? Our ethics columnist, himself a former guide, explains what to do if your guide’s approach feels dangerous.
The author, ultra runner, and zen devotee on how a move to Santa Fe changed her life
From dodging venomous vipers to finding water in the desert, a veteran producer reveals the high-stakes process of picking locations for hits like 'Naked and Afraid.'
Revisiting the Pacific Northwest's comic laureate of snowboarding and mountain biking one year later
From the creators of ‘The Alpinist’ and ‘The Dawn Wall,’ this docuseries explores the high-stakes life of the climbing legend who fell to his death at 43 years old. Watch the new trailer here.
A life spent on the California coast informs art in ways that aren't always predictable
The former pro athlete shares about his life off-set and the stories we haven't witnessed on his new adventure travel show.
From Charlize Theron scaling rock barefoot to the world's darkest skies, hear the stories of Outside's Spring 2026 issue wherever the trail takes you.
From 'Emily in Paris' to the North Pole, Lucas Bravo talks surviving the "Into the Wild" bus and why he would rather be scared in nature than comfortable in the city.
New research conducted around Lake Tahoe reveals surprising connections between natural beauty and mental well being
From surviving 700 days in the Arctic to the first woman to brave the English Channel, these audio stories profile the trailblazers who defied the odds to shape the world.
Nathan Martin is a 36-year-old substitute teacher and high school coach from Michigan. On Sunday, he became the L.A. Marathon champion in the closest finish in race history. Save the clip.
The 'Mountains on the Moon' Director on why he never shies away from doing the hard thing
From ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Oscar winner Charlize Theron has built a legacy on punishing physicality. In her new survival thriller ‘Apex,’ she ups the ante as a climber hunted by a human predator, ditching stunt doubles to scale rock barefoot. She opens up about raw feet, the thin line between brave and reckless, and why misery makes for the best movies.
It's not all rope-less ascents of big walls and soaring skyscrapers in a new show on Outside TV
Outside recently launched a text-to-speech feature. Don't know where to start? Here are our most listened to articles so far.
At Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures, the oldest carving factory in America, a team of former archaeologists and butchers creates ephemeral art designed to be licked, touched, and eventually, lost.
After a series of events, the term is on the rise. And some mountain athletes are debating whether or not it’s ever OK to abandon a partner in the alpine.
The TikTok trend is bringing new hikers to the trail. But critics argue that aestheticizing nature is creating a contentious new standard for the outdoors.
The Platinum Route is meant to be very very hard ... but not this hard
Our "Survivor"-obsessed editor re-watched the first season ahead of the Season 50 premiere. She noticed the one element all but abandoned in modern seasons.
Today’s athletes aren’t just chasing medals. They’re prioritizing mental health, training with AI, challenging gender norms, and broadcasting it all from inside the Village.
You learn a lot more from the losses than the wins—especially THESE losses
The host of 'Catching the Codfather' explains why his new podcast about a notorious fishing magnate is really about regulation, science, and the American dream.
From a whitewater wipeout to meeting mid-air after a climbing fall, here are Outside editors' most heart-warming and cringe-worthy moments of finding love in the wild.
Give the beloved guide and podcast host just a little line, and she'll take the conversation in some wild directions
I planned to show my daughters a lesson in triumph. Instead, Lindsey Vonn gave them a masterclass in how to live.
It used to be a dream job. In many ways, it still is. This is what it’s really like to work in America’s national parks in the present climate.
The snowboarder wants you to watch the "other" Games, but not for the reasons you think
From Joel Edgerton's Oscar-nominated wilderness epic to Guillermo del Toro's frozen Gothic nightmare, these films treat the outdoors as co-star, antagonist, and salvation.
Following the murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good and a surge of federal agents, runners in the North Star State are finding solace in community.
When your weeks become nothing but goals and productivity, motivation fades. Here are five small ways to bring it back.
The big mountain legend's daughter and son are following in his tracks—literally
Our articles editor breaks down the highs and lows of the Netflix live spectacle starring Alex Honnold
Outside just launched a text-to-speech feature that makes it easier to stay caught up on the headlines—without spending more time in front of a screen. Here's how to access it.
What happens when you outgrow the party? Our ethics columnist has advice on how to deal with your friends who still get after it.
The outdoors helps these artists and storytellers navigate evolving notions of how to be a man
I’m terrified of leeches, but desperate to stop avoiding lakes. So I called a leech therapist, learned what a leech facial actually involves, and discovered that exposure therapy isn’t always what you expect.
When we deny even symbolic gestures of inclusion, we risk minimizing and ultimately erasing their significance, writes contributor James Edward Mills
From snowboarding to survivalism, Djenohan knows things about the outdoors you don't learn in pants
Google recently unveiled its Preferred Sources tool, meaning you now get to choose which news outlets you see first in search results. Here’s how you can put Outside at the top of your list.
Cruises come with real environmental costs and cultural baggage. They can also open wild places in ways most adventure narratives ignore.
The Queen of US cross-country skiing heads to the 2026 Winter Games in Italy for one last Olympic campaign
A career cowboy gives us an inside look at one of the most demanding jobs in America.
On aging, denial, and the injuries that come from believing you’re still invincible.
The three-time Olympian opens up about depression, substance abuse, and his pivot to halfpipe
Apple’s new podcast 'Adrift' brings an extraordinary survival story to life with never-before-heard details about the Robertsons, a family shipwrecked in the Pacific after being hit by killer whales.
The controversial hairstyle has inspired everyone from cyclists to climbers.
This year’s best and most-read stories range from investigative pieces to unforgettable personal narratives. These are the stories our readers loved the most in 2025.
Who knows more: the big mountain skier, the nutritionist, the chef, the editor ... or PaddyO's wife?
An oral history of how the half-sneaker, half-loafer became the most controversial “performance” shoe of the year.
Legendary in his adopted home state as an adventurer and professor, Dial will change how you think about adversity outdoors
Ralph Lauren’s 2026 Winter Olympic kit might look like retro cosplay to some. But for athletes facing the pressure of the world stage in Milan, that heavy wool isn't just fashion—it’s psychological armor.
We need more time outside, and around the holidays, we get that chance. Here are five outdoor family Christmas traditions to start this year.
In his new docuseries, 'Pole to Pole,' the actor travels through jungles, deserts, and polar ice. Outside sits down with Smith to talk about how filming the show pushed him to reckon with self-discovery and facing fear.
Sometimes, it's what's off snow that really challenges skiers who seem fearless
I joined a taxidermy class and discovered a craft that’s far more thoughtful than I expected
This is what it’s really like to work a sprawling ski resort’s most unglorified gig
Festival Headliners Announced for Third Annual ‘Outside Days’ Presented by Capital One and REI Co-op
Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, and other musical acts to take the main stage in Denver May 29-31, 2026
Nine things you need to know in order to protect your work.
The acclaimed photographer and mountaineer on his self-imposed hiatus from the pursuits that made—and nearly claimed—him
Our articles editor plans to start a conversation about politics at the Thanksgiving dinner table—specifically, the devastating cuts to the NPS and the attacks on public lands
Follow journalist Rowan Jacobsen into the fungal underground of Europe and Appalachia
Our annual celebration of outdoor culture and community is coming back to Denver in 2026 with more days and a new name
This new docu-series by Oscar-winning “Get Out’ director uncovers an erased part of history: Black cowboys' rich heritage in the American West
How the chunkiest running shoe on the market stopped traffic in New York, sparked sidewalk sermons, and reminded me why we run in the first place
Editor in chief Kevin Sintumuang on how we need to start recognizing that growth doesn’t follow a predetermined arc.
Here at Outside, we've gathered our favorite outdoorsy audiobooks from categories like parenting, health, and fiction to accompany you as you travel, hike, and listen this season
One of the country's most decorated competition climbers has wisdom that translates way beyond the wall
Keeping ultra-wealthy clients safe in serious avalanche terrain isn’t always easy. A longtime helicopter ski guide shares what it’s really like.
With a new book on the history of wind, Simon Winchester opens up about fear, aging, and the adventures that shaped him