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Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead
Hikers around the world pulled on their boots and packs and not much else
For the trail's most venerable volunteer group, retirement means hauling heavy equipment and sleeping outside for days on end
Guthook Guides' maps and crowdsourced information have made hiking the PCT and AT immeasurably easier. But is that a good thing?
Because, really, what's not to love about someone providing a luxe tent for you in these awesome locations?
Shane Grammer's images brought hope to his friends and family in the wake of California's most destructive fire. Now he's returning to the region to reveal new work, including a major art installation.
This is a recap of the Nine Trails 35-miler in Santa Barbara, California, showcasing some of ultrarunning's top talent
From searching for Bigfoot in Ohio to drinking snake blood in China, these are the best and strangest Outside tales
I thought most of the food I ate came from nearby—until I put that presumption to the test
Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
We wanted to know: in the face of climate change and innovation, how will food fare? Top food experts weigh in.
From detailed designs to brands looking to make a social impact, these are the hats you can find us in all summer
John Oppito taught himself to handcraft surfboards in high school. Now he's winning awards for his exquisite East Coast creations.
Amid stories of ecological doom, we found a few instances of progress worth celebrating
For this year's Eroica California, Bike Snob NYC bypassed the dream rides and went straight to mail order and Craigslist
The logic behind requiring permits on Yosemite's famed Half Dome was sound: smaller crowds equals fewer accidents. In this case, the opposite is true.
Frequent fliers spend a lot of energy trying to avoid long layovers. But with these tips, the right attitude, and a bit of ingenuity, you can turn your layover into another adventure.
From innovative new gravel bikes to a 13-speed drivetrain, these are the tools and toys that caught our eye in Monterey this week
A group of Australian cyclists departs Oklahoma to replicate the iconic journey taken by the Joad family in the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'
From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself
Don't travel this iconic route without hitting up great camping, hiking, surfing, and more along the way
From the Gunks to J-tree, our climbing expert created his definitive list of the best climbing destinations the United States has to offer
There are fewer unexplored places on the globe, but slackliner Scott Turpin is finding those spaces in the open air between two spires
Ikon was the talk of the town all across the West. But increased visitation comes at a cost
Two new podcasts are telling stories about climate and environmental change—and giving us a venue for considering the future
Crews carry your gear and provide meals and campsites as you cruise through some of America's most scenic back roads
How will a snowy winter affect your summertime high-country plans in the High Sierra and southern Rockies?
You don't need to destroy something to experience it
Sure, you can get your bike tuned or buy a spare tube. But at these shops, you can also order an espresso or IPA and find your community.
When a driver hits a cyclist—even a child on a bike—the victim is almost always the one who gets blamed, unless they're wearing a helmet
The Selby Folsom is wildly useful and beautiful to boot
‘Paul’ documents one cancer patient’s relationship with a pristine river in Northern California, the McCloud.
Here's where the pioneering skier sends it when she's not shredding the backcountry
Downhill running takes a toll on the body, but you can train your body to better handle the load—and snag that PR.
It's alcohol-free—the THC provides the buzz. And it's healthier, say its makers.
A new documentary, 'Sea of Shadows,' highlights the work of Andrea Crosta, whose team infiltrates cartels and gangs to fight illegal wildlife trafficking around the world
After three years of sold-out events for women-identified and non-binary people, Flash Foxy introduces an extension where men are welcome, too
The Western States Endurance Run is one of the most iconic ultramarathons, but it hasn’t always been that way
Sal Masekela, first son of a Haitian immigrant and a legendary South African jazz musician, was the face and voice of the X Games, Red Bull’s Media House, and the Olympics. Now, as the meteoric growth of the action-sports industry comes back to earth, the most connected man in the room is left wondering what’s next.
Researchers are calling the majestic forest the Shangri-la of conservation acquisitions
‘Painted in Dust’ features motorcyclist Forrest Minchinton escaping to the Mohave Desert for an endless oasis of riding
The shutdown is hampering fire prevention efforts in the state, even while the President looks to disaster-relief funds for his wall
After four months at sea, wunderkind inventor Boyan Slat's $360 million system is being towed back to port without having collected any plastic debris
After adopting a meditation practice a decade into his career, Knox is near the top of his athletic game
John Pascoe and his wife, Jan, had lived in their beautiful Napa home for 38 years when the Tubbs Fire arrived suddenly at their door in October 2017
There's one realistic thing we can do to survive the new era of giant blazes: build smarter communities that can take the heat
Jon Rockwood started his own production company to capture all the talent the ski industry has to offer
Why give stuff when you can give a travel experience instead?
Why was the ocean so nasty along the West Coast on Sunday and Monday? It’s all thanks to a low-pressure system thousands of miles away and a meteorological phenomenon called a fetch. Let me explain.
Anyone who sets foot in the ocean will ‘RISK CERTAIN DEATH,’ says the National Weather Service
In 'Run Home,' Kenyan marathon runner Jane Kibii shares how she stays connected to her family in Moiben while she trains in California.
Sierra Nevada is making Resilience Butte County Proud IPA to raise money for the Camp Fire victims—and has inspired hundreds of other brewers to join the effort
Planning a ski trip? Here’s where to score deep snow.
Connor Herson makes sixth all-free ascent of the world's most famous big wall
Debunking various theories currently floating around the Internet
Putting the deadliest fire in California history into perspective
Over 150,000 Californians were evacuated last night and 20 million more are under red-flag fire warnings
What does it take to land on our annual list of the country's best employers? Perks like on-tap kombucha, free gym memberships, and company-sponsored ski trips certainly help. But it's a commitment to fun and supportive work environments that really makes these companies stand apart.
You don't have to be an Olympic-caliber athlete to ski with one
This season of 'Westward,' from KGB Productions, features local entrepreneurs and avid skiers in Tahoe.
One photographer's attempt to find art in fire, even as climate change makes conditions more deadly
The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed it—yet.
Thanks to massive powder conditions, Wolf Creek will be the first ski area to open this season. Here's what you need to know, plus the resorts we think could be turning chairlifts next.
When Tahoe is your backyard, a morning ride has unlimited potentialities.
10 percent of the revenue will go to the volunteers who rescue climbers from El Cap.
New research suggests that national parks are getting hotter and drier faster than the rest of the country
From film shoots to climbing fiestas, Shelma Jun is always on the go. This gear keeps her moving.
Stop by and find the book or local hiking guide that will change your whole perception of a new place
Avoid the crowds and catch a meteor shower or monarch butterfly migration on these perfect autumnal treks
Ode to Muir follows snowboarders Elena Hight and Jeremy Jones on a 40-mile human powered expedition through California’s High Sierra.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer
Childhood used to come with rites of passage: your first fish, your first hunt, your first taste of outdoor risk. We need to rebuild the steps along the journey to adulthood.
A legal fight over access and an endangered frog has shut out climbers for 13 years, but the Forest Service has a plan to reopen many of the routes, as well as a section of the Pacific Crest Trail
Yosemite National Park closed for three weeks because of the blaze. Here's how much revenue the region lost because of that.
Last week, the Interior Secretary outlined his ideas on what causes wildfire. Here's what he's right and wrong about.
Summit fever, a lack of mountaineering skills, and the allure of social media are leading to serious accidents on the lower 48's highest peak. Can anything be done to stop the injuries and deaths?
At 475 square miles, the Mendocino Complex Fire is the size of Phoenix
If you've only been following the drama of Scott Pruitt and his replacement at the EPA, you only know half the story. Environmental regulations are under attack all across America, and the siege is just beginning.