Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is a 2010 graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is the Articles Editor at Outside.
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Instagram comedian Matt Lyons has a new documentary film out about his attempt to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
After completing a mind-boggling ascent in British Columbia, the 22-year-old is no longer the climber of the future—his time is now.
Rescue crews in Siskiyou County, California rescued two budding alpinists, age 19 and 20, after they had an emergency on the legendary volcano
Authorities say a 22-year-old Iowa man killed a woman in her home before he murdered two hikers on a trailhead near Torrey, Utah
An American swimmer recently announced his intentions to participate in the doping-friendly Enhanced Games. But he plans to race clean.
After watching the new documentary by skiers Christina Lustenberger and Jim Morrison, our articles editor has a few thoughts on why ski mountaineering films overshadow other adventure movies.
The 41-year-old downhill racer says she suffered a painful medical situation following her traumatic crash, and that the quick work of a surgeon prevented an amputation.
Honnold talks ‘Skyscraper Live,’ his relationship with the core climbing community, and how he assesses risk and danger as a 40-year-old father of two
One slalom event didn’t just result in a medal; it reshaped how the world will remember the most decorated women's American skier in Olympic history.
America’s downhill racing queen in the nineties, Street, 54, discusses what it’s like to explain her sport to the Olympic audience
The president's pick to lead the Park Service is Scott Socha, a longtime executive with NPS concessionaire Delaware North.
Our articles editor takes a deep dive into the hellish and stressful mid-winter ritual of registering your kiddo for summer camp.
Our articles editor analyzes the saga of Sturla Holm Lægreid, the Norwegian biathlete who admitted to infidelity while on the world’s biggest stage
The opening weekend of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina featured politics, weird controversies, and Mariah Carey.
Our articles editor explains why Vonn’s comeback, injury, and untimely crash resonated with the general public in a way that most Olympic storylines do not.
Colorado runner Erin Ton just shattered the FKT on 22,837-Foot Aconcagua. Ton, 29, recounts the adventure, one step at a time.
Luge? Ice Dancing? Biathlon? Outside editors discuss the competitions they plan to watch in Milan-Cortina. Which one is atop your list?
Vonn tore her ACL in a crash just days ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. An orthopedic surgeon for skiers says her comeback will hinge on one specific moment.
The longevity guru released a public statement after his name was revealed in the U.S. Justice Department’s latest batch of Epstein documents.
January is all about Burrito League, the grassroots running challenge that grew out of the ashes of a corporate marketing gimmick
Our articles editor breaks down the highs and lows of the Netflix live spectacle starring Alex Honnold
The apparel giant says the LGBTQ+ activist violated an agreement over the use of its trademark and logo.
Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel’s descent of a remote peak in British Columbia encompassed a hanging glacier, four sheer cliffs, and plenty of hair-raising moments.
He recently ran 500 miles from Colorado Springs to Moab while microdosing psilocybin and other psychedelics, to understand how the chemicals impact human endurance.
Cops arrested the man after he made a “credible threat” of an act of mass violence in a popular Colorado ski town
After enduring icy slopes and massive lift lines, our articles editor sought guidance from a psychotherapist on how to endure—and maybe even enjoy—the 2025-26 ski season
The deadly attack on January 1 was the sixth human-mountain lion incident in the area in three months
The Interior Department reportedly sent a memo threatening to void America the Beautiful Parks Passes that have stickers on them. The artist behind a line of protest stickers has found a workaround.
Our articles editor was busier than ever in 2025, so his outdoor adventures were short and demanding. He relied on robust gear that could withstand hard days on the road, trail, and slope.
The stars are aligning for Vonn’s comeback to resemble the plot of a sports movie, writes our articles editor. After her World Cup success, the 41-year-old has her sights on the Cortina Olympics.
A recent report published by the state’s Fish and Game Department pulls no punches in its assessment of two hikers who got stuck on a mountain and required lifesaving
An artist in Colorado has begun selling stickers for American the Beautiful Passes that covers up the president's face with an image of natural beauty
With her World Cup win, Vonn announced she's officially back. But does that guarantee her an Olympic spot with Team USA?
‘Robson,’ the latest ski film from Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel, provides a dizzying look at a historic first descent, and showcases the stress and setbacks that ski mountaineers must navigate on the side of a peak
The ‘Free Solo’ star announced the date of his Netflix special, during which he will ascend the 1,667-foot skyscraper in Taiwan
You're not crazy—the critters on Instagram are wilder than ever, thanks to artificial intelligence-generated video. Our articles editor takes a deep dive into the technology, culture, and ethics around this new footage.
Our articles editor seeks guidance from the Skiers Responsibility Code on how to avoid fisticuffs on the slopes
Our articles editor takes a deep dive into why opening day on the slopes is a necessary slog if we want to enjoy ourselves later in the season
The propagation of fall-detection technology has led to an uptick in false alarms. But this hiker is glad that his device made an SOS call after a terrifying mishap.
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
The hunter and MeatEater founder shares his favorite recipe for cooking a wild turkey over an open flame
Some quick thinking by a friend saved a fallen hiker on a steep mountain in Colorado. Rescuers still had to brave treacherous terrain to save him.
While much of the country is experiencing balmy temperatures this November, one U.S. peak is already buried under feet of snow
The author and filmmaker is the executive producers of a new Netflix series about the United States Marine Corps
The full 31-minute video of Andrzej Bargiel descending Mount Everest is harrowing stuff, writes Frederick Dreier, and not the type of skiing that most of us would care to do
After training to detect odors under water, the aquatic animal has become a useful tool in the effort to locate missing people. He’s also super cute.
The Pacific Legal Foundation, which represented Sunseri, announced the news on November 10
Will Moss just became the fourth person ever to free climb The Nose in a day. Moss, 20, says Katy Perry and athletic tape helped him nail the toughest pitch.
A visitor found graffiti and toilet paper on a popular trail near one of the park’s iconic geologic formations
Authorities published a detailed account of the recent apprehension of an illegal flyer in the California park. The news comes on the heels of a scathing press release about illegal jumps from El Capitan.
Crash and you’re a goner—those are the stakes on slopes this steep. Ski mountaineer Christina Lustebenberger explains the mental and physical skills required to thrive in deadly terrain.
Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his upcoming skyscraper special, the best sends of 2025, and how Hollywood can nail rock climbing
The latest search and rescue report from Southwestern Colorado involves a late-night rescue in deep snow
In ‘K2—Chasing Shadows,’ French alpinist Benjamin Vedrines shares his emotions high on the flanks of the world’s second-tallest peak
Here's what happens when the dedicated employees of Rocky Mountain National Park start to break down
The Interior Department’s latest cuts, which total 2,000, target the NPS, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Division, and United States Geological Survey, among other agencies
Our Articles Editor recently indulged in the autumnal outdoor tradition of corn mazes, hay rides, and familial frustration
Conner Mantz recently shattered the U.S. men’s record at the Chicago Marathon. Mantz, 28, takes us inside his historic race.
Amid the exaggerated headlines, our articles editor provides a handy explainer for the rescue mission to save 800 people near the world’s highest peak
Researchers believe Shackleton knew of his ship’s weaknesses in ice. Should that change our understanding of the classic tale of survival?
Christopher Blevins won the World Cup overall and ended a multi-generational drought for U.S. men’s cross-country mountain biking
The ‘Free Solo’ star will ascend the tallest building in Taiwan in 2026, and the event will be beamed live on the streaming platform
Madeleine Bryant completed the entire end-to-end Grand Canyon trek alongside her father over the course of 17 years
Our articles editor reckons with his new role on the local bicycle ride: guy who tries hard and gets dropped
Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel skied from the summit of Mount Everest all the way to Base Camp without the use of supplemental oxygen
Colorado’s “Climbing Smiths” completed the 67 highest peaks in the contiguous United States in 1974. It took them just 48 days.
To break the iconic record, runner Jane Maus planned, plotted, and trained. She also stayed on the trail.
Outside talks to mountain biker Kate Courtney about Leadville, the World Cup, and whether or not she’s interested in the U.S. gravel cycling scene
After reading stories about wind, sand, and mud, our articles editor examines the media mystery that exists with Burning Man
Elected officials condemned the actions of the Department of Homeland Security to detain two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch blaze
Season 12 of the outdoor survival show lasted just 34 days. We asked the executive producer how the speedy season will impact future seasons.
During each season, survivalists use sticks, rocks, and mud to build creative homes in the backcountry. Our articles editor picks his favorite.
The survival reality show is quickly approaching its finale. Our articles editor assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the remaining contestants.
The Seattle Kraken’s Buoy was recently chased by an Alaskan brown bear, prompting an important question about sports mascot survival
French cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won road cycling’s biggest event after years of racing—and winning—in cycling’s other disciplines
In the latest episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, a survivalist omits a crucial piece of gear and learns a tough lesson
The survival TV show forces participants to reckon with drama back home, writes articles editor Fred Dreier. For some, the weight becomes too much to bear.
The 56-year-old Austrian daredevil was made famous by his 2012 skydive from the edge of Earth’s atmosphere
The Tour de France is in full swing, and the race has already produced a series of peculiar storylines to follow—including ones involving poop and vomit
Two years after our colleague argued the merits of the tiny dogs, a glacier rescue in Switzerland adds considerable clout to his take