Summer 2025

When a fledgling American team decides to challenge the Kazakhs at their own game, no one is quite prepared for what happens next.

Live-fire cooking is more than grilling—it’s primal, versatile, and totally addictive. Here’s how to master the art.

Work. laundry. The weather. There are so many excuses to not get out there. But when you have a solid adventure buddy, the answer is always yes.

No matter your outdoor plans, one of America’s nearly 10,000 breweries makes a beer to match. From alcohol-free quenchers to big IPAs, here’s how to stock a cooler that’s up for anything.

A new approach to endurance training involves inhaling carbon monoxide—and is reviving old debates about dying to win

Winters? Not actually that bad. Summers? Divine. Here are our favorite places to swim, run, bike, and chill in the Windy City.

The guidebook author and TV personality talks about his current favorite mode of transportation and offers sage advice for getting the most out of a trip.

On a family road trip in Northern California, Volkswagen’s update of the original hippie-mobile finds its groove

Chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson talks about reconnecting with his Ethiopian heritage and how his mom dared him to run his first marathon

A relentless explorer and celebrated TV host, Lin has built his on-camera identity on movement, resilience, and inspiration. But on a volcano in Ecuador—surrounded by fellow amputees—he finally lets himself be seen.

This new thru-hike has no beginning or end—but it does have everything else, from deep wilderness to late-night parties.

Once a niche piece of lightweight gear, this waterproof layer is now strutting trails and runways alike.

Brick-and-mortar shops are peddling more than just product these days. Come for the gear, stay for the group rides, runs, and game nights.

Loud? Sure. In the way? Maybe. But these crews are carving out space—and making cities feel like home.

Electric mountain bikes are no longer anomalies on the trail, and some say they’ll soon outnumber traditional bikes. If you feel like that escalated quickly, you’re not alone.

Volunteering is an incredible way to connect with like-minded people over a shared goal. Here are seven ways to get started.

There are tons of outdoor organizations espousing great causes—but some have better merch than others. Here are seven you'll be proud to represent.

The outdoor activities we love may be our best shot at building the community we want

You'll find Denver’s most enchanting forest romp in an unlikely location: this downtown hotel.

Outside Magazine is back with a new look, new stories, and a fresh perspective on all things outdoors. Read along as we meet the real Albert Lin, explore the hidden corners of Downtown Chicago, learn how to build a ride-or-die outdoor community, and visit Kazakhstan for one of the rowdiest games ever played on horseback.