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Braverman’s first picture book is inspired by her irrepressible pup Leap—and the lessons of individuality and teamwork she carries on the trail
The new biography 'Dirtbag Billionaire' explores Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's philanthropy, as well as his life as a Yosemite climber and alpinist
Ahead of the release of his new book, Outside chatted with the actor and humorist.
R.F. Kuang's Latest Book, 'Katabasis,' Just Dropped. Here's the Role Running Played in Its Creation.
The author of Babel, Yellowface, and the upcoming Katabasis, talks about how running and creativity have a lot in common
A couple from Toronto went on a camping trip for a long weekend. When they didn't show up for work on Tuesday, their family and friends called the park office. By the time the search party found them, the couple had been missing for five days. Claire Cameron's new book explores what happened to them while grappling with her own cancer diagnosis.
Kelly Ramsey details her first day on a hotshot crew battling the fiercest fires the West has ever seen
Ben Weissenbach's new book offers a thoughtful look at Alaska's enduring magic—and its rapidly changing climate.
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
In his new memoir, de la Rocha explores the meaning of vulnerability, manhood, and the healing power of the outdoors.
In an excerpt from his new book, Outside’s Sweat Science columnist digs into the emerging science of why we’re drawn to the unknown and what we get out of it
Awe doesn’t have to be reserved for far-flung places. Instead, take a moment to learn about the landscape just outside your door.
I needed a climate pep talk. I got one from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of the hit book, ‘What If We Get It Right?’
Paige McClanahan, the author of ‘The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel,’ lays out exactly how we can do better
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Stephanie Vermillion is an expert on magical nocturnal experiences, with an upcoming book called ‘100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark.’ These are her favorites.
An excerpt from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘Ultra-Something,’ which explores why we’re so drawn to the long haul
Five questions with the iconic Yosemite climber about her 2024 memoir, ‘A Light Through the Cracks’
When Ada Limón, America’s first Latina poet laureate, was tasked with bringing poetry to people who otherwise might not be exposed to it, she knew just where to put it: National Parks
Speaking publicly about depression or anxiety can be healing for athletes, but not everyone wants to become a spokesperson for mental health
It’s the perfect time for long afternoons of reading on the porch or hiding out in the dark in front of a fan and watching a movie
Ada Limón, America’s first Latina poet laureate, is helping us rethink wild spaces with some perfectly placed poems at a park near you
The authors of the season’s best new vacation reads get naked about what it takes to climb through a panic attack, patch up a marriage, and come back from the dead
After suffering a mental health crisis during a mountaineering expedition, National Geographic photographer Cory Richards walked away from his climbing career. After a terrible rafting accident, Outside writer Katie Arnold nearly ended her marriage. This summer, they are both telling their stories.
Cory Richards has climbed the tallest mountains in the world and had his photos in the biggest adventure magazines in the game. In his new memoir, he shares the mental health highs and lows that shaped his life and storied career.
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Whether you’re writing your first book or telling a story around a campfire, here’s the secret to capturing your audience right from the start
In her new book, ‘Mind Game,’ Julie Kliegman offers a wide-ranging look at the inner struggles of sports stars and also-rans
The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye
The abandoned vehicle where Chris McCandless died teaches us a lot about modern Alaska
The rusty coach where Chris McCandless spent his final days captured the imagination of people all over the world and inspired hundreds of seekers to make dangerous treks to reach it. Now a dedicated team of curators in Alaska have given it new life as a fascinating exhibit—one that tells the story not just of McCandless, but of modern Alaska.
The origin story of a groundbreaking organization for Black skiers, the young scientist building a more inclusive STEM community, and more from the Outside archives.
Jacqueline Alnes’ new book, ‘The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour,’ is part memoir, part cultural critique of wellness and diet culture
How Pam Houston, the author of a timeless book about dating wild and adventurous men, helped me navigate romantic frustrations in a mountain town
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Go beyond Abbey and McPhee with a great read for wherever your next journey takes you
Both require self-motivation, incremental and attainable goals, and a whole lot of follow-through
Before her first surf lesson, Natasha Smith didn't think about being the only Black person on the water. Now, she's a vanlifer chasing waves and adventure up and down the West Coast.
Maria Coffey’s new book, ‘Instead,’ offers wise perspective on one of the most important choices a woman can make
Whether you’re looking for a breezy podcast to keep you company on the trail or a hefty novel to pack on your next big trip, you’ll want to move these new releases to the top of your queue
A podcast exploring solutions to the Colorado River crisis, a film about a leading advocate of Title IX, and more
In an adaptation from his new book, ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing—Including You,’ Outside contributor Brad Stulberg outlines a path for longevity and persistence in sport
Yes, we saw the Barbie movie. But we also got caught up on other recent film releases, enjoyed some summer tunes, and knocked a few books off of our reading lists.
DiGiulian just wrote her memoir while running her own business, making movies, and chasing tough climbs. Here's how she balances it all.
Having a child doesn’t mean the end of exploration outdoors. These women writers modeled that for me—and taught me new ways of thinking about risk and reward.
A documentary about a historically Black summer camp, the new podcast from Serial Productions, essential books about pirates, Netflix specials featuring Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Viola Davis, and more
There’s a reason the acclaimed author wrote his latest book in the voice of a stray dog: it enabled him to run free all over an imagined seaside park
A collection of essays about agriculture and water pollution, the latest survival reality show, a podcast about clothing, the new ’Legend of Zelda’ game, and more
2021 Outsider of the Year Steph Catudal’s new memoir, ‘Everything All at Once,’ offers a raw look inside the paradoxical landscape of grief and surrender, love and loss of her father, and nearly her husband, endurance athlete Tommy Rivs
In 2016, a wildfire jumped the Athabasca River and headed straight for Fort McMurray, an Alberta oil town 600 miles south of the Arctic Circle. In this excerpt from ‘Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World,’ John Vaillant chronicles the moment the blaze enters town, forcing nearly 90,000 people to flee in what remains the largest, most rapid single-day evacuation in the history of modern fire.
These odd scraps of property tell us more about ourselves than we realize.
Virginia Sole-Smith’s new book, ‘Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture,’ takes an unflinching look at fatphobia and how it affects our collective ideas about health
In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, ‘Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes,’ longtime Outside contributor Christine Yu argues that female athletes deserve their own benchmarks for athletic success.
Our editors listened to a podcast about Indigenous resistance, watched a film about Palestinian climbers, and checked a few more books off of our reading lists
‘Wild and Precious’ is a memorial to the beloved American poet and a celebration of her work
New music by boygenius, a text exploring the governance of natural resources, ‘South Side,’ ‘She Said,’ and more
The alpine guide’s new memoir gives readers an honest take on the highs and lows of parenting as a full-time climber
Professional runner Lauren Fleshman’s memoir, a climbing survival story, a new Outside podcast, a sci-fi video game, and more
After dreaming about performing the works of the acclaimed author for decades, Nick Offerman finally got his shot—and realized he wasn’t worthy
Emily Pennington wanted to see it all. But life on the road was fiercer than she ever imagined.
Two Academy Award nominees, books of poetry and sound, Korean American cooking, and a learning app
Regan's new memoir, ‘Fieldwork,’ documents her childhood in northern Indiana and her adult quest for the comforts and familiarity of home
Eighties throwbacks, new Netflix series, a bird board game, and kids’ music that isn’t by Raffi
Epic tales of survival, a delightful dive into the experiences of animals, and everything in between
In ‘Sacred: In Search of Meaning,’ renowned photographer Chris Rainier chronicles his decades-long journey exploring the world’s spiritual sites
A selection of recent titles to keep you warm by the fire
Music inspired by birds, a volcano film for the big screen, a spiritual manifesto, and more
The Covid-19 pandemic is a survival story—but instead of one human versus a wild animal or a snowy peak, it's all of us against one tiny virus.
A scary movie and novella for spooky season, ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Rings of Power,’ an Outside columnist’s first novel, and more
We asked the Outside contributing editor how she got the idea for her much anticipated new book, ‘Small Game,’ and how she used her personal survival experience to make it come to life
In ‘The Woks of Life,’ Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung pay homage to the diverse Chinese American experience
Swedish novelist John Ajvide Lindqvis created a scary audio story geo-locked within his country’s borders to lure visitors into its beautiful natural areas. For Halloween only, you can listen to it anywhere in the world.
With his new cookbook, ‘Masa,’ the Masienda founder illustrates the variety of uses of the once overlooked corn flour
In an excerpt from ‘Small Game,‘ her first novel, Outside contributing editor Blair Braverman introduces a cast of characters who will be dropped in a remote landscape for a survival competition. An ominous future awaits them.
The acclaimed science writer answered audience questions about reporting on the race to understand the SARS-CoV-2 and how the COVID-19 pandemic began
‘The Last Chairlift,’ the iconic author’s most recent major novel, is a sweeping family saga about sexual identity, risk, and the storied history of Aspen, Colorado
The acclaimed nonfiction writer talked to nearly 100 scientists to tell the story of how the virus that caused COVID-19 spilled over into humans and spread across the globe