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In an excerpt from Kirk Wallace Johnson's new book 'The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century,' Edwin Rist, a 20-year-old champion flytier, pulls off a very strange burglary at the British Museum of Natural History.
Our features editor sat down with author Mike Finkel to talk about his book, and you can listen in on their conversation
Five years after Tim Samaras and two others died in a tornado outside El Reno, Oklahoma, a writer tries to understand what made him take the risks that he did
A new book by Heather Hansen explores the complicated world of wildland-urban interface firefighting as it unfolded in the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland, Colorado
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
Over the last 41 years, we’ve published some astonishing stories of misadventure. This new collection represents the wildest tales we’ve ever told.
We asked our favorite athletes and explorers what books have stuck with them. Then we dug up some new picks that hit the same notes of adventure and awe.
After he died, Harrison's friends, family, and fishing buddies gathered to send him off the only way they knew how—by having one gigantic meal
Homemade plant-based meat innovations are getting billed as satisfying, even to dedicated meat lovers
Voters have the power to fix the public lands crisis, but first we need get smarter about how we fund open spaces
The National Geographic fellow on what he's learned from spending time with the happiest people on earth
The latest book by David Roberts is a personal narrative on mortality and relationships and a polemic on the history and future of adventure
A record-holding marathoner and a journalist explore how your mindset can improve your running, and your running can improve your mind
The climber's posthumously published autobiography gives an intimate look at a mountain legend and takes on new meaning after his death
Carl Hoffman's latest book explores two lives and the surprising way in which they began to interact
The acclaimed author of 'Wild' shares her process and philosophy with Tim Ferriss
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
The bestselling author of 'Wild' and 'Tiny Beautiful Things' shares her process and philosophy with Tim Ferriss
Even superstar Olympians need some help staying fresh through the competition
In an excerpt from her new memoir, 'The Art of Vanishing,' Laura Smith—feeling anxious about her forthcoming wedding—becomes curious about a woman who, unsatisfied with her own marriage, set off on her own and was never seen again
It may be the key to happiness and sustainable performance
In an exclusive excerpt from his book 'Endure,' Outside's Sweat Science columnist explores the brain's role in setting our physical limits.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about last month
Our features editor sat down with author Annette McGivney to talk about her book, and you can listen in on their conversation
A primer on who to start reading and who you've been overlooking for too long.
The first new collection of avalanche stories in decades seeks to help us better understand risk and consequence
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in November
In this excerpt from Annette McGivney's book 'Pure Land,' the author investigates the brutal killing of a Japanese tourist—and things get complicated.
Part actual book club, part place to explore outdoor culture and media
For thoughtful holiday gifting, these are our no-fail, instant-gratification picks
The podcast star and bestselling author sent the same 11 questions to more than 100 of his dream interviewees. He shares their answers in his new book, 'Tribe of Mentors.'
The peak performance expert and bestselling author on what he’s reading now
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in October
Plus two more books we're reading this month
With his new book, David Philipps is the latest journalist to ride into town on a mustang. And he's come with some new material.
If you like Sweat Science, you'll love these books
In 1905, Mina Hubbard completed the expedition that had killed her husband—and beat the pants off his swaggering rival
The new book by journalist Annette McGivney excavates three lives (including her own) interlinked by a 2006 homicide near Havasu Falls
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about
A new nonfiction book by Ted Genoways looks at the complex argument over how best to grow food in America, told from the farmer's perspective. Another good read explores how a drug kingpin made millions breeding horses.
The writer and activist's nighttime essentials
Finding a place to put a tent is easy if you follow these steps
What you’ll take from the stories in this issue is that same bit of wisdom gleaned from all great adventure tales. We humans can endure far more than we ever imagined.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in August
The Hipcamp founder lets us in on her most essential pre-bed gear
To commemorate our 40th anniversary, we've packaged more than 140 of the best adventure photos we've ever featured
A sneaky ghost is good. A real mystery backed up by history is even better.
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in July
Turns out the former Secretary of the Interior is a total book nerd
To get you psyched for your next trip, look for a classic novel from the road
Two new books explore the lengths we've gone to engineer America's most celebrated "wild" resources
This sleep and health expert gives us his tips for how to ensure a restful night
The books, movies, music, and podcasts we couldn't stop talking about in June
Take your pick from several mystery books set in the wild, best read by headlamp
Read these and start thriving outdoors
We get a peek into the fitness guru's most essential gear
Prepare your Instagram account—your stream is about to be filled with insane photos of glorious campfire food from Linda Ly, the Chaco Camptessa
The well-known exercise physiology expert likes to keep it simple
The best performers in the world share a few key habits, and a new book helps you implement them
Where healthy-eating pros turn for inspiration, education, and great recipes
A pair of recovering carnivores, faced with too many recipe options, put five plant-based cookbooks to the test
Plus, Outside staffers' favorite survival books of all time
Ever since the 1950s, our books, movies, and songs have contained fewer and fewer references to flowers, birds, trees, and the outdoors. What does it all mean?
Books—cumbersome and fragile—are not practical travel companions. But they are absolutely essential.
A new book by two philosophy scholars imagines conversations with skeptics and deniers. Here are four lessons we learned from it.
The works that kept Alexi Pappas running, spurred Bill McKibben to fight for nature, and made Laird Hamilton… Laird Hamilton.
A collection of velo products to commemorate one of cycling's greats.
Whether you're hitting the beach, boarding a long flight, or flipping on a headlamp in your tent, you'll want these must-reads at your side
Colorado will soon be home to a 35,000-strong book collection that's all about the culture and conservation of natural places
The Pulitzer Prize finalist spent two years visiting 12 sites around the world for an ambitious new book that reveals the surprising—and surprisingly fascinating—arboreal secrets hidden in the canopies of ordinary trees. Paul Kvinta meets with the real-life Lorax on New York's Upper West side and learns why white men never stand in the shade.
Andrew Skurka’s updated guide is a masterclass in how to enjoy the outdoors comfortably
You don't have to summit mountains bare-chested or meditate on a snowbank to train your body to reap the benefits of one of the world's most extreme approaches to health
Paul Hawken presents a bold plan to beat back climate change based on solutions already within our grasp. Do any of them stand a chance?
Peter Heller returns with a straightforward but expertly observed detective mystery, set in America's first national park