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A group of families is trading traditional life for months of thru-hiking in the wilderness—with kids in tow.
Planning a backpacking trip? Join Pacific Crest Trail correspondent and thru-hiker David Gleisner live on March 25 for a Q&A.
The former pro athlete shares about his life off-set and the stories we haven't witnessed on his new adventure travel show.
These moves work every part of your core, boost spinal stability, and lower blood pressure.
Scientists explain why some of us benefit more than others from expert guidance.
'The Valley of Shadows,' a new eight-part podcast, examines the 1998 disappearance of former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy John Aujay, who vanished during a training run in the Devil’s Punchbowl—an unsolved mystery that endures to this day.
An easy, realistic overlanding build focused on organization, comfort, and simplicity—not extreme mods.
A new breed of lighter, more breathable midlayers is replacing your beloved insulated hoodie.
Upsized tires promise capability—but real-world testing shows they may cost far more than they deliver.
Arborists work in a world of extreme heights and life-or-death consequences every day. I went behind the scenes of a professional tree-climbing competition to meet the people who maintain the canopies above our heads.
We think of the wilderness as a refuge from the dangers of city life, but experts say our sense of security in the wild may be our biggest vulnerability. Here is the hidden reality of safety on the trail.
From hand-me-down fleeces to patched-up shells, we’re celebrating the tattered, torn, and "un-trashable" gear that has survived decades on the trail.
From the most iconic national park to the newest national monument, much of America’s 640 million acres of public land is under siege. Here are the most endangered places, what we stand to lose, and our best chances for saving them.
These four easy modifications might help you finally enjoy this universally hated exercise.
Where to go, what to see, and how to document astronomical events this year.
Capturing the Milky Way doesn't require thousands of dollars in gear. Here is my simple guide to using your smartphone—or camera—and the dark sky to take professional-quality photos.
From stargazing to aurora hunting, travelers are chasing an increasingly rare resource: natural night.
Forget what you heard. The best way to stay cool in the sun is actually to put more clothes on.
From Outside contributor Tim Neville’s award-winning story of living in total darkness for 82 hours in a dark cave, to Pam Houston’s tale of the mental health benefits of Icelandic horses, these stories will give your tired eyes a break and remind you of the power of travel.
Harder isn’t always better for interval training, according to a new study.
From surviving 700 days in the Arctic to the first woman to brave the English Channel, these audio stories profile the trailblazers who defied the odds to shape the world.
At the southernmost tip of South America lies a 400,000-acre wilderness once considered too desolate to survive. Now, a massive new national park will finally invite the public to see the edge of the world.
With Outside's new text-to-speech audio feature, our top adventure stories are much easier to listen to on the go. Hear your favorite Outside classics, daring rescue stories, and breaking news while you get outside—where we all know you would prefer to be anyway.
This old-school brewer is perfect for coffee lovers on the go.
We've put together a playlist of our most popular research-backed and expert-approved stories on healthy aging. You can listen to them anytime, anywhere.
We used Outside's new text-to-speech feature to create a playlist featuring our favorite gear stories of all-time.
From snowy dog walks to hitting the hot tub, these après boots and slippers keep me warm and comfy.
From ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Oscar winner Charlize Theron has built a legacy on punishing physicality. In her new survival thriller ‘Apex,’ she ups the ante as a climber hunted by a human predator, ditching stunt doubles to scale rock barefoot. She opens up about raw feet, the thin line between brave and reckless, and why misery makes for the best movies.
Whether you’re craving cityscapes or secluded forests, these routes are worth planning a trip around.
To help you stay on the road and trails (and out of the doctor's office), follow these expert-backed tips.
From swamp foot to soggy river crossings, here’s how to choose between the protection of a waterproof membrane and the fast-drying freedom of breathable mesh.
After a disastrous mid-hike battery failure left me hitchhiking for a replacement, I finally found an ultralight headlamp that actually outperforms the big-name brands.
We asked SAR personnel to offer simple tips that every hiker, climber, or skier could someday use in a backcountry emergency.
According to neuroscientists and exercise physiologists, how you choose the music you listen to matters, too.
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.
Outside recently launched a text-to-speech feature. Don't know where to start? Here are our most listened to articles so far.
At Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures, the oldest carving factory in America, a team of former archaeologists and butchers creates ephemeral art designed to be licked, touched, and eventually, lost.
The brand synonymous with bombproof coolers is taking on the trail. We put their rugged new hiking pack to the ultimate test.
SAR squads across the country rely on volunteer manpower to save lives. Experts share tips for how to join your local team.
The jackets vary in fill and warmth, but function similarly despite their price differences.
Go behind the scenes with Lab Test Editor Adam Trenkamp and engineer Trevor Young as they debut a Colorado-made machine that's setting a new industry standard for ski and snowboard testing.
This efficient bodyweight routine can be done in three simple moves.
I realized that gear isn’t just gear. It’s a gatekeeper. And gear that hugs and tugs in all the wrong places doesn’t whisper. It declares: this ain’t for you, girl.
These seven shoes are dialed in for venturing off the asphalt.
Not only can you get access to vitamin D in some areas, but cold-weather walks have also been linked to longevity, better mental health, and awe.
Going viral might sound like an aspiring influencer’s dream. But according to one creator, things only get harder from there.
Bootcaps, low-tech toe wraps for your ski boots, add a crucial 20 degrees of warmth to keep you on the mountain all day.
Why are people leaping off cliffs to process grief, terminal illness, and more of life’s challenges? An extreme version of "adventure therapy" is being offered with Tandem BASE jumping in Moab.
A new study puts Maurten’s hydrogel baking soda to the test in thin air, and finds (mostly) positive results.
These three proven camera mounts deliver stable footage, easy access, and angles that don’t all look the same.
These garments are not your average base layers. And for people who menstruate, they can be a game-changing addition to your backcountry setup.
Timed-entry programs just vanished from three of America’s busiest national parks. Other parks, meanwhile, are keeping them. Here’s what you need to know about national park reservations in 2026.
The Tahoe avalanche claimed the lives of six mothers who bonded over their love the outdoors. A writer explains why mom group adventures play a crucial role in her own community.
If you've noticed that your joints and muscles have been feeling sore lately, there's a reason why. Experts explain how to alleviate weather-related pain.
Like many new parents, I was overwhelmed by my registry and the pressure to buy everything. After a year of travel and heavy snow, one "overkill" purchase became my daily lifesaver.
We tested 40 jackets, pants, boots, and layers through the heart of winter—these kept hunters warm, dry, and in the field longer.
At a Chicago-area training studio, moving ski treadmills and simulators promise to build confidence, technique, and muscle memory before you ever hit the mountain.
From carry-on-friendly sizes to expedition haulers, these nine duffel bags are durable, weather-resistant, and easy to pack.
There’s more to NOLA than Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street. Our local contributor shares the best things to do outdoors—within the city limits.
Two helmets, two prices, one safety rating. We break down what skiers actually get when they spend more.
For anyone inspired by the Olympics this winter, could E-Skimo offer a more accessible entry point into the sport of ski touring?
Meet Ben Ogden, the silver medalist in the Olympic cross-country sprint, who loves to flip, jump, and get wild on skinny skis
The host of 'Catching the Codfather' explains why his new podcast about a notorious fishing magnate is really about regulation, science, and the American dream.
After upgrading to the Nokian Outpost nAT, I gained snow traction (without sacrificing much highway mileage) and just enough confidence to go anywhere.
A sex and relationship therapist explains the best non-creepy ways to figure out if they like you back.
Our articles editor takes a deep dive into the hellish and stressful mid-winter ritual of registering your kiddo for summer camp.
Rescue teams across the country are rapidly integrating flying drones and artificial intelligence programs into their processes and procedures. But one major hurdle is stymying the new tech.
Two weeks before social media influencer Gabby Petito disappeared, she was involved in an encounter with local police—a harrowing scene now etched in the minds of millions of people who have seen the body cam footage of the traffic stop in Moab, Utah. An excerpt from the new book 'Murder on the Trail' breaks it down.
Whether you’ve completed your goal race or just need some time away from formal training, a running coach outlines how often you should run to maintain fitness.
Outside editors recall the search and rescue missions unlike any others. Here are the stories that will stay with us forever.
A physical therapist explains why this simple at-home move targets overlooked muscles that support powerful, more efficient running.
Here are the winter staples we recommend, from ways to illuminate your path, to the layers and boots that will save you.
Colorado runner Erin Ton just shattered the FKT on 22,837-Foot Aconcagua. Ton, 29, recounts the adventure, one step at a time.
Your metabolism adapts to save energy when you work out a lot, a new theory claims.
It used to be a dream job. In many ways, it still is. This is what it’s really like to work in America’s national parks in the present climate.