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The Four Seasons Jackson Hole, which opened last year and is the chain’s first hotel in snow country, does everything for its guests except ski: Attendants bring complimentary heated robes and towels, hot chocolate, and s’mores to the outdoor, geothermal-style Jacuzzis and heated swimming pools. The ski concierge provides custom…
Road Trips skiing road trip Snowshoe Break: on the road in Colorado High-Speed Ski Safari Why choose between Summit County’s bounty, Jackson’s steeps, Steamboat’s trees, and Big Sky’s big sky? On this nine-day, Denver-to-Bozeman Rockies odyssey, they’re all yours. Day One: Rent a car for the 90-minute drive west…
Urban pollution can undo your fitness plans. To avoid the big wheeze, check out our guide to finding the freshest outdoor oxygen in cities across the country.
Come along for a wild ride with Warren Miller, the man who invented the art of extreme-ski filmmaking. Even at 80, he can still out-rip you on any slope in the world.
Jon Krakauer survives Everest; Sebastian Junger gets lost in the desert, Hampton Sides has a chat with Lance Armstrong; Ian Frazier profiles the world's wiliest mushroom hunter; Mark Jenkins does it The Hard Way; Tim Cahill travels with bandits; Bruce Barcott tracks a Native American artifacts smuggler, Kevin Fedarko spends…
F E A T U R E S WINTER 2005 LOST COAST, FOUND Australia’s rugged shore between Melbourne and Sydney once appealed mostly to rough-riding travelers. Now this beachy paradise lets visitors go cush in the bush—and one…
Leave it to Bhutan—the Switzerland-size Buddhist kingdom wedged between Tibet and India that’s become the pinnacle of exclusive adventure travel—to be the new home of two ultra-indulgent lodges. Opening this month, Uma Paro, owned by Como Hotels and Resorts, is a 20-room, nine-villa mountain getaway set on 38 forested acres…
Do you lie awake at night worrying that everything you know is wrong? You need what this guy is selling!
Can you suggest a few jackets that can multitask for snow sports, short hikes, and the commute to work? I like the hard-shell feel but don't need expensive Gore-Tex; I'd like adjustable cuffs and a removable hood; I would prefer something without a powder skirt but with a zip-out style that's not parka length; I like a simple jacket in solid colors without oodles of pockets and zippers. Hope I didn't overload you. Suggestions? Jim Ann Arbor, Michigan
Oh, wise gear guru, what are the best gloves for winter hike in the Adirondacks? Lorne Brooklyn, New York
I feel overwhelmed by all the different types of ski equipment. As someone who skis hard maybe a dozen times a year on mostly East Coast snow (probably once out west, too), what kind of boots, bindings, and skis would work for me? I know I'm a little early here, but I'm already dreing of that first snowfall. Ron Washington, D.C.
I'm a snowboarder interested in recording video footage of skiing and 'boarding. The mind boggles, though, with all the available formats, options, models, etc. I've also been told I should get a camera with a wide-angle lens, but all the salespeople I've asked didn't even realize wide-angle lenses were either interchangeable or available. Help! Stu Yakima, Washington
Call us rubberneckers, but who can resist the panic, terror, and inspiration of a good survival tale? We combed through vast libraries of lore to find 10 more unforgettable, nearly unbelievable great escapes. Brace yourself.
Welcome to the anti-Himalayas, a happy land of sunshine, frothy water, and extra-large boulders
On the high plains of the West, tough men still ride herd on the open range. But the new riders are lonely gauchos from Chile and Peru, and their 21st-century frontier is a place where the cowboy myth meets a harsh reality.
While it’s still cold and gray in northern France, the sun is shining brightly as the Tour reaches the foothills of the Pyrenees. The rising temperatures will increase the difficulty of the next two stages and may have a significant impact on the outcome of the entire Tour. Temperatures…
After a decade of failed attempts and fatal rebuffs, an Outside-sponsored expedition runs Tibet's Upper Tsanpgo Gorge—and lives to tell about it.
On February 4, a team comprising explorers and kayakers from seven nations began a planned two-month-long expedition through the Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet. Their goal is to chart some of the still unvisited parts of the gorge and to complete the first-ever whitewater descent of the world’s deepest river…
October, 2001 Santa Fe, New Mexico Scott Lindgren: One of the things that we really wanted to express now that we are doing this with Outside Television and Outside Magazine and GM, is that the story will be told as it is. Granted,…
How exactly do you go about getting 80 people, 14 boats, and several thousand pounds of equipment from one end of the deepest river canyon in the world to the other? You view it like a king-sized, 150-mile-long obstacle course fiendish enough to confound even the most talented river runners,…
It's the cradle of Shangri-la, and one of the deepest river gorges on earth. It's a fortress guarding sacred waterfalls, and a cauldron of savage whitewater and unrunnable rapids. In the chill of the Himalayan winter, seven world-class kayakers led a massive expedition into the shadowy realm of Tibet's Tsangpo River , and launched their boats down its roaring t
Ditch the lycra. It's time for fuss-free duds—think t-shirts, jeans, and flip-flops—expressly engineered for kicking back.
Outside magazine, April 2001 Pure as the Driven Snow I THINK IT’S GREAT that Rob Story profiled Tom Burt, a true backcountry patriot and die-hard snowboarder (“Legend of the Fall Line,” February). Burt has amazing style, not to mention…
 10 CLASSIC TREKS WALKS ON THE Wild SIDE Waking dream: above the clouds on the Milford Track, New Zealand Exploring the most enchantingly rugged places on earth is easy. Just follow our guide to the world’s ten classic treks, put one foot in front of the other—and don’t…
Week of December 19-25, 1996 Whistler-Blackcomb on a shoestring Malaria precautions for Indonesia Local hiking clubs in New Zealand Romantic skiing trips in Wisconsin Skiing the Grand Canyon’s…
Week of November 26 – December 2, 1998 Costa Rica — a perfect mid-winter escape Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont Late spring hikes in the southwest Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont…
Week of September 14-21, 1995 Making the most of Baja’s Cabo San Lucas Choosing the right guide service for a Himalayan expedition Best autumn day hikes near Winter Park, CO Do Mexico right:…
Week of September 21-28, 1995 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand…
Week of October 5-12, 1995 Skiing Colorado in January Rafting Virginia’s wild and woolly whitewater Baja’s great outdoors–no tours, no crowds The bone-breaking ecstasy of the Eco-Challenge Around-the-world airplane tickets…
Week of October 5-12, 1995 Skiing Colorado in January Rafting Virginia’s wild and woolly whitewater Baja’s great outdoors–no tours, no crowds The bone-breaking ecstasy of the Eco-Challenge Around-the-world airplane tickets…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 26, 1996-January 1, 1997 Inns and trails on Vancouver Island Primitive camping in Florida Tips for trekking in India It’s no joke:…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 26, 1996-January 1, 1997 Inns and trails on Vancouver Island Primitive camping in Florida Tips for trekking in India It’s no joke:…
Week of December 3 – December 9, 1998 Seeking an active vacation, Caribbean-style Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont Late spring hikes in the southwest Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont By Amy…
Week of August 21-27, 1997 Christmastime skiing in New England Cycling opportunities in Colorado Whitewater rafting on the Gauley Heading south of the border in winter First-class skiing in…
Week of September 21-28, 1995 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand…
Week of October 19-26, 1995 Weekend hikes near Chicago Hiking in Maui’s Haleakala National Park Mountain biking in the White Mountains Winter camping in Texas’ Guadalupe Mountains Moving a family…
Jon Krakauer How did you take notes while climbing Everest? Question: Jon, Once again fantastic writing. Despite my feeling that I had read enough about your trip from all the articles, I…
Week of April 24-30, 1997 Walking terms from ‘trek’ to ‘bushwhack’ Outdoor adventure trips in Scandinavia Tourist-free vacations in the Hawaiian Islands Mountain bike camps in the Northeast Rock-climbing…
Week of January 2-8, 1997 Paddling the Maine Island Trail Heli- and snowcat skiing in Canada Where to stay for Bonaire diving Kick back at a Shenandoah farm inn…
Volcano skiing erupts in Ecuador Sunset on Cotopaxi, Ecuador I shouldn’t have worried. The next day, after a long, wet trek to base camp, the clouds that hung low over a barren…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 25-31, 1997 Adventurous trips around Scandinavia Top picks in Vermont, New Hampshire Heading south of the border in winter Learning to sail in…
Week of December 8-14, 1995 Biking Colorado’s Tenth Mountain Trail Skiing South America this summer Backpacking Utah’s White Canyon Kayaking options near Las Vegas, NV Hawaii in one week…
Andean Adventure Sweating it out in Bariloche May 4, 1997 Outside the window of our little apartment the rains are still pounding. Four days without relief, and the streets of Bariloche run with…
A look back at Everest Many questions remain about the 1996 Mount Everest expedition that left eight climbers dead atop the world’s tallest peak. Here are the essentials in Outside Online‘s comprehensive coverage of this tragic event.
Week of January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
Week of December 17 – December 23, 1998 Cross-country treks: a coast-to-coast drive Skiing centers in Vermont A February motorcycling tour Skiing centers in Vermont By Amy Marr Question: Since…
Week of January 9-15, 1997 Hut-to-hut skiing in the Adirondacks Family adventure, high in the saddle Options for climbing Kilimanjaro Kayaking South Padre Island Reliable Boundary Waters outfitters…
Volcano skiing erupts in Ecuador A local delicacy: Fresh roasted guinea pig German mountaineer Wilhelm Reiss first climbed Cotopaxi in 1872, and the volcano was summited regularly during the latter part…
Week of November 19 — 25, 1998 Mid-winter skiing in Austria, en famille Wilderness hiking around Atlanta Seeking adventure in Kentucky Mid-winter skiing in Austria, en famille By Amy Marr…
Week of January 1-8, 1996 Sea kayaking tours in Hawaii Budget travel in the Pacific Northwest Affordable skiing in Utah Summer jobs in the outdoors Kayaking Utah’s…
 Dream Towns Letters to Mike Steere The author of Outside’s “Dream Towns” article opens his mail Editor’s note: Mike answered the best letters online. Letters may have…
Jon Krakauer Do trekkers climb past base camp on Everest? Question: What is the difference between a trekker and a climber? Are trekkers hikers or low-altitude climbers? Susan Allen is shown in…
Week of January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
Week of January 31-February 7, 1996 Rafting Ethiopia’s ‘Grand Canyon’ Cheap ski packages out West Road biking rides in Arizona Outdoor activities in Quepos, Costa Rica Upcoming adventure travel shows…
Week of July 31-August 6, 1997 Sightseeing around Anchorage, Alaska Snowy adventures on the Last Continent Family vacations away from Disneyland Summer ski trips near Portland, Oregon January getaways…
Week of January 30-February 5, 1997 Through-hiking the Appalachian Trail Hiking and rafting in Northern California Late-season skiing at Colorado resorts Making the most of five days in the Adirondacks…
Week of November 26 – December 2, 1998 Costa Rica — a perfect mid-winter escape Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont Late spring hikes in the southwest Costa Rica — a perfect mid-winter escape…
Week of February 21-28, 1996 The best inexpensive ski areas South America ski trips Outdoor offerings in Sheridan, Wyoming Denali Park: It’s worth the permit hassles Glacier Park’s best…
Week of June 13-19, 1996 Grand Teton guides Preparing for Manitoba Fat-tire rides in Crested Butte Hiking in Illinois Paddle trips with kids Four Corners mountain…
Jon Krakauer Just offer jet rides to top of Everest for rich folks Question: John, I’ve enjoyed reading your articles over the years and was especially impressed with your piece on the…
Week of July 23-29, 1998 Seeking mountain biking in Stockholm Summit-potential hikes in Banff and Lake Louise Traveling solo in Indonesia? Bali is best. Checklist: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness…
Week of February 21-28, 1996 The best inexpensive ski areas South America ski trips Outdoor offerings in Sheridan, Wyoming Denali Park: It’s worth the permit hassles Glacier Park’s best…
Week of September 18-24, 1997 “Fall-and-die” skiing in France Discount ski tickets in Colorado Disease risks for travel to Belize Formalizing an outdoor education Penny-saving safaris around Alaska…
Do any of your movies include telemark skiing? Q: Warren, I started telemarking a couple of years ago and I love it. Do any of your movies include segments on telemark…
Week of December 18-24, 1997 Choosing an adventure trip to Latin America Would I be crazy to camp at Zion in February? Ever heard of this remote Caribbean island? Planning a Rocky…
Week of February 20-26, 1997 Touring Alaska without reservations Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March Guided trips through the Smokies Choosing where to ski in Vermont Exploring the…
Week of July 18-25, 1996 Rock art in the Valley of Fire Inexpensive outdoor trip packages Boating the Boundary Waters Winter snow action in the Rockies River paddling…
Week of September 14-21, 1995 Making the most of Baja’s Cabo San Lucas Choosing the right guide service for a Himalayan expedition Best autumn day hikes near Winter Park, CO Do Mexico right:…
Week of August 27 — September 2, 1998 Hiking in South America Spectacular bike rides in the Midwest Finding fellow adventurers in Boston Planning ahead for outdoor education career…
Week of November 21-27, 1996 Sea kayaking schools for beginners Saltwater adventures in Honduras Camping tips for the desert Trekking to the North Pole Backcountry ski trips near…
What equipment do I need to start making ski films? Q: I would like to make films like you but I don’t have the right equipment. What kind of camera would…
Will you make a film devoted to wilderness skiing? Q: With the recent surge of popularity that backcountry skiing is enjoying, have you considered making a film solely devoted to wilderness…
Marc Twight November 20, 1995 What tortures your soul and why do you write? Can you recommend a fun climb in North America? Are you really that angst-filled,…
Week of February 20-26, 1997 Touring Alaska without reservations Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March Guided trips through the Smokies Choosing where to ski in Vermont Exploring the…
Week of November 28-December 4, 1996 Active getaway to Kauai Rock-climbing in Thailand Crested Butte a good early-season choice Kayak camping on Lake Mead Out-of-the-way trails in the…
Week of August 8-14, 1996 North Cascades for tourist-free beauty Keeping hydrated on the Inca Trail Knobby-tire spinning abroad Folk music and camping in Rhode Island Squish the…
Week of December 19-25, 1996 Whistler-Blackcomb on a shoestring Malaria precautions for Indonesia Local hiking clubs in New Zealand Romantic skiing trips in Wisconsin Skiing the Grand Canyon’s…
What kind of skiing can older folk do? What do you ski? Q: Warren, my family has always been a big fan of your movies. It was your movies, in fact,…
I want to see more telemark skiing in your movies Q: I’ve not seen one of your movies for a few years now because you have not been giving the sport…