the outside festival

What you can learn from how the most famous climber in the world handles fear

Two icons from very different ends of the performance spectrum talk about probing our capacity for fear, risk, and pain

The inaugural pitch competition awarded prizes valued at $170,000

Not even a Colorado thunderstorm could diminish the stoke from the second annual event, writes our articles editor

"Girl Climber," a new film screening at the Outside Festival this weekend, captures the grit and complexity of one of America's top climbers.

The new documentary, screening at the Outside Festival, shares the pain of American Indian history—and the resilience and strength of young Paiute runner Kutoven Stevens.

This year’s program, curated in partnership with Mountainfilm, includes everything from heartfelt shorts to award-winning, feature-length documentaries.

More than a century after their founding, national parks are still a reminder that we can all come together over the things we love most.

In his new memoir, de la Rocha explores the meaning of vulnerability, manhood, and the healing power of the outdoors.

A celebration under the open sky offers an irreplaceable source of community, connection, and joy—which is the big idea behind the Outside Festival.

For musician Neal Francis, self-reflection makes for better jams.

Is Minnesota the most underrated outdoor adventure state? Lead singer of Trampled by Turtles, Dave Simonett, was heavily influenced by the states’ unique beauty, spending his youth exploring its rolling woods. But nature wasn’t just his playground - his love for fishing, hiking, and all things outdoors inspired his music and shaped his songwriting career.