Seduced by the idea of turning my hobby into a paycheck, I led bike tours across the US throughout my twenties — and learned that some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
Ten books that sparked debate, started conversations, and launched movements in the past ten years—and what to read next
Nick Noland took a wrong turn on his way down from 14,232-foot Mount Shavano. What was supposed to be a quick hike turned into an all-night fight for his life in harsh winds and subfreezing temperatures.
Maxine McCormick is already a fly fishing legend. But how can a 15-year-old make her way through a world dominated by retirees?
He's had to embrace incredible physical pain to win iconic ultramarathons like the Leadville Trail 100 and the Western States Endurance Run. But it's nothing like his fight against depression.
Years after he took that pill in Ibiza, Mike Posner left LA on a 2,851-mile quest. Here's what he learned.
We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story.
Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure. We're here to absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.
Paul Kvinta traveled to Laos to visit a moon-shot project aimed at saving the country's 400 remaining wild behemoths, investigate the strange underworld of wildlife trafficking — and made a very unexpected purchase.
His goal was to restore his health on the Pacific Crest Trail. Becoming a YouTube star, getting stalked, and meeting the perfect girl were just exhilarating extras.
Powder days and gear bonuses are great, but welcoming environments that prioritize the work-life balance are what really make these companies exceptional on Outside's annual list.
The idea that ESPN8: The Ocho categorized cornhole as "almost a sport" doesn't seem to help the league's credibility.
The Swedish company Maurten's hydrogel drink has taken the endurance world by storm over the last two years. Now scientists are testing their claims.
For the past decade, researchers and coaches have been seduced by the potential performance boost of brain-zapping technology, but the research is far from conclusive. In an attempt to tease out some answers, Alex Hutchinson tried it for himself while on a bespoke bike tour through the Alps.
For the past decade, researchers and coaches have been seduced by the potential performance boost of brain-zapping technology, but the research is far from conclusive. In an attempt to tease out some answers, Alex Hutchinson tried it for himself while on a bespoke bike tour through the Alps.
Multimillionaire Victor Vescovo committed himself to one of the world's craziest remaining quests: to reach the deepest points in every ocean. What does it take to get there?
A scandal over radiation exposure at the park is the latest weapon employees are using against each other in a perpetually toxic workplace.
When she realized a mountain lion was stalking her, Dee Gallant knew exactly what to do — blast some heavy metal.
Combating climate change means getting a grip on our food waste problem, but it's harder than you might think to go waste-free.
