I ran, camped, and slept in these—here's which ones held up when it got cold and wet.

After surviving a knife assault while hiking abroad and a bear charge close to home in Montana, a veteran traveler explains how she manages risk and why she refuses to stay home.

Three children wandered 1.5 miles from their family’s campsite near Buena Vista. A search-and-rescue team, led by K-9 Archie, tracked them down in the Colorado backcountry.

When a mountain lion ambushed his Labrador retriever near the Thoroughfare Wilderness outside Cody, Wyoming, photographer Adam Borkhus delivered a boot to the big cat’s face. Here is how the wild encounter unfolded—and expert advice on backcountry safety in cougar country.

No one expects more from their gear than these folks who work outside year-round.

We asked doctors if hard workouts are messing with our stress hormone levels and what, if anything, we should do about it.

From ancient mineral springs to quiet lake shores, these under-the-radar destinations offer a restorative escape without the heavy crowds or high prices.

PaddyO did two straight weeks in the Big Ditch, talking to his fellow boaters the whole way

From a $58 tee that survived a Wisconsin backpacking trip to the balance bike that turned a toddler into a mini mountain biker, here's the gear our editors won't shut up about.

Fires, floods, and hurricanes can feel paralyzing. But preparing for the worst can bring out our best. Alongside community partners, Amazon shows how.

Hiking and backpacking apparel looks more stylish than ever. Here’s why.

Yosemite National Park investigators are asking people who visited the Chilnualna Falls Trail from September 9 to September 15 to come forward with any information.

Our columnist tries out the new travel trend of “deadzoning" at a high-end guest ranch in Montana. With zero cell service, gourmet meals, and endless trail rides, he’s now considering full-time cowboy life.

Four people are dead and 12 others are missing after an avalanche buried the Base Camp at Himlung Himal, a peak in northern Nepal

The newest Long Read on the Outside Podcast profiles rising ultrarunning star Rachel Entrekin, who is redefining what is possible in human endurance. Her secret weapon? Realistic positivity.

As shoulder season brings sudden snowstorms, icy trails, and early darkness, search-and-rescue experts share vital safety lessons from recent Pacific Northwest tragedies.

Our features editor, a longtime cycling journalist, discusses the historical significance of McNulty’s nail-biting victory at the UCI road world championships in Montreal

The Rebelle Rally founder on how navigation skills translate to life skills

In the first episode of ‘Along for the Ride,’ comedian Brooks Wheelan offers freewheeling adventure tips for Canada’s boldest province

Explore, experience, and protect the places that belong to us all.

From desperately needing to poop to feeling burning pain in your sides, here's how to deal with all of the gross or terribly uncomfortable things that happen to your body.

An international expert panel sifts through the evidence on pre-workout routines.

Deep in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, an Indigenous-owned lodge offers an intimate look at the world’s largest brown bears alongside the Alutiiq people who have shared the island with them for thousands of years.

Many hikers experience knee pain or burning legs on the descent. Use these expert-approved moves to build quad strength and hike pain-free.

When triple-digit summer heat finally breaks, Austin becomes an outdoor paradise. A long-time resident shares where to run, swim, eat, and catch live music without the hassle.

An overly stuffed pack changes how force moves through your feet, which might lead you to cancel your hiking trip or increase the risk of long-term damage. A podiatrist and one of the study's authors weigh in.

Registered dietitians share the best ways to adjust your fueling plan as outside temps begin to drop this fall so you can crush your cool-weather runs.

From last-gasp-of-summer slides to first-taste-of-fall hiking boots, here's what readers actually bought this month.

Calf or Achilles stiffness and tension can be super painful. Here's a quick exercise that will ease aches and pain in your lower legs.

Apparel companies are moving beyond advanced footwear to design suits that stabilize joints and save energy. The latest technology suggests the future of physical performance involves what you wear from head to toe.

My journey to a firefly sanctuary in Bali revealed a striking truth: the artificial light destroying the firefly’s glow is the same force disrupting our circadian rhythms, sleep, and long-term health.

Heaps of hikers and tons of trail runners are on sale at REI right now. These are our gear team’s 13 favorites.

Battling altitude sickness, dust, and strict permit timelines, Erin Ton shaved over an hour off the fastest known time on Africa’s highest summit. Now with two peaks down, the Colorado woman has five mountains remaining in her Seven Summits quest.

After surviving a knife assault while hiking abroad and a bear charge close to home in Montana, a veteran traveler explains how she manages risk and why she refuses to stay home.

When a mountain lion ambushed his Labrador retriever near the Thoroughfare Wilderness outside Cody, Wyoming, photographer Adam Borkhus delivered a boot to the big cat’s face. Here is how the wild encounter unfolded—and expert advice on backcountry safety in cougar country.

Our features editor believes that a professional baseball game could be tweaked to reflect the staff cuts, budget woes, and overcrowding that national parks have endured amid two years of disastrous policy changes

A rare super El Niño could bring "Godzilla-strength storms," severe flooding, and altered snowpacks this winter. We talk to weather experts to find out how it will affect major travel destinations, and how you can protect your trip.

I ran, camped, and slept in these—here's which ones held up when it got cold and wet.

We asked doctors if hard workouts are messing with our stress hormone levels and what, if anything, we should do about it.

Extreme whitewater may look like a reckless gamble, but on Idaho’s stoutest rapids, elite paddlers find a sacred language of focus, survival, and profound connection. Our associate editor soaked it all in at the North Fork Championship, kayaking’s gnarliest race.

We're often taught that the key to success is to get really good at one thing. But I did that and couldn't have been more miserable. As someone who once excelled at a niche sport, I'm now happiest when I dip my toes into anything that seems cool.

From ancient mineral springs to quiet lake shores, these under-the-radar destinations offer a restorative escape without the heavy crowds or high prices.

Researchers are finally beginning to study athletes who keep training at high levels while pregnant.

In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, filmmaker Jimmy Chin profiles Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, and takes a deep dive into Chouinard's lifelong relationship with taking risks in the outdoors.

If you've sat on a chairlift, floated a river, or competed in a running race, you’ve probably seen scores of people adorned with face glitter. Contributor Kylie Mohr explains why athletes and enthusiasts love to sparkle.