More than 17 years ago, a successful Michigan attorney took his life on a cherished trout stream, devastating close friends and family. Haunted by what happened, his nephew investigated and discovered tragic truths that were in plain sight all along. | Continue reading
What do you do after surviving a near-death experience? Visit a dying natural wonder, of course. After his husband suffers a stroke at the age of 40, our writer plans the trip of a lifetime to the Great Barrier Reef—and discovers new meaning in the term "last-chance tourism." | Continue reading
Over the past two decades, eBird has become the go-to online platform for scientists and hobbyists alike to upload and share bird observations. But it has also transformed the process and etiquette of birding. | Continue reading
Apple’s CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives—but we also need to learn how to ignore our screens | Continue reading
Over the past two decades, eBird has become the go-to online platform for scientists and hobbyists alike to upload and share bird observations. But it has also transformed the process and etiquette of birding. | Continue reading
The decade-long hunt captured the world's attention, but when it finally ended last June, everyone still wanted to know: who had solved the mystery? This week, as legal proceedings threaten his anonymity, a 32-year-old medical student is ready to go on the record. | Continue reading
That "organic litter" you just threw? It'll still be around in a year. | Continue reading
During her college break, the author went all in on solitude—living alone on a Down East island and working for one of the area’s few female skippers. Luna Soley reflects on a time of loneliness, hard work, and natural beauty. | Continue reading
In his new book, 'Lifespan,' celebrated scientist David Sinclair lays out exactly why we age—and why he thinks we don't have to | Continue reading
These maps are packed with information about current conditions. All you need to know is how to interpret them. | Continue reading
Wim Hof's teachings about breath work and the health benefits of cold plunges have attracted millions of followers who swear it has cured everything from depression to diabetes and makes them happier and stronger. Our writer traveled to Iceland (naturally) for a deep dive with th … | Continue reading
In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract. | Continue reading
Several near deaths on the world’s highest peaks have shed light on a dangerous trend in mountaineering: rampant use of performance-enhancing drugs, particularly the powerful steroid dexamethasone. Devon O’Neil reports on how dope is corrupting the game. | Continue reading
A serious exploration of a topic that a lot of people don't take seriously | Continue reading
With the CZU Lightning Complex fire bearing down on them, a rogue group of citizens banded together to stay and defend their homes in the mountains above Santa Cruz, California. Here's how they fought the fire—and won. | Continue reading
And it was awesome | Continue reading
Two new studies remind of us of what we already know but sometimes forget | Continue reading
Beer is the Dom Perignon of the Amazon. The surest way to get everyone’s attention is to show up with an obscene amount. We had everyone’s attention. | Continue reading
Last year, a media-shy billionaire bought the flailing Lonely Planet travel-guide empire, then shocked observers by hiring an unknown 24-year-old former wedding photographer to save it. Charles Bethea straps in for a bizarre ride as a kid mogul tries to remake a legendary brand f … | Continue reading
A new aerodynamic analysis runs the numbers on exactly where to run when you’re behind someone else | Continue reading
John Ackerman has spent millions procuring a majority of the known caves in Minnesota, which add up to dozens of miles of underground passageways and likely make him the largest cave owner in the U.S. He collects and charts them in the name of preservation, but his controversial … | Continue reading
Improving your max aerobic power may come at the cost of worse efficiency, a new study finds | Continue reading
The protein and muscle guru Luc van Loon wants you to bulk up—and keep what you've got | Continue reading
Many of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We've been missing out—big-time. | Continue reading
Nestled in Chattahoochee Hills southwest of Atlanta, the Serenbe community is designed to deliver everybody's favorite buzzword: wellness. You can't argue with the gourmet wine dinners, leafy walking trails, and goat yoga, but be aware that Paradise doesn't come cheap. | Continue reading
There are important decisions to make before and after your recyclables leave your hands | Continue reading
The retail giant wants to increase participation and diversity in the outdoors by lowering the cost barrier | Continue reading
In an excerpt from his new book, 'In Praise of Walking,' Shane O'Mara delves into the science behind an activity that human beings often underestimate—at our own peril | Continue reading
It hasn’t been this dangerous to ride a bicycle on American roads or streets in 30 years. This year, Outside is tracking every cycling traffic fatality and reporting that data here. Read more about why we’ve embarked on the #2020cyclingdeaths project. | Continue reading
One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from? | Continue reading
The military's toughest training challenges have a lot in common with outdoor sufferfests like the Barkley Marathons and the Leadville Trail 100: you have to be fit and motivated to make the starting line, but your mind and spirit are what carry you to the end. A Ranger graduate … | Continue reading
Last week the snow-sports world was arguing over whether or not chairlifts should be running during the coronavirus crisis. Now it's donating goggles to hospitals in need. | Continue reading
As we confront the reality of COVID-19, the idea of living self-sufficiently in the woods, far from crowds and grocery stores, doesn't sound so bad. Lynx Vilden has been doing just that for decades, while teaching others how to live primitively, too. | Continue reading
What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own | Continue reading
Pretty much every elite endurance athlete trains in mountain air or the altitude-tent equivalent. But a few scientists think they’re wasting their time and money. | Continue reading
Allegations of abuse have surfaced at a Bangladeshi factory whose multinational owner manufactures for some of the most popular outdoor brands we love. Here's why that should surprise no one. | Continue reading
The United States leads the world in spending for health and fitness but still ranks lowest in measurements of actual health. How do we break the cycle? | Continue reading
Here's the gear to do it | Continue reading
The simple story of an unfair shoe with “springs” doesn’t capture the true complexity of the ongoing debate about technology in footwear | Continue reading
Scientists are increasingly skeptical of the benefits of flexibility, but the fitness world doesn’t want to hear it | Continue reading
Bluebird Backcountry is an avalanche- and ski-patrolled ski area where you'll have to climb to earn your turns | Continue reading
Fluorinated glide wax is being banned from elite competitions, and big brands like Swix say they’re searching for environmentally friendly alternatives. But the seductively speedy—and noxious—compounds are unlikely to loosen their grip on the sport anytime soon. | Continue reading
After tragedy followed Hugo Sanchez from El Salvador to Canada, he started photographing the northern lights, finding a new sense of purpose in the wintertime sky | Continue reading
Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong? | Continue reading
Years after he took that pill in Ibiza, Grammy nominee Mike Posner left behind his life in L.A. to go on a 2,851-mile journey in search of... something. Here's what he learned about grief, motivation, struggle, and authenticity. | Continue reading
How to keep your devices safe when you park at a trailhead | Continue reading
In 2017, two Americans set off on a round-the-world bike trip. They believed people all over the world are inherently good at heart. They never made it home. | Continue reading