Backcountry Digest
The Best Water Bottles of Every Type
Since Nalgene began rebranding its scientific containers for outdoor use in the 1970s, the water bottle has taken a firm place as an essential item for everyday life. Here we examine the best bottle of every ...
This Is the Only Fitness Tracker I Actually Want to Wear All Day
The newest tracker from Suunto is a way less intense tracker. How does it compare to Suunto models of the past?
Rock Climbing at Banks Lake
For most climbers, springtime means eagerly heading to the nearest crag to chase away the winter blues. Although short drives are appealing, adding a small amount of driving time can yield even more diverse ...
Change Your Story: Windermere Marathon Set for May 20
The Windermere Marathon, produced by Negative Split, put a spotlight this year on individual runner stories in social media to engage and motivate new and veteran runners to start training for the half or full ...
Montbell Thermawrap Vest
I’ve never been much of a vest guy. When it comes to spending money on technical outdoor apparel, I generally prefer more garment per dollar in the form of arm-warming sleeves. The Montbell Thermawrap vest ...
1968 Porsche 908 Works Short-Tail Coupe
The Porsche 908 is the car that would start Porsche's endurance racing dominance that continues to this day. Only 31 were ever made, and any time one comes up for sale, it's significant. This 908 was raced at ...
Sram GX Eagle Long Term Follow-Up
After over 1,000 miles and more than 175,000 ft of climbing, we have a long-term update on Sram’s GX Eagle Drivetrain.
The Moment Liège-Bastogne-Liège Was Won
A solo win for Bob Jungels, another team win for Quick Step. He took flight just over the top of the Côte de la Roche aux Faucons and nobody else could or would go with him. The early break went and was ...
Outdoorist Tips for (Easy) Eco-Living
As an outdoor advocate, my dedication to caring for the land isn’t exclusive to my work to protect public lands–it’s embedded into the core of my daily lifestyle. To care about the outdoors means to care about ...
Wearable Recyclables You Can Wear This Earth Day and Beyond - New gear, old materials - one of the many ways to celebrate Earth Day.
The term “wearable recyclables” may sound a bit foreign to you, but likely, you’ve already worn clothing made from recycled materials. Nowadays, recycled materials aren’t just “up-cycled” kitsch products doing ...
The 7 Best Bars of Soap to Use Every Day
Bars from Dove, Dr. Bronners, L'Occitane and more.
How to Reduce Stress Like a Navy SEAL
An insanely simple, five-minute trick.
8 Products You Didn’t Know Were Made From Recycled Materials
These 8 products are all crafted from earth-friendly materials. Every little bit counts.
Climbing World Cup 2018: Boulder Speed live from Moscow
After yesterday's qualifiers, the second stage of the Bouldering World Cup continues today in Moscow, Russia with the Semis and Finals, as well as the first stage of the Speed World Cup. Akiyo Noguchi and ...
Curacautin Lake House
Surrounded by views of the Llaima volcano and the nearby waterfront, the Curacautin Lake House complements the Chilean landscape with a dark minimalist form. The simple, geometric volume is clad in black ...
2018-2019 Fischer Ranger FR 102
The new Fischer Ranger FR 102 was one of the skis we were most excited about at OR / SIA, and upon closer inspection, we’re just as intrigued now as we were back then. Check out our measured specs, rocker ...
Double Barrel Vaporizer
More than just a gimmick, the unique side-by-side design of the Double Barrel Vaporizer serves a purpose. Its shotgun-inspired layout allows for the use of two different oil cartridges at once, letting you ...
8 Escapes You Can Get to with Public Transportation
The reasons you should take public transportation are many: It’s better for the environment. You’ll spend less time navigating traffic and more time taking in the scenery. You’ll waste less cash on a bus ...
Op-Ed: Did Armstrong Just Crush the U.S. Government?
Once again, Lance Armstrong has worn out everyone else. This time, instead of his Tour de France rivals—who he and his jacked-up teammates ground down relentlessly—or his many real and perceived foes, it was ...
Laird Talks About Rescuing People From Hawaii's Floods
It’s around midnight on Saturday, April 14, and Laird Hamilton lies awake in bed. For the last six or seven hours, he’s listened to the cracks of lightning outside his house—the worst he’s heard in a lifetime ...
Our Favorite Sunglasses for Every Activity
No accessory is as essential for summer, especially in sunny New Mexico, as a pair of sunglasses. Besides blocking harmful UV rays, the perfect shades can add pizzazz to a casual outfit, prevent glare on the ...
Dark City
Glamour and glitz are most commonly associated with Los Angeles, but during the period after World War I, the flipside of that image was lying just below the surface. Dark City: The Real Los Angeles Noir ...
My Go-To High-Tech Rolling Luggage Is 20% Off Right Now
Right now, Need Supply is offering 20 percent off site-wide with the code THANKYOU20. Use it on anything you find, but I'd recommend picking up the Raden A22 carry-on case.
Take 20% off Everything Full-Price at Sleepy Jones and Lounge Like a King
If like me you're looking to upgrade to a treat-yourself level, now's a good time: through the weekend, take 20 percent off full-price everything at Sleepy Jones when you enter the code UNDERCOVER20.
Singletrack and Noodles
Whiskey Wednesday has been floundering recently. I blame a series of unfortunate events, namely a crappy winter, but also the fact that one of our Founding Fathers had another baby which, apparently “requires ...
GJ Week in Review: BHA Rendezvous, El Cap Timelapse, Missing Hiker Emoji
A recap of top stories for the week of April 15–21, 2018. 1) Monday Bargains: 4 Steals to Start Your Week Looking for great outdoor gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from Osprey, ...
Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview
A duel between Alejandro Valverde and Julian Alaphilippe? The two have been rivals in the Ardennes ever since the 2015 edition and now Alaphilippe has to cope with the pressure and expectation. Meanwhile ...
New rock climbs at Meteora in Greece
Meteora is one of the famous, oldest and most idyllic places for rock climbing in Greece, "discovered" as it were by none other than Dietrich Hasse in 1975 together with climbing partner from Saxony. ...
The Field Skillet Is a Modern Spin on an Old Favorite
I know some of you had the following thought after seeing the price tag for this skillet: “There goes another Outside writer pushing another piece of spendy, unnecessary gear.” I don’t blame you. Why would ...
The Guide Who Became a Toxically Masculine Feminist
On a 23-day backpacking expedition I led with a dozen teenage boys in the early 2000s, one of the first rules we established was no derogatory language. Cussing was fine, of course. To ask them to refrain from ...
How to Cook Gourmet Meals in Your Van
Here’s a thing about van life that most people don’t think about until it’s too late: There is not enough Febreeze in the world to undo the damage of frying fish inside a 6-by-12-foot box. Make this mistake ...
Politicians, Listen Up: Outdoor Rec Brings Big Money
We’re finally getting an understanding of how important outdoor recreation is to the nation’s economy. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its first comprehensive study of the industry in February (the ...
The Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim: A Trail Diary
4:35 a.m. The wind blows across the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, 20 mph constant. Mitsu and I hurriedly grab hats and gloves, pull on running vests and slam car doors in the dark in front of the Bright Angel ...
Mike Foote Sets 24-Hour Skiing Record
On Saturday, March 17, Mike Foote set out to push the boundaries of ski touring. In Whitefish, Montana, the ultrarunner climbed 61,200 feet of vertical with the support of friends and family. Here’s how he did ...
Why Athletes Are Ditching Ibuprofen for CBD
Andrew Talansky is almost always sore. The 29-year-old spent seven years as a professional cyclist racing for Slipstream Sports. He recently switched to triathlon and now spends hours training both on and off ...
Why Haven't You Heard of Marshall "Major" Taylor?
In 1896, Marshall “Major” Taylor finished the Six Day Bicycle Race in Madison Square Garden, having completed a record 1,732 miles on the 0.1-mile track. Survival was no small feat. Half the field dropped out ...
Numerology: Inhale…Exhale
You do it over 23,000 times per day, but how much do you really know about breathing? Dig into these numbers that will tell you more about how your respiratory organs get the job done out on the trail, in the ...
Wild & Scenic Film Fest
Film Benefit for Spokane River to Inspire Activism Next Thursday, April 26, head to Spokane’s historic Garland Theatre for a viewing a several river-themed films in the 4th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. ...
Why Birkenstock is Back on the Radar: CEO David Kahan Says ‘Never Compromise Brand Equity’ - The centuries-old brand is making a come back by holding true to its self-proclaimed 'geeky' roots and creating market scarcity.
Depending on when you were born, you may remember Birkenstock sandals in different ways. The brand, after all, has been around for 240 years. It's hard to believe that a shoe company that got its start in a ...
Jimmy Webb Makes the First Ascent of Yayali (V14)
The Cosumnes River Gorge is sometimes referred to as Yosemite’s little sister. Jimmy Webb recently took a trip to the watery basin and discovered a stunning arete towering over the Cosumnes River with a ...
Muraka Underwater Hotel Suite
Forget over the water bungalows. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort is flipping the script with the first underwater villa. Like sleeping in a fish tank, the Muraka is housed in a glass dome sitting 16-feet ...
Community Rallies to Aid the People on Kauai Ravaged by Flood Waters - Earlier on Friday, the island was again under a flash flood warning.
Residents of Kauai, the wettest of all the Hawaiian Islands, can generally deal with rain. March is regarded as the rainiest month, but in the past week, the “Garden Island” has had a deluge of historic ...
“24 Hours Round the Clock” Mountain Bike Race
Ride Riverside on May 26-27 in the 19th-annual 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race For the uninitiated, riding a mountain bike for 24 hours sounds like what you’d do in an attempt to survive the apocalypse. For the ...
Generation 5.16: Margo Hayes
This story is part of our series, Generation 5.16: 11 Young Crushers That Could Take Rock Climbing to the Next Level. It was originally published in the December/January 2018 issue of our print edition. In ...
Analog: Record Store Day
Arcade Fire /EP ($18)The National /Boxer Live In Brussels ($23)Prince / 1999 ($20)David Bowie/ Welcome To The Blackout (Live in London '78) ($48)Johnny Cash / At Folsom Prison: 50th Anniversary Elegacy Edition ...
Video: Mike Foote - Skiing and Skinning 61,000-Feet of Vertical in a Day
A few weeks back I shared the story of Mike Foote, an ultrarunner who had set a new record for skiing the most vertical feet in a single day. Over the course of a 24 hour period, he managed to skin up and ski ...
Enter Sake Black
Sake cups have been around since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, but until now the liquid was mass-produced and inexpensive. Enter Sake changes that, offering sake from the Sekiya Brewery — a historic site ...
What It’s Like Taking a Level 1 Freedive and Extended Waterman Survival Course - Freediving, at its core, is tapping into your body's unknown potential.
I’ll admit that I’d heard the term “Mammalian Diving Reflex,” but I had no idea what it was. Now, I think it’s about the most fascinating thing since my first fish taco. As it turns out, our bodies have an ...
Fund Your Dream Vacation With KOA’s Adventure Grants
Kampgrounds Of America is offering thousands of dollars to fund people’s dream adventures. And you could be eligible. KOA wants to know how you’d finish the sentence, “Wouldn’t it be great if …” And if that ...
Today in Gear: A Reader Exclusive Surfing Adventure, The Most Premium Steak on the Planet, Genius Packable Bags and More
The best way to catch up on the day's most important product releases and stories.
The Best Deals of the Day: April 20, 2018
How to save on a KitchenAid mixer, a Dyson air purifier and Cole Haan footwear.
Op-ed: Mountain Bikers Under Assault
No secret, out of state corporate entities have influenced West Virginia politics. The Wilderness Society of Durango, Colorado is no exception. Their stance regarding bicycles and their political deals have ...
Passing the Torch: Educating the Next Generation of the Outdoor Industry
The outdoor industry is booming, there’s no doubt about it. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, the outdoor recreation economy recorded $887 billion in consumer spending in 2016, a whopping figure ...
Jaguar XE 300 Sport Sedan
Jaguar is taking aim at the BMW 3-series with its new XE and XF 300 Sport editions. Already top-notch sports sedans in base trim the 300 Sport package takes both models a step further in performance. Jaguar's ...
Warmest Jacket Yet: Patagonia Grade VII Down Parka Review
Patagonia’s Grade VII Down Parka is a belay jacket designed for the most hardcore alpine conditions. I took the parka on an ice climbing trip last February for this review. Patagonia claims the Grade VII Down ...
How Will You Remember Lance Armstrong?
Lance Armstrong. Photo by John Rezell April 20, 2018 By John Rezell, Editor EDITOR’S NOTE: John Rezell is former editor of VeloNews magazine and covered the rise of Lance Armstrong in cycling. His book Taken ...
Video: A Road Trip To All 59 National Parks
Next week is National Parks Week here in the U.S., and to celebrate I thought this video was appropriate. It follows travelers Matthew and Renee Hahnel as they travel across the country visiting all 59 ...
Lance Armstrong Settles Doping Lawsuit for $5 Million
The settlement puts to rest a legal battle that’s been raging for nearly eight years. Thursday, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong settled his blood doping lawsuit, filed by former teammate ...
Win a Men’s or Women’s Fjallraven Greenland Jacket
Win a new jacket from Fjallraven, just in time for spring.
Touring Bindings & the New G3 Zed
G3 is introducing a new touring binding — the Zed — that they’re calling the lightest fully-featured AT binding on the market. So we talk to G3’s engineers about their design philosophy and development ...
House on Mount Maigmo
Built from natural stone and concrete, the House on Mount Maigmo is a partially sunken, mostly hidden abode. A tunnel-like main volume connects the front and rear of the house, framing views of the titular ...
‘The Rarest Steak on the Planet’ Is Coming to the United States
Where's the beef? Here in the US, finally.
Q Acoustics’ New Bookshelf Speakers are Budget Alternatives to Its Famed Concept 20s
If you're looking to start a hi-fi system on a budget, these new speakers, particularly the 3010i and 3020i, might be the best place to start.
Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 11
Blizzard Rustler 11 vs. Moment Bibby / Blister Pro, Nordica Enforcer 110, Line Sick Day 114, Icelantic Nomad 115, Rossignol Super 7 RD, Liberty Origin 112, and more.Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are ...
Women Hiking Solo: Staying Savvy and Safe - Hiking alone can add an eerie element to a trek.
Regardless of gender, as a solo hiker there are daunting factors: If you injure yourself or encounter a dangerous wild animal you’re bereft of support. Yet, as a female solo hiker, the prospect of unwanted ...
2018 Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Anderson to Compete on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ - Will Anderson be able to add to her two Olympic golds and countless X Games and U.S. Open medals?
Can't get enough of Jamie Anderson? Well, it’s your lucky day. Following in fellow snowboarder Louie Vito's footsteps, 2018 Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Anderson will compete in the upcoming season of ...
ONWard: The Beauty of Commitment
April 20, 2018 By John Rezell, Editor Crammed together in a sardine-packed throng waiting for the gates to open, it felt more like a U2 concert than a media day at San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium. But this ...
Car-Friendly Camp Trailer Triples in Size
Meet the modular, mobile, lightweight pod that goes from tow mode to camp mode at the push of a button. Whether you like simple camping or luxury glamping, somewhere out there is a pull-behind that meets your ...
Atari VCS Entertainment System
Modeled after the classic 2600 console, the Atari VCS — formerly known as the Ataribox — is far more than just another retro-gaming cash grab. While exact specs are still unknown, it is clear that the VCS will ...
A Soft Shell Jacket Is a Camping Kit Essential. Get This One for 50% Off
It's always smart to pack a medium to lightweight layer like a soft shell fleece that keeps in the warmth and blocks out the cold.
Michigan is Considering Mandatory Registration for SUPs and Kayaks in 2019 - Starting next year, Michigan's paddlers may be paying a fee before they can hit the water.
Board? Check. Paddle? Check. Leash and PFD? Check. Registration? Wait, what? For paddlers in the state of Michigan, that last item may become a reality in 2019. On February 1, the Michigan State Waterways ...
How to Have a #Vandog
With Tom Tom Festival in the books, the Road Team is ready for the full festival season to really get underway. We’ve left the comfort of Charlottesville, Virginia and embarked toward the woods of Brevard, ...
How to Have a #Vandog
With Tom Tom Festival in the books, the road team is ready for the full festival season to really get underway. We’ve left the comfort of Charlottesville, Virginia and embarked toward the woods of Brevard, ...
Lance Armstrong Settles $100 Million Lawsuit with Federal Government
Yesterday, former pro cyclist and Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong put to rest the final lawsuit that has been dogging him since he admitted to doping throughout his long and successful career. It was ...
Colombia Expands Protected Areas by 31,000 Square Miles
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos announced this week that the country will add 31,000 square miles of land to its protected areas and will also give indigenous communities the autonomy to govern their ...
Free Gear Fridays: Huge Sticker Giveaway
On your car, your water bottle, or your helmet: We’re all guilty of sticker addiction. And this is your chance to load up. Garage Grown Gear and GearJunkie are partnering up to launch the second ...
Antarctica Gear — Part 3 — DPS Cassiar 95 Tour 1 Skis
Review and real world testing of DPS Cassier Tour 1 95 ski touring ski, used in Colorado and Antarctica.
Giuliano Cameroni and Nalle Hukkataival Deal With the Devil in Switzerland
Giuliano Cameroni and Nalle Hukkataival have made the first ascent of Deal With The Devil, an impressive 8B highball on the Teufelsstein boulder at Göschenen in Switzerland. Located on the road that leads to ...
686’s New Pant Will Take You Everywhere - From the airport to the kickball field, you can trust the 686 Everywhere Pant
Over the course of a season, skiers travel--a lot. Whether it's hopping on a plane to go halfway across the country or just jumping in the car to head up to the mountain, if we're not skiing, odds are we're ...
Yamaha Brought Insanely Beautiful Bikes to the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
When the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show pops up on the calendar, that's when salivary glands go into overdrive.
Complete Your Bad Weather Kit With Rain Pants for 25% Off
Rain pants aren't the type of garment you'd throw on before heading to your office on a rainy morning, but they are extremely useful, especially for hikers. Marmot's have been rated the best, and right now ...
Big Win for Lance Armstrong in Settlement
After a nearly eight-year legal battle, Lance Armstrong agreed Thursday on a settlement in the high-profile “whistleblower” lawsuit brought against the seven-time Tour de France champion by the federal ...
CRKT Snap-Lock Knife
Get maximum utility for minimal weight with the award-winning CRKT Snap-Lock Knife. Designed by Virginia's Ed Van Hoy, it has a stainless steel wishbone frame that greatly reduces weight while fully protecting ...
Your New Summer Wardrobe Starts With These Affordable Essentials
Packable windbreakers, seersucker bombers, linen shirts and more.
Save 30% at Cole Haan’s Comprehensive Semi-Annual Sale
Save 30 percent on orders over $175.
Dyson’s Fancy Air Purifier Is Almost Half Off
It's wi-fi controlled and now works with Alexa, so you can control it with your voice if you have an Echo speaker.
2018-2019 ON3P Magnus 102
We’ve been spending time on the brand-new ON3P Magnus 102 both in and out of the park. So how does it compare to other wider park skis, and should you be considering the Magnus or a Kartel?
El Cap Rope Solo: The Remarkable Climbing Feat Few Will Understand
Pete Whittaker rope soloed El Cap in less than 24 hours. It’s an accomplishment of extreme magnitude, but kind of hard to understand. That means he free climbed, lowered, and cleaned each pitch, all by ...
The top 10 Jerry of the Day clips of 2018, thus far
Featured Image by Matt Power This is the hard-hitting journalism you can count on us for, folks. FREESKIER is out here bringing you only the most pertinent content: riveting, insightful and inquisitive stories ...
These Packable Bags Are a Commuter’s Godsend
Durable, lightweight and water-repellent.