Only one climbing gold medal for each gender was awarded at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing were all combined into a single event. The medal count will double in Paris this summer, with Boulder and Lead and Speed Climbing being separate events, to the unanimous approval of anyone familiar with competitive climbing. 　　The number...

　　Named after Ecuadors second-highest volcano, Cotopaxi is known for sustainable, functional, and colorful outdoor apparel. The Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Full-Zip Jacket fits right into that lineup: bright and cozy. 　　This womens fleece jacket is a fun twist on a classic midweight layer. The brands signature vibrant colors are used across the collection, giving your boring gray fleece (I said it)...

　　Outside Festival Denver, Colorado June 1–2, 2024 The vision for the new Outside Festival, which takes over downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park for a weekend at the beginning of June, is to create a first-of-its-kind gathering for people who love the outdoors. (The event is put on by Outside Inc., this magazine’s parent company, in partnership with the Colorado Outdoor...

　　Known for its local wineries, creative culinary scene, quaint towns, and scenic landscapes, the Texas Hill Country makes for a delightful treat-yourself-style getaway. With a beautiful, rolling terrain, the landscape lends itself to biking. Whether you’re into light cycling before a day of vineyard tours and delicious eats or prefer to bikepack from one boutique hotel to the next, Hill...

　　The bodies of an American climber and her Sherpa guide were recovered from a Himalayan mountain last week. A team of rescuers led by Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Nimsdai Purja spent several grueling days retrieving the bodies from Mount Shishapangma, a mountain in the Chinese region of Tibet that rises to 26,335 feet. 　　Anna Gutu, 33, and her guide Mingmar Sherpa,...

　　After shoes, running shorts are the most important and personal piece of a runner’s kit. The right shorts will disappear on the run and comfortably carry everything you need; the wrong ones will chafe, cling, bounce, sag, ride up, and generally make your run miserable, especially in heat and humidity. We searched for, and found, shorts that can handle the...

　　Even after he retired as a pro skier, Eric Morse has long sought the rush of sailing over snow and ice. When he started freestyle ballet skiing in the early 90s, it was an altogether new form of the sport. Now, 30 years later, hes discovered a new passion for another cutting-edge outdoor activity, leveraging his skills as a skier...

　　The best parts about spending time outdoors are the fresh air, stunning views, and soaking up vitamin D. Enjoying time in the sunshine comes with some challenges, however, like shielding your eyes from bright light, glare, and UV rays. Luckily, there’s a quick and easy fix — sunglasses. 　　These days, there are thousands of womens sunglasses options to choose from....

　　Kona Bicycles tore down its display at last months Sea Otter Classic, one of the largest cycling industry gatherings. To pack up during the most visible industry event on our shores was a shocking reminder that the cycling business is hurting. It felt like a dark omen of things yet to come. 　　But just shy of a month after what...

　　This is your sign to get behind the wheel and go on your dream desert getaway. With their Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+, Freida Pinto and Cory Tran took full advantage of everything Joshua Tree has to offer: thrilling mountain bike trails, scenic rock climbs, jaw-dropping hikes, and beautiful vistas for stargazing. 　　Discover More Extraordinary Adventures ...

　　When we went hunting for a place to hold our annual Editors’ Choice trip last year, we had a few requirements. It had to be gob-smackingly beautiful. It had to be extremely challenging. And critically, it had to be close to an exceptional post-hike hamburger. Asheville, North Carolina, and its surrounding wilderness hit all three marks. 　　Our gear-bashing extravaganza is...

　　Anyone who has played fetch with a dog knows the canine potential for running and jumping—and that a dog’s enthusiasm can outlast your arm. “Dogs use oxygen more efficiently than humans,” says  Dr. RuthAnn Lobos (DVM, CCRT, CVAT) and senior veterinarian at Nestle Purina PetCare. “That increased efficiency gives their muscles the fuel they need for energy and endurance.” And...