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May 13, 2025

A Film About Pain: Pro Skier Navigates Chronic Arthritis in ‘Mountain Joy’

　　Skiing can be nourishment for the soul, but it can also be brutal on ones body. For years, pro skier Nat Segal was proud of her pain threshold and pushed its limits when she was skiing. But eventually, her pain became chronic, and she could not escape it. 　　Mountain Joy is a short film by Helle Hansen about Segals struggle....

May 13, 2025

Fishing YouTuber Arrested for Fraud in Texas Tournament

　　A Texas angler has landed in hot water after state officials accused him of illegally submitting a fish for prize money. 　　Ben Milliken, a fishing influencer with over 500,000 YouTube followers, turned himself into authorities last week after Nacogdoches County issued a warrant for his arrest. Millikan had submitted a large bass to the states Toyota ShareLunker Program, which awards...

May 13, 2025

Race-Oriented Brand Goes Full Squish: Cervélo ZFS-5 GX Eagle Mountain Bike Review

　　Cervélo road bikes have been lust-worthy for decades. Its road models have been at the front of the pro peloton, garnering top podium spots at the most prestigious races, like the Tour de France. Given the brands lauded history, the Cervélo ZFS-5 came with high expectations. 　　Im a roadie at heart, so to see the Cervélo name affixed to its...

May 13, 2025

The Country’s Best Ski Town Is a City

　　It’s not often that a ski vacation brings together epic ski resort offerings and the limitless amenities of a city. When you make Reno Tahoe your urban base camp for winter adventure, you get the best of both worlds. Take your pick of world-class Tahoe ski resorts, all within an hour of downtown Reno, and pair them with a vibrant...

May 13, 2025

The Best Kids’ Snow Gear of 2024-2025

　　Theres no better way to raise future adventurers than getting them outside when they’re little. It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it. That’s why quality kids snow gear and apparel matters so much. We never regret a day spent outside with our children — but we will definitely take help when we can get it. 　　Not only...

May 13, 2025

Guide to Outside: Seattle

　　Surrounded by the Puget Sound and sandwiched between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Seattle is rich with access to the outdoors — both within the city limits and beyond. Plus, the city’s mild coastal climate makes it easy to enjoy outdoor adventures year-round. 　　Get a quick nature fix without leaving the city at one of more than 400 green spaces...

May 13, 2025

Colorado Hiker Rescued After Shoes Were ‘Frozen Solid’

　　A Colorado hiker was rescued from a dangerous situation on a mountain west of Denver this weekend. The states Alpine Rescue team was notified Friday evening of a lost man on Mt. Bierstadt, the group reported. After setting out on Friday morning to climb the 14,065-foot peak, situated about 60 miles west of Denver in the Colorado Front Range, the...

May 13, 2025

‘Life-Changing’ Carving Skis: DPS Designs First On-Piste Ski With Ted Ligety

　　DPS has carved a name for itself by selling high-end pow surf, touring, all-mountain, and freeride skis. Its the largest domestic ski producer in the U.S., yet its never designed a ski specifically for on-piste conditions. But this year, thats changing. On Dec. 11, DPS opened preorders for its first-ever carving ski: the Pisteworks 79. 　　This aint your grandpas carving ski, either....

May 13, 2025

National Park Service Announces 6 Fee-Free Days for 2025

　　The U.S. National Parks are some of the most beautiful, expansive, and protected places on Earth. But unless you have an annual or access pass (the annual America the Beautiful National Parks Pass is $80 for unlimited access), parks can be expensive to visit — especially if you are keen to visit more than one. 　　Enter the concept of National Park...

May 13, 2025

Meindl Alpine 1.5 Light Hiker: A Do-It-All Early-Season Boot

　　The weather during the early hunting season in Minnesota mostly consists of summer temps with a random cold and rainy day mixed in. It’s hot, and it usually doesn’t feel like hunting season at all. I also spend as much time outside during the summer as I can, hiking and camping leading up to hunting season. 　　Naturally, finding footwear that...

May 13, 2025

Researchers: Hold Your Breath to Get an Effect “Similar to Blood Doping”

　　If you could patent and sell the idea of holding your breath before exercise to boost performance, it would be a bestseller. Not because it works, necessarily—the jury is still out on that. But because the logic is so good, the physiology is so fascinating, and the technique is so simple. 　　Instead, without a commercial imperative behind it, the idea...

May 13, 2025

The 13 Best Islands in the World for Outdoor Adventure

　　Islands are much more than beaches and palm trees. Throughout my travels, I’ve found them to be places where rare adventures thrive—their isolation lets time and tradition hew experiences you won’t find on the mainland. 　　Looking for more great travel intel? Sign up for Outside’s Destinations newsletter. While everyone’s idea of an island paradise is different (no judgment if you’re...

May 13, 2025

I’ve Been Traveling Solo for Decades. Here Are My Pro Tips and Favorite Countries to Visit.

　　In traveling, I’ve always chosen to go it alone rather than not go at all. Over the years, friends have called me fearless. Don’t you get scared? they ask. Very rarely. Lonely? Honestly, never, even before the days of social media. And isn’t it more expensive to travel by yourself than with others? Traditionally, yes. Solo travelers often got slapped...

May 13, 2025

These Self-Care Practices Can Actually Make Your Brain Stronger

　　There’s been a lot of buzz about physical strength training in recent years, but what about your mental strength? 　　Building strength is a feat that encompasses both body and mind. Learning to navigate cognitive challenges means you increase your capacity to do all manner of difficult things, from navigating anxiety to staying in Plank Pose. It’s all connected. 　　“Understanding self-discipline,...

May 13, 2025

The Ultimate, Compact Tool for Clearing Deadfall on Your Local Trails

　　It was a couple years ago, probably eightish miles up the Stuart Peak trail near my home in Missoula, Montana, when I first started thinking about it. A small tree had fallen perpendicular across the trail, no more than four inches in diameter. I had to slow my already-not-that-fast uphill trot to almost a complete stop to step over the...

May 13, 2025

Next-to-Skin Comfort in the Cold: The Best Women’s Long-Sleeve Running Shirts

　　Long-sleeve running shirts are underrated. Finding a good one—soft, wicking, breathable, comfortable—can be the difference between looking forward to a winter run and dreading it. The best kinds of long-sleeve shirts can be worn on their own in mild temps and shoulder seasons, and they serve as the final line of defense against bitter cold when worn underneath protective layers....

May 13, 2025

Which Should You Buy? 2025 Land Cruiser vs. 2025 4Runner TRD Off-Road

　　The final pricing, fuel economy, and details about the 2025 4Runner have just been released. That means its time to dive into the details of a version of each that is most similar to each other — and directly compare the 2025 Land Cruiser 250 to the 2025 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX. 　　While many trim levels of each...

May 13, 2025

Kayaker Turns Himself In After Faking Death, Fleeing Country

　　The original version of this article appeared on ExplorersWeb. 　　Themissing kayaker who faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europehas returned to his home state and turned himself in. 　　On Tuesday, 45-year-old Ryan Borgwardt returned from the nation of Georgia to Wisconsin, where he surrendered himself to the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The next day in court, he...

May 13, 2025

BeerJunkie Enters the Great Debate: Pumpkin Beer Face-Off!

　　We get it. Were passed peak pumpkin. Its everywhere and its only gaining momentum. But being the BeerJunkie is not about doing the glamorous work; its about getting your hands dirty — like scooping out the orange guts and seeds kind of dirty. 　　And Paul Pabst isnt one to shirk his responsibility. So here we are at last: Pumpkin Beer. Pabst...

May 13, 2025

A Jiobit Helped Rescuers Save Two People in Vermont’s Backcountry

　　Search and rescue crews in rural Vermont are praising a small electronic tracking device for helping them save two people in the backcountry. 　　On Saturday, December 7, Drew Clymer, the deputy chief of Stowe Mountain Rescue, received a call from a local woman who said her husband and eight-year-old son hadnt returned from a backcountry ski outing. The sun had gone...