Under-the-Radar Ski Resorts to Visit This Summer
Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months Ski resorts around North America have realized that surviving as winter-only destinations is tough and limiting. Why not utilize existing infrastructure—like…
PK Grills Made Its Classic Model Portable
> Gourmet grilling is getting a lot more portable these days, as major brands and camping-stove companies alike have started coming out with models designed to take the barbecue experience beyond the back deck. Earlier this month, PK Grills joined…
Russian Mountaineer Stuck on Peak in Karakoram
> Update: On July 30, After six days wrapped in an orange tent on a small shelf at 20,630 feet, Alexander Gukov was rescued off Latok I and is reportedly in good condition. Two B3 helicopters working in tandem and operated by…
The NEMO Switchback Is the Best Budget Sleeping Pad
> If you can afford the steep price tag, an inflatable sleeping pad—like the Therm-a-Rest here—will reward you with the best night’s sleep in the backcountry. But closed-cell foam pads have their perks too: they’re lightweight, cheap, and impossible to pop or deflate.…
The Best Summer Cocktails
Perfect Summer The Best Summer Cocktails Five athletes on their favorite summer drinks Facebook Icon Twitter Icon sms email Jun 27, 2018 Jun 27, 2018 Five athletes on their favorite summer drinks Summer means long, hot days followed by cold…
The Best Recovery Tools for Climbers
Expert Essentials The Best Recovery Tools for Climbers Build strength, resilience, and flexibility with this gear Facebook Icon Twitter Icon sms email Jun 13, 2018 Jun 13, 2018 When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we…
The Best Desk-to-Trail Gear from REI’s Labor Day Sale
> When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Read more about Outside’s affiliate policy. From now until September 3, REI is offering some killer deals…
Why “Wilder” Nature Is Better for Your Health
A study of the stress-reducing powers of wilderness explores “levels of nature.” One of the things I love about my neighborhood in Toronto is that I’m a block away from the Humber River, a historic fur-trading route that flows into…
Ortovox Debuts Merino Wool Windbreaker
> We here at Outside are suckers for merino wool. We’ve written many (many) reviews detailing the natural fiber’s myriad wonderful qualities, such as superb moisture-wicking, breathability, and stretch. But we’ve never seen it used this way in a windbreaker,…
What Shark Experts Really Think About Shark Week
> Discovery Channel’s Shark Week kicked off July 22 for the 30th summer in a row. While millions of Americans are reliably entertained by the documentaries and celebrity specials, marine biologists will often spend the week on social media, freaking out about distortions…