The Gear Our Parents Want for the Holidays
> Buying for yourself is one thing, but choosing gear for someone else—especially when that someone else is a parent—is another level of pressure. So we asked our moms and dads what they covet most for the holidays, then recorded their responses…
5 Alternatives to the Most Crowded National Parks
Perfect Summer 5 Alternatives to the Most Crowded National Parks Many of our national parks are overflowing with visitors. To get away from the crowds, seek an alternate route. Facebook Icon Twitter Icon sms email Aug 13, 2018 Aug 13,…
Moab Belongs on Your Road-Trip Itinerary
America’s best-known mountain bike town keeps reinventing itself with new trails, improved camping, and more diversions. Plan your trip now. When Jen and I rolled into Moab, Utah, earlier this summer, we realized that almost six years had passed since…
On Running in the City as a Woman
> In his beloved book What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Haruki Murakami appraises a group of girls who run past him: “Most of these girls are small, slim, have on maroon Harvard-logo outfits, blond hair in…
Why You Can’t Rake America Great Again
> Suddenly, everyone on the Internet purports to be an expert in forest management. Various memes, rants, and ill-advised presidential opinions are seeking a bogeyman to blame for the deadly wildfires in California. This is my attempt to bring something…
Rickey Gates Is Running Every Street in San Francisco
This time, the globetrotting ultrarunner is keeping things local If you’re the kind of person who’s prone to travel-inspired FOMO, you probably shouldn’t follow ultrarunner Rickey Gates on Instagram. Here’s a random sampling of the places where he’s logged miles…
The Best Photo Books to Gift This Holiday Season
> 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. Four new photo books, ranging in scope from the human toll of war to…
Should I Feel Bad About My Lack of Outdoors Experience?
When it comes to picking the ideal outdoor buddies, it doesn’t matter at all Welcome to Tough Love. Every other week, we’re answering your questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Our advice giver is Blair Braverman, dogsled racer…
Why Runners Are Obsessed with Time Barriers
They might seem arbitrary, but benchmarks help define the sport For fans of U.S. track and field, one of the more crushing moments in recent memory came during the men’s steeplechase at the 2015 Paris Diamond League meet. After outkicking…
The Best Deals on Fitness Gear at REI's 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. REI’s Gear Up Get Out sale is happening now through November…