Friday, July 30, 2021

Float Camp in Belgium’s Vlotkamp

Why camp near a lake when you can camp on a lake?

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Woman Who Endangered Self and Bear in Yellowstone Facing Federal Charges

People are still getting too close to the animals.

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Review: The Surprising ‘Joy of Sweat’

Journalist Sarah Everts delivers a chatty, informative romp through the unusual science and history of perspiration.

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Bikepacking With Banjo the Adventure Pup

What else do you need?

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Meet the First Guy to Chuck a Bomb at an Avalanche Hazard

Montgomery Atwater is one of the reason we can ski sweet, steep powder safely.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Monday, July 26, 2021

Dude Runs Entire Pacific Crest Trail in 51 Days

Oh, you thought ten mile days were tough?

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Who’s Responsible for the Gravel Bike?

Somebody has to be responsible for this craze.

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An Argument For Leaving Those Cool-Looking Rocks Right There Alone

Leave No Trace also includes messing with the rocks.

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A Bikepacking Escape From Pandemic Lockdown

Breathing again after lockdown is the best kind of second wind.

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Friday, July 23, 2021

And Now For Seven Minutes of Wyoming Perfection

Putting the why in Wyoming.

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The Coolest Prof on Campus is Luddite Backpack Builder John Campbell

John Campbell of Alpine Luddites makes gear the way it should be made and is teaching students the way.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Escape From Bigfoot Country In This Delightful Surf Adventure

When the surf is too good to flee the Bigfoot.

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The Trouble With Bike (and All Outdoor) Apparel

A peek into why the apparel industry is so wasteful.

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The 61-Year Old Shepherd Who Shuffled His Way to an Unlikely Ultra Win

Cliff Young became a folk hero after his legendary "tortoise and the hare" win.

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Friday, July 16, 2021

How to Check a Climbing Rope

Don't leave the health of your climbing rope to chance.

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Chasing Surprisingly Good Surf in…Minnesota?

Welcome to surfing's Other North Shore.

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Sign Us Up for Indonesian Bikepacking With This Fun-Loving Crew, Please

The 2021 Swift Campout winner looks like they have more fun on the trails than anyone.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Colin Fletcher, the Father of Modern Backpacking

A self-proclaimed "solitary son-of-a-bitch," Fletcher wrote the book on thru-hiking and wilderness survival.

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Pinkbike, Trailforks, and Cycling Tips Gobbled Up by Outside

Another one (well, three) bites the dust.

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The Foundations of a Great Life Outdoors

Simple is best.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Okay, Trekking Pole Tent—You Won Me Over

Her first foray into the ultralight trekking pole tent world goes swimmingly.

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Hungry Camper? Try These Sweet Potato Campfire Tacos

You don't have to live in the Southwest to live Southwest.

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Dolphins Remain the Best Surfers on the Planet

A Western Australia surf session is ruled over by dolphins.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Eddie Bauer Does a Big Ole’ Cannonball Into the Gear Rental Pool

Eddie Bauer makes some terrific outdoor gear, and now you don't have to buy it to use it.

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10 Tips to Lighten Your Backpack

Because lighter is righter...or something. Step 7: Replace video game console with smartphone apps.

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How to Make a Swedish Fire Torch

A centuries-old method for a great fire with minimal wood.

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Monday, July 12, 2021

As Lake Powell Dwindles, Wonders Unseen in Decades Begin to Open

Tim Treuer might be the first person in 52 years to swim under Gregory Natural Bridge in Fifty Mile Canyon.

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Iron Age People Were Gear Hoarders Too, Just Like Us

Just like you have a hard time getting rid of that old headlamp you don't use anymore, your ancestors hated tossing worn-out utensils.

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Monday Reminder Courtesy of the John Muir Trail: Get the Heck Out There

If the John Muir Trail doesn't whet your appetite for out there-ness, we don't know what will.

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Friday, July 9, 2021

Ibis Is Making Its New Carbon XC Bike in California

In a solar-powered factory, to boot.

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On East Coast, New Efforts for Beachgoers to Coexist With Sharks

Great whites have returned to Cape Cod. Can new tools help beachgoers predict the likelihood that a shark is nearby?

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Looking for More Car Camping Comfort? Why Not a Camping Cot?

Our REI Kingdom Cot 3 review reveals a luxurious and easy to live with bit of camp kit.

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The Weird, Wonderful Mystery of Squirt Boating

A forgotten offshoot of kayaking gets another day in the sun.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Eagle Creek Founders: ‘A Comeback for Eagle Creek Is Very Possible’

Maybe the beloved travel gear brand isn't dead after all.

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In Praise of Peeing Outside

There are plenty of accessories these days that make it even easier.

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Hikers vs. Bikers Trail Etiquette Made Hilariously Simple

At least everyone in this video can agree that e-bikes are motorcycles.

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Monday, July 5, 2021

In This Swiss Alps Town, People Paraglide Everywhere—Even to Work

Why walk, bike, or ride a train to work when you can fly?

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Hey—What’s With the Bike Frame and Components Shortage?

Why you haven't had much success buying bike stuff lately, and what comes next.

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When Immortals Die

Last year, 10 percent of all Giant sequoias were killed in one California fire alone.

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Overcrowded US National Parks Need a Reservation System

Lots of users chafe at the idea, but the author argues that a comprehensive reservation system may be necessary to keep the most popular parks enjoyable.

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Now This Is Some Impressive Surfing

Our jaws are on the floor.

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Can Simply Standing Near a Waterfall Make You Happy?

Absorb some negative ions, and you be the judge.

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Pioneering Desert Climber Eric Bjornstad

Indian Creek is the first thing most climbers think these days when they hear “Moab,” but the Southwest desert holds much more adventure than just the splitter cracks in the creek-and Eric Bjornstad made it his life’s work to find and document as much of it as he could. If climbers know Bjornstad’s name, it’s likely from […]

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Reconnecting With the Cariboo

Riding heaven.

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