HIKING & CAMPING

What’s better than sitting by (or jumping into) a backcountry lake? Go ahead, think about it—we’ll wait. Whether you’re looking for a placid picnic site, a chance to bust out your fly rod and hook some fish, or a cool summertime dip, there are too many reasons to count to plan a hike to a

For all the joy to be found beside lakes and rivers, in valleys and on summits, ridgelines have one big advantage over other terrain: You can follow them for miles, with the world falling away to either side of the narrow trail. Sure, it usually means tough hiking, but once you’re up there, you can

”Dog Mountain Trail in Washington” by Landscapes in The West is licensed under CC PDM 1.0  Dog Mountain, Columbia River Gorge, WA Climb through bright yellow fields of balsamroot and panoramic views over the Columbia River Gorge to Mt. Hood on this 6-mile out-and-back from the Dog Mountain trailhead. Start with a .5-mile climb through

Not a member yet? Get a preview of this story here and sign up for Outside+ today. There’s something about hitting up a backcountry watering hole that feels like the distilled essence of summer. Whether you’re flying off a rope swing into a secret pond or jumping in the ocean during a beach camping trip,

Last week, in part one of this two-part tip, we learned about the grand landscape and how to include foreground, mid-ground and background perspectives in your images. This week’s tip has you use telephoto eyes to pick out narrow sections of the landscape and zero in on a smaller scale. While many people associate landscapes

Home » News » US Olympic Snowboard Debacle: Why Did IOC Penalize Julia Marino for ‘Prada’ Logo? Most Olympic snowboarders ride a relatively common brand, like Burton or GNU. U.S. slopestyle and big air Olympian Julia Marino rides a Prada. Why did that almost get her kicked out of the competition? On Feb. 6, Julia

If you’re interested in having a better view of wildlife on your outdoor adventures big and small, getting a pair of hiking binoculars is a must! From birdwatching in camp with your morning coffee to getting an up-close view of a bison (safely!) at Yellowstone, binoculars open up a whole new view into the wild

Whether shuffling from car to chairlift or slogging in the frozen woods, a good pair of boots is requisite footwear for surviving winter and fall. Here we outline the best winter boots for men. To give you a jumpstart on the season, we’ve kicked the rubber on a lot of soles to find the best

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lolo Pass” by Jody Partin. Location: Idaho. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook,

It was a rainy winter morning when my dogs jumped out of the car, ready to put their sniffers to good use. We were visiting Congaree National Park, confident that a magnificent snake was waiting to be spotted nearby. My herpetologist boyfriend had guided us through dozens of swamps in wet conditions before, explaining that

Receive $50 off an eligible $100 purchase at the Outside Shop, where you’ll find gear for all your adventures outdoors. Sign up for Outside+ today. A family whose mysterious death on a California hiking trail last August sparked speculation about toxic algae and poison gases unsuccessfully tried to call for help before they passed away,

Home » Climbing » The Daniel Woods Training Board: Spray Wall-Inspired ‘Maximum Fun’ Many average climbers wonder what it would be like to possess the dynamic power and finger strength of Daniel Woods. While most of us will never find out, at least we’ll soon be able to train on a board with Woods’ name

Congratulations to Linn Smith for winning the Your Best Photo Of 2021 Assignment with the image, “Jet of Liquid.” See more of Smith’s photography at 500px. View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! Winner: “Jet

Hiking isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. Maggie Slepian tackles the hiking life—and all of the joys, problems, arguments, and weird quirks that go along with it—in her column. There’s an old adage that goes something like: “wherever you go, there you are.” I think about this a lot. I’m prone to rapidly changing my circumstances whenever

Receive $50 off an eligible $100 purchase at the Outside Shop, where you’ll find gear for all your adventures outdoors. Sign up for Outside+ today. Looking for a little bit of relaxation? We can’t think of a better way to find it than by watching one of the most serene natural phenomena out there: the

Home » Deals » Ski Savings: Outdoor Research Jacket on Sale Now A solid-performing waterproof shell can make or break a trip to the slopes, and this jacket from Outdoor Research stood up to the test. Grab one now for 30% off. When this jacket was put to the test here at GearJunkie, our only