HIKING & CAMPING

When I was 19 years old, I set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail armed with all the confidence of a clueless teenager who had dipped his titanium cooking pot into the ultralight Kool-Aid. My only nod toward safety supplies: Some duct tape wrapped around my water bottle and a few Advil. I’m not the

In the past two years, Karen Weidert, a public health researcher from Berkeley, California, has managed to snag campsites at impossible-to-book spots around California, including the Steep Ravine Cabins in Mount Tamalpais State Park, one of the two hike-in sites at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Kirby Cove Campground in Golden Gate National Recreation

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. As a 33-year-old transgender woman, Lyla “Sugar” Harrod wasn’t sure it would be safe for her to hike the Appalachian Trail when she set out in the spring of 2021.

Van insulation is a hotly debated topic among van lifers (pun intended!), but there’s one thing for certain: if you want to stay comfortable in your converted camper van, you need proper insulation. A poorly insulated van could mean suffering in uncomfortably hot or cold temperates, dealing with mold issues, or having to listen to

Photo By jmcgary2001 Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Pine Marten 3” by jmcgary2001. 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, Twitter and Instagram. To

Cross-country skiing is not only one of the best all-around workouts you can get, but it’s also a wonderful way to experience a winter wonderland outdoors. These are the best cross-country skis you can buy for winter 2022. Imagine gliding over the snow just a little faster than you can run. You’re working up a

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. Hiking shoes are much more than just pared-down hiking boots for desert dwellers and trail runners. They’re lightweight, usually very breathable, and offer another option to hikers who don’t want

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. If you’re a hiker, chances are that you’ve heard of the backcountry survival list called the Ten Essentials. Originally compiled by the Seattle Mountaineers in the 1930s, it didn’t find

Grand Island National Recreation Area is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Superior, about a half-mile offshore from the town of Munising. This 13,500-acre wilderness island is part of the Hiawatha National Forest and features massive sandstone cliffs, just across the lake from its famous neighbor, Pictured Rocks National

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 72-year old woman died after falling and suffering a severe head injury on a closed hiking trail during a group hike in Pennsylvania on Sunday.  State police said local

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. The Bright Angel Trail, the best-known trail in Grand Canyon National Park, is iconic for a reason: This hiking experience is hard to beat. As you follow the Bright Angel

Home » News » $100K Reward: Ski Lift Arsonist Sought in Chairlift Blaze Last December, a fire broke out at a ski lift tower at Kimberley Alpine Resort in southeastern British Columbia. Now, its owners have issued a substantial award for information that leads to the capture of the person(s) responsible. The Dec. 18, 2021

The Powder Highway is a ~700 mile loop located in eastern British Columbia’s Kootenay Rockies that is home to seven different ski resorts, a number of vibrant little mountain towns, and super friendly locals. Known for (you guessed it)…powder, iconic ski resorts, and incredible terrain in some of the prettiest mountains in North America, this

OM SYSTEM OM-1 OM Digital Solutions, formerly known as Olympus, has unveiled its first camera under the new OM SYSTEM brand. Though the Olympus name remains on the OM-1, the company states that this is a nod to the company’s history and that future OM SYSTEM cameras will not include Olympus branding. OM-1 (top) The

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. While ibuprofen-laced hot dogs might sound like an especially thoughtful case of trail magic to hikers with sore legs, some dog owners in eastern Idaho who discovered the hidden franks