HIKING & CAMPING

If you’re considering a move from the rat race to the river-rat life, you’re in luck. Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (OARS), one of the country’s largest and most well-respected whitewater guiding companies, recently released a five-part video series that brings viewers inside its yearly guide school. “As a leader in the whitewater community, it’s important

Share with your friends! Owning a Sprinter van can be a great way to explore the world, but customizing it to your liking can take it to the next level in terms of comfort and storage space. When I was designing my third Sprinter, I knew I wanted to maximize my gear storage, while making

Longer days and warmer nights are on the horizon. So it’s about time to prepare the camping kit for spring. In the midst of heavy snow across the country, it’s clear that winter 2023 won’t go down without a fight. Still, it’s never too early to plan adventures for the warmer months. This week, many

One of my favorite ways to enjoy and learn about nature photography is through printed books and over the years, I have accumulated a large, diverse collection. Most of the books on my bookshelf fit nicely into a single category: portfolio, planning resource, reference, cultural/natural history, or photography education. Sometimes a book might fit into

When was the last time someone gave you free gas? My guess is “never,” but that could change if you own one of the vehicles on Autotrader’s Best New Cars of 2023 list. Autotrader’s gas giveaway will provide one year’s worth ($3,000) of gas or electric vehicle charging to 11 randomly chosen winners. It’s free

Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Sign up for Outside+ today. Originally published on Outside The grocery bag full of Pop-Tarts sitting alongside the Appalachian Trail made me wonder if I’d been

Photo By Ted Trafford Today’s Photo of the Day is “Balancing Act” by Ted Trafford. 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

It’s one thing for sponsored athletes to tackle big objectives. It’s another thing entirely to get together with a few buddies and tackle 16 demanding lines while gaining 10K of vert just for the sheer gnar of it. But that’s exactly what Backcountry employees Alex Quitiquit and Cam Price did in Taming the Wolverine, a

Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Sign up for Outside+ today. There are few backcountry calamities more dreaded than diarrhea, aka trekker’s trots. Unfortunately, it’s one of the most common wilderness afflictions,

Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Sign up for Outside+ today. California’s record-breaking snowpack has many hopeful Pacific Crest Trail hikers wondering if it’s practical or even possible to attempt a traditional

Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Sign up for Outside+ today. The asthma attack hit as I was going up the first peak. My pace slowed to a crawl. Breathing became a

Some travelers cannot live on sun and sand alone. If you want a dose of culture to go with your outside time, you’ll find the perfect mix in Sarasota. In addition to the state’s famed outdoor recreation, Sarasota offers activities that range from lively community-focused experiences to a deep-rooted history of performance and circus arts.

Congratulations to Evan Hindman for winning the recent Rule Of Thirds Assignment with the image, “Short-Eared Owl.” See more of Hindman’s photography on Flickr and Instagram.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots!

Share with your friends! Ultralight backpacking allows the adventurous spirit to see the world on their own feet without carrying the discomfort of a heavy load. Whether you’re headed out on a thru-hike or you want to create a system that will keep you comfortable on your local backpacking trails, ultralight gear helps you hike