HIKING & CAMPING

‘The route was physically demanding and technical, with some weak ice lines. The holds and small edges helped me to climb through some of the difficult moves and sequences.’ When you think of Morocco, you probably don’t think of ice climbing or mountaineering. You probably imagine dry deserts, tagine, bazaars full of spices and clothing,

You already know that drones changed the action-footage game. With seemingly unlimited options for maneuverability and cameras that can now capture 4K HD footage, a solid drone is essentially an aerial film crew working just for you. What you might not know: autonomous drones have changed the game again, taking “set it and forget it”

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. Know a backpacker who has everything? No you don’t: All the sweet gear in the world doesn’t mean a thing if

Camera lens filters are an essential accessories to achieve the best quality images, especially in outdoor conditions where the light can change quickly and isn’t easily controlled as in a studio environment. Serious photographers invest in top-quality equipment to help ensure that their images are the best they can be. When it comes to building

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 end of daylight savings marks the end of after-work excursions for many hikers, but it doesn’t have to. Short days

Snow-covered peaks poked out of the low cloud layer as the first rays of sun popped over the horizon. My cold breath came in short, quick bursts, the puffs of my physical efforts evaporating into the early morning air. I clicked my headlamp off, able to see beyond my 5-foot bubble of light for the

SITKA Gear and Black Diamond, two giants of the hunting and outdoor recreation worlds respectively, collaborated on a snowboard kit that crosses genres. The result is the Mission Outerwear Kit. On the surface, bowhunting and snowboarding may appear to have very little in common. But those who participate in both sports share a common thread.

With off-season prices, thinner crowds, and the change of seasons, winter is one of my favorite times for outdoor adventure in the US. Whether you are a winter lover and want to hit the slopes on a snowy vacation or are looking for warm weather and sunshine, there are plenty of winter destinations where the

“We believe that simply walking in the backcountry … engenders a special relationship with nature that is unlike anything you can find sitting in your living room, or in an office, in a lecture hall, in a church, reading a book, or listening to music.”  —William Kemsley, Spring 1973 issue When the first issue of

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  Today’s Photo of the Day is “Skyrise” by Daniel Forster. Location: Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado. “The Maroon Bells mountains wrapped in autumn colors at night with a sky filled with stars and the Milky Way,” describes Forster. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of

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Home » Apparel » 5 Great Places to Rent Ski Apparel for This Season Already have the ski and snowboard rentals taken care of, but need some outerwear? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Skiing and snowboarding are great at fighting off the winter blues. But if you are new to the sports, buying everything

The tricky thing about headlamps is that they’re often bad for the very environments they help us explore; after all, most casings, nylon straps, and lenses are all made from plastic—i.e. petroleum. That’s where the Terra Scout H differs. A brand-new offering from Swedish brand Silva (the inventor of the liquid-filled compass), the Terra Scout