HIKING & CAMPING

Chevrolet is keeping its mouth closed on exactly what this camoed truck is. It parked it in front of a group of top automotive journalists on the first drive of the 2023 Colorado ZR2. It is unmistakably the highly anticipated second-generation Colorado ZR2 Bison. Yep, as we all expected, the next generation Colorado ZR2 will

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on BikeRumor and has been adapted for GearJunkie. E-bikes have exploded on the cycling scene over the last several years. From top-tier brands people would recognize under Tour de France riders to startup companies making modular bikes for hectic lifestyles, everyone seems to be getting on board. While

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. I used to say that, given the choice, I would rather hike in the rain than camp in it. When I was on the trail, I could shrug off even pretty heavy precip.

Congratulations to the finalists of our Nature’s Colors 2022 photo contest! These 24 images include landscape and wildlife photographs that exemplify technical skill and creativity in composition. We’re excited to share with you the official finalist slideshow below. Winners will be announced soon. If you missed your chance to enter, The American Landscape contest is

Whether you’re beyond cell range for a day hike or a backcountry expedition, you can still send an urgent SOS or that thoughtful goodnight message to someone special. ZOLEO has led the charge on innovative technologies that put safety and connection in the hands of outdoor enthusiasts (like you). Here’s what you need to know.

There are many varieties of winter traction devices on the market. Some utilize low-profile metal coils and others function like less aggressive ice climbing crampons. Whether you’re looking to safely walk the icy city streets or trail run through the frozen backcountry, there’s a traction device that matches your needs. To develop this list, we

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Every hiker has had a bad trip before. But a group of hikers in England’s Lake District gave the term new meaning last week, when they got so ill from taking magic mushrooms

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. If you’re gearing up for a long-distance hike, there are ways to prepare your body for the rigors of life on the trail. You dial up your cardio to boost endurance, incorporate resistance

Leica just unveiled the M11 Monochrom, a black-and-white shooting digital rangefinder camera. Featuring a “dedicated monochrome multi-resolution full-frame BSI sensor,” the M11 Monochrom is aimed at photographers interested in “the timeless art of black and white photography.” Leica supplied Outdoor Photographer with a pre-production version of the M11 Monochrom prior to this morning’s launch and

Share with your friends! Arches National Park in Southeast Utah is a paradise for visitors looking for awesome day hikes. The longest Arches National Park hike is just 7 miles round-trip, meaning you can cross off several trails and visit a number of world-famous arches in a short weekend or even a single day.  In

One of the steepest navigable sections of whitewater in the world has just been descended again, this time with lots of water and some world-class photographers and cinematographers on scene. The Santo Domingo Gorge near Chiapas, Mexico, might be the ultimate playground for the very best waterfall kayakers in the world. Dane Jackson and Bren

Congratulations to Max Foster for winning the recent Extreme Angles Assignment with the image, “Flaming Peak.” See more of his work at maxfosterphotography.com. 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!

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Wearing the wrong shoes is an express ticket to ruining your first backpacking trip. Don’t misunderstand: You don’t need to spring for custom-made, $800 boots to have fun on the trail. But if

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Out Alive is a podcast about real people who survived the unsurvivable. Check out more seasons and episodes here. This episode contains graphic content that may not be suitable for all listeners.  We’ve written

Whatever your sport, avoiding or mitigating injuries is as important as logging miles or sessions. But if you find yourself toeing the line between pushing it too far or sitting on the sidelines, one preventative measure can help support your body so you can keep training: kinesiology therapeutic tape. Utilizing this elastic tape to reduce