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Home » Footwear » Terrein Hiking Boots Use ‘Mini Pistons’ to Prevent Ankle Injuries Seemingly inspired by the technology from Iron Man, a new hiking boot uses automated pistons to prevent ankle injuries. Enter the high-tech boots from BetterGuards. Many outdoor companies talk about “technology” when describing shoes, but BetterGuards might be among the first

It was early in the season to be hiking above 10,000-feet along the Continental Divide Trail – even for experienced hikers. But monster wildfires in New Mexico had chased dozens of thru-hikers north before the snow had a chance to melt. So when the hiker we’ll call Not a Care reached a large snow gulley,

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. If you’re one of the many people who’s scared of snakes, a trailside encounter with one of the slithery fellows can

Photo By Patrick Campbell Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Milky Way Over Secret Beach” by Patrick Campbell. Location: Curry County, Oregon. “The Milky Way rises in the early morning over Secret Beach on the southern Oregon coast,” describes Campbell. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature?

Home » Water » Astral ‘PFD’ Sandal Review: Our New Favorite Footwear for River Treks Astral’s founder and former raft guide Phillip Curry calls its latest footwear (and first sandals!) a project that’s been years in the making. We put these river shoes to the test packrafting, SUPing, portaging, and more. Over 30 years ago,

While I lead my photo safaris to the Serengeti, participants constantly hear me say, “It’s All About The Light.” It could be a clear crisp sunrise or sunset, side light that illuminates a gorgeous acacia tree, bright overcast conditions that bathe a regal male lion perched on a kopje or early or late front light.

Home » Deals » Gear Bargains: July Fourth Savings From Some of Our Favorite Brands Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out the bargains below and save on gear for your next adventure. BioLite: 20% Off Sitewide Whether you’re in the market for lighting or camp cooking solutions,

Located only 1 hour from Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos is an artsy, laidback Mexican beach town that you won’t want to miss. As a “Pueblo Mágico” (magical town), a designation by the Mexican government, Todos Santos has maintained its original architecture, traditions, history, and culture. There are so many things to do in Todos

Photo By Nunzio Guerrera Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Intersect” by Nunzio Guerrera. Location: Jasper National Park, Jasper, Alberta. 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

Home » Motors » Rivian Special Projects Boss Talks Electric Off-Roading, Protecting Trails, and More Rivian Motors’ Matt Gaskins is working inside the electric automaker and with Tread Lightly to help teach EV customers the ways of the outdoors. Rivian knows that its R1T electric pickup can give a whole new group of buyers access

Congratulations to Harry Lichtman for winning the Layers In The Landscape Assignment with the image, “Snake Creek Idaho.” 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!

The Emergency Tent from Survive Outdoors Longer is the kind of thing that if you got into an emergency situation, when you’re out in the back country, you would be glad that you tossed this in your pack. The weather could change, you could get caught in a sudden downpour where you would rather not

The La Sportiva athlete is no stranger to blazing trails. Can she find a dual identity as a parent and a climber? As a climber, Caroline Ciavaldini has pushed limits in multiple styles from lead competitions to heady trad ascents, and fiercely chipped away at archaic ideas of what women in the sport are capable

Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of June’s selections below! 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,

Home » Biking » Specialized Showcases New S-Works Helmets at Tour de France On the last day before time trials at the Tour de France, teams are on their last seconds to fine-tune their kits. Specialized team riders will choose from a quiver of three updated S-Works helmets. The new lineup of Specialized S-Works helmets