From our favorite hikes in national parks and every state to the most beautiful trails in the world, here’s what to put on your trekking bucket list. Plus, maps, beta, and more to get 'er done.

Are you really going to put thousands of hours into training your pooch to be good at climbing or ski touring?

Fitness influencer named Devon Levesque transformed the world’s highest peak into a trampoline on May 21

A collapsing section of ice sent six climbers tumbling down the world’s highest peak, and rescuers have yet to find two. The disaster occurred during a busy period on the mountain.

If your family dog ran off on its first camping trip, how far would you go to get them back?

Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha wants to become the first woman to scale the world’s highest peak three times in one season. She’s got one more summit to go.

Five questions with Amy Appelhans Gubser, the 55-year-old California woman who became the first person to swim from the San Francisco Bay to the Farallon Islands

Watch Freida Pinto and Cory Tran take full advantage of everything the surreal landscape has to offer

Explore, relax, wine and dine, and, most importantly, bike on this Velo-approved itinerary

The bills would have instructed the state to seek reimbursement when hikers needed rescue from a closed trail, but they faced opposition from emergency personnel

The founder of Mother Trucker Yoga is teaching adaptive poses at truck stops and in truck cabs everywhere

Outside spoke with Christina Lustenberger about what it was like to ski the west face of Pakistan’s Great Trango Tower

Two climbers from Mongolia disappeared on the world’s highest peak earlier this week. Bad weather slowed rescue teams from reaching the spot where they went missing.

Is the Aurora Borealis magic, science, or something in between?

Five questions with Thomas “Racer Tom” Hart, the Utah man who recorded mind-boggling statistics on the slopes this year

A historic tram tower was pulled down and permanently damaged by an irresponsible driver in Death Valley National Park

Treat yourself to three days of riding bliss along Southern California’s epic bike trails

Live events are all about the party, but they can be brutal on the environment. Here’s how to go easy on the planet without cramping your style.

Abiral Rai, an IMFGA-certified guide on Mount Everest, takes us inside his daily grind, which includes ascending skyscraper-sized cliffs, carrying heavy bags of gear, and avoiding deadly hazards

There’s another amazing story of a dog surviving in the outdoors. And the canine in question wants to share his tale. Woof!

Starting this fall, backpackers will have to pay a new fee to hike the popular Lost Coast Trail. For some, it will triple the cost.

Utah Avalanche Center said the north-facing region of Lone Peak, where the avalanche occurred, is known for its steep and unforgiving terrain

The two backcountry climbers never reached the splitboards and skis they stashed to descend the California fourteener

The new film “The QUEST: Everest VR” provides a dizzying perspective of the world's highest peak with zero danger of frostbite or avalanches

After the brutal murder of three surfers in Baja California last week, travelers are wondering if the area is more dangerous than it used to be and if they should stop camping.

When the British Empire finally put boots on top of the world on May 29, 1953, the news was entrusted to a young man named Ten Tsewang Sherpa, who ran 200 miles to Kathmandu

Officials warn pet owners to remain vigilant after finding at least a dozen barbed treats. No dogs have been reported injured so far.

Five questions with Haley Batten, who is slated to lead America’s strongest contingent of Olympic cross-country mountain bikers in years

Every spring, hundreds of hopefuls make the trek to the world’s tallest summit and the surrounding high peaks. This is your base camp for all the news from the Himalayas.

When Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary made history by reaching the summit, a courier named Ten Tsewang Sherpa ran 200 miles to Kathmandu to deliver the news. He died a few weeks later. His story has never been told—until now.

A team of 12 Nepalis is slated to ascend Mount Everest this month to bring five dead bodies down from the peak. Recovery missions come with a soaring price tag and a heightened potential for disaster.

How to combine products from MSR and Dometic to achieve the ultimate, convenient water transportation system

There are lots of theories about how to avoid altitude sickness. But in practice, acclimatization isn’t so straightforward.

Is the growing number of high-speed collisions leading to more criminal charges on the slopes?

Robbi Mecus, a search and rescue expert and pillar of the LGBTQ+ climbing community, died in Denali National Park last week

Authorities in Ensenada have arrested three people in connection with the disappearance

More than two decades after a crash left him paralyzed, Tarek Rasouli rekindled his love of off-road riding with the help of an innovative handcycle

Nepali officials recently tested a cargo drone on the world’s highest peak, and believe aerial devices could reduce foot traffic in the deadly Khumbu Icefall

Want to get paid to fight climate change? Biden’s new Climate Corp is hiring. We combed through 270 job listings to find the dreamiest ones.

For a handful of lucky students in Emory and Henry College’s Semester-a-Trail program, the AT is the ultimate teacher

Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his future plans in big-wall climbing, high-altitude mountaineering, and outdoor filmmaking

A skier was swept over 1,000 feet down a couloir on Quandary Peak when another party set off a slide above him, violating backcountry protocols

The James E. Sullivan Award, given by the Amateur Athletics Union, is named for an American Olympic official who sought to prevent women from competing in the early 20th century

No camp stove? You can still whip up a hot meal with these tips.

Five ways to measure your progress trail running across surfaces, distances, and routes

The 2024 North Pole season was canceled after the main runway at Barneo Ice Camp cracked. The American guide still has ambitions to return to the planet’s northernmost point.

Explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with these tips from an experienced local canoeist and outfitter

Walking across deserts and mountain ranges taught the author important lessons on friendship, compassion, and understanding others

Sandra Aguirre started hiking for her own sake and ended up helping others do the same. Now she wants to help you.

The number of climbing permits issued by Nepal is down from 2023 as some expeditions have headed to China. But there’s bound to be drama on the world’s highest peak as climbers adjust to new regulations governing pollution and safety.

When PTSD from military service in Somalia changed the course of Chad Brown’s life, the subtle art of catch and release fly fishing changed it back

There’s nothing I loathe more than getting charged by a dog that’s off leash while I’m out running on a trail

A new Public Lands Rule will mandate a focus on landscape health, conservation, and recreation

Organizers are not sure if the event, which dates back to the 1980s, will return next summer

Most backcountry lightning education—including what’s taught by major outdoor organizations—is antiquated. Here’s your overdue expert update.

Dangers in the Khumbu Icefall forced rope fixers to chart a different route. Now, some expedition operators are scrambling to stay on schedule.

A conversation with activists, a look at the radical origins of Earth Day, and a slew of ways you can take action for the planet every single day.

Rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are searching for two men who were filmed destroying ancient rocks on a hiking trail

We spoke to three climate activists about how Earth Day, which started as a protest, has become a day of corporate greenwashing, and what we can all do about it

We dug into the numbers with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center to find out

A Canadian study found that chemicals excreted by ants keep ticks at bay. Researchers hope the discovery leads to new ways to ward off the Lyme Disease-spreading insects.

From meal planning to meeting the townies, every aspiring thru-hiker should hear this hard-won advice

The Asheboro Boulders could have been destroyed by a mining company. Instead they were saved by the North Carolina Zoo.

Remembered for his passion for skiing and adventurous spirit, 21-year-old Winter Park, Colorado, coach Dallas LeBeau leaves a legacy of inspiration and admiration

A backcountry ski trip, a bikepacking getaway, and a weekend on the bunny slope—here are the routes that Outside editors followed in March

Our columnist breaks down the laws that allow for animal cruelty

“Forever Chemicals” keep mud out of your boots and make rain jackets waterproof, but they’re about to be illegal

Can these two seasoned snowboarders line up the conditions for an all-time wild Oregon rally?

Follow these steps to give your camp neighbors an unforgettable experience. (Note that we said “unforgettable,” not “good.”)

The crash unfortunately took three lives, including an American IFMGA guide

I could barely walk, a condition doctors told me would likely deteriorate further. That prompted me to plan an adventure of a lifetime.

President Biden issued an executive order last week to bolster women's history in our National Parks

AspectAvy, a new app developed by a guide, promises to help skiers make more conservative decisions in the backcountry. Some avalanche experts aren’t so sure.

Test your skills (and limits) in America’s wildest adventure challenges

Four easy things you can do to rewild your space and support climate-critical biodiversity

What happens when you commit to a life of adventure? You get better at it.

After winter no-showed, I grappled with the grief of loving a sport that may not exist a lifetime from now

Dreaming of an extended trek on a storied trail? Here’s everything you need to know to get started at thru-hiking or get better at it.