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Here it is June and you’re still turning over travel plans? Come along with us, as we head out to see wolves, test our mettle on Tour de France ascents, trek across one of Colorado’s most photographed mountain passes, and generally get outside in big, bold ways this season.
In Aspen, Colorado, and other alpine communities, the future depends on making sure the weirdos and oddballs are still welcome
Aspen’s winning combo of four ski mountains (all on one ski pass!) also extends to its restaurant scene. From fine dining to grab-and-go, there’s something for everyone.
The Colorado mountain town has always been famous for its steep skiing, epic powder, and hippies, oddballs, and celebs. But with changes like those of recent years, can a place stay weird?
The Aspen Ski Company has some new runs to name, and wants to hear from you. Suggested categories are Greek mythology, local lights, and more. Hades Glades, anyone?
‘The Last Chairlift,’ the iconic author’s most recent major novel, is a sweeping family saga about sexual identity, risk, and the storied history of Aspen, Colorado
Plan accordingly, because these mountains all require reservations to hit the slopes in 2022
Europe has always had something America doesn’t: an Alpine ski route connecting a network of full-service, premium lodges. That’s about to change, as San Juan Mountain Guides in Ouray, Colorado, launches the ultimate hut-to-hut tour in a stunning setting. We sent Devon O’Neil to check it out.
All over the West, a housing crisis is causing workforce shortages, crippling local businesses, and threatening the culture and existence of mountain towns as we know them. But amid the doom and gloom, some people are fighting for solutions.
In an excerpt from her new book ‘Powder Days,’ Outside contributing editor Heather Hansman looks at how the famous Colorado resort town is emblematic of a national trend, where corporate resorts and a skyrocketing housing costs are driving out all but the most affluent
In which two bold but questionably sane adventurers actually do for reals what Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels only pretended to do
The Colorado resort is just one of the many now charging for uphill access. Is this the new norm?
When will we be able to take international trips again? Medical and travel experts weigh in.
We asked 13 major resorts what operational plans are in place for this winter. Their answers ranged from après-ski in a private dome to parking spots you need to reserve.
As locals get priced out of Aspen, Stowe, and Whistler, here are the places ski bums are heading to next
With collective mega-passes, more direct flights, and super-dialed snow forecasts, it’s never been a better time to plan a destination ski trip. Our up-to-date guide has you covered for packing the most into a weekend getaway.
Which mega-pass to buy to make the most of this season and more
You don't have to spend a fortune to take a ski trip this winter. Here's how to save money while hitting the slopes.
John Clendenin, hailed as the greatest instructor in the U.S., has some unexpected advice for skiers: forget style, practice a four-word mantra, and get to know your feet
Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead
Yogis are flocking to plein air classes everywhere from the African bush to downtown Austin rooftops
Trolls thought I was friggin' nuts to propose a controlled backcountry ski area. But it's already happening.
Four zones have been ranked as extreme on the five-point scale
What I learned on my powder-filled dream trips to Whistler and Aspen
According to a recent story in Bloomberg, celebrities and gallons of champagne are all in a day's work at Aspen. But for the rest of us, it’s not so glamorous.
We can't wait to check out these ten new snow-country huts, lodges, and hotels
The Alaska senator sent us a letter about her enviro bonafides. Naturally, we checked her work.
In an excerpt from his new book, Goldfarb explores what wilderness looks like with and without nature's most overlooked architects—and why they have more in common with wolves than you think
Here's what one of the nation's strongest ski mountaineers chooses for both resort and backcountry missions
Now that we know which mountains are on the Ikon and how much it costs, we wanted to figure out: Which is a better deal for skiers?
Aspen Ski Co’s vice president of sustainability on embracing change—and density—in our remote, idealized hamlets
Make the most of the season with strategies from pros, killer deals on passes, and skier-friendly hotels
There's powder in the forecast from Florida to Vermont, but the southern Rockies continue to be snow starved as the worst season just about anyone can remember continues
Bring your skis and a good book, and prepare to settle in
Sure, it's early season, but book these mid- and late-winter vacations now and you'll save big
His misguided immigration and climate-change policies are worse than January rain
Seven hikers have died on 14ers since May, an unusual string of fatalities that has Aspen officials wondering what measures they're obligated to put in place to keep people safe in the mountains
The two neighboring Colorado giants are snapping up ski areas around the country, positioning themselves as the two titans of North American resort operations
The company will work with KSL Capital Partners to form a new business to manage the resorts
Jordan Lewis runs the ritziest pot store in the country: Aspen, Colorado's Silverpeak Apothecary, where sommelier-like "budtenders" sell gourmet ganja in a designer showroom. But soon after he arrived, he found himself under siege from locals worried about that skunky smell wafting over their mountain valley. It's enough to drive a man to toke.
Sure, Aspen was founded for silver mining in the late 1800s, but you could argue that the town was really founded for post-ski partying.
No matter how you like to ski or how long you can take off work, we've got the perfect trip in our guide to the best alpine escapes of the season
Because you can have it all. Bring your favorite traveling companion to the slopes and everyone will be happy.
This year is shaping up to be a good one for folks who want a side of fine dining with their outdoor activity.
Want to skin the frontcountry? Try these six spots.
Every winter, the ski and snowboard world lets its hair down at a few marquee events. Here are the ones we're stoked for this season.
Five mountain towns where the skiing and riding are matched by equally entertaining off-the-slopes escapades.
As climate change threatens snowpack, ski areas are adopting a new survival strategy: Beefing up the summer fun.
Challenge your abilities with these iconic runs through the wilds of America.
From hidden fishing rivers in Chile to mountain biking in Whistler, our guide shows you where to go and the gear you'll need to take your adventures to the next level.
With La Niña back and the East Coast on a five-year blizzard streak, we devised the ultimate ski calendar to help you and your family take advantage. From a boot-deep New England Thanksgiving through spring-break corn snow in the Southwest, the outlook is decidedly epic.
Aspen’s Michael Ferrara is bringing attention to a little-known problem: post-traumatic stress disorder among the people who save our lives
From billiards to big air competitions—downtown—these four ski towns have the best nightlife.
For almost 70 years, former ski patroller and local legend Jim Blanning rode Aspen’s evolution from broken mining outpost to chic mountain playground. But when his hometown spit him out, he came back with a vengeance. And bombs.
The goal: To rank the continent's top ski destinations. The deciding factors: Snow quality and terrain. The judge: Marc Peruzzi, intrepid Colorado-based ski reporter, former Outside staffer, and editor of Skiing magazine, 2003-2008.
A better way to get to know your favorite wilderness this harvest season: Pick, haul, fish, and forage your way from breakfast to dinner
Our unscientific but highly authoritative guide to the 20 BEST PARTIES on the planet
Five boutique ski hotels that take the "lodge" out of winter lodging
There's only one best ski town for nighttime fun, and it's Aspen
The Ski Junkie's guide to the sickest skiing and hottest cold-weather happenings this winter
Outside has partnered with Teton Gravity Research to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of ski films. “The Tangerine Dream,” the latest from Teton Gravity Research (TGR), is a film that represents ten years of broken down trucks, wanderlust and some down and dirty skiing and snowboarding.
Ten tempting all-American lodges with style and ambience to spare
Need a daily powder fix? Chase epic snow through the calendar with our guide to the best places to ski and snowboard each month.