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One editor’s thoughts on the Asian American illusion of belonging. Plus, how this spearfisher, freediver, shark whisperer, and entrepreneur lives her most badass life, and more from the Outside archives.

Catch an action-packed lineup featuring diverse athletes and filmmakers at the inaugural Outside Festival in Denver on June 1 and 2

We spoke with Eric Hansen about an Outside writing career that ranged from stunt comedy to investigative reporting—and led to a new career in international health

By bringing together incredible music, inspiring speakers, riveting adventure films, sports and wellness activities, outdoor industry leaders, and a whole lot of gear, Outside has created a celebratory event with real purpose  

The inaugural event in Denver features Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and climbing competitions also in the mix

Diehard football fans have something to teach trail runners, skimo racers, and other competitive athletes

Our newest brand, powered by the editors of Outside, is ready to fuel all your running passions

The origin story of a groundbreaking organization for Black skiers, the young scientist building a more inclusive STEM community, and more from the Outside archives.

Elias Cairo, host of ‘The Game Show’ on Outside Watch, has staked his livelihood on all things meat

Jacqueline Alnes’ new book, ‘The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour,’ is part memoir, part cultural critique of wellness and diet culture

A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure

Our founding host, Peter Frick-Wright, is returning—and we couldn’t be more excited

Starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, the new Netflix film paints a critical portrait of the marathon swimmer

In a conversation among three hall-of-fame veterans from Outside’s early years, E. Jean Carroll talks about her life, her career, and how she came to write a funny, much loved story that had serious feminist intent

A delightfully low-budget documentary about the Seven Summits (of a Montana neighborhood)

In the new PBS documentary 'The American Buffalo' by Ken Burns, the filmmaker goes deep on the near-extermination of bison, unearthing stories that shaped—and still haunt—this country's soul

Maria Coffey’s new book, ‘Instead,’ offers wise perspective on one of the most important choices a woman can make

‘Limits’ makes fun of the challenge of landing a professional contract in a way that will delight fans and non-fans alike

Nearly half a million listeners download ‘Tooth and Claw’ each month. Can the show also help save the animals it profiles?

A new documentary, ‘Walking Two Worlds,’ chronicles Quannah’s rise in fashion alongside her activism on behalf of the climate and her Indigenous community in Alaska

Whether you’re looking for a breezy podcast to keep you company on the trail or a hefty novel to pack on your next big trip, you’ll want to move these new releases to the top of your queue

A podcast exploring solutions to the Colorado River crisis, a film about a leading advocate of Title IX, and more

I want my two-year-old to grow up loving the outdoors, but I also want him to be safe. ‘Scouts Honor,’ a powerful new Netflix documentary about the horrific history of child sex abuse in the Boy Scouts of America, left me feeling angry, sickened, and permanently doubtful that the organization should be part of his life.

Yes, we saw the Barbie movie. But we also got caught up on other recent film releases, enjoyed some summer tunes, and knocked a few books off of our reading lists.

An elaborate scheme targeted toy giant Mattel and the plastics industry by capitalizing on our big pink moment

Bring the movie of the year to your local trailhead this summer

A documentary about a historically Black summer camp, the new podcast from Serial Productions, essential books about pirates, Netflix specials featuring Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Viola Davis, and more

Based on the knowledge of expert contacts in the submersibles field, I felt certain almost immediately that OceanGate’s deep-sea vehicle had imploded. Why did the media spend so many days pushing the fantasy that there was still a chance?

We talked to one of America’s best young writers about race and culture. The subject was an essay that helped fundamentally change our understanding of the challenges that historically marginalized people face in the outdoors.

In honor of Juneteenth, we’d like to shout out some of the most impressive and impactful leaders of color working to make the outdoors more inclusive for all

A collection of essays about agriculture and water pollution, the latest survival reality show, a podcast about clothing, the new ’Legend of Zelda’ game, and more

‘Nothing’s for Free’ chronicles the history of freeride mountain biking

Our editors listened to a podcast about Indigenous resistance, watched a film about Palestinian climbers, and checked a few more books off of our reading lists

‘Wild and Precious’ is a memorial to the beloved American poet and a celebration of her work

Reed Hastings is the latest mogul to enter the U.S. ski industry

A warming planet is the enemy in ‘Terra Nil,’ the new video game for eco-friendly players. We tried it and came away inspired.

‘Wild Life,’ a new film by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, chronicles Tompkins’s life as one of the world’s most influential conservationists

New music by boygenius, a text exploring the governance of natural resources, ‘South Side,’ ‘She Said,’ and more

After a frightening accident, the veteran journalist reset her approach to work and life. The result was a surge in creativity.

Since Linden began her career, there’s been a dramatic shift in how professional runners promote and present themselves to the world. We caught up with her about her new podcast, the expansion of running media, and how she decides whether to fire off a spicy tweet.  

Discover stories from Backpacker, Outside Online, Clean Eating, Climbing, and other brands across the Outside Network

An expert gives us an insight on cordyceps, and it turns out we have no reason to fear

Executive producer Grant Kahler explains how the outdoor reality show went from a social experiment to survival of the meanest

The eight-episode series ‘Outlast’ pits survivalists against each other in a cruel game of psychological torture

After dreaming about performing the works of the acclaimed author for decades, Nick Offerman finally got his shot—and realized he wasn’t worthy

Great news: you can now explore our entire network, taste-test everything, and easily share stories you love

Emily Pennington wanted to see it all. But life on the road was fiercer than she ever imagined.

Two Academy Award nominees, books of poetry and sound, Korean American cooking, and a learning app

From a 1970s classic to a sinking ship blockbuster, a disaster-film superfan rates the six best ever

The track star turned filmmaker turned ultrarunner reflects on her ever-evolving relationship with the sport

Eighties throwbacks, new Netflix series, a bird board game, and kids’ music that isn’t by Raffi

From the whimsical to the epic, these are our favorite stories of the year

From easy cheese to mountain metaphors

The shredders, climbers, policy-makers, barrier breakers, and scientists who forever changed the way we view the world

In an excerpt from ‘Small Game,‘ her first novel, Outside contributing editor Blair Braverman introduces a cast of characters who will be dropped in a remote landscape for a survival competition. An ominous future awaits them.

Swimming over dead bodies, haunted shipwrecks, and a mysterious floating stump

The acclaimed science writer answered audience questions about reporting on the race to understand the SARS-CoV-2 and how the COVID-19 pandemic began

Wells Tower on discovering the hard way that his father sleeps naked, how to navigate sibling punching episodes, and the simple fact that, pitfalls and all, it’s important to take your chances and just go

A writer in Bozeman, Montana, grapples with the wealthy wave of newcomers gentrifying the town she moved to ten years ago—as a dirtbag pursuing the western dream

In ‘Missed Fortune,’ a series inspired by a story he wrote for Outside, host Peter Frick-Wright shines a spotlight on the fanatics who chased an eccentric art collector’s hidden riches at all costs

Ten years after the publication of ‘Wild,’ the beloved author shares her thoughts on the haters who thought she was unprepared, the transformative power of doing big things, and where Monster is now

The latest ‘Alone’ winner shares stories from surviving in Labrador and details behind preparing for the show

We pitted the fictional Netflix miniseries against the reality survival game show to see which came out on top

In the new film ‘Thirteen Lives,’ the Hollywood A-lister plays Rick Stanton, the British diver who helped lead the effort to save 12 boys and their coach who were trapped in Thailand’s Tham Luang cave

Dig into one of Chef Biju’s favorite summer salads filled with seasonal fruits and veggies

The reality show’s cast members are beginning to wrestle with their emotions as temperatures drop and food sources dwindle

In his inaugural column for Outside, the ‘Parks & Recreation’ star sounds off on Henry David Thoreau, emasculation, and bullying in the outdoors

The A-list actor is the voice of the new National Geographic documentary ’America the Beautiful,’ and we loved every minute

Every season, the survival reality TV show features a few bushcraft specialists who approach wilderness living with an artistic flair

For his new PBS show, ‘America Outdoors,’ comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston connects us to our natural environments through the most interesting of creatures: humans.

Award-winning poet Elizabeth Alexander explains how the expansion of the National Park Service Mellon Humanities Fellowship will allow scholars to deepen our understanding of the history within our public lands and share it with visitors

In the summer of 2020, an anonymous artist who goes by the name of Roadside Senryu started installing road signs inscribed with poems, a joy for those driving past them and for communities nearby

A beekeeping documentary, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion,’ and all things Obi Wan Kenobi

In the show's six episodes, host Baratunde Thurston takes viewers across the U.S. and has thoughtful, honest conversations with the people he meets about their relationships to the natural world

In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Do Hard Things,’ Steve Magness explains a clever tactic to combat anxiety and free yourself to perform

On his first album in five years, the singer-songwriter brings us a collection of heartfelt tracks that offer warmth and comfort when we really need it