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Announcing our 2026 lineup! ⚡ Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, Tash Sultana, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast, and more—all coming to Outside Days presented by Capital One x REI Co-op, May 29-31 in downtown Denver. More music. More experiences. More days. bit.ly/4iJDQza
December 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Announcing our 2026 lineup! ⚡ Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, Tash Sultana, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast, and more—all coming to Outside Days presented by Capital One x REI Co-op, May 29-31 in downtown Denver. More music. More experiences. More days. bit.ly/4iJDQza
Our annual celebration of outdoor culture and community is coming back to Denver in 2026 with more days and a new name
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The Outside Festival Is Now Outside Days
Our annual celebration of outdoor culture and community is coming back to Denver in 2026 with more days and a new name
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December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our annual celebration of outdoor culture and community is coming back to Denver in 2026 with more days and a new name
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It’s packed with dates, nuts, raisins, shredded coconut, spinach powder, and cinnamon—among other delicious ingredients
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I Made Sasha DiGiulian’s Favorite Homemade Protein Bar Recipe
It’s packed with dates, nuts, raisins, shredded coconut, spinach powder, and cinnamon—among other delicious ingredients
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December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It’s packed with dates, nuts, raisins, shredded coconut, spinach powder, and cinnamon—among other delicious ingredients
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Our articles editor takes a deep dive into why opening day on the slopes is a necessary slog if we want to enjoy ourselves later in the season
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Jell-O Legs and Bad Snow. The First Day of Ski Season Is a Slog.
Our articles editor takes a deep dive into why opening day on the slopes is a necessary slog if we want to enjoy ourselves later in the season
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December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our articles editor takes a deep dive into why opening day on the slopes is a necessary slog if we want to enjoy ourselves later in the season
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Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders are following TikTok videos into Vermont’s snowy backcountry, putting them in potentially dangerous terrain at a time of year when snowpack is notoriously unreliable
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Officials Blame TikTok for Luring Novice Skiers into Vermont's Dangerous Backcountry
Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders are following TikTok videos into Vermont’s snowy backcountry, putting them in potentially dangerous terrain at a time of year when snowpack is notoriously unreliable
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December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders are following TikTok videos into Vermont’s snowy backcountry, putting them in potentially dangerous terrain at a time of year when snowpack is notoriously unreliable
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From a universally loved and trusted multitool to a spoil-me heirloom knife, here are some agreed-upon must-haves and most-wanted gear items for survivalists like me
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I Trained Soldiers for Decades. Here Are 10 Must-Have Gifts I Recommend for the Survivalist in Your Life.
From a universally loved and trusted multitool to a spoil-me heirloom knife, here are some agreed-upon must-haves and most-wanted gear items for survivalists like me
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
From a universally loved and trusted multitool to a spoil-me heirloom knife, here are some agreed-upon must-haves and most-wanted gear items for survivalists like me
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After thick clouds grounded a rescue helicopter, firefighters performed a risky, high-angle rescue to save a hapless hiker who had scrambled onto a rock fin.
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Caught On a Coastal Knife-Edge, Hiker Survives Daring Saddle Mountain Rescue. Here Are the Photos.
After thick clouds grounded a rescue helicopter, firefighters performed a risky, high-angle rescue to save a hapless hiker who had scrambled onto a rock fin.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
After thick clouds grounded a rescue helicopter, firefighters performed a risky, high-angle rescue to save a hapless hiker who had scrambled onto a rock fin.
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Meet the Woman Pedaling the Length of South America—Solo bit.ly/48bEXE4
Meet the Woman Pedaling the Length of South America—Solo
Esser has survived a severe dog attack, dengue fever, and bursitis in her right shoulder. Still, she’s committed to bikepacking the entire length of South America. Outside spoke with the 34-year-old to learn more about her motivations, triumphs and challenges.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The 24 Best Mountain Towns in the U.S., Ranked bit.ly/4ozH75p
The 24 Best Mountain Towns in the U.S., Ranked
From Lake Placid to Cordova and some select places in between, here’s our (highly subjective) list of the nation’s best mountain towns. Before telling us where we went wrong, please take a moment to acknowledge the courage and gall it takes to attempt such an impossible feat.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The propagation of fall-detection technology has led to an uptick in false alarms. But this hiker is glad that his device made an SOS call after a terrifying mishap.
When a Hiker Fell Down a Colorado Mountain, His Apple Watch Called for Help
The propagation of fall-detection technology has led to an uptick in false alarms. But this hiker is glad that his device made an SOS call after a terrifying mishap.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The propagation of fall-detection technology has led to an uptick in false alarms. But this hiker is glad that his device made an SOS call after a terrifying mishap.
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There Are Less Than 48 Hours to Shop the Backcountry Cyber Monday Sale. Here's Everything We Recommend Buying.
Members unlock up to 30 percent off full-price items, including editor favorites from The North Face, Patagonia, Helly Hansen, and more
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December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Of the 27 insulated jackets we tested last winter, we couldn’t get enough of these nine (and they're up to 25 percent off right now)
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We Tested Winter Coats in -10 Degrees. These 9 Kept Us Warm, Dry, and Frostbite-Free.
Of the 27 insulated jackets we tested last winter, we couldn’t get enough of these nine (and they're up to 25 percent off right now)
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December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Of the 27 insulated jackets we tested last winter, we couldn’t get enough of these nine (and they're up to 25 percent off right now)
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Update: December 1, 2025: On November 26, after days in a portaledge waiting out a storm, DiGiulian free climbed Platinum (also known as the Direct Line), El Cap’s longest free climb.
Sasha DiGiulian Is Stuck in a Tiny Tent on the Side of El Capitan. We Called Her Up.
Stuck in a portaledge on El Cap, the climbing pro talks pee jugs, wind gusts, and why she still refuses to bail
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December 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Update: December 1, 2025: On November 26, after days in a portaledge waiting out a storm, DiGiulian free climbed Platinum (also known as the Direct Line), El Cap’s longest free climb.
Scientists propose a unified framework for describing how intense your workout is
How Hard Is “Hard”? Scientists Finally Have a Better Answer for Athletes.
Scientists propose a unified framework for describing how intense your workout is
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December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Scientists propose a unified framework for describing how intense your workout is
A recent tragedy in Colorado wasn't an anomaly. From drowning in quarries to stumbling into open pits, hundreds have died in vacant mines across the United States since 2000.
She Disappeared in the San Juan Mountains. The Discovery of Her Remains in an Old Mine Reveals a National Crisis Beneath Our Feet.
A recent tragedy in Colorado wasn't an anomaly. From drowning in quarries to stumbling into open pits, hundreds have died in vacant mines across the United States since 2000.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A recent tragedy in Colorado wasn't an anomaly. From drowning in quarries to stumbling into open pits, hundreds have died in vacant mines across the United States since 2000.
Pro tip: Older models aren't obsolete—and they're up to 47 percent off
I've Tested Running Shoes for 7 Years. Here's What's Actually Worth Buying on Cyber Monday.
Pro tip: Older models aren't obsolete—and they're up to 47 percent off
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December 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Pro tip: Older models aren't obsolete—and they're up to 47 percent off
Winter dryness used to ruin my skin—until this cream transformed everything
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This Under-$16 Moisturizer Saves My Skin Every Winter
Winter dryness used to ruin my skin—until this cream transformed everything
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December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Winter dryness used to ruin my skin—until this cream transformed everything
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This new docu-series by Oscar-winning “Get Out’ director uncovers an erased part of history: Black cowboys' rich heritage in the American West
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Jordan Peele’s 'High Horse' Reclaims the Real History of America's Black Cowboys
This new docu-series by Oscar-winning “Get Out’ director uncovers an erased part of history: Black cowboys' rich heritage in the American West
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This new docu-series by Oscar-winning “Get Out’ director uncovers an erased part of history: Black cowboys' rich heritage in the American West
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The story of the deadly avalanche.
29 People Died in One of the Worst Mountaineering Accidents in History. What Happened?
The story of the deadly avalanche in October 2022 on India’s Draupadi Ka Danda II
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December 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The story of the deadly avalanche.
An elderly woman who recently became stranded while mushroom hunting raises an important question: Are foragers, especially those seeking prized fungi, at a higher risk of getting lost than other outdoor enthusiasts?
She Was Mushroom Hunting in the Oregon Woods, Then She Got Lost. Here’s How Two Simple Tools Saved Her Life.
An elderly woman who recently became stranded while mushroom hunting raises an important question: Are foragers, especially those seeking prized fungi, at a higher risk of getting lost than other outdoor enthusiasts?
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December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
An elderly woman who recently became stranded while mushroom hunting raises an important question: Are foragers, especially those seeking prized fungi, at a higher risk of getting lost than other outdoor enthusiasts?
From impossible routes to real-life cruxes, climbing has taught Kai Lightner how to tune out pressure, break down big goals, and how to find balance when life gets loud. bit.ly/44tUFYG
November 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
From impossible routes to real-life cruxes, climbing has taught Kai Lightner how to tune out pressure, break down big goals, and how to find balance when life gets loud. bit.ly/44tUFYG
Trailblazing musicians perform unforgettable sets in their favorite National Parks and other protected lands. Between songs, learn from locals & wilderness experts while participating in education and watch.outsideonline.com/series/park-...
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Trailblazing musicians perform unforgettable sets in their favorite National Parks and other protected lands. Between songs, learn from locals & wilderness experts while participating in education and watch.outsideonline.com/series/park-...
Whether you’re walking the dog, feeding the horses, or heading to the ski hill, these lifestyle jackets will keep you cozy and protected all winter long. bit.ly/47VR7AW
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Whether you’re walking the dog, feeding the horses, or heading to the ski hill, these lifestyle jackets will keep you cozy and protected all winter long. bit.ly/47VR7AW