We sent our editors on a mission to find the best gear on sale during Evo’s Anniversary sale. They found Salomon skis, Smith sunglasses, and more. Record winter storms turned the Central Valley into a 300-mile long flood zone. We sent a writer and photographer to check out conditions that hadn’t been seen in 40 years. The 26th president once demanded that military personnel be able to walk 50 miles in 20 hours. I set off on an ill-fated mission to see if I could do it myself.

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If you’re looking for a race with charm, adventure, or an element of fun, we’ve got you covered. Thinking of taking the 13.1-mile plunge but not sure where to start? This half marathon plan will carry you from the sofa to the start line—and across the finish too. Climbing, cold plunges, yoga, pump tracks—there was endless outdoor fun to be had in Civic Center Park. Our National Parks columnist took an ‘Alone’-inspired course. These are the four wildest National Parks where he’s putting his survival skills to the test.

An Inside Look at Outside’s 2025 Winter Editors’ Choice Testing Trip

• Here’s where to go to view the Corn Moon on September 7, tips for navigating the trails at night, and how to add a little magic to your trek.
• Record winter storms turned the Central Valley into a 300-mile long flood zone.
• I took a wild ride through the traffic jam to find out.
• He shaved a sliver off the standard 13-mile route, taking an informal trail to circumvent a switchback on the descent.
• Unstable snow and fluctuating weather conditions brought on by Cyclone Monica are believed to have caused the avalanche.
• With 626 horsepower and rally-tuned suspension, the Octa is made to thrive where pavement disappears.

Arizona is among the states with the highest number of lightning deaths and injuries. Severe weather—including lightning, hail, and heavy rain—can occur unexpectedly and frequently at high elevations, particularly in the northern part of the state. Winter is coming earlier in some places and later in others, but snowy conditions are just one factor contributing to a recent increase in backcountry rescues. Outside spoke with the National Association for Search and Rescue to determine what’s causing the uptick, and how to avoid becoming a statistic. Crash and you’re a goner—those are the stakes on slopes this steep.

• Our editors share their favorite running trails—both paved and unpaved.
• From 5K fun runs to marathons and every distance in between, runners have countless options to choose from.
• An expert roadtripper’s guide to the best American road trips based on their proximity to adventure—from fly fishing holes to flowy singletrack and unreal stargazing.
• How did this scenic mountain corridor get so congested—and can it ever be fixed?
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• Severe weather—including lightning, hail, and heavy rain—can occur unexpectedly and frequently at high elevations, particularly in the northern part of the state.

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The tragedy illuminates how the recent rush to climb the world’s highest peaks is driving climbers onto dangerous mountains like never before. Consider these initial tips before going deeper with 100 Ways to Make Your Escape. Although BASE jumping is not allowed in national parks, sources tell Outside the activity is not all that uncommon. A single outside bar trading one-mile stretch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has seen an uptick in vehicles colliding with moose, nearly all of which have killed the animal. Now, experts warn there’s an even greater likelihood of car-moose collision as the days get shorter ahead of Daylight Saving Time.

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In an unexpected turn of events, the world-renowned rock climber is also taking viewers on a tour of his home state in Nevada. We talked to Honnold about his upcoming film projects. New restrictions in some parts of New Mexico require hikers to obtain a permit to access the southern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail, and appear to ban most non-U.S. When the European colonists arrived, American chestnut trees were a dominant species throughout most of the eastern piedmont and Appalachian Mountain range. Their trunks could grow to be 10 feet wide and stretch upward of 105 feet into the canopy; limbs spanned an equally wide footprint.

Outside editors know the best places to go, from a trail running paradise in France to a high-alpine lake in Utah. Most hikers are summit-obsessed, but how much is too much? Here’s why I’d rather enjoy the experience than celebrate the checklist. A recent fatality of a Colorado climber on a via ferrata raises concerns about their safety.

Enjoy coverage of racing, history, food, culture, travel, and tech with access to unlimited digital content from Outside Network’s iconic brands. America’s most popular national parks expect to see record visitation this summer. Survive the crowds with these tips from our editors. The Netflix series set in Yosemite didn’t film there, so our national parks columnist shares its overlooked places that deserve the spotlight. Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Google has released U.S.-based search data on the top queried national parks of all time, and the winner comes as no surprise.

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Done with endless swiping on dating apps, more people are looking for love through in-person events. I traveled to one in the Alps with a group of rowdy singles in search of love. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy—the nonprofit that supports the United States’ most iconic footpath—turns 100 this year. To celebrate, AT thru-hikers Mary Beth “Mouse” Skylis and Grayson Haver Currin pick the 100 best miles of trail, spread out over 19 bite-size sections.

A Climber Fell to His Death in Yosemite. The Incident Was Livestreamed.

When Eberhard Jurgalski determined that Reinhold Messner narrowly missed a key summit, he told the world. Last fall, Outside partnered with University of Colorado Denver to open a state-of-the-art gear-testing lab. Now, it’s finally open for business—and poised to upend the gear-testing world.

Ron Dailey was supposed to be gone for just a day when he set out on a hunting trip. Alone and cold in the backcountry, he survived 20 days on just 900 calories. Every year, ultrarunners sign up to compete in a brutal race that stretches 135 miles across Death Valley in the high heat of summer. But if you’re looking for truly unique running races, you might have to go off the beaten path. Some races are special, not because of their size or prestige, but because they embrace the quirky, weird, and totally wackadoodle that runners love.

Our nation’s capital also has more acres of green space than square miles. Here are our top places to bike, run, paddle, and chill in the city this fall. With sweeping vistas and steep elevation gains, Shadow Mountain Trail is a 2.6-mile loop just outside of Phoenix. Experts say it’s best to hike during the cooler parts of the day, but losing light on the trail can be just as dangerous as overheating.