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Rod Liberal was climbing in the Grand Tetons when the worst happened—a flash of lightning blasted him and a group of his climbing friends, leaving one dead. What's life like after high voltage rips through your body? You don't want to know.
Snow Report 2005
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GORP - Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado
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Driving to Distraction
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UTAH: The Canyons of Zion and Escalante
March Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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The Glories of Glacier National Park
Backyard Playgrounds
Denver
Rocky Mountain Highs: Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
GORP's Top 10 Autumn Escapes: Fall's Best Forests
Reaching Winter's Next Frontier
Learn to live in—and love—the backcountry surrounding three of Utah's premier ski resorts, with equal emphasis on education and deep-powder turns.
Winter Family Fun in Park City
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A Mountain Climbing Primer
A Whitewater Rafting Primer
A Sea Kayaking Primer
A Trekking Primer
Be the Sag Wagon
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How to pull off a bike tour on your own two wheels.

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Rocky Mountain Multisport
The World Outdoors
from $1998, 6 days
Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding wilderness areas are the showstoppers of the West! Emerald lakes, wildflower meadows and old growth...
Canyonlands-Arches Multi-Sport
The World Outdoors
from $1598, 6 days
Prepare for the ultimate adventure getaway of non-stop excitement. Set in the heart of southeast Utah's dramatic Canyon Country, this multi-sport...
Grand Teton - Yellowstone Multi-Sport
The World Outdoors
from $1598, 6 days
The pristine wilderness and rugged beauty of America's most beloved national parks--Grand Teton and Yellowstone--set the stage for our action-packed...
Canyonlands Multi-Sport Tour
O.A.R.S
from $1895, 5 days
Based out of Moab's hip Gonzo Inn, this five-day whirlwind fits perfectly into a week-long getaway. The most incredible reaches of the Colorado River...
Glacier Family Adventure
Zephyr Adventures
from $1700, 5 days
Glacier National Park in the northern section of Montana is one of the premier national parks in the United States. In fact, it is known as the...

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Complete Gear Archives: Day-Hiking, Backpacking, and Trekking
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things hiking.
Complete Gear Archives: Paddling
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things paddling.
Complete Gear Archives: Cycling
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things related to cycling.
Complete Gear Archives: Climbing
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things climbing.
How I Came to Know and Love the Backcountry
The Basics of Telemark Skiing

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Mountain Athlete
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Jackson, Wyoming
Chalk It Up
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Experience is the key to mountaineering prowess, but high-altitude fitness makes all the difference on summit day
Blitzing the Backcountry
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Turn your winter fitness routine into a brand-new adventure
The Rowbike
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Saddle Up
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Spring is here. Time to wipe the cobwebs off your bike, oil your chain, and kick your fitness into a new gear. Here's how.