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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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California's Secret Stash
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The Big River's been saved—and just in time. Here's how to enjoy the northern coast's newest playground and its spectacular environs.
March Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide
Wilderness Therapy
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Lose (and find) yourself in the great wide open

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The Other Grand Canyon: Arizona's Havasu Canyon and the Seldom-Seen South Rim
Backyard Playgrounds
Whether it’s for a few hours or a few days, we’ve all got to get away sometime. Since we can’t always explore the Amazon after work or trek Tibet in a weekend, we bring you an inspired list of the country’s best city-centric, all-natural playgrounds—ones within city limits, and ones just beyond the suburban sprawl—tailor-made for bite-sized bursts of urban adventuring.
Top 10 Parks for High-Summer Wildflowers
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Taking Flight at Snowbird Ski Resort
Mix crowd-free runs with a backcountry traverse and you've got a recipe for on- and off-piste perfection.
Paddle the 1,000 Islands
Best of New York

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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...
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-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...
Yosemite - Sierra Multi-Sport
The World Outdoors
from $1898, 6 days
Cascading rivers, lofty peaks, and stands of giant sequoia trees constitute the landscape of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks....
Alaska Bike, Hike & Kayak
Alaskabike
from $2999, 8 days
Less strenuous than our purely bicycling tours, our Alaskan Adventure Tour combines half days of bicycling (average 30 miles) with canoeing, hiking,...

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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.