Three continents, a dozen of sets of ski skins, and a lot of candy—we asked the new record holder for vertical feet skied in ...

We asked our team to share the lip balms they swear by—whether that's a $4 drug store pick or a $28 luxury product ...

The Hornbein Couloir poses a fantasy ski descent that only two parties have ever attempted. Neither was successful.

For the past 18 years, I've used the same hefty lock—even when I'm riding cheap clunkers around town. Here's why.

The Oklahoma thru-hiker overcame nausea, sleep deprivation, and debilitating foot pain to set the fastest ever time on the ...

From cool gear to incredible travel experiences, these gift ideas are perfect for all the adventure travelers in your life.

Recent studies point to travel as a way to increase your longevity. As if we needed another excuse to hit the road.

After years of testing hundreds of products, Outside's Gear Guy has some favorites. This is the stuff he can't wait to go on ...

You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and ...

M. John Fayhee has been writing for Backpacker since 1986. His 13th book, “A Long Tangent: Musings by an old man & his young dog hiking every day for a year,” was released last fall by Mimbres Press.

After years of rumors, new data suggests that real-time lactate sensors are finally ready to hit the market. But will ...

Four Klamath River dams are being removed for environmental benefit. Yet even positive change feels traumatic to the many ...