Activities

On the John Muir Trail Northbound with MT Sobek

Sonja Saxe

This trip has it all: 100 scenic miles on the JMT, countless alpine lakes, high mountain passes, and great camaraderie!

20 Bucket List Kayaking Adventures

The Outbound Collective

Kayaking makes for a killer workout, relaxes the mind, and provides the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in remote and wild locations.

Top 5 Best Places to Stargaze and Shoot the Milky Way in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains

Jared Beeler

A guide to East Tennessee and West North Carolina stargazing.

A World-Class Trek: Backpacking the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier

Sonja Saxe

93 miles, 22,000' of elevation gain and loss, 9 days, 8 nights, and 1 unforgettable backpacking experience!

With VF move, Denver cements itself as a leader in the outdoor recreation economy

Kyle Frost

Starting next spring, many VF Outdoor brands, including The North Face, Eagle Creek, Jansport, and Smartwool, will move their headquarters to the Denver Metro area.

12 Incredible Locations for Stargazing

The Outbound Collective

Slow down and just look up for a little while.

Trading the Metro for the Mountains: Pursuit New York 2018

Emily Hlaváč Green

Experiencing my first ever summer camp as an adult with The Outbound Pursuit in Upstate New York

The Chinese Woman Challenging the World's Elite Ultra-Running Scene

Kyle Obermann

Yao Miao from rural China is the fastest woman trail runner in the country. This is how she performed in her debut international race.

13 Photos of Amazing Camping in Wisconsin's Peninsula State Park

Andy Merkel

3 Easy Steps to NOT Climbing Moab's Castleton Tower

Liam McNally

Want to get shut down by one of Moab's most iconic towers? Read on.

Overcoming Fear on Yosemite's Matthes Crest

Timothy Behuniak

Finding Peace in the Vertical Abyss.

New York's Top 10 Camping Adventures

The Outbound Collective

Between the Adirondacks, the Catskills, Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes, and the magnificent state parks, New York has an adventure for everyone!

How to Treat a Gnarly Road Rash

Kristi Teplitz

My attempts at managing road rash and making it less painful

On the Search for Rock Wren in the Lord River Valley

Crystal Brindle

Seeking endangered alpine birds and exploring a new landscape in New Zealand's Southern Alps

Run the Red Desert, Protect the Red Desert

Josiah Roe

A vital race to protect one of the last great high-elevation deserts remaining in the United States.

[UPDATED. AGAIN.] Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a mind boggling new record on the Nose

Kyle Frost

They took an incredible 3 minutes off the previous record, set 2 days ago.

10 Pieces of Gear Every Backcountry Photographer Should Own

Nate Luebbe

Get the shot in style with these backcountry essentials.

23 Things I Learned in 23 Days on the John Muir Trail

Girls Who Hike

In the summer of 2017, I was lucky enough to accept a golden ticket to hike the John Muir Trail. The trail is one of the most well-known thru-hikes, beginning in Yosemite Valley and ending 211 miles later at the summit of the tallest mountain in the continental United States, Mt. Whitney. I spent 23 days traversing some of the most beautiful landscapes I'd ever been witness to, and along the way, I learned a lot about myself and about life in general.

8 Reasons to Put Marquette, Michigan on Your Bucket List

The Outbound Collective

Explore Marquette County, a hidden gem tucked in the central part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Velo Ventura: The 5 Best Cycling and Mountain Biking Trails in the Heart of the Central Coast

Josiah Roe

Explore some of the finest cycling and mountain biking in the Ventura and the Los Padres National Forest.

Squeezing through the Slot Canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Sonja Saxe

Nothing gets your blood pumping like towering canyon walls and only a foot wide corridor through which to shimmy!

Velo Vino: 30 Miles of Cycling Perfection through the Santa Maria Wine Country

Josiah Roe

Explore the rolling hills and pristine valleys of the Santa Maria viticultural area.

4 Tips to Help You Take Your Gym Climbing Outdoors

Aaron Rickel Jones

You're flying through the grades at your local climbing gym and inevitably asking yourself...what's next?

These 10 Photos Will Inspire You to Explore the Tetons

brian johns

Want an adventurous vacation this summer but not sure where to go? These photos will make it crystal clear that you need to change your current plans and head to the Tetons!