In February, I joined four strangers on an overnight dogsled expedition for beginners. They ranged in age from their twenties to sixties, and sat long hours around the campfire—laughing, roasting marshmallows for each other, and petting a yellow dog who squeezed along the snowbanks behind them, nosing for snacks. Each attendee had signed up for the trip alone; they’d never...

　　Few things are more exciting than the approach of spring turkey hunting.For many hunters, it marks the end of a long winter and a much-needed return to the field. Often, spring turkey is one of the first hunts for youth hunters and one of the most accessible hunts for aging sportsmen. 　　And its fun. Toms are the most active in...

　　For decades, Outside Magazine has offered its readers some of the best outdoor journalism found anywhere. Many of its contributors — from Jon Krakauer and Hampton Sides to Jimmy Chin and Tommy Caldwell — have become iconic authors, photographers, and athletes. 　　Now, some of those icons have asked for their names to be removed from the masthead of the legacy...

　　A snowboarder died in an incident that occurred at Red Lodge Mountain in Montana on Tuesday, March 11, after he fell from a three-person lift. According to local reports, he was unseated and fell during a period of gusty, erratic winds. 　　Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding the lift alone when he fell, sustaining accidental blunt-force injuries. He was helicoptered to...

　　Located just an hour north of Salt Lake City, Powder Mountain encompasses 8,464 skiable acres of terrain in the Wasatch Mountain Range. Serviced by five lifts and a fleet of busses that often pick skiers and snowboarders up from the road, the resort is already the largest in the U.S. — but its about to get even bigger. Powder Mountain...

　　Hikers love to trade stories about surprise animal sightings, from bears to moose to the mercurial cougar or wolverine. 　　But a small group of hikers in Bellingham, Wash., stumbled on an animal they never expected while exploring a local trail: a giant Pacific octopus. Bellingham photographer Micah Moeller posted several videos of the encounter on Reddit threads for Bellingham, initially...

　　When the Mitsubishi Outlander launched, it was the best vehicle the company had made in years. But that was 4 years ago, and it was time for a change. We take a look at the new-for-2025 Outlander to see if Mitsubishis small changes add up to another winner. 　　Its hard to understate the importance of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander for...

　　There are limitless ways to enjoy the outdoor world and just as many tools to do it, but perhaps no piece of equipment is as rewarding and versatile as the best binoculars for your needs. 　　We tapped one of our expert writers, Nick LeFort, who’s spent a lot of time looking at the world through a set of clear lenses...

　　With more star signs than an astrology convention and more screens than a sports bar, this is the latest from Mercedes-Benz. The all-new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA is one of the brands smallest models, but it has just kicked off a whole new era in design, features, and function for the German luxury brand. 　　It will arrive with both gas and...

　　I was on lap number seven on Grouse Mountain, and I wasnt about to stop anytime soon. My breath was heavy. I was sweating through my baselayers and covered in snow. Beaver Creek had gotten 10 inches overnight, and it didnt seem like anyone else was there to ski it. Every single run, snow was exploding over me all the way...

　　President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have not spared the countrys national parks from their purge of tens of thousands of government workers. 　　Theyve laid off thousands of workers from the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Theyve also instituted spending freezes, delayed the hiring of seasonal workers, and started the process of...

　　Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich rainforests and soaring volcanoes can sometimes distract from the fact that this country has some of the prettiest beaches on the planet. The coastline is just as diverse as its flora and fauna; you’ll find it all here, from volcanic black sand to sugary white shores. With 800 miles of coastline and more than 300 beaches along...