There’s a lot of trial and error that goes into serving up a kick-ass camp meal. For L.A.-based chef Brian Lee, that’s part of the fun. Lee has spent many years working in restaurants in L.A., and he’s spent time camping for most of his life. 　　So, it was only natural to combine the two and hone his skills in...

　　Ready to take your outdoor adventure up a notch or three? Big Bend Country in Texas is the place. The combination of desert, mountains, and river, plus historic ghost towns and colorful West Texas culture, makes this region an unmatched haven for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Outside sent adventurer Caz Rashad-Franklin and his buddy Nick to see what Big...

　　Roads usually leave me lukewarm. I understand they’re necessary, connecting us from points A to B, and they can be cool, but I don’t stay up late thinking about the adventures to be had on a two-lane blacktop. The exception, of course, is a road trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I’ve never driven the entire road, which passes right...

　　MEATER: Fathers Day Bundle 　　 　　(Photo/MEATER) MEATER is holding a flash sale for Father’s Day. Now through June 10, customers can buy the brands discounted Fathers Day Bundle for $160. 　　The bundle includes a MEATER 2 Plus engraved with “BEST. DAD. EVER. It also comes with oven mitts, bottle opener, microfiber towel, and BBQ rub. 　　Not interested in the bundle?...

　　Some pieces of gear are just controversial. Trekking poles, camp shoes, and even fleece jackets have their haters and die-hards. As it turns out, so do pee cloths. While legions of women have hailed the pee cloth—a reusable square of fabric used to dab drippy nethers—as a great equalizer in the backcountry, others have rolled their eyes at the excess....

　　The best family memories are made when you explore together. With tons of outdoor activities, a chance to live the cowboy lifestyle, plus no shortage of homestyle Texas cooking, the ranches of West Texas are the perfect setting for families to share new and engaging experiences. Outside tapped travel mom Jessica Human and her three sons to test out an...

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of hiking boots from KEEN (one mens, one womens). Each pair retails for $165. 　　The KEEN Targhee IV Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots build upon past success with new technology and more durable cushioning. And like all KEEN products, the Targhee IV is made without PFAS (aka forever chemicals). 　　Enter now...

　　This is the eternal paradox of summer: the days are longer and yet they always seem to fly by faster. But there is a way to make the most of the season before the solstice even arrives: plan now to lock in your summer of endless adventure. 　　To help you strategize, I put together a foolproof calendar for summer 2024,...

　　Read on for a complete rundown of the world’s 10 most dangerous mountains for climbing, listed in no particular order. Most death statistics for Himalayan mountains come from The Himalayan Database, which collected data from 1950 to 2019, or 8000ers.com. 　　Editors Note: This article was originally published in 2008. It has been updated for clarity and accuracy. 　　1. Nanga Parbat...

　　For the first time, Tribal leaders are working with the federal government to develop a Resource Management Plan (RMP) to responsibly maintain ancestral lands. Bears Ears National Monument became public land in 2016 but has been culturally sacred to Native American Tribes for centuries. The proposed development plan would adopt the tribes traditional stewardship methods. 　　Dubbed Alternative E, the management...

　　The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)voted unanimously Wednesday to recognize freeride skiing and freeride snowboarding as official disciplines. 　　Legitimizing the sport is a major step toward making freeride an Olympic event in the future. 　　“This is an important day for the freeride community,” said FWT founder andCEO Nicolas Hale-Woodsin a press release.“The recognition of freerideskiing and snowboarding as an...

　　Martin Feistl died on Saturday, May 18, following a 130-foot fall in his native Austria, while free soloing on the steep 1,000-foot South Face of the Scharnitzspitze (8,097ft). The 27-year-old ice and mixed expert was climbing the Spitzenstätter up the center of the face. 　　While it’s unclear exactly what occurred, a report from Alpin—based on an account from a mountain rescuer...