The Outside Blog: Recent Episodes
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David Roberts on his book Finding Everett Ruess, the enduring mystery of the explorer's death, and why Jon Krakauer almost quit before writing Into the Wild.
In 1999, Camille Seaman gave up her seat on a one-hour flight from Oakland to L.A. and scored a round trip ticket anywhere in the world. She chose Alaska. Once there, she decided to walk across the ice, and had a moment where she felt connected with the earth—after feeling cold, lost, and somewhat panicked. That trip spurred a connection with Arctic landscapes, which the 2011 TED Fellow turned into a career soon after.
Outside contributor Alan Arnette discusses climbing the seven summits, raising awareness for Alzheimer's, and how he plans to do it all within a year.
Mountaineer Conrad Anker on his new DVD The Wildest Dream, discovering George Mallory's body on Everest, and his plans to compete in the 2014 Olympics.
Outside Senior Editor Abe Streep talks to Steven Hawley, author of Recovering A Lost River, and Jim Norton, writer and producer of Salmon: Running the Gauntlet, which airs May 1, 2011 on PBS.
Before Season 3 of River Monsters premiered on Animal Planet, host Jeremy Wade took some time to talk to Outside about using himself as human bait, the one that got away, and the best tasting fish he’s ever eaten.
We caught up with photographer Peter McBride to find out what he learned during a three-year odyssey photographing The Colorado River.
Columbia University psychologist Alexandra Horowitz on her bestseller Inside of a Dog, summer tips for your pooch, and why the Far Side gets it right.
On December 31, professional sailor Ryan Breymeier set sail from Spain to take part in the Barcelona World Race, a double-handed, nonstop sailing race around the world. He recently talked with Outside from the Southern Ocean via satellite phone.
Now Tyson's love for pigeons is on dsiplay in his new show,"Taking On Tyson," about his foray into the world of racing pigeons, which premieres March 6th at 10 p.m. ET on the Animal Planet.
Donovan Hohn discusses his book Moby Duck, the science behind ocean currents, and how Sesame Street saved our childhoods.
Julia Mancuso discusses her current racing season, relationship with Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal, and whether little sister Sara will be competing in 2014.
Sixteen years ago, the man who helped raise Megan Michelson was shot to death at a remote kayaking lodge in Northern California. A nightmare episode that her mother has refused to discuss until now. In this podcast, Michelson interviews the killer to find out what really happened and why.
Steven Rinella discusses his new Travel Channel show The Wild Within, the merits of eating wild game, and how a Hawaiian octopus tore his tooth out.
Author David Vann discusses his new novel Caribou Island, Sarah Palin's Alaska, and how to defend yourself from Mexican pirates.
Big wave surfer Laird Hamilton discusses recent bestseller The Wave, Andy Irons' death, and George Clooney's abilities on the board.
The 10 things you should know about the movie, plus an extended interview with director Danny Boyle.
Bestselling author Susan Casey discusses her new book The Wave, swimming with a tiger shark, and how—as newly appointed editor-in-chief of O Magazine—she’s showing her new boss how to catch a break.
Oscar-nominated actor Thomas Haden Church discusses moonshine, Disco-flavored Conway Twitty, and his new FearNet webseries Zombie Roadkill.
Bestselling author Sebastian Junger on his new book War, documentary Restrepo, and Afghanistan’s recent election.
Bestselling author Mary Roach on laboratory sex, space condoms, and Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking attempt to jump from 23 miles above sea level.
Stayton Bonner interviews celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain about his new book Medium Raw, eating warthog rectum, and why Abba tastes like rotten candy.
As average Americans travel farther afield, a veteran traveler starts to feel, well, average.
John Harlin talks to Anthony Cerretani about his March 2007 feature on climbing the Eiger.
Can a performance supplement be legal, healthy, and effective? Nick Heil pops a few to find out.
Anthony Cerretani interviews the uber-athlete about catching big waves and staying in peak shape.
Anthony Cerretani talks to Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Ivo Ninov about climbing with Dave Hahn in Yosemite.