Outside Podcast

Outside

Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, Science of Survival, and have since expanded our show and now offer a range of story formats, including reports from our correspondents in the field and interviews with the biggest figures in sports, adventure, and the outdoors.

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Jun 14, 2023 · 32 min
The Real Lives of Wildland Firefighters
Working the front lines of America’s wildfires is a difficult and dangerous job, but that doesn’t mean everyone who signs up is chasing adventure.
Jun 7, 2023 · 45 min
Bill McKibben on the Next Phase of Climate Activism
As America continues to grapple with political uncertainty and an uneasy relationship with the planet, the author and environmentalist makes the case for an expansive and inclusive grassroots movement
May 31, 2023 · 27 min
The Love Story That Saved 15 Million Acres in Patagonia
Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s new film, ‘Wild Life,’ captures the saga of Doug and Kristine Tompkins, whose devotion to conservation and each other led to the creation of extraordinary national parks in Chile and Argentina.
May 24, 2023 · 19 min
Inside a Sinking Submarine
Among the world’s harrowing marine survival stories, the strangest might be a crew’s escape from one of the earliest submarines
May 17, 2023 · 30 min
Finding Magic in the Night Sky
You don’t have to be an astrology buff to believe that the moon and stars have a special kind of power in our lives
May 10, 2023 · 37 min
The Storm That Changed Everything
When the largest tornado ever recorded touched down in central Oklahoma, storm chasers, meteorologists, and thrill seekers were expecting a show. What they got was a deadly lesson in the power of nature.
May 3, 2023 · 28 min
Why We Hold On to the Climbing Gym
How have these indoor spaces have become hubs for the outdoor community?
Apr 26, 2023 · 33 min
A Bold Rescue on a Moab Cliff
When a BASE jumper slammed into a red-rock tower and his parachute snagged on a ledge, there was only one way to save his life: go up and get him.
Apr 19, 2023 · 37 min
The Best Worst Accidents
Some experiences are unforgettable for both very bad and very good reasons
Apr 12, 2023 · 29 min
So, a Comedian Walks Into the Woods ...
In her podcast, ‘FOGO: Fear of Going Outside,’ Ivy Le takes on the great outdoors—very, very reluctantly.
Apr 6, 2023 · 37 min
A Foolhardy Quest for the Holy Grail of Fly-Fishing
Chasing the elusive permit fish is an exhausting endeavor for the most seasoned anglers. So why would a total newbie even try?
Mar 29, 2023 · 45 min
What We Get—and Don’t—from Adventuring Alone
Challenging solo trips can be immensely rewarding. Just ask competitive bikepackers, who ride grueling courses through the backcountry carrying everything they need to survive to the finish line.
Mar 22, 2023 · 44 min
Just Try Not to Breathe
There’s no more difficult or uncomfortable physical challenge than holding your breath underwater for an extended period
Mar 15, 2023 · 43 min
A Race to Save His Dying Friend
When Scott Pirsig’s close friend Bob Sturtz suffered a stroke deep in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, Pirsig had no choice but to leave him in the wilderness and make a desperate sprint to get help.
Mar 8, 2023 · 28 min
What You Learn During Seven Hours on a Ski Lift
Why do we keep skiing, despite the crowds, the cost, and the unpredictable conditions? Spend an entire day on a chairlift and you’ll find out.
Mar 1, 2023 · 29 min
To Save the Soul of a Mountain Town
In Aspen, Colorado, and other alpine communities, the future depends on making sure the weirdos and oddballs are still welcome
Feb 22, 2023 · 27 min
Why Skier Angel Collinson Quit at the Peak of Her Career
She was one of the world’s best big-mountain freeskiers—and then, suddenly, she decided she was done
Feb 15, 2023 · 12 min
When Cody Townsend Let Go of His Ego
For an episode of our new podcast, ‘The Daily Rally,’ the professional skier talks about learning to get out of his own way while on an expedition in Alaska
Feb 8, 2023 · 25 min
A Wild Mission to Visit Every National Park in One Year
Emily Pennington wanted to see it all. But life on the road was fiercer than she ever imagined.
Feb 1, 2023 · 27 min
How Psychedelics Helped a Paralyzed Athlete Walk Again
After suffering a brutal accident while on a kite-skiing expedition in Patagonia, Jim Harris’s painstaking recovery took a sudden leap forward when he had an experience with magic mushrooms.