Luke Whelan
Outside Magazine
Santa Fe, NM, United States
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This Face Wash Made Me Rethink My Skin-Care Routine
For years, one Outside editor thought cleansing his mug with a bar of soap was sufficient. Then he tried Harry’s face wash. → Read More
A Nightmare Crash Highlights Cyclists' Unfair Treatment
Pro triathlete Adelaide Perr sustained serious injuries after colliding with a car—then was saddled with proving, against the driver's word, that she was a victim. → Read More
The Tiny Robots About to Revolutionize Disaster Rescue
Drones and unmanned ground vehicles have assisted search teams since the Twin Towers fell 16 years ago. But engineers have yet to manufacture a robot that can withstand the elements, navigate unpredictable terrain, and send data to disaster-response coordinators. → Read More
The Ultrasonic Tool That Turns You Into Batman
The Echo Meter Touch 2 allows users to identify ultrasonic bat calls in real time. → Read More
How to Organize Your Stuff. And Your Life.
Taking the time to reflect on what gear you really love and really need has the potential to change your life. At least that's what Marie Kondo, author of the bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, will tell you. We asked her for some advice about how to tackle the clutter building up in our gear closets and our lives. Here's what she had to say. #1. Think Hard Before You Buy… → Read More
The Summer's Top Documentaries
The summer’s hottest documentaries take on conservation, climate change, and doping. → Read More
How Fleet Foxes' Frontman Cured His Burnout with Adventure
Robin Pecknold was in no rush to follow up his band's 2011 hit indie album. In the six-year break leading up to the band's forthcoming record, he's been hitting trails and waves around the world. → Read More
This Satellite Will Be the Future of Storm Tracking
NOAA’s new satellite will make forecasting devastating storms (and epic powder days) more accurate than ever → Read More
The Different Types of Sugars Lurking in Your Goos
Despite the dangers that sugar poses to sedentary folks, early studies suggest that it’s mostly OK for athletes who need quick, easily digested fuel. The sweetener powers your cells and is the main source of energy for your brain and muscles. But there are some important things to keep in mind. → Read More
Why You Should Give Up Trying to Become a Morning Person
I always felt guilty for being a late riser—until science told me to embrace my natural sleep patterns. → Read More
Surprise! These 15 Common Grocery Store Items Are Almost Never Recyclable
So think twice before chucking them in the blue bin. → Read More
These 18 Photos of Grizzly Bears Will Make You Want to Get in Your Car and Drive to Yellowstone Right Now –
A new photo book captures the majestic creatures—and explains why they're in trouble. → Read More
These 18 Photos of Grizzly Bears Will Make You Want to Get in Your Car and Drive to Yellowstone Right Now
A new photo book captures the majestic creatures—and explains why they're in trouble. → Read More
This App Will Change the Way You See Your Neighborhood
All you need is a smartphone and a little curiosity. → Read More
These Bats Look Exactly Like Teddy Bears and Cute Little Piggies
Bat expert Merlin Tuttle explains why we should learn to love the winged mammal. → Read More
These Bats Look Exactly Like Teddy Bears and Cute Little Piggies
Bat expert Merlin Tuttle explains why we should learn to love the winged mammal. → Read More
Women Can Boost Their Testosterone Just by Acting Like a Boss
The simple act of holding power over someone else raises women's testosterone levels, a new study finds. → Read More
Here Is the Kind of Sunscreen That Won’t Destroy Coral Reefs
A new study finds that one type of sunscreen kills precious coral—but others don't. → Read More
No, Californians, Venomous El Niño Snakes Are Not Going to Kill You
Phew! → Read More
7 Fascinating Facts About Bats
For example: Without them, there might be no tequila. → Read More