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10 Reasons To Pack A Bivy Sack Instead Of A Tent
Have you ever slept out in a bivy sack? If not, you’re missing out. Not sure what a bivy sack is,...
Quinn Mason’s Fire For Climbing
There’s a photo of Quinn Mason when she was 9 years old, placing fourth at Youth Nationals, qu...
Meet OR Ambassador Quinn Mason
There’s a photo of Quinn Mason when she was 9 years old, placing fourth at Youth Nationals, quali...
Pro Advice: How to Choose Ice Climbing Gloves
You’ll need multiple pairs of gloves for ice climbing—here’s how to find the right ones. It wa...
Your Guide To All Things Gore-Tex
Ever wonder what the difference is between all the different types of GORE-TEX®? After all, i...
Congrats! Graham Zimmerman Receives Piolet d'Or
We’re thrilled to congratulate Outdoor Research Ambassador Graham Zimmerman on receiving a 2020 ...
Ask The Expert: Climbing During COVID
With rock climbing, knowledge often equals safety. The more we know, the more we’re able to make ...
Why is Outdoor Research Called 'Outdoor Research'?
Have you ever wondered why Outdoor Research is called Outdoor Research? There’s a great story ...
Face Masks & Climbing
Clear communication is a notoriously crucial part of rock climbing. It can make the difference b...
Why Beth Rodden’s FA Of The Optimist Still Matters Today
What makes Beth Rodden’s first ascent of The Optimist, 5.14b, still stand out today—more than a d...