2017 marks the 40th anniversary of Outside magazine, and the venerable periodical has been celebrating all year long with a number of special articles. But now, the Outside website has launched an official anniversary section that is a stroll down memory lane for those of us who have read it for years, serving as an amazing look back at some of the most memorable stories of all time.On the webpage for the 40th anniversary you'll find reflections on what it was like to publish Jon Krakauer's seminal work Into Thin Air, how the magazine survived a tumultuous time in the late 90's when many of its writers moved on, and much more. You'll find current stories about an antarctic expedition that went terribly wrong, a look at whether or not Lance Armstrong actually regrets doping, and a story about Reinhold Messner and Peter Habler climbing Everest without oxygen for the very first time. You'll also find a nice piece on the the stories that have inspired the Outside team, and a thoughtful letter from the editor reflecting on the past 40 years.
For fans of the outdoors, adventure, and exploration there is a lot to take in on this single webpage alone. In fact, almost every story there is worth a read and you'll probably find yourself finishing up one, just to move on to the next. Some of the articles are classics from Outside's past, while others are fascinating stories of things happening right now. In short, it is a wonderful mix of why we have come to love the magazine so much over the past 40 years. For four decades it has found ways to educate, fascinate, and inspire. Hopefully that won't end anytime soon.
Here's to 40 more years Outside!
Check out the 40th anniversary page here.
