Outside was founded in 1977 by Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone magazine, along with William Randolph Hearst III and Jack Ford. The idea behind the magazine was to create a publication focused on the outdoors, adventure, and active lifestyles. Today, Outside is owned by Outside Inc., a company that has expanded beyond the flagship magazine to include various other ventures such as Outside TV, the Gaia GPS and Trailforks trail mapping apps, and magazines like Climbing, Peloton, Rock & Ice, and Women's Running. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Outside covers a wide range of topics related to sports, adventure, travel, and the outdoors, serving readers worldwide. **One interesting fact**: Outside has created a "Learn" page on their site, where expert backpackers, campers, climbers, and more post content that readers can access to learn more about the best gear, techniques, and safety equipment to use on their own adventures.