Outside About The mission of Outside is to inspire active participation in the world outside through award-winning coverage of the sports, people, places, adventure, discoveries, health and fitness, gear and apparel, trends and events that make up an active lifestyle. Important: Query first. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1978 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: No specific word count limits known. Article: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sports/Recreation: Adventure sports, Outdoor recreation, See guidelines. Travel: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Photo Essay: No image limits known.Art Media: Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Humorous, Scenic.Topics: Sports/Recreation: Adventure sports, Outdoor recreation, See guidelines. Travel: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @outsidemagazineX (Twitter) @outsidemagazine Support this Publisher: Become a Member Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Outside Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 23 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only