Outdoor Sports
Move through the world
About outdoor sports
Outdoor sports take you outside and cover ground — walking, climbing, riding and more — connecting fitness with fresh air, nature and a sense of exploration.
They suit people who would rather be moving through the world than training indoors, and they range from gentle, accessible activities to demanding adventures that reward skill and preparation.
Outdoor Sports to explore
Open any sport for a clear, beginner-friendly guide with everything you need to start.
Hiking
An accessible outdoor sport of walking natural trails and hills at your own pace, solo or in a group.
Golf
A precision target sport played across an outdoor course, blending skill, strategy and a long walk in the open air.
Mountain Biking
An off-road cycling sport ridden on rugged trails, mixing endurance, bike handling and outdoor adventure.
Skateboarding
A creative board sport of rolling, balancing and learning tricks on streets, paths and skateparks.
Rock Climbing
A rope-based climbing sport that pairs full-body strength with focus and careful technique, indoors or on rock.
Horse Riding
An equestrian sport of riding and working with a horse, building balance, core control and a partnership with the animal.
Bouldering
A rope-free form of climbing on short walls and boulders, focused on strength, technique and puzzle-solving.
Archery
A precision target sport of drawing a bow and aiming at a target, rewarding focus, control and a steady hand.
Disc Golf
A relaxed, low-cost target sport where players throw flying discs toward chain baskets across an outdoor course.
Orienteering
A navigation sport that combines running or walking with map-reading to find a series of checkpoints.
Also great for outdoor sports
Football
The world’s most popular team sport — endless running, teamwork and community in one game.
Running
The most accessible endurance sport — no venue, just shoes and the open road or trail.
Cricket
A bat-and-ball team sport where sides take turns to bat and to bowl and field, scoring runs.
Cycling
A low-impact endurance sport that doubles as transport, exercise and adventure.
Baseball
A bat-and-ball team sport where two sides alternate between batting and fielding to score runs.
Volleyball
A non-contact team sport of rallies, jumps and teamwork — indoors or on the beach.
Rugby
A physical team sport of carrying, passing and kicking an oval ball toward the opposing line.
Snorkeling
A relaxed way to observe underwater life while floating at the surface with a mask and breathing tube.
Field Hockey
An outdoor team sport that uses curved sticks to move a ball, built on agility and teamwork.
American Football
A strategic, position-based team sport of set plays, sprinting and coordinated teamwork on a marked field.
Kayaking
A versatile paddle sport in a small, low-seated boat, from calm lakes to flowing rivers and sheltered coast.
Calisthenics
Bodyweight strength training — push-ups, pull-ups, dips and progressions you can do almost anywhere.
Surfing
An ocean board sport of paddling into waves and riding them toward shore, balancing skill and reading the sea.
Trail Running
Running off-road on trails, hills and natural terrain, away from pavements and traffic.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
A calm, accessible paddle sport where you stand on a wide board and propel yourself with a single long paddle.
Sledding
A classic, easy winter pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on a sled or toboggan.
Softball
A friendly bat-and-ball team sport, closely related to baseball, played with a larger, softer ball.
Canoeing
A classic open-boat paddle sport, propelled with a single-bladed paddle, ideal for calm lakes and gentle rivers.
Sailing
The craft of using the wind to move a boat across the water, from small dinghies to larger crewed yachts.
Scuba Diving
An underwater sport using breathing equipment to explore beneath the surface, always learned through qualified training.
Ultimate Frisbee
A fast, non-contact team sport played with a flying disc, known for constant running and self-refereeing.
Open-Water Swimming
Swimming in lakes, rivers and the sea, blending endurance training with the experience of being out in nature.
Snowshoeing
A simple, accessible winter activity — walking over deep snow on wide-framed shoes that keep you from sinking in.
Bodyboarding
A wave-riding sport on a short, buoyant board, ridden lying or crouching, that is quick and fun to pick up.
Lacrosse
A fast, stick-and-ball team sport of catching, cradling and shooting a small ball toward a goal.
Nordic Walking
A gentle, accessible endurance activity that adds poles to bring the upper body into every walk.
Windsurfing
A board sport with a wind-powered sail attached, blending balance and sail control to glide across the water.
Wakeboarding
A towed board sport where a rider is pulled across the water behind a boat or cable, carving and jumping the wake.
Beach Tennis
A sociable sand-court paddle sport played with solid paddles and a soft ball that is volleyed without a bounce.
Kitesurfing
A board sport in which a large steerable kite pulls the rider across the water, combining board skills and kite control.
Find your outdoor sport
Pick one that appeals, read the guide and take the first step. It's free to explore.