First Look - Outside Television's New Series OUTLOOK: ICONS REVEALED

Outside Television, America's only television network for people who share a deep passion for the active, adventure lifestyle, will showcase its original content, including new series Outlook: Icons Revealed, to a new audience during a free preview week. Outside Television can already be viewed in 35 of the top 50 markets through providers including Cox and Comcast Xfinity.

View the Outlook trailer below:

Outlook: Icons Revealed premiered Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10pm ET with Olympic gold medalist and skier Julia Mancuso. Host Pat Parnell drops in to spend time with Mancuso at her Maui home where she escapes the rigors of professional skiing. This new original in-depth interview series will profile athletes, musicians and leaders of Outside's world. Additional icons include America's Cup skipper Jimmy Spithill, climber Alex Honnold, kayaker Steve Fisher, singer/surfer Donavan Frankenreiter and more.

"We envisioned Outlook as a modern take on the Biography series with contemporary story angles on contemporary subjects. It's about the relevance of each person in their space: what motivates them and how they have ultimately achieved the success they have," said Rob Faris, Senior VP, Programming and Production at Outside Television.

The Outlook premiere will air on the second day of a 10-day free preview campaign by Cox Communications to promote their Sports Pak 2 tier. Between Dec. 3 and Dec. 12, Outside Television will be available to non-subscribers in all Cox markets and air the following regular programs and specials:

· Dispatches: Now in its fourth season, DISPATCHES is an inspirational news magazine series that takes viewers on an epic journey around the globe. The new season is highlighted by a profile on 12-time Olympic Medalist swimmer Natalie Coughlin and LIFE AFTER competition. The amazing story of elite triathlete and motivational speaker Shane Niemeyer and how this sport helped him overcome a terrible drug and alcohol addiction that led to jail time and a near suicide. (Premieres Monday, December 8th at 10:00pm)

· Branded: Branded will start its sophomore season on the Outside Television network during the free preview window. The series takes an in-depth look at outside brands taking adventure to the next level. (Premieres Tuesday, December 9th at 9:00pm)

· The Story of GORUCK Selection: Viewers tuning in Dec. 6 will follow 84 participants in the GORUCK Selection, a brutal 48-hour endurance event modeled after the U.S. Army's Special Forces training. The special will focus on the 2-day event in which participants compete in 21 events over 80 miles carrying 50-pound packs. (Saturday, December 6th at 10:30pm)

· The Meeting-10: Outside Television will also air this special on Dec. 6. The Meeting-10 provides an inside look at the tenth iteration of the premier snow film festival where the latest ski and snowboard releases serve as the foundation for a weekend of panels, networking, films and fun. This special is especially focused on how the snow sport industry has progressed, as well as the content being created within it. (Saturday, December 6th at 10:00pm)

About Outside Television: Outside Television is the only national programming network dedicated to the active outside lifestyle and the more than 141 million Americans who regularly participate. Based on Outside Magazine and its acclaimed brand, Outside Television embraces running, biking, skiing, hiking, sailing, surfing, kayaking and any other adventures involving wind, water, snow and terrain; as well as the full spectrum of people's lives who engage in them. It is available to watch in 35 of the top 50 U.S. media markets. To learn more about Outside Television, go to www.outsidetelevision.com.

About OUTSIDE: OUTSIDE is America's leading active lifestyle brand. Since 1977, OUTSIDE has covered travel, sports, adventure, health, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the world Outside. The OUTSIDE family includes OUTSIDE magazine, the only magazine to win three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence, The Outside Buyer's Guides, Outside Online, Outside Television, Outside Events, Outside+ tablet edition, Outside Books, and now Outside GO, a revolutionary, 21st-century adventure-travel company. Visit us online and on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

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