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Soon after Ranga Perera immigrated to the U.S. with his parents from his home country of Sri Lanka, his father passed away from a heart attack. The loss devastated Perera, and he struggled to fully engage with his own life for years, as a child and into adulthood.
The Swiss Alps are home to an incredible new hut-to-hut runners’ route called the Via Valais. It’s a little demanding—150 miles, nine stages, and 42,000 feet of elevation gain—but if you can take it on, you’re guaranteed one of the most spectacular adventures of your life.
Is the age-old craft of oral storytelling going by the wayside? Not if we can help it.
In 2013, writer Mary Grimm got lost amid whiteout conditions and had to fend for herself for nearly a week
Night comes alive when you let your voice and imagination lead you—and your rapt audience—somewhere surprising
Six contenders have fallen from the mix. It all comes down to this. Your vote decides the outcome.
A behind-the-scenes look at Benedikt Böhm’s incredible feat on Nepal’s Dhaulagiri VII
Like the two-hour marathon chase, next month’s assault on the seven- and eight-hour Ironman barriers will require some rule-bending
Mother Nature’s most bizarre wonders are created by all-real natural effects
If the social platform is a virtual public square, as Mark Zukerberg has proclaimed, it’s one that’s rife with hate, lies, weaponized disinformation, and—in the virtual metaverse—a starkly anti-outdoor worldview. Now that its value as an advertising partner has changed the calculus, it’s worth asking again: Is Facebook simply too toxic for business?
Celebrate your miles all summer long with a crisp and refreshing nonalcoholic beer that won’t undo your hard work
For many hikers, stopping can be harder than continuing, even if it’s a good idea
The film ‘Usufruct’—a word that means the right to enjoy something—emphasizes how part of enjoying public lands entails working not to destroy them, and what we can do to mitigate such loss.
Chalk Plant hopes to raise funds through Web3 technology to build a climbing space in Brooklyn
Kathryn Miles’s new book, ‘Trailed,’ investigates the killings of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park 25 years ago—and asks difficult questions about safety in nature
A member of the climber’s expedition confirms that she has once again topped the 29,035-foot peak, breaking her own record of most successful Everest climbs by a woman
Seven climbers from the Full Circle Everest team reached the peak on Thursday
INOV-8's newest shoe is built to help you push your limits
Off-the-grid is great, but some endeavors call for staying connected
Dozens of expeditions took advantage of favorable weather to reach the world’s highest point on Thursday
There’s a distinct pleasure to eating wild foods that you forage yourself—unless you pick the wrong thing
These seven destinations are the perfect summer base camps, with plenty of adventure on and off the water
The star runner’s decision to be less public on the app illustrates how pro athletes have to find a tricky balance between privacy and exposure
The alpinist navigated sheer descents amid whiteout conditions to complete the first descent of the world’s fifth-highest peak
The Olympic snowboarder is focusing on resting, hanging out with her miniature Aussie, and raising money for charity through a new initiative with Purina Pro Plan
Anyone can show symptoms of Male Answer Syndrome, but let’s face it—it’s an affliction commonly found in dudes
This retired professional ultrarunner has found (almost) every waterfall along this wild stretch of central California coast. And, no, he won’t tell you where the best ones are.
An Everest thriller, ‘Bad Vegan,’ and Alex Honnold in the Amazon
After an extended break from competition, the masters champ has already broken a world record on the track this year. Here are four strategies she uses to run forever.
The market is still going crazy. Outdoor stocks are by no means immune—but there are some reasons for hope.
Start fly-fishing with confidence and a cool can of Bell’s Two Hearted IPA in hand
A Russian climber and a Nepali guide were involved in separate tragedies during a busy weekend in the Himalayas
Watch his ascent of Utah’s Life of Villains, a 5.14d route within the Hurricave
A soggy slumber under a roller coaster, a chilly night in the Sierra, a high-altitude headache on Mount Whitney, and other tales of outdoor insomnia
It doesn't matter why he's not showing up. It just matters that he's not there.
A squeeze of honey, a squirt of ketchup, and other non-solids you can toss down your gullet if you so choose
Want to grow your own food but don’t know where to start? Plant a few of these and you’ll have a full pantry in no time.
A storm brewing off the coast of India has teams at Base Camp starting their bids for the summit this week
Laughing our way to a better environment
This Central American destination is the adventure traveler’s dream, from its jungle-covered peaks to a coastline where 450 islands stretch across the world’s second-largest barrier reef. It’s beautiful, accessible, culturally diverse, and home to historically significant Maya sites.
Runners smack the ground harder—but get injured less—in more cushioned shoes. New research explains why.
The former president once said, “It was here that the romance of my life began”
Several mountaineers have ambitious plans to climb multiple 8,000-meter peaks this season
We’ll include our favorite submissions in an Outside Instagram post
Chaco and Teva storm into the second round, while an upset shocks the Crocs camp
The parent company of CamelBak, Giro, and Camp Chef plans to separate its outdoor business from its ammunition division in 2023
The Robert and Miriam Underhill Award, given since 1983 to legends like Lynn Hill, Yvon Chouinard, Conrad Anker, and Alex Honnold, will be rebranded because of racist remarks made in the 1930s and 1940s by Robert L.H. Underhill, a major figure in the history of U.S. mountaineering
A unique outdoor experience is waiting for you in this epic southern mountain town
An affidavit filed as part of an ongoing lawsuit confirms that the treasure was buried inside an iconic American landmark, and now officials are scrambling to keep the exact location secret
In forests across the planet, secretive hunters are searching for that rare and insanely expensive wild delicacy: the truffle.
Returning to a familiar trail decimated by wildfire can be both a haunting and beautiful experience
Kids learn best through stories, and these books weave gripping tales with messages about caring for the planet
Endurance athlete Jack Kuenzle climbed and skied the volcano in just over an hour and a half
One of the outdoor industry's most experienced leaders dishes about lessons he's learned over the years, how he defines success, and more
Play in the mountains, stay in the city when visiting this vibrant destination
Five scientifically proven ways to up the fun in your life
In coastal Mexico, a group of conservationists are trying to convince fishermen to adopt a new way of life
The American Southwest hasn’t been this dry in 1,200 years. The region’s water supply—and entire energy infrastructure—is at stake.
We asked a bunch of great writers to bear down, focus, and tell us what makes them giddiest in the outdoors. Join them as they celebrate everything from diving off rocks to adventure flirting to … shivering in a bed between cold sheets? (Hey, don’t judge.) Plus: five scientifically proven ways to up the fun and improve your health.
As year one of the Scarpa Athlete Mentorship Initiative comes to a close, we asked four mentees about their experience
Skiers Sam Cohen and Michelle Parker set out on a mission to reach these inaccessible peaks
Wildlife adventures can do wonders for conservation—but the wrong tours put animals at risk. Here’s how to find a responsible outfitter so your trip can help protect the creatures you’ve come to see.
Apparel makers are using exotic materials in the search for planet-friendly fibers, but the products and processes may not be as green as you think
Professional athletes and everyday recreationalist swear by active recovery with OOFOS
More than just a beach destination, the Fort Myers area has something for everyone this summer
There’s more than one way to get down Corbet’s Couloir
Our national parks are overcrowded, especially in summer. One solution is to create more of them. Here are the regions that get our votes.
Last summer, Tiffany Thiele, a young rock climber from Reno, Nevada, took her life after posting a Facebook message claiming she’d been raped by a ski patroller. She left behind an unsolvable mystery about what really happened, along with urgent questions about whether more could have been done to heal her feelings of pain and distrust.
In New York City, a new group is helping spread the gospel of rock climbing to young women
Whether you bagged a bird in the field or at your local farmers’ market, here’s how to turn it into a spectacular meal
This cliff-hugging stretch of U.S Highway 550 is dotted with scenic mountain towns filled with hiking trails, brewpubs, and hot springs
Replacing your lawn with synthetic grass reduces maintenance, eliminates mud, and can make cleaning up after your dogs a breeze
Scientists studying mice found that their competitive efforts depended on their social ranking rather than their strength or speed
Reliable inventory visibility is critical to success
Kevin Wilson struggled with mental illness and depression before finding his way back to skiing
Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak set out to catch the state fish in all 50 states and ended up with an unforgettable adventure
My buddy switched the price tags on a tent to pay a lower amount on a more expensive setup. I was unaware, and now I feel terrible.