May 7, 2018
Meet the First Black Man to Summit Everest
As South African Sibusiso Vilane awaits a window to summit Mount Everest for the third time—this attempt without oxygen—he wants the world to know something: We need more black mountaineers
Alpinism
Apr 3, 2018
When to Have Kids When You Work in the Mountains?
Women who work as guides and professional athletes face a tougher go than their male counterparts if they also want to raise children
Mar 20, 2018
How Mike Foote Set an Obscure 24-Hour Skiing Record
One man's quest to ski the equivalent of sea level to the summit of Everest and back. Twice. In 24 hours. On a single ski run.
Mar 19, 2018
Climate Change Could Make Avalanches More Dangerous
Study finds that high-elevation areas in the Himalaya are seeing wetter, more frequent slides
Mar 13, 2018
The Gear That Broke a 47-Year-Old Record
This month, Red Bull sponsored a team of the world's best mountaineers to ski across the Alps in less than 41 days
Jun 30, 2017
The Art of Balancing Two High-Adrenaline Jobs
Anna Pfaff is a professional alpinist when conditions are right and a trauma nurse the rest of the time
May 5, 2017
Reinhold Messner Speaks on Ueli Steck’s Death
The godfather of alpinism shares his thoughts on his fallen comrade, taking risks on mountains, and how his perspective has changed with age
Apr 30, 2017
The World Reacts to Ueli Steck's Death
The man known affectionately as the 'Swiss Machine' lived life on the cutting edge. Here, we gather the remembrances of those who knew him best.
Mar 16, 2017
How to Layer for Fickle Spring Weather
We asked a group of pro outdoor athletes how they deal with conditions that can swing from sunny and warm to cold and dreary in an instant
Mar 3, 2017
5 Packing Tips from Outdoor Pros
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
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