Caving and Canyoneering

A Cave Kingpin Is Buying Up America’s Underground. What’s His Plan?

Matthew Sherrill

Scott Swaney Will Go Down in Canyoneering History

Recounting a Near Death Experience in Zion National Park

The Hardest Part of a Rescue Comes Later

When Our Podcast Host Shattered His Leg in a Canyon

It took an epic effort to get him out. Two years later, the healing for him and his rescuers continues.

Oct 30, 2019

Here's the best women's-specific gear for canyoneering

The Ultimate Canyoneering Kit for Women

Reliable gear to help you navigate the unpredictable sport

Leslie Hsu Oh

May 1, 2019

Banff's Caves May Be More Exceptional Than Its Mountains

‘Epic Trails’ is a series from Heliconia and backpacker Eric Hanson as they explore the world’s best trails.

Jul 9, 2018

Rescuers install a water pump inside Tham Luang Nang Non cave on June 28.

The Thai Soccer Team Trapped in a Cave Was Found Alive

Rescuers spent nine days searching for the 12 boys and their coach. They finally found them two miles deep in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system.

J. Weston Phippen

Jul 2, 2018

Butchart rarely used a rope. He carried 30 pounds or less in his pack and hiked in bargain boots he purchased at Kmart.

The Grand Canyon's Hiking Pioneer

Harvey Butchart was hiking the canyon long before others thought to follow

Joe Jackson

May 24, 2018

John Wesley Powell’s expedition launched on May 24, 1869, and things quickly went sideways.

John Wesley Powell's Perilous Journey Down the Colorado

In 1869, John Wesley Powell led nine men and four boats on the first documented descent through the Grand Canyon. As is made clear in this excerpt from 'The Promise of the Grand Canyon,' it was a hell of a challenge.

John F. Ross