Jessica Nabongo's Lessons from Visiting Every Country
On October 6, Nabongo became the first documented black woman and first Ugandan to travel to every sovereign nation. Here’s what she learned along the way.
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'Running in North Korea' Enters the Pyongyang Marathon
A new documentary follows two Western athletes as they travel to the Hermit Kingdom to participate in its only sporting event open to foreigners
Tibet Is Still Burning
Over the past ten years, more than 160 Tibetans have committed self-immolation—the act of setting yourself on fire—to protest Chinese occupation of their country. Has this had any lasting effect? In an extraordinary journey to Dharamsala, India, the center of Tibetan culture in exile, a journalist and a scholar talk to family members about the meaning and costs of the ultimate political sacrifice.
Will New Rules Reduce Crowds on Mount Everest?
The country's Ministry of Tourism unveiled a series of proposals aimed at avoiding another disastrous, overcrowded year on the world's highest peak
The Himalayas Are in Even Worse Shape Than We Thought
New research shows just how much global warming is eating away at the glaciers on the world’s highest peaks
The Weirdest Stories We've Ever Told
From searching for Bigfoot in Ohio to drinking snake blood in China, these are the best and strangest Outside tales
Trump's Latest Tariffs Could Mean Much Pricier Gear
Running shoes, technical apparel, sports equipment, oh my! These are all among the products whose price tags could be impacted negatively by the trade war with China.
Outdoor Brands Speak Out Against Latest China Tariffs
A 25 percent tax on bikes, helmets, gloves, and backpacks could hit the industry—and your wallet—hard
The Medics Keeping Ultrarunners Alive
With more participants in ultramarathons, more competitors are experiencing the joy of hallucinations and other ailments. Exile Medics steps into a newly necessary role.
What's Being Done About Trash (and Bodies) on Everest
This year, governments and guiding companies are promising to do more to keep the mountain clean, but the question of what to do with the dead bodies is becoming more urgent
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