The 2022 Outsiders of the Year

In a candid interview, Gu discusses her Olympic triumph, the criticism she faced for competing for China, and how she’s trying to maintain the normal life of a first-year college student

Van Vleuten dominated the 2022 pro cycling season, which culminated with her victory at the inaugural Tour de France Femmes

Expedition leader Philip Henderson takes us inside the first all-Black mission to climb Mount Everest, and explains why the group’s work didn’t end when they returned to Base Camp

Co-founder of the Outdoorist Oath, Pattie Gonia discusses the importance of outdoor joy

The group of scientists and adventurers gained valuable knowledge about climate change’s impact on ice in the Weddell Sea, and did additional research on weather, navigation, and marine engineering

Perry’s time for a self-supported trek on the trail nearly broke the best mark for a supported effort

Donziger was released from two years of house arrest in 2022, the latest wrinkle in his decades-long fight for justice in the Amazon rainforest

Ultrarunning’s G.O.A.T discusses his busy 2022, which saw win ultrarunning’s biggest events and dive into the shoe market with NNormal

The Norwegian mountaineer explains why women deserve equal support on the world’s highest mountains

Three figures are working to initiate change in public-lands leadership after four years of decline and mismanagement under the previous administration