Coloradan Called Out for Bolting Over Moab-Area Petroglyphs
A climber who installed routes over federally protected Native carvings has ignited a controversy online, death threats included
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How Not to Feel Paralyzed by Climate Disaster
Two new books, ‘Under the Sky We Make’ and ‘Overheated,’ lay out a plan to overcome our cynicism and anxiety and realize a sustainable, carbon-free future
Never Camp in a Campground Again
Everything you need to know about camping for free
When Wildlife Photographers Will Do Anything for the Shot
A recent incident involving a renowned wildlife photographer allegedly baiting foxes at Grand Teton sheds light on a larger issue
Life and Death Among the Polar Bears
A close encounter in the far north offers powerful lessons about how Native people have chosen to live alongside a dangerous predator
My Son Went Skiing. He Doesn’t Remember What Happened Next.
The phone rang and it was our 18-year-old, Hatcher, who apparently took a hard spill while ripping laps on Eldora Mountain. Or so we think: he’s OK now, but he still has no idea what really happened.
The Year of the Missing Thru-Hiker
Hiking was in vogue in 2020, but COVID-19 closures decimated the thru-hiking ranks. What did prospective hikers do with their unexpected time back home?
Justin Williams Wants You to Fall in Love with American Pro Cycling
He’s not only one of the fastest cyclists in the country—he’s also one of the sport’s most outspoken champions for diversity. But his mission has morphed into the greatest moon shot of all: to bring bike racing to the American masses.
This Is One of the Best Powder Skiing Images I’ve Ever Seen
Unpacking an all-time Lee Cohen ski photo during a March storm in Alta, Utah
A Bold Plan to Make Pro Cycling Cool Again
Justin Williams has a fast and furious vision for reviving road racing in America
What We Know About the Deadly Alaskan Heli Crash
Heli-skiing has a reputation for risk, but the ride up isn’t usually part of the equation