Ticking Off First Ascents in Owey, Ireland
'A Feather in the West' follows a group of elite European climbers to Ireland, proving you don't always have to travel far for first ascents
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Alaska Airlifts ‘Into the Wild’ Bus Out of the Wild
In recent years, the bus once occupied by Christopher McCandless had attracted tourists from all over the world—a growing number of whom had to be rescued in their attempt to reach the remote location. Now, apparently, the authorities have had enough.
A Promising New COVID-19 Drug Isn't New to Mountaineers
Spanish-speaking guides call the drug "levanta muertos" for the way it "brings life to a dead person"
Why the PCT's Most Iconic Trail Angels Are Retiring
Thru-hiker traffic on this western trail is growing faster than the volunteer community's ability to handle it
A Kayaker’s Brush with Death
On a solo expedition in the Himalayas, whitewater paddler Nouria Newman nearly drowned—then found her purpose
Outdoor Rec Just Got Its Own Stimulus Bill
The Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act, 73 to 25, allocating billions to recreation
Scott Swaney Will Go Down in Canyoneering History
In 'First Descent,' legendary canyoneer Scott Swaney reflects on a career of self-taught outdoor skills and a few close calls
8 of the Most Adventurous Trail Runs in Colorado
Get off-trail just a couple hours' drive from Denver and the Front Range
How This Guy Made a Surfboard out of Used Coffee Cups
'Recycled to Ride' features New Hampshire surfer and shaper Korey Nolan building boards out of trash he's collected
5 Real-World Skills I Learned During the Pandemic
A self-proclaimed "soft" writer tries to beef up his end-of-world skills during quarantine