Why Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of El Cap Scared Me
We all know Alex is the greatest climber of our generation. I trust him with my life. I trust him a little less with his own.
Adventure Archive
Obituary: Jack O’Neill (1923-2017)
Wetsuit pioneer, “affable pirate,” and surf industry legend Jack O’Neill died on Friday, June 1, at age 94. His innovations helped make the ocean accessible surfers the world over.
This Airline Is for Skiers Only
A new European carrier takes you to the heart of the Alps. Skis fly free.
What Trump’s Proposed Budget Means for Our Public Lands
If the budget is a political document that reflects a president’s priorities, Trump’s priorities are clear—and the environment, wildlife, and the Great Outdoors don’t rank particularly high
Virginia’s Burning Man for Thru-Hikers
Part Burning Man, part Camino de Santiago, part Fringe Festival thrown in for good measure, Trail Days is 72 hours of hiking mayhem.
The Basque Guru Who Trains the World’s Best Climbers
Rock climbers from around the world suffer under Patxi Usobiaga. But why?
Obituary: "The Surfer" John Severson (1933-2017)
The founder of 'Surfer" magazine passed away earlier this week at age 83. Matt Warshaw chronicles his impact on the sport's media.
The Helicopter-Flying Wildlife Biologists Saving Our Wildlife
For a week in March, photographer Ben Kraushaar shadowed the WMI folks as they captured and collared 35 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and 220 mule deer throughout Wyoming. From the Red Desert to eastern Greater Yellowstone, Kraushaar documented the steps involved in WMI’s efforts to better understand the migrations and health of these animals.
The Last Days of Ueli Steck
How one of the world’s best mountaineers made a last-second decision that would take his life
Kilian Jornet Breaks His Own Time Up Everest
He made it from advanced base camp to the summit in 17 hours
Kami Rita Sherpa Ties Everest Summit Record
The longtime guide with Alpine Ascents summited for the 21st time on May 27, tying Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi for the most summits on the world's highest mountain
Glen Canyon Should Stay Drowned
Unplugging Lake Powell is a beautiful dream, but it would hurt the river more than it would help
One Athlete's Struggle to Get Healthcare in America
Marc Peruzzi—a small-business co-owner, the parent of a child with a congenital heart defect, and avid skier and mountain biker—on what Trumpcare could mean for outdoor athletes, and the healthcare travails his family has already faced
The High-Risk Body Recovery on Everest May Very Well Kill Someone
The most expensive, complex, and risky recover mission in the mountain's history is about to get underway—and that's a mistake
Updated: Reports of Four Deaths on Everest Were False
The world’s tallest mountain has claimed 6 lives this season
