A private meeting of Utah officials highlights a growing rift over how to manage crowding at the state’s most popular national park sites

The 75-year-old experienced outdoorsman was a ritualistic coffee drinker, which makes him leaving behind a full cup with creamer—alongside his wallet, phone and keys—all the more bizarre. Those close to Pachak tell Outside that he seems to have disappeared without a trace.

Here's where to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live on TV and on streaming platforms, as well as how to get the playbacks

Australian diver Rhiannan Iffland explains the physical strength and mental toughness required to jump from the height of a five-story building and survive

As we head into the polar vortex, meteorologists are calling for up to a foot of snow in some parts of the U.S.

After 175 years of displacement, the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation has reacquired 900 acres south of Yosemite National Park

Our articles editor takes a deep dive into why opening day on the slopes is a necessary slog if we want to enjoy ourselves later in the season

Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders are following TikTok videos into Vermont’s snowy backcountry, putting them in potentially dangerous terrain at a time of year when snowpack is notoriously unreliable

Esser has survived a severe dog attack, dengue fever, and bursitis in her right shoulder. Still, she’s committed to bikepacking the entire length of South America. Outside spoke with the 34-year-old to learn more about her motivations, triumphs and challenges.

After thick clouds grounded a rescue helicopter, firefighters performed a risky, high-angle rescue to save a hapless hiker who had scrambled onto a rock fin.

The propagation of fall-detection technology has led to an uptick in false alarms. But this hiker is glad that his device made an SOS call after a terrifying mishap.

Kuélap rivals Machu Picchu in size and impressiveness. But the ancient fortress provides a quieter, more intimate experience. And it’s only just now beginning to open up to the world.

An elderly woman who recently became stranded while mushroom hunting raises an important question: Are foragers, especially those seeking prized fungi, at a higher risk of getting lost than other outdoor enthusiasts?

Non-U.S. residents will pay up to $100 extra to enter some national parks and $250 for an annual pass in 2026 under a newly announced pricing structure approved by the federal government.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Salopek has spent the last 13 years walking from Africa to the southern tip of South America

Authorities say a young boy called 911 just before 7 P.M. to report that he and three other hikers had been lost for about three hours

A recent tragedy in Colorado wasn't an anomaly. From drowning in quarries to stumbling into open pits, hundreds have died in vacant mines across the United States since 2000.

Shannon ‘SJ’ Joslin was terminated from their position at Yosemite National Park in August for flying a trans pride flag on El Capitan

Three individuals—two women and one man—were swept from the rocks into the ocean while visiting a popular beach in Big Sur. After the two women self-rescued, the 30-year-old man is still missing.

Lava Falls is considered to be one of the biggest rapids on the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River. Rated a Class 10, this powerful feature is characterized by massive waves, holes, and steep drops.

Gabrielle Suver of Clermont, Florida faces a long recovery and an uncertain future in her sport after becoming the victim of a hit-and-run

It’s no surprise that a boot built for Alaskan fishing boats can also handle winter in the mountains

The 47-year-old Utah woman was sentenced to one year of probation and a hefty payment of fines and restitution

Some quick thinking by a friend saved a fallen hiker on a steep mountain in Colorado. Rescuers still had to brave treacherous terrain to save him.

A UK company called Bionic and the Wires has found a way to harness bioelectric current from fungi to play a keyboard

Melting glaciers across the Alps continue to reveal historic artifacts, missing remnants, and even human remains

Freed from years of pain by a knee replacement—she’s back racing at 41, chasing Olympic glory in Cortina. Here’s how one of the world’s most dominant skiers is reclaiming what her legacy means beyond the podium.

While much of the country is experiencing balmy temperatures this November, one U.S. peak is already buried under feet of snow

Holed up in a portaledge on El Cap for four days and counting, the climbing pro talks pee jugs, wind gusts, and why she still refuses to bail

British adventurer Joshua Patterson recently set out to run the highest marathon in history. Turns out, it was anything but easy.

As the federal government reopens, a new survey shows that most Americans oppose the NPS staff cuts, removal of signs and placards inside parks, and the proposed $1 billion budget reduction to the NPS

Researchers believe that melting ice and snow shifted the true summit of the iconic peak from a frozen ridge to a pile of rocks. The mountain, they say, has also lost elevation.

The full 31-minute video of Andrzej Bargiel descending Mount Everest is harrowing stuff, writes Frederick Dreier, and not the type of skiing that most of us would care to do

Start planning for cold weather ahead with this winter gear sampler from Backcountry

Maine’s uniquely diverse landscape and mix of routes make it a true gravel rider’s dream

After training to detect odors under water, the aquatic animal has become a useful tool in the effort to locate missing people. He’s also super cute.

The Pacific Legal Foundation, which represented Sunseri, announced the news on November 10

The incident occurred at Grand Canyon West, a private tourist destination located on the Hualapai Reservation

Will Moss just became the fourth person ever to free climb The Nose in a day. Moss, 20, says Katy Perry and athletic tape helped him nail the toughest pitch.

A visitor found graffiti and toilet paper on a popular trail near one of the park’s iconic geologic formations

Already planning your escape from the cold? Experts at AccuWeather and the 'Old Farmer's Almanac' forecast the warmest regions to explore this winter.

Each bear sighting in Yellowstone National Park is about as valuable as the average movie ticket in the U.S. When accounting for all sightings, grizzly and black bears generate more than $16 million annually.

Ron Dailey was supposed to be gone for just a day when he set out on a hunting trip. Alone and cold in the backcountry, he survived 20 days on just 900 calories.

We spoke to labor experts and multiple NPS rangers about the push to unionize, and whether it can protect Park Service jobs from the federal government’s cutbacks

Experts say that when we push past fear and frustration in nature, we’re not chasing thrills—we’re reconnecting with what it means to be human

Unstable snow and fluctuating weather conditions brought on by Cyclone Monica are believed to have caused the avalanche. Five tourists and ten Nepali high-altitude guides set out roughly an hour before the slide occurred near the base camp of Yalung Ri Peak.

Known as Moctezuma’s pod, this group of orcas have developed a unique strategy for hunting juvenile white sharks in the Gulf of California. Scientists have recorded the whales inducing what’s known as a state of tonic immobility, essentially paralyzing the shark.

Barred owls are known to attack humans and outcompete other endangered owl species. Now, a controversial management strategy would involve culling more than 15,000 annually.

A sprawling network of world-class trails is only the start in Northwest Arkansas

At Atomic’s headquarters in Altenmarkt, every engineer, racer, and craftsman shares one goal: to make skiing better

When I moved to France from the U.S., I quickly realized Americans could learn a thing or two from the French's approach to ski culture

The hiker was rescued while attempting the Kalalau Trail, a challenging 22-mile round-trip trek from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The 22-mile round-trip trek offers the only access to the rugged coastline of the renowned Nāpali Coast.

Authorities published a detailed account of the recent apprehension of an illegal flyer in the California park. The news comes on the heels of a scathing press release about illegal jumps from El Capitan.

A helicopter attempting to evacuate tourists flipped over while trying to land near the world’s highest summit. Tropical cyclone Montha has brought heavy snowfall into the region, and officials have closed trekking routes around Everest and the surrounding peaks.

Steer in a new direction to unexpected adventure with a ‘Detour Guide’ through the wild heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The highly specialized rescue technique involves a helicopter used to insert a rescue ranger on the cliff face above a stranded climber. A weighted beanbag, which helps in high-wind situations, is then attached to line that’s tossed to the injured climber.

Crash and you’re a goner—those are the stakes on slopes this steep. Ski mountaineer Christina Lustebenberger explains the mental and physical skills required to thrive in deadly terrain.

For Heather Lapre, feeding park employees isn’t just a charitable act—it’s a personal one. Her husband was also furloughed during the federal government shutdown. October 28 marked the first skipped payday for National Park Service employees, like her partner, who were furloughed

In 2019, a hiker was killed along the Appalachian Trail in Southwest Virginia. A second victim barely escaped. Why isn’t there a marker for the loss?

More than 30 vehicles were involved in mishaps after a snowstorm tore through the area. Now, park officials have reopened most of the roads that were closed for the last few days of the 2025 season before a full winter closure.

Recent allegations of phony summit images on the world’s highest peaks ignited a debate in the mountaineering community. We asked photography experts how to spot a hoax.

It’s the first footage to show ski mountaineer Jim Morrison’s ascent, summit, and history-making first ski descent down the Hornbein Couloir on the direct north face of Mount Everest. His party was only the sixth to ascend the route, and the first since 1991.

The 99 Switchbacks is a 2.2-mile section of the route that gains 1,800 feet of elevation as it quickly zig zags upwards. Recent snow made this part of the mountain particularly perilous over the weekend.

Winter is coming earlier in some places and later in others, but snowy conditions are just one factor contributing to a recent increase in backcountry rescues. Outside spoke with the National Association for Search and Rescue to determine what's causing the uptick, and how to avoid becoming a statistic.

Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his upcoming skyscraper special, the best sends of 2025, and how Hollywood can nail rock climbing

Weather experts share where to expect spooky storms, chilly temps, and the best trick-or-treating weather tonight

The latest search and rescue report from Southwestern Colorado involves a late-night rescue in deep snow

Officials said the hikers were “ill-prepared” for winter weather. New Hampshire is one of the few to levy fines on rescued hikers deemed to have entered the wilderness unprepared. Could they pay?

After his daughter's diagnosis, Budimir Šobat gave up drinking and devoted himself to her care. Years later, he found a new obsession: holding his breath longer than anyone in history.

When the European colonists arrived, American chestnut trees were a dominant species throughout most of the eastern piedmont and Appalachian Mountain range. Their trunks could grow to be 10 feet wide and stretch upward of 105 feet into the canopy; limbs spanned an equally wide footprint. The trees could live for three or more centuries and covered an estimated 300,000 square miles of land from Maine to Mississippi.

Arizona is among the states with the highest number of lightning deaths and injuries. Severe weather—including lightning, hail, and heavy rain—can occur unexpectedly and frequently at high elevations, particularly in the northern part of the state.

During a multi-day adventure, the author had to navigate a medical dilemma after her boyfriend came down with a life-threatening illness