Last year, Sunseri broke the speed record for ascending and descending the 13,775-foot trail. The record was shortly revoked
Interested in $1 million? Want to spot this year’s epic Northern Lights forecast? Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.
Five years after Forrest Fenn’s bronze chest was found, a Canadian treasure hunt is reigniting the wild search for riches
A new breed of online athlete is breaking the rules of creator culture—and proving that authenticity wins the long game
Six questions to ask yourself before adventuring into the outdoors, according to the National Park Service.
Plan, download, and navigate the backcountry with Gaia GPS’s new features designed for vehicle-based adventure
We’ve crossed deserts, mountains, and swamps together. But nothing prepared me for what my first solo backpacking trek would feel like.
After reading stories about wind, sand, and mud, our articles editor examines the media mystery that exists with Burning Man
Hikers in British Columbia and Montana successfully fended off attacking bears in two separate incidents using this compact deterrent.
UTMB 2025 is underway in Chamonix. Learn what the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is, why it matters, and how to watch the toughest trail race.
Weighing more than 2,000 pounds, one bison will poop enough in a typical day to fill a 3-gallon bucket.
From proximity alerts to downloadable map options, the app’s new tools keep users in the flow no matter where they are
Elected officials condemned the actions of the Department of Homeland Security to detain two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch blaze
Reports are rolling in of leaves changing early across western states. Here's what it could mean for how we experience fall this year.
At least one popular trail in the area has been closed due to severe weather
The area around a popular lake trail is replete with human waste. Park officials may install a permanent toilet.
The attempt to sell millions of acres of Forest Service land united Republicans and Democrats. Advocates took valuable lessons from the battle.
An alpine marriage proposal, a California coastal trek, and other tales of outdoor exploration with furry friends.
In her latest essay, Woniya Thibeault explains how starvation and seclusion impact a participant’s psyche once the days turn into months
Hundreds of festivalgoers are injured at Burning Man each year. To some, the medical bills can be astronomical.
Pete Thompson flew 190 miles over western Colorado by harnessing updrafts and wind. It’s believed to be a record-breaking flight.
Amid dramatic cuts to the U.S. Forest Service, nonprofit groups have had to supply the chainsaws, shovels, and manpower to clear America’s hiking trails
The newest Outdoor Industry Association participation report says that more than 180 million Americans went outside to recreate in 2024
Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness offers a million acres of raw mountain terrain
A new study illustrates how a city’s specific infrastructure contributes to its inhabitants’ overall health and wellbeing
Scenic roads, gritty gravel, epic trails, and all-level terrain are drawing riders to Minnesota
On average, three hikers have died every day throughout the summer in Italy’s high peaks. Experts explain why.
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts these 21 states will showcase the most stunning fall leaves this year—here’s when to catch them at their peak
Officials believe at least 200 people may have been exposed to rabies while visiting a hotel in Grand Teton National Park.
The American ultrarunner explains his decision to return for a fourth attempt at the FKT this coming September—a month when Everest ascents are rare
Jake Schmitt crawled for 11 hours to get help, with his dog, Buddy, by his side
As a way to promote tourism to under-visited corners of the country, the government wants to entice climbers to venture beyond Mount Everest
Instead of a dedicated satellite messaging system for emergencies, I decided to trust the new feature on my phone—and it worked
The extinct creature was eight-inches long, had razor-sharp teeth, and resembled a character from the ‘Alien’ movies
Officials in Italy used a combination of flying drones and AI software to locate the remains of a man who vanished in September
The Seattle Kraken’s Buoy was recently chased by an Alaskan brown bear, prompting an important question about sports mascot survival
A Statue of a Confederate General Was Toppled in 2020. The National Park Service Is Reinstalling It.
The NPS says that refurbishing and reinstalling the toppled statue “aligns with federal responsibilities under historic preservation law”
French cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won road cycling’s biggest event after years of racing—and winning—in cycling’s other disciplines
A search and rescue team in British Columbia deployed drones, mounted police officers, and volunteers. They found a backcountry crooner.
My dad spent over two decades training tens of thousands of military warriors on how to survive. He shared his key takeaways with me.
Laura Dahlmeier, 31, was a world champion biathlete. She died after being struck by rockfall on Laila Peak at 20,000 feet.
On October 26, 60 participants will run laps in a Swedish zinc mine in complete silence, 4,300 feet below Earth's surface
Every year, ultrarunners sign up to compete in a brutal race that stretches 135 miles across Death Valley in the high heat of summer. Because of its harsh conditions, the Badwater 135 is perhaps the most intensely crewed ultra in the world, and without these dedicated support teams, for most, the race would be impossible.
Scout Motors ushers in a new era of go-anywhere travel
The proposal would allow for the killing of nearly 200 black bears over a three-week period in December
The youngest person to climb 5.14b is now nine-year-old Veronica Aimee Chik from Hong Kong. She made history on 'Fish Eye' in Oliana, Spain.
The waters of Lonesome Lake, an alpine lake in the Wind River range, exceed the EPA’s safety threshold for fecal contamination by a staggering 384 times
With a model for every rider and an industry-leading warranty, Troxus has you covered no matter what the road ahead holds
Tackling new wilderness skills can be intimidating and complicated, but the challenge is the entire point
From tools to survival skills, we're here to offer expert advice that will equip you to take on the outdoors like a pro
Located in the Yellowstone’s Porcelain Basin, the new thermal feature is believed to have appeared on Christmas Day
A 31-year-old hiker in Washington State is lucky to be alive after suffering serious injuries in a fall. His screams for help led to a rescue.
The 56-year-old Austrian daredevil was made famous by his 2012 skydive from the edge of Earth’s atmosphere
The effigy was emblazoned with the words “Make America Wait Again,” and it toured the park on Saturday, July 12
The Tour de France is in full swing, and the race has already produced a series of peculiar storylines to follow—including ones involving poop and vomit
Officials in Arizona and Colorado have closed huge swaths of parkland to visitors after lightning-sparked blazes destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of structures
Two years after our colleague argued the merits of the tiny dogs, a glacier rescue in Switzerland adds considerable clout to his take
How two adaptive athletes seamlessly integrate Aventon’s versatile e-bikes into their active lives
More than 300 tremors were recorded below Mount Rainier over the course of three days. Scientists say they were too weak for humans to feel.
Officials say a 60-year-old woman was found approximately six miles into the race. Her cause of death is unknown.
Eldora Mountain was just bought by a nearby town. Here's everything we know about the deal.
Woniya Thibeault, winner of ‘Alone Frozen’ writes that a participant’s physical and mental characteristics provide signs of their overall strength on the survival show
Everyone survived, but rescuers and bystanders had to perform CPR on two people who fell into the water and extract a third from a tree above a steep gorge
In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses whether his trek to Base Camp motivated him to try and scale the mountain
In his latest video, Ben Ayers addresses common misconceptions about the world’s highest peak, and discusses the treatment of local workers
The executive decision also requires all NPS sites to grant American residents preferential treatment in permit lotteries
Millions of campers and hikers around the U.S. are using recreation.gov to book their next vacation—and by the time they’re done dealing with its confusing navigation, broken interface, and inflated fees, most will need one.
While some organizations offer outdoor etiquette guidelines, they don't always tell you what you really want to know. Here are some tips from our editors.
A habituated male elk chased visitors, poked its antlers into their tent, and then left a stinky surprise in their campsite. Park officials say they are monitoring the animal.
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers discusses the big storylines that shaped the spring climbing season on the world’s highest peak this year
In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the differences between climbing the world’s highest peak from Tibet versus from Nepal
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers explains why climbers and guides frequently catch the dreaded “Khumbu Cough”