Exploration & Survival
The Elite Mountaineers Who Climb the Alps to Hunt for Rare Crystals
Climate change is melting the glaciers and permafrost of the Mont Blanc massif, revealing crystals hidden in pockets once covered in snow. Simon Akam tagged along on an expedition with one of the area’s most legendary hunters, a daring French alpinist who completes dangerous climbs to discover specimens worth tens of thousands of dollars.
China Just Banned All Ultra Races and Extreme Sports
After 21 ultrarunners died in a trail race in May, the Chinese government responded dramatically, and many are worried about the future of the adventure sports boom that’s been taking place there
Do I Have to Share My Campsite?
Dispersed camping is getting less dispersed. Our ethics columnist weighs in on whether you need to share.
The New Icons of the Outdoors
The trendsetters and trailblazers reimagining the outside world
An Agonizingly Thirsty Crawl Through the Desert
To really understand the outer limits of dehydration, you need to listen to the remarkable story of Pablo Valencia
Everything You Need to Get Started Overlanding
Want to go on a vehicle-based adventure this summer? Here’s where to head, what vehicle to take, and how to stay safe and comfortable while you’re out there.
When COVID Came to Nepal
Despite Base Camp’s status as a super-spreader location, guides actually might have been safer on Everest than they would have been back home
It's Not About Fame or Recognition for This Photographer
During the 2015 Gold King Mine spill, Mylo Fowler raised money selling photo prints to deliver drinking water to the Navajo people
Why the Ultra-Race Tragedy in China Could Easily Happen Again
Long-distance running has exploded there, but responsible oversight of trail races has been extremely inconsistent—including, it seems, at the event last weekend in Gansu Province, where 21 runners died in a sudden storm