He recently ran 500 miles from Colorado Springs to Moab while microdosing psilocybin and other psychedelics, to understand how the chemicals impact human endurance.

In the days leading up to an avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado experienced just a small amount of snow. What went wrong? One expert told us it was a combination of factors that led to the slide.

A recent video shows two hikers stranded on a perilous, extremely steep cliffside in Northern California. It joins a growing list of similar clips depicting people being rescued in the outdoors. Here’s why I can’t stop watching them.

Despite its deathly reputation, Mount Baldy is oftentimes neither a particularly precarious mountain nor an especially treacherous trail. Why, then, do so many people perish on the 10,000-foot peak?

Cattle dogs are known for their intense intelligence and limitless loyalty, so it should come as no surprise that one named Cami is credited with saving her owner’s life. Did we just find our good dog of 2026?

The 40-year-old woman had mysteriously disappeared while hiking with her dog near the North Fork of the American River.

A half-mile-long slackline was hung across Telegraph Canyon, a recreational area located about 60 miles east of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert.

The record-setting polar explorer talks about helping Will Smith film the new docuseries 'Pole to Pole,' rebuilding after injury, and what it really takes to stay sane alone on the ice

YOSAR members, NPS sources, and other experts help us unpack and understand the uptick in rescue missions inside the iconic California park.

An Arizona man recently saved an injured pooch from the slopes of a steep and crumbling peak. Here’s what it was like.

In November, a blizzard with hurricane-force winds struck a popular hiking route in one of Chile’s most visited tourist destinations. Five people died. David Zonshayn, an emergency physician from New York, was on the trail when it happened. Here is his story.

The triathlete went missing while swimming off the coast of California during her weekly swim club meeting. Eyewitnesses report having seen shark splashes in the water shortly before her disappearance.

These trailblazers reshaped how we think about adventure, risk, and resilience in 2025.

With the memory of an elephant and instincts of a seasoned first responder, researchers say this four-legged robot could be the future of backcountry rescue. But are we ready for it?

On March 21, 2004, a hiker discovered the body of Renaldo Burts, 18, in the hills near a strenuous trail in southern California near the city of Idyllwild. Two decades later, investigators have arrested a suspect.

Earlier this year, more than 300 piles of human cremated remains were discovered on public land south of Las Vegas. A local funeral home now holds them, but their origins remain a mystery—and federal investigators aren’t talking.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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

The Citadel is a technical 13er—a classification of mountains that exceed 13,000 feet—and is considered to have a standard Class 3 approach with 3,005 feet of elevation gain. The rescue occurred in technical Class 4 terrain, further complicated by high winds, making landing zones near the summit unsuitable.

Conner Mantz recently shattered the U.S. men’s record at the Chicago Marathon. Mantz, 28, takes us inside his historic race.

Responders spent six hours rescuing the two, who were stuck on a sheer and rocky couloir deep in the Sierra Nevada

Although BASE jumping is not allowed in national parks, sources tell Outside the activity is not all that uncommon.

Researchers believe Shackleton knew of his ship’s weaknesses in ice. Should that change our understanding of the classic tale of survival?

A hiker was just rescued from a Colorado peak after blowing a simple rescue whistle. The lesson? Satellite messengers are great, but low-tech tools have their place in a safety kit, too.

Todd Shoulders, 54, died in the South San Juan Wilderness, just ten miles away from where two other hunters were recently killed by lightning

“Extreme environmental physiologists” weigh in on what the human body really needs

After a weeklong search consisting of more than 50 search and rescue teams, both men were found deceased on September 18

Family members of one of the missing hunters confirmed the news on September 18

A 29-year-old solo hiker suffered "significant but non-life-threatening" wounds in the attack, which occurred on the Turbid Lake Trail

I knew the safety rules. I didn’t follow all of them. Here’s what happened when a black bear charged me on my hometown trail.

Big Bend does not see many visitors, but it has a high relative death rate.

The body of a Colorado man was located about 300 feet below the rim near the South Kaibab Trail

Five years after Forrest Fenn’s bronze chest was found, a Canadian treasure hunt is reigniting the wild search for riches

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

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana successfully fended off attacking bears in two separate incidents using this compact deterrent.

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.

The newest Outdoor Industry Association participation report says that more than 180 million Americans went outside to recreate in 2024

Officials believe at least 200 people may have been exposed to rabies while visiting a hotel in Grand Teton National Park.

Jake Schmitt crawled for 11 hours to get help, with his dog, Buddy, by his side

Instead of a dedicated satellite messaging system for emergencies, I decided to trust the new feature on my phone—and it worked

Officials in Italy used a combination of flying drones and AI software to locate the remains of a man who vanished in September

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

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

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

Two years after our colleague argued the merits of the tiny dogs, a glacier rescue in Switzerland adds considerable clout to his take

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

Four rescues in June prompted SAR squads to issue a request to pet owners: “these pup emergencies can be prevented.”

After seeing a dramatic uptick in search and rescue calls, an official in southern Washington is threatening to charge hikers who are deemed to be negligent

Rescuers located Israeli-American hiker Samuel Vengrinovich near the city of Dharamshala in India’s Himalayan foothills

Our articles editor receives regular story pitches for his father. This year he decided to pursue one—and it is about cave exploration