Nov 5, 2018
The Stranger in the Shelter
Told here in full for the first time, this is the horrifying story of the first murder on the Appalachian Trail, the kidnapping that followed, and how one woman learned to survive.
Hiking and Backpacking
Oct 26, 2018
Couple Found Dead on Grand Canyon Trail
The bodies of Garret Bonkowski and Jessica Bartz were discovered on October 1 on a South Rim trail. How they died remains a mystery, and their families want answers.
Oct 2, 2018
The Mountains Weren't Enough for Marine Dan Sidles
As America wrestles with high rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans, outdoor programs have been offered up as a promising treatment. Dan Sidles seemed like the ideal candidate: an Iraq War vet who suffered from PTSD, he tried to find a renewed sense of purpose through climbing and mountaineering. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough. Brian Mockenhaupt explores the final years of a tortured friend.
Aug 31, 2018
Nepal's Guides Are Making Big Money on Insurance Scams
Lightheaded or feeling woozy? Trekking companies are convincing tourists it's an emergency and making tens of thousands off the insurance claims.
Aug 24, 2018
Surviving the 60-Foot Fall Was the Easy Part
Avery Shawler left her Idaho apartment one morning in 2016 to hike a prominent peak. But the day outing quickly took a turn for the worse, and Shawler would end up needing a lot of luck—and all her backcountry skills—to make it home alive.
Aug 22, 2018
Hiking in Abel Tasman National Park
From filmmakers Heliconia, Epic Trails follows adventurer Eric Hanson as he hikes through one of New Zealand’s national parks.
Aug 17, 2018
Thru-Hiking the Border
‘Hike the Line’ follows hikers Tenny Ostrem and Claire Wernstedt-Lynch as they hike from California to the Gulf of Mexico.
Jun 7, 2018
Loved By All
Loved By All from Sherpas Cinema and Thule follows Apa Sherpa who is known for having summitted Everest a total of 21 times.
Jun 6, 2018
What It Looks Like to Summit Everest
Filmmaker Elia Saikaly has made a number of films chronicling his experiences on Everest, this is his latest Everest: The Summit Climb.
May 29, 2018
Master Class: Intro to Backpacking
Backpacking is one of our favorite ways to experience the outdoors, but embarking on your first trip can be intimidating.
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