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These two snowboarders have scored the first chairlift of the season for three decades straight
National Park Service encourages hikers to avoid Whiteoak Canyon and Old Rag due to poor air quality
The short movie premiered at 5 Point and Banff Film Festival this fall, subtly questioning what a ski edit can be
Because every adventure should be celebrated
A video of daddy longlegs clustering on a backpacker’s had arachnophobic hikers vowing to stay away. But look a little closer, and you might just gain a new appreciation for the Alaskan wilderness.
Team Bronco Ambassador Andrew Muse shares advice learned over his 15 years of exploring public lands off-road
Honoring the life of someone who spent their days exploring wild places often means embracing the pursuits that brought them joy
Shiffrin has won more World Cup races than any skier in history. But there are still more records for her to reset.
Learning to ski as an adult is difficult, but worth it
After three years of testing, Rocky Mountain National Park may make its reservation system permanent—and other parks aren’t far behind
The pioneering American mountaineer sounds off on Everest crowds, races to Himalayan summits, and reshaping the record books for the world’s highest peaks
And Alfredo Aliaga is already planning his return to come back and do it again next year
The Gondola Gallery by Epic features art from two artists with unique backgrounds
On Sunday, October 22, Touchstone’s Hollywood Boulders management were made aware that a member of the gym had suggested that they were armed and dangerous
Here’s what to know about court case against Armstrong, who authorities say killed professional cyclist Moriah Wilson in 2022
Wind turbines and energy-efficient snow guns help, but planning for real climate-impacted skiing requires next-level tactics
Our hiking columnist loves the simplicity and familiarity of a flavor additive called True Lemon, which lurks in the condiment zone of rest stops
Authorities believe the man may have been planning an attack at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
A simple, free home energy audit showed me how to fix air leaks, insulation shortages, and other common culprits that cost me big bucks each year
The weather's getting colder, and that means your packing and planning strategies have to change. Steer clear of these backpacking mistakes for a smoother transition to fall.
The “mategration” of giant spiders across the southwest has prompted biologists and state officials to consider creative ways to circumvent roadways
Set up to honor the late cyclist, the Moriah Wilson Foundation has funded youth sports programs across Vermont. Wilson’s family has big plans for its future.
One of the planet’s most popular sporting events is kicking off in one of the world’s most popular cities in July—prime tourist season, on the tail of the Tour de France. Here’s what you need to know.
Arapahoe Basin will start spinning a lift on Sunday, October 29, marking the official start of the 2023–24 ski season
For most AT thru-hikers, Katahdin is the finish line. For Will French, it was the halfway point on a 25-year, 4,320-mile journey along the prehistoric spine of the Appalachians.
How connecting with pack animals can help you connect with nature in a deeper way
Iconic ways to make every day count and infuse more adventure into your life
The Southern Sierra’s record snowpack may have contributed to a deadly accident on 14,505-foot Mount Whitney this month.
No matter if the curse of Pele is real or not, tourists should leave volcanic stones where they belong
One of the hottest, driest places in the world has a brand-new lake festooned with wildflowers—but park officials say it won’t be around for long
Spiders and other hairy scary critters are everywhere. It’s best—for us and the planet—if we can figure out how to coexist.
The French steep skiing icon died while descending Puntiagado Volcano in Chile with Chilean IFMGA Guide Juan Señoret
Although the authorities would not confirm the exact location of the planned attack, it likely would have occurred in Smith Rock during this weekend’s Craggin’ Classic.
Who needs a rink? Grab your skates and head to these truly wild ponds instead.
Thousands of kids filled the streets of Durango, Colorado last week to celebrate their hometown hero. His historic win is already inspiring the next generation of bike racers.
A draft plan would introduce 3 to 7 bears per year into the North Cascades over the next decade
Paradox Sports introduces hundreds of people with disabilities to climbing each year
Does the clip really show bigfoot, or just a practical joker wearing a costume? It’s kicked up Sasquatch chatter across southwestern Colorado.
Beloved and historic Black Mountain will keep its lifts running this season while new owners are sought
Throughout the lower 48, recreational bush pilots are using their nimble planes and social media influence to spread the word about bold frontiers in flight: touching down on remote federal lands, flocking to little-used runways in designated wilderness, and drag racing one another for pure sport. Their capstone event each season, the High Sierra Fly-In, never fails to deliver hair-raising thrills.
Winter is the most underrated season for outdoor fun and adventure. Here's why, where to go, and how to stay warm out there.
A grizzly-curious writer decides to train as a bear guide in British Columbia, and surprises himself along the way
If the congress can't get its act together by November 17, federal firefighters will each lose $20,000 per year
Less energy in, more power out. The Lange Shadow is taking mechanical advantage to the slopes to make skiing easier and more dynamic.
The rise of social media has created a new breed of influencers who tackle the world's longest trails with their audiences in tow. But success isn't guaranteed on a thru-hike—and bailing with thousands of eyes on you is more complicated than it looks.
The 28-year-old climber shaved over an hour from Honnold’s solo record
Just a little something to get you stoked for the season. You're welcome.
The hardships faced by N.H.'s Black Mountain are shared by many small ski areas today
In a new social media post, the National Park Service said the trend threatens to harm California condors, one of the rarest birds in the United States.
Armstrong ran away from law enforcement officials after a medical visit in Austin. She is back in custody.
China has suspended rescue efforts on the world’s 14th highest peak, ending the search for American Gina Rzucidlo and Nepali Tenjen Lama Sherpa
The Catalan mountain runner found a new challenge by returning to the rugged terrain near his childhood home
An outbreak of norovirus on the Pacific Crest Trail proves that hikers’ hygiene routines need an upgrade
Researchers say the iconic peak has lost nearly seven feet of elevation since 2021
Two American women vying for the 8000er record and their guides were swept away by the slide on the famed Tibetan peak. One U.S. climber and a Sherpa guide are confirmed dead.
Deep in the Canadian wilderness, two professional climbers in dire straits triggered a rescue with their cell phone
This week, 12 of Alaska’s chubbiest bruins will face off in a bracket for the title of Fat Bear Week Champion. Here’s what you need to know.
With each chop, you’re releasing microplastics into your food
Indigenous model and activist Quannah ChasingHorse lives her life in two very different worlds
How a new pair of Limmers taught me a few things about life, death, and the trails we hike in between
We’ve never seen this happen in a professional road race
Officials found the victims on Saturday morning and euthanized a bear that exhibited aggressive behavior
Warren Miller’s ALL TIME is bringing 74 years of filmmaking reimagined to a theater near you this fall.
An evolving climbing world has new standards but shouldn’t tarnish historic achievements
The long-dreaded I-70 construction has begun and is slated to continue through the winter
On a winter thru-hike of the Ozark Highlands Trail, Jeff Garmire contended with snowstorms, swam a river, and bushwhacked paths overgrown with bramble—and discovered the rugged heart of one of America’s lesser-known long trails
A bizarre rescue in Michigan has eerie similarities to a 2022 incident in Washington State
The pro skier turned psychiatrist lost his four-year battle with cancer over the weekend
From cruising through town to shredding in the mountains, North Lake Tahoe has the trail network and varied terrain that every cyclist is chasing
The new jobs program will hire 20,000 young adults to boost climate resilience and environmental justice
Veteran hikers call it the “Middle Blues.” You have already hiked an impossibly long distance, and somehow still have an impossibly long distance to go.
Chris Warner’s historic achievement was claimed “just for the fun of it”
The gear shop owner is the new president of the Prezzies
Vertical World and Perfect Descent manufacture settle with climber who sustained a 30-foot fall
As Republican legislators fail to reach a deal with the fringe of their own party, the National Park Service and normal people who depend on it prepare to suffer
Our list includes a pair of doughnut thieves in Alaska, a selfie taker in Colorado, and the tripod of Orlando
Watch competitors expose the roots of their outdoor passions and push to bag more points in episode three of Wildly Wyoming
Sustainability 101 says only buy what you need. But when it comes to electric cars, that rule doesn’t always apply.
The climber is in critical condition following gear-ripping fall on pitch four of The Great White Wall