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Just a little something to get you stoked for the season. You're welcome.

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The hardships faced by N.H.'s Black Mountain are shared by many small ski areas today

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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.

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Armstrong ran away from law enforcement officials after a medical visit in Austin. She is back in custody.

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China has suspended rescue efforts on the world’s 14th highest peak, ending the search for American Gina Rzucidlo and Nepali Tenjen Lama Sherpa

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The Catalan mountain runner found a new challenge by returning to the rugged terrain near his childhood home

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An outbreak of norovirus on the Pacific Crest Trail proves that hikers’ hygiene routines need an upgrade

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Researchers say the iconic peak has lost nearly seven feet of elevation since 2021

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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.

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Deep in the Canadian wilderness, two professional climbers in dire straits triggered a rescue with their cell phone

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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.

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With each chop, you’re releasing microplastics into your food

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Indigenous model and activist Quannah ChasingHorse lives her life in two very different worlds

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How a new pair of Limmers taught me a few things about life, death, and the trails we hike in between

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We’ve never seen this happen in a professional road race

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Officials found the victims on Saturday morning and euthanized a bear that exhibited aggressive behavior

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An ode to the coldest season

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Warren Miller’s ALL TIME is bringing 74 years of filmmaking reimagined to a theater near you this fall.

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An evolving climbing world has new standards but shouldn’t tarnish historic achievements

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The long-dreaded I-70 construction has begun and is slated to continue through the winter

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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

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A bizarre rescue in Michigan has eerie similarities to a 2022 incident in Washington State

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The pro skier turned psychiatrist lost his four-year battle with cancer over the weekend

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Sponsor Content: North Lake Tahoe

From cruising through town to shredding in the mountains, North Lake Tahoe has the trail network and varied terrain that every cyclist is chasing

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The new jobs program will hire 20,000 young adults to boost climate resilience and environmental justice

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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.

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Chris Warner’s historic achievement was claimed “just for the fun of it”

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The gear shop owner is the new president of the Prezzies

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Vertical World and Perfect Descent manufacture settle with climber who sustained a 30-foot fall 

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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

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Our list includes a pair of doughnut thieves in Alaska, a selfie taker in Colorado, and the tripod of Orlando

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Sponsor Content: Travel Wyoming

Watch competitors expose the roots of their outdoor passions and push to bag more points in episode three of Wildly Wyoming

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Sustainability 101 says only buy what you need. But when it comes to electric cars, that rule doesn’t always apply.

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The climber is in critical condition following gear-ripping fall on pitch four of The Great White Wall

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Nothing says “for better or for worse” like forcing your wedding guests to trek 60 miles to a ceremony deep in the jungle

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But a dedicated group of women is pushing the iconic freeride mountain-bike competition to open its doors

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Climbers reported on the new crack that broke open near Royal Arches—but not before they climbed it

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Sponsor Content: Land Rover

The top nonprofits win a customized Land Rover Defender 130 and a pile of cash. Cast your vote starting on September 15 to help choose this year’s winners.

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In Durango, Colorado, the cycling-crazed locals have rallied behind their hero and his pursuit of a landmark victory

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Late season snow damaged trails and delayed start to the season, pushing hikers into hotter summer conditions

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What really happens to you when you spend months trekking the Pacific Coast Trail? Getting tired and filthy is just the start of it.

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“It is amazing to be above ground again,” the grateful U.S. researcher told reporters from a stretcher on Tuesday, September 12

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Learn from the mistakes of our hiking columnist, who suffered a painful accident while traversing the Continental Divide Trail

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The live footage from Katmai National Park usually shows grizzlies. But on September 5, a man appeared on the livestream and mouthed “help.”

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We caught up with Lindsey Vonn to chat about recovery, sleep, and who she’s watching this winter

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Storms dumped rainfall across Utah. One hiker died and another required rescue.

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The internet is flooded with clips of people making bad decisions at America’s oldest national park. Backpacker editor Adam Roy thinks the latest cringeworthy clip is the worst one to enter the oeuvre.

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We tested more than 300 products to help you separate the best from the rest

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Flooding at the festival brought out the best and worst in attendees. Here's an eyewitness account.

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Despite overwhelming concern for his physical well-being, writer and longtime road cyclist Tom Vanderbilt wanted to see what it felt like to take to the air

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The author of ‘How to Prepare for Climate Change’ shares his takeaways from summer 2023

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The attack occurred during an organized bear hunt in northern Sweden

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Artificial light makes it impossible for most people in North America to see the Milky Way. But we don’t have to live like this.

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Dogs who stay active live longer—and there’s no better way to stay active than hiking. Keep your pooch on the trail with a lot of love and a little veterinary help.

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Belgian ultrarunner Karel Sabbe just shattered the fastest known time for a supported trek along the iconic pathway

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The Tour of Spain has been marred by crashes, acts of sabotage, rider protests, and plenty of controversy

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The cyclone drenched Nevada’s Spring Mountains, causing flash floods, landslides, and heavy erosion. Now, recreation areas and ski resorts are closed.

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Sponsor Content: Travel Wyoming

In this episode of Wildly Wyoming, Micayla and Tyrhee put their Ford Bronco to work in the mountains before rendezvousing with the other teams at Popo Agie Campground

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An sudden and powerful wind gust caused the freak accident

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Electric and gasoline-powered scooters are changing the vibes in the Big Apple’s soaring network of bicycle lanes. And columnist Eben Weiss isn’t happy bout it.

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The official explanation for the fee increase is rather macabre

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Over eight million acres of public lands are gridlocked by private property. When a group of hunters jumped from one plot of federal land to another, they ignited a debate around just how much a landowner can control.

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Hawaii’s climate and ecology have changed in the last few decades, bringing fire to a landscape that hasn’t evolved to withstand it

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Why even bag it if you’re not going to carry it out?

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A YouTube influencer who claims to pack heat on his rides has articles editor Frederick Dreier fearing a dystopian future for American bicyclists

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A climber dealing with severe mental health issues finds solace in a rescue dog—who has terrible manners at the crag

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You say yes, of course. But what about those other wild opportunities that you’re not so sure about?

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It’s not all doom and gloom. There’s good news about climate, too.

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Officials in Savoie recently warned hikers to stop harvesting protected species of flowering plants from the hillsides

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Heat-related deaths are on the rise across the Southwest, with multiple tragedies occurring in U.S. national parks

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America’s most classic hiking route is generally a safe place for an adventure. But not always.

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The Sourdough and Blue Lake Fires shut down the only road through the park, and crews are working to protect populated areas from the blazes

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Sponsor Content: Travel Wyoming

Competitors expose the roots of their outdoor passions and push to bag more points in episode three of Wildly Wyoming

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Everything you need to know about your fire-making technique, including when you should use the tepee method versus a log cabin stack

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As extreme temperatures blaze across the nation, parks are taking extra measures to keep visitors safe

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After wildfires devastated the town of Lahaina, mutual aid and community support have proven to be more robust than governmental aid

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A 37-hour rescue mission ended on Tuesday after officials in Indonesia located six of the missing seven people. The search continues for an Indonesian sailor who disappeared.

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Here's what to consider when hiking with a four-legged friend

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A team of four recently crossed all 2,350 miles of the Mississippi in 16 days 20 hours and 16 minutes

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The ruling says the state has an obligation to provide residents with “a clean and healthful environment”

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