The boy said he was moving out of the way of people taking photos when he lost his grip and fell

The delinquent black bear—who is actually a female—was finally trapped by officials near South Lake Tahoe

Call him crazy, but our hiking columnist loves climbing hills. A fifth of the way into the epic Continental Divide Trail, he’s got some ways to improve your form, function, and mental performance on the ascents.

When W. Ralph Eubanks began exploring his family’s homeland, he fell in love with it—and came to understand how this troubled part of the state gave birth to the blues

A quick, easy-to-understand summary of how hunting animals for their hides, horns, and antlers benefits wildlife conservation

Chloé Dygert’s win in the individual time trial on Thursday came after years of injuries, surgeries, freak illnesses, and personal setbacks

Heights, tattoos, rain, and tears. In episode two of Wildly Wyoming, the three teams of Bronco ambassadors break out of their comfort zones.

A proposed price increase for backcountry access in Zion could raise fees by as much as 400 percent for some groups

There’s been a series of encounters in recent weeks. Research suggests that killing bruins isn’t the best way to prevent attacks.

How Dutch phenom Mathieu van der Poel overcame an emergency mid-race bathroom break to win pro cycling’s biggest one-day race

Backpacker editor Zoe Gates sets off to discover if chatbots are the solution to our trip-planning woes

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon monument will protect thousands of square miles from uranium mining

Will Peterson overcame downpours, flooding, and his own hectic schedule to smash the unsupported FKT on America’s oldest thru-hike

What do winners of the Defender Service Awards have in common? They make the world a better place, and now Land Rover is helping them do it.

The dog musher got into the sport by accident and stayed for the community he found in the Alaskan backcountry

Fjällräven partnered with Specialized to create a line of gear that makes bikepacking easier, more comfortable, and more fun

A private ownership group is set to acquire the iconic Wyoming resort later in 2023

When a court struck down the public’s right to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park in January, hikers lost the only place in England where they could dispersed camp without getting the owner’s permission first. Now, an appeals court has given it back to them.

There are passionate birders and then there’s Peter Kaestner, whose devotion has him traveling the globe in pursuit of the ultimate record.

A typhoon devastated the surfer’s island community. In its aftermath, she found peace in the same ocean that had wrought such destruction.

Special Counsel Jack Smith loves endurance sports, and we have the skinny on his multisport passion

McKayla Bower’s biggest concern: the way she’ll be welcomed—or not—in countries openly hostile to LGBTQ+ people

After watching ‘Free Solo,’ the social worker knew he wanted to try climbing. Only his own doubts stood in his way.

The nonagenarian proved that age truly is just a number

Cops say Robert “Steady Eddie” Kerker was caught in a swollen waterway in July

An elaborate scheme targeted toy giant Mattel and the plastics industry by capitalizing on our big pink moment

Columnist Eben Weiss explains why the bike path becomes more congested—or empty—depending on the Big Apple’s changing conditions

Retreating ice continues to yield bodies across the Alps

The man who coined the term "microadventure" in 2011 looks back on his favorite tiny, big experiences

After years of pushing himself to go as big and far as he could, Alastair Humphreys realized that the most valuable trips we take are usually the ones right out our doors

The biggest stage race in women’s pro cycling wrapped up over the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

Fifty years from now, we might be walking the Grand Canyon’s valley floor instead of running rapids down a healthy river

Meet three driven adventurers using off-road vehicles to make the most of their passion for the outdoors

Explore way beyond the beaten path with the know-how, essential gear, and destination info for making the most of the off-road vehicle (ORV) lifestyle

A hit-and-run left the cyclist unable to stand on his own two feet—until he decided he could

Your head is pounding, your muscles are cramping, and your heart is racing. And that’s just the start of it.

The duo completed the 8000-meter peaks in 92 days, breaking Nirmal (Nims) Purja's record by over three months

The 2022–23 ski season was recently extended until August 6

The nonprofit leader learned that the best way to handle an environmental crisis is to trust that your community will move forward together

New legislation is being supported by a major REI initiative

Nature is the ultimate source of wonder. But what is awe, really, and why is it good for us?

We’ve all taken in the power of a big slide on social media. But there’s no substitute for the real thing.

We talked to three experts to unpack the invisible havoc unleashed by our mindless idling epidemic 

The Houston-born filmmaker knows we can enjoy the benefits of nature anywhere—even in the concrete-lined bayous of his home city

If you want to know what it was like to travel this legendary trail, there’s only one way: get on a horse and follow all 2,000 miles of it

A hiker found the woman’s body on a popular trail near the national park

The cyclist has become a focal point for the debate about trans women in sport

After the dissolution of an abusive relationship, the educator turned to their family—and nature—for stability

A team manager’s rebuttal to doping accusations led to an even bigger kerfuffle over booze

It was so hot that rescue helicopters couldn’t take off

Utah’s Department of Transportation released renderings of the finished product, and people are surprised

One of the most popular mountains on the Appalachian Trail closed to overnight visits after visitors trashed it in 2020. Now, those temporary restrictions are starting to look permanent.

Sometimes the Tour becomes a boxing match, and Jonas Vingegaard versus Tadej Pogacar has been a battle for the ages

Live electric wires and bridge damage are among the hazards that trail crews have found so far—but it’s not all bad news

Getting outside is easy—getting away from it all is the adventure

A paltry few Americans race the Tour de France these days—despite the fact that junior bike racing is booming on this side of the Atlantic. A new plan aims to shift America’s Tour participation into high gear.

You’re supposed to be happy for them, right?

When the photographer moved from his tight-knit Korean-American community to rural Montana to spend more time outdoors, he decided to create a new community for outdoorsy people of color

Visits to one popular Colorado fourteener have declined by more than half since 2020

The bear attack happened near Bearhole Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia, where most of that country’s grizzlies live

When her husband died in a diving accident, the writer refused to stop participating in the sport that had brought meaning to both of their lives

The CDT’s traffic is ballooning. In Montana, the National Park Service isn’t facing what that means for Glacier.

Authorities are trying to determine what caused the deaths of three people found in a remote campsite near Gunnison last week

The sport had previously allowed trans women to compete if they maintained low testosterone levels for 24 months

During a particularly difficult mission, the search and rescue volunteer found resolve in her team members

How hikers on a mission to mark an (un)official nude-friendly trail system can help you navigate the world of naked hiking

Allies have the power and the opportunity to stand up for the equal and fair treatment of people different than themselves

On an expedition to the arctic, the adventure photographer got a lesson from an orca on what happens when we really tune into nature

The death is the third snow-related fatality that local search and rescue has responded to over the past three weeks

Costly crashes, American close calls, and a victory salute that will make you cry—the 2023 Tour has produced plenty of memorable moments

A new study suggests that more white sharks are swimming off the popular Massachusetts beaches than almost anywhere on earth

When campfires are allowed, it’s important to know how to light them—and how to put them out

The 26-year-old woman fell nearly 500 feet from Blitzen Ridge

Bluebird Backcountry was a special community and will be sorely missed

From growing plants from seeds, to repurposing food scraps, to turning trash into all-natural cleaners and beauty products, TikTok phenom Creative_explained will inspire you to waste less and save money

The actor’s flight into space in 2021 left him with an urgent desire to make us aware of the fragility of our home—a feeling that has yet to fade away.

The stand-up comedian and wildlife biologist taught a kid to fish and netted his own lesson in return

Saturday's crash is just the latest in a long history of over-eager fans and too-close spectators causing chaos on the Tour de France.

The Slovenian superstar is injecting a heavy dose of humor and goofiness into sport that often takes things too seriously

A stripped-back list of do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when hiking in the buff