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

Most of this year’s PCT class is skipping the snowbound Sierra. A small group of adventurers is pushing straight through.

Writer Andrew Bisharat explains how a legal fight between a climber and local politician in France is a harbinger of future tensions in the warming Alps

When treacherous weather rolled in during her dream trek in the Alps, the climate advocate knew that the only way forward was through

How to find some of the country’s best campsites—and stay for free

Owen Blandy, the chef for team EF Education–EasyPost, preps and cooks for 16 hours each day to feed hungry cyclists at the world’s biggest bike race

The surfer’s agoraphobia was preventing him from living the life he wanted, so he reached out to his wave-riding community for help

The renowned environmentalist knows that an effective revolution requires a movement, which is why he’s recruiting even the most unlikely activists

The Tour’s current leader once worked in a Danish seafood packaging plant to make ends meet

Fear and overzealousness often lead to an overstuffed pack, which you’ll regret for hundreds of miles. Our thru-hiking columnist has advice on what not to take when you’re heading out.

The biologist thought that a traumatic fall to the forest floor would end her life as she knew it. Instead, it opened her up to an even more vibrant existence.

Organizers have included hills and big mountains in the Tour’s first week. The format has made the opening stages must-see TV.

Never subject your pup to these adventure-driven hazards. Plus, boarding tips to ensure they're okay when you leave 'em behind.

The story of the deadly avalanche in October 2022 on India’s Draupadi Ka Danda II

Over the past two years, the Defender Service Awards have recognized nonprofits on a mission to help serve their communities

After his brother was paralyzed from the waist down, the climber was determined to make big adventures accessible for everyone

Thumbtacks on the roadway, twin brothers battling for the win, and an ‘Unchained’ Netflix storyline that continues to evolve

Racing against the clock at high altitude takes a special set of skills.

Want a room at the only hotel on Mount Teide in the Canary Islands? You’ll have to battle stars of the Tour de France to get one. Two British ex-pats came up with a solution to pro cycling’s battle of the bedrooms.

Authorities say the unleashed mutt provoked the bruin, and have closed a popular trail near Asheville

A 2022 lawsuit alleges Hof’s breathing exercises caused a 17-year-old girl to drown. The Dutch health guru seeks to dismiss the charge.

Only a few squads are chasing the yellow jersey—the others are pursuing stage wins or the final podium at the world’s biggest bike race

National Park Service officials weren’t too happy about people going off-trail to find it

After surviving 9/11 at ground zero, the thru-hiker started walking—and never stopped

Four years ago, our hiking columnist didn’t know the triple crown of hiking existed. Now he’s on the verge of completing it—or at least trying to.

Based on the knowledge of expert contacts in the submersibles field, I felt certain almost immediately that OceanGate’s deep-sea vehicle had imploded. Why did the media spend so many days pushing the fantasy that there was still a chance?

Tour de France cyclists follow a specific schedule to prepare for the big race—and it includes plenty of time at high altitude

Witnessing a friend’s dangerous fall prompted the author to reevaluate the way she talks about outdoor blunders

California’s Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act is the state’s first law aimed at protecting a species threatened by climate change

Six U.S. riders will line up for the start of the men’s Tour de France on Saturday, July 1. The women’s Tour lineup has yet to be announced.

On an fishing adventure with other Black men, the journalist realized that sharing his experience could create opportunities for others

Sands, 65, never returned from a hike on Southern California’s Mount Baldy in January

James Crown was the patriarch of the family that bought the resort in 1985 and partnered with Alterra Mountain Company in 2018

Our Outside experts examine the internet drama and nasty comments about this week’s Titan submersible catastrophe

U.S. officials located debris of the missing submersible on Thursday, and the wreckage indicated signs of a “catastrophic implosion”