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”

Want a hiking boot to adventure with you for years to come? Meet the Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX.

El Niño is officially here. That’s bad news for fragile marine ecosystems

Students in the Semester-A-Trail program at Emory and Henry College will spend their spring and summer semesters hiking part or all of the Appalachian Trail—with gear, support, and an on-trail budget included in tuition

The missing sub’s inventor repeatedly ignored warnings about his vessel, arguing that regulations stifled progress

The former Navy SEAL faced deep snow, gusting winds, and sheer ice on North America’s highest peak. But he still smashed the previous records set by Karl Egloff and Killian Jornet.

Ironically, stronger, wetter, and warmer storms will shrink the snow line at many of the state’s most popular ski areas

When veteran climber Mark Jenkins came up with a plan to witness a solar spectacle from the summit of a 20,000-foot peak, he had little idea what he was getting himself into

Retreating from a wildfire during a backpacking trip inspired the nonprofit founder to share climate change’s impacts on nature with others

Investigators say Edward Frederick Wackerman intentionally started the 2022 Oak Fire. The blaze burned more than 100 homes just outside the national park.

Rehabbing from a shocking injury led her to swimming—and then the wild, open sea

Austin Howell soloed harder and more often than almost anyone else in the country, documenting his exploits on Instagram and a podcast. But behind the scenes his mental health was faltering.

On an epic mountain-biking adventure, the Outward Bound instructor found belonging on remote trails

Winners of the Defender Service Awards save bears, train service dogs, feed people in need, and more. Meet last year’s honorees—and learn how to enter the 2023 contest now!

The 26-year-old cyclist fell during Stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse on Thursday

How to make due without hiking poles, a sleeping pad, and more pieces of crucial backpacking gear

The dog trainer developed disordered-eating habits in college. Sitting under the stars brought her back into her body.

When it comes to sustainability, false claims are everywhere. Here’s how to actually make sure the products you buy are as eco-conscious as manufacturers claim.

After the success of ‘My Octopus Teacher,’ the film’s director was burnt out and unable to create. She found solace and renewed passion on a remote island sanctuary.

Over 7,000 miles on trail, our hiking columnist has tried coffee and caffeine in most every form imaginable. But the humblest one of all taught him something about himself.

Utah’s Occupational Safety and Health group found the resort operator responsible for the freak death of a ski patroller on January 2, 2023

Save money and go easier on the planet with these tips and alternatives

After losing a friend on a camping trip, the writer thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail to process his grief. Out there he learned that making the most of life requires fully committing to every moment.

Working the front lines of America’s wildfires is a difficult and dangerous job, but that doesn’t mean everyone who signs up is chasing adventure

This is your chance to win $10,000 for the trip of a lifetime

Vacation season is only a few weeks old, and visitors to America’s oldest national park can’t stop approaching animals

The Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail starts at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It could become our country’s next big hiking route.

Get the beta on the best places to spot bison, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and more amid one of America’s wildest landscapes

The booking website generates big bucks for private firm Booz Allen Hamilton. Our writer argues it’s a necessary tool for protecting the outdoors.

After she quit a stable career to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist, she realized she needed a big break—and found one in the middle of the Indian Ocean

The Big Apple has changed a lot since 2009 with the introduction of bike lanes, micro-mobility gadgets, and the CitiBike program

In a moment of isolation on the trail, the record-setting thru-hiker found the will to keep walking by turning to her younger self for support

A Montana trucker accidentally ran over the cub on a desolate stretch of road. Then, the mother bear showed up.

The outdoor guide had lost their passion for adventure. The trip that was supposed to be their last brought it back.

As America continues to grapple with political uncertainty and an uneasy relationship with the planet, the author and environmentalist makes the case for an expansive and inclusive grassroots movement

‘Nothing’s for Free’ chronicles the history of freeride mountain biking

The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show ‘The Climb’

Venture into a pristine world where wildlife roams by day and the cosmos comes completely alive by night

Finding biking after her divorce put the size-inclusive cycling advocate on a course to falling in love with herself again

Pasdawa Sherpa and Dawa Ongju Sherpa helped Norwegian climber Kristin Harila reach the highest summits in 2022. Their bitter breakup highlights a power disparity between Sherpas and the clients that hire them.

After an accident paralyzed her right arm, the motocross racer branched out—and achieved more than she ever dreamed

After a five-year hiatus, thru-hiking legend Heather “Anish” Anderson just set another FKT: the 250-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through Pennsylvania. In this essay, she explores how her relationship with the sport has evolved over the past decade since her groundbreaking Pacific Crest Trail record in 2013.

Some blame the weather, while others point the finger at the economic trends that are shaping Himalayan mountaineering

In 2016, a wildfire jumped the Athabasca River and headed straight for Fort McMurray, an Alberta oil town 600 miles south of the Arctic Circle. In this excerpt from ‘Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World,’ John Vaillant chronicles the moment the blaze enters town, forcing nearly 90,000 people to flee in what remains the largest, most rapid single-day evacuation in the history of modern fire.

Can’t take 6 months off to hike the PCT? We understand. Here’s how to take a big trip without getting fired.

Thru-hiking is for everyone—but if you really want to build your life around the trail, some careers make it easier than others