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

Tahoe residents are fighting a plan to turn Homewood Mountain Resort into a semi-private resort, limiting community access to the slopes

The sad situation is a reminder to visitors to avoid handling wild animals

A group of young hikers used Apple’s Emergency SOS system to trigger a rescue

Got a few days off, a pair of healthy feet, and a pain threshold higher than Dean Karnazes? You can (possibly) blaze the length of America's Most Beautiful Trail.

After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a mountain-biking accident, they found their real estate job intolerable. Taking a bold chance at a new career changed everything.

Kaitlyn Brann, 34, died after being struck on a popular route on May 12

The adaptive athlete was missing the thrill-seeking activities that used to define his life—until an experience on an icy pier showed him that he could find fulfillment just about anywhere

Among the world’s harrowing marine survival stories, the strangest might be a crew’s escape from one of the earliest submarines

Adventure athletes like pro snowboarder Eric Jackson have begun to dabble in the pursuit, helping create a bridge between two previously distinct outdoor communities.

Right out of college, Leath Tonino traveled to Antarctica to experience the frozen landscape of his childhood exploration heroes. The daily routine was a bit dull—shoveling snow for the U.S. government—until a pair of skinny skis unlocked the potential of the vast snowy expanse.

The 2023 death toll on Everest has already reached double digits—with multiple people still missing. And the climbing season isn’t over yet.

First impressions from Christina Chappetta and Jason Lucas

The marine biologist and mother was struggling to find time to nourish herself. Then she found a community of wave-riding moms.

The annual NSAA report shows that skiers flocked to the powder in a big way in 2022-23

Competitive cycling—even at the amateur level—can teach you a lot about bikes, yourself, and life

Take an epic tour of the sweeping prairie and secluded mountains of eastern Montana

The gondola is still in play, but a new tolling program in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon could charge cars $25 to $50 to get to the resorts

Matthew Read, 19, spent two days stranded in the woods

Apples no one has ever tasted are still out in the wild. Dave Benscoter, a retired FBI agent, has spent a decade searching for these 100-year-old heirlooms.

A traumatic childhood experience left the journalist deathly afraid of the water. But by drawing on the resilience of her ancestors, she found the courage to dive in.

More than 100 climbers reached the top on Wednesday, May 17, but the day was not without tragedy

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A pilgrim seeking peace and purpose on Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago finds much more

Surfer Dylan Graves recently notched a record-breaking ride on a tidal bore in Indonesia. Graves says the cosmic wave changed his life.

There are far better ways to deal with your shit.

The Taliban government prohibits Afghan women from entering parks or gyms, or even from leaving the house without a male guardian. Sources tell us that life under the outdoor ban is pushing many women to the brink.

These five destinations deserve a spot on your western U.S. bucket list

The American, who attained legend status for his 1963 ascent of the West Ridge, died at age 93

After losing a leg in a car accident, the clothing designer discovered grace in scuba diving

A guide from New Zealand says someone pilfered valuable supplies at Camp IV. Plus, hundreds of climbers are expected to push for the summit this week.

After the bestselling novelist’s marriage fell apart, she decided to take a long walk in the wild. It set her up for a life of adventure.

The big-wave icon discusses the origins of the HBO docuseries, his new surfing ambitions, and whether or not there will be a season three

Encounters between bruins and campers led the forest service to shutter the areas

Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day in 80 years

Cohen Schaumann is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a brutal fall on April 21

At five feet tall, she was the smallest wildland firefighter in her crew and worried she couldn’t keep up. But on her very first blaze, she discovered her strength.

When the largest tornado ever recorded touched down in central Oklahoma, storm chasers, meteorologists, and thrill seekers were expecting a show. What they got was a deadly lesson in the power of nature.

A small injury during Morgan Brosnihan’s Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike inspired a big idea: Why not set up a mobile clinic for hikers who need help?

A crazy-sounding idea—build a tube from the Pacific to bring water to Utah’s Great Salt Lake—raises a larger question: Are we willing to do absolutely anything to fight climate change?

Facing the loss of a close friend, the Kenyan cyclist and road-safety advocate found refuge in his community

Two humongous male grizzly bears square off in one of the craziest, most mesmerizing battles caught on video

A disagreement at the Vuelta Femenina has thrust the unwritten rules governing bathroom breaks into the spotlight

Visiting the indoor crag during peak hours helped me cultivate a community

When the young athlete was given the chance to lead her outrigger canoe team at the state championships, it opened her up to taking all kinds of chances

New rules have thrust Australian longboarder Sasha Jane Lowerson to the center of a global sports debate

Guides in Base Camp say that Mother Nature will help determine whether climbers encounter dangerous congestion on the world’s tallest peak