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Despite rising costs, surging crowds, and shorter winters, people still flock to the mountains. What keeps us coming back?
In 2020, my wife contracted COVID and never fully recovered, but when she learned about the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, it became a source of hope
Last month the company discontinued its Guide Built program, letting go of over 20 athletes in the process. Who’s left? Influencers.
President Carter added protections to more than 157 million acres of public land and created 39 total national park units
The multidisciplinary artist was struggling with alcoholism when they joined a trail crew in the mountains on a whim. Out there, they found a new community—and reclaimed their life.
The Finnish driver traces his cycling passion back to a misadventure on two wheels
Basque climbers Amaia Agirre and Iker Bilbao were descending the peak when a wet slide swept them into a crevasse
After her brother died, the clothing designer thought outdoor sports would relieve her grief. But it took her own near-miss accident to wake her up to what she needed to hear.
She was one of the world’s best big-mountain freeskiers—and then, suddenly, she decided she was done
A man says he required lifesaving when he accidentally ignited a 2018 wildfire. An Arizona court determined that his negligence made him culpable.
When the polar explorer was at his lowest moment, he learned his most valuable lesson: kindness matters
Sam Anthamatten and Jérémie Heitz set out to ski aesthetic, high-altitude lines, but an accident along the way creates a new challenge
Pro skier Owen Leeper discusses the terrifying ordeal, which he captured on his helmet camera
A slow walk through the woods has psychological and physiological benefits—and it could teach you a few things about hiking, too.
More than 300 athletes wrote a letter to skiing’s international governing body demanding steps be taken to preserver winter sports
Writer Chris Van Leuven shares memories of Milligan, who was killed in a fall last week in Banff National Park
The intrepid traveler was trapped overseas, with no end to her misadventure in sight. Taking it one day at a time changed everything.
The Alpine skiing star parted ways with coach Mike Day just a few days after the 2023 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships
Cold-weather athletes share their tales, advice, and trailside hacks about cold genitles, a rarely-discussed—and yeah, really painful—ailment
The elite ski mountaineer was struggling mightily on an expedition. To get through it, he would have to get out of his own way.
For an episode of our new podcast, ‘The Daily Rally,’ the professional skier talks about learning to get out of his own way while on an expedition in Alaska
A ride on a wild stallion teaches the adventurer that the best reason to take a chance is not knowing how it will turn out
Indoor gyms are en vogue. One veteran climber and editor argues that the community has lost something amid the popularity.
To get through the pain of losing her partner, the professional snowboarder embraces what frightens her most
We all know that leaving dog feces on the trail is bad form. One editor argues that leaving turd bags behind is worse.
Coming February 13, a weekday podcast featuring short stories of resilience in the face of big challenges and unexpected adventures
Lake Elsinore has already closed access to one of the most popular areas for checking out the wildflowers
Luckily for the bear, a wildlife official arrived and rescued it from the chilly predicament
Silverton Mountain plans to build a second lift this summer
When one of the world’s best crack climbers was grounded by chronic fatigue syndrome—a mysterious illness with disabling symptoms that can include a mix of confusion, headaches, and sensory overload—his life became an uphill struggle just to feel human again.
This wild story out of coastal Oregon has it all
Shiffrin was disqualified from the Alpine Combined event after straddling a gate in the slalom
Officials issued tickets to ascend 3,284-foot Old Rag in 2022. The program was a success, so the park is continuing it in 2023.
American Addison Rafford and Swede Max Palm claimed the tour’s opening round in Spain
Data of Sasquatch sightings in a new preprint finds a strong correlation with bear population density
We crunched the numbers for five popular resorts. Spoiler alert: a day on the slopes for a family runs alarmingly close to a month’s rent.
Last January, Carl Stanfield set out to break the world record for the most miles ever hiked in a year. In failing, he found his temporary limit—and, he hopes, a renewed version of himself.
The man plunged into a residential neighborhood in Oceanside, California, on Friday, and escaped with non-life-threatening injuries
Producing 286 million metric tons of carbon pollution, the ConocoPhillips Willow project will double the emissions the administration hopes to save through renewable energy progress elsewhere
Hikers in New Hampshire can already be charged for lifesaving, and a proposed law would punish those who refuse to pay. Editor Adam Roy thinks it’s a terrible and dangerous policy.
Runner, 24, discusses his victorious effort on the reality show, and the hurdles he’s overcome as a transgender athlete
After suffering a brutal accident while on a kite-skiing expedition expedition in Patagonia, Jim Harris’s painstaking recovery took a sudden leap forward when he had an experience with magic mushrooms
The 2015 halfpipe world champion was buried by a slide while backcountry skiing near Tsugaike Mountain Resort
Monique Parmalee—best known as “Pua Mata” on the U.S. mountain-bike scene—was also a mother of two. She was struck and killed by a motorcyclist on Wednesday.
Dynamic pricing—charging more when demand is high—is to blame for the $309 single-day lift ticket at this resort
A 29-year-old Colorado man was sentenced to 40 hours of community service in connection with the death of 72-year-old Ron LeMaster
‘Eulogy of A Steep Skier,’ from Norrøna, captures some of Nikolai Schirmer’s biggest runs and give viewers the chance to get to know him and the team
Paul Baugher, the global expert in tree-well suffocation, offers safety tips for skiing deep snow
Why people keep running into trouble on the highest peak in Los Angeles County
Fly fishing is experiencing a renaissance
In 1976, Nanda Devi Unsoeld, the daughter of legendary alpinist Willi Unsoeld, died while climbing the massive Indian peak for which she was named. Decades later, friends, family, and surviving expedition members offer insights into what went wrong during this controversial adventure, shedding light on an enigmatic young woman who lived without limits.
Shiffrin notched her 83rd World Cup victory by winning Tuesday’s Giant Slalom race in Kronplatz, Italy
The Wisconsin native had just climbed Aguja Guillaumet in Patagonia when she was trapped by a storm
Luke Shepardson took a break from the lifeguard chair to win the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Los Padres National Forest received 100 percent of its annual rainfall over the past 30 days. Now, roads, campgrounds, and trails are shuttered due to flooding and erosion.
How did one of the best young bike racers in the country wind up dead in an Austin apartment? Our writer unravels the tangled story of a crime that shocked the world.
This unlikely climbing crew hasn't let age stop them from having a good time. In fact, some things are better than ever. We asked them how they do it.
‘Skamtinden,’ from Norrøna, captures one of Nikolai Schirmer’s biggest runs and gives viewers the chance to get to know him and the team
A mother and her one-year-old son died after being mauled in the coastal town of Wales
We are often quick to criticize those who perish outdoors. The author believes we should approach these tragedies with more compassion.
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing event asks surfers to submit video clips of their best waves. Is the new format a success or a wipeout?
Nállangáisi captures some of Nikolai Schirmer’s biggest runs and give viewers the chance to get to know him and the team
Seacliff State Beach near Santa Cruz, California, felt the wrath of Mother Nature last week. These photos show the full extent of the damage.
This year’s white winter in the Sierra Nevada could create dangerous conditions along the iconic trail in the spring and summer
Snow levels at the California ski resort have already surpassed the 2021–22 mark—and it’s only January
The American Alpine Club has chosen a new title for its annual honor, which was previously named after mountaineering pioneers Robert L.H. and Miriam Underhill
It’s been a challenging season thus far for ski resorts in the Northeast
The American tied Lindsey Vonn’s record of 82 career World Cup wins—the most by a woman. She’s now just four away from Ingemar Stenmark’s all-time mark.
Two stranded hikers survived a night in the wilderness after illicit explosives grounded a helicopter
Marcio “Mad Dog” Freire perished Thursday while tow-in surfing at the famed break
Massive swells are flooding coastal communities and demolishing coastal structures in Northern California, and making for good surfing further south.
Winter sports are out of reach for most kids across the country. These nonprofits are trying to change that.
Time spent outside and human-powered fun are what this region of the Florida Keys is all about
Officials say the annual tradition is good for aquatic ecosystems
Across America, youth-centered nonprofits are reshaping the face of the environmental movement
La Fuerza de la Gravedad in Spain was given an original grade of 5.14a
A new state law boost the budget for lifesaving crews and grants legal protections to volunteer rescuers
Thirteen animals died from the collision