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Hiker Rebecca Clark says she ended up with a hole in her back and lots of stickers and thorns, but otherwise she is OK
It began in the waters off Antarctica: a crew of eco-vigilantes found the illegal fishing ship they’d been hunting. It wouldn’t end for some 10,000 miles, when one of the vessels sank.
Ten years ago, Findlay took a fall that nearly killed her. Now she’s back on the notoriously difficult English trad route for round two.
Your guide to voting on national, state, and local levels this November
Concerns are mounting for the Iranian climber, who competed in this past weekend’s Asian Continental Championships without a hijab amid high-profile protests in her home country
Shopping responsibly isn’t easy. We asked an expert for help.
This year the U.S. will host the most World Cup events in history. Stream them all live on Outside.
My e-cargo bike isn’t about exercising; it’s about bringing joy back into mundane activities
If we’re all truly well and doomed and the climate apocalypse is impossible to stop, then doing nothing is exactly as futile as doing something. This is the case for dreaming up absolutely ridiculous solutions in an effort to get the juices flowing.
The Ute Indian Tribe says the White House did not meaningfully consult their government about Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, which is located within the tribe’s ancestral lands
Get the most of winter—and never go inside again—with tips from the experts
The film is the culmination of a two-year project to capture incredible snowboarding from around the world
An injured hiker is lucky to be alive after she was spotted by a passenger aboard Colorado’s Durango-Silverton railroad
A Wyoming court has punished a Utah man for holding illicit motorcycle races on grasslands inside the park for at least nine years
The newest national monument sits in the heart of Colorado’s ski country. Here’s what you need to know about Camp Hale–Continental Divide National Monument.
Recreating in the outdoors has helped Ted Hesser overcome some of his most challenging days
With a possible Antiquities Act designation looming, what is Camp Hale, and why does it merit protection?
Jon Anderson overcame temporary snowblindness to complete the 2,650-mile journey from Mexico to Canada
A new homeowner digs deep into the world of native gardening after learning her yard is an environmental sin.
Leon Sparks, 44, was trying to summit three mountains in one trek when he tumbled down Colorado’s El Diente Peak
It was a busy weekend for fans of endurance sports
Dial in your setup for cold-weather adventures with advice from polar explorers
Adventurers Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton trace their relationship back to a chance encounter on one of Colorado’s highest peaks. Now, the two are pushing each other to set speed records on the state’s famed fourteeners.
Hiker Andrew Devers went missing in Washington State’s Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest with no food or water in June 2021
One editor defends those individuals who sleep in vehicles and dive into the occasional dumpster while pursuing their passion for the crag
Mountain bikers and hunters are butting heads in Colorado over wildlife, access, and public lands
Philip Carcia covered nearly 2,000 miles over a span of 90 days to complete the arduous goal. It was his third attempt at the challenge.
A new book examines the history of free soloing, and tries to explain why climbers do it
When a rafter was stung by a scorpion, she assumed she’d be fine. Within hours she lost her ability to see or speak clearly.
New details have emerged about the deadly avalanche that buried dozens of climbers in India on Tuesday
Guiding companies are abandoning the mountain after a third fatality in one week
The photographer is willing to go the distance for the perfect shot
The best time to be outdoors? When others are going indoors. Here’s your guide to making the most of winter.
A fall on Manaslu claimed the life of the legendary ski mountaineer this week
Escobar, 31, and climber Chelsea Walsh, 33, were found at the base of Tahquitz Peak near Idyllwild, California
The death of Hilaree Nelson highlights a double standard that still exists with mothers in the adventure world
Hilaree Nelson was among the most accomplished ski mountaineers and alpinists on the planet. On Wednesday, rescuers recovered Nelson's body on the southern slope of 26,781-foot Manaslu.
On the latest Out Alive Podcast episode, a fossil hunter in Florida explains what it was like to be ambushed by an aquatic reptile
After going missing on Monday while descending from the summit, Nelson was found by a search and rescue team
John John Florence has remarkable physical talents, but his greatest asset as an athlete might be his enduring positive attitude
Professional gravel racer Brennan Wertz also gets a behind-the-scenes look at the Pinarello Bikes headquarters in Treviso, Italy
Two days after Nelson went missing on Manaslu, details about the ski mountaineer’s accident are emerging
The 49-year-old mountaineer reportedly fell into a crevasse just below the summit while descending the peak on skis. Elsewhere on the mountain, an avalanche killed one climber and injured a dozen more.
A new film commemorates an all-Black regiment of U.S. soldiers’ 1,900-mile bike ride from Montana to Missouri in 1897
Harila has climbed 12 of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. Now she’s asking for public assistance in obtaining a permit to enter China and ascend the final two.
Who makes the rules? Can men and women team up? Columnist Eben Weiss tackles the most pressing question about cycling’s hippest races.
USA Cycling traditionally selects pro road racers for the world road championships. But Swenson earned a spot with his success in gravel events.
The eight-mile gondola connecting Salt Lake City to Alta and Snowbird would be the longest in the world
On a bike-hike-scramble epic from his front door to the summit of a fourteener, Colorado-based climber Ryan Wichelns races the weather
There’s a reason that shows like ‘Alone’ hold our attention: we can’t help but imagine that it’s us out there.
In Colorado, there’s a new ballot-first model to bring the contentious species back to the state, and it could be a prototype for the rest of the country
Purja, 39, returned to the mountain on Tuesday, one day after a paragliding mishap. “I can laugh about it," he wrote on social media.
Since 2007, Paradox Sports has run climbing trips, community nights, and training programs for veterans and adaptive athletes
Meet an amazing man who has dedicated his entire adult life to stone skipping, sacrificing everything to produce world-record throws that defy the laws of physics. To hear him tell it, he has no choice.
After a season full of highs and lows, episode 11 of "Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes" brings Slater to his final contest on the island's North Shore
Hsin started climbing at a gym outside Denver, Colorado. Now, he’s completed some of the toughest bouldering problems in the state.
Mountaineers now agree on the location of the 26,781-foot peak’s highest point. More than 400 are expected to try and reach the summit this fall.
The ultimate guide to rafting the Grand Canyon including how long it takes, whether you need a permit and how much it costs
Slater reconnects with an old friend and colleague who is planning their own retirement
Here’s what we know about the Mosquito Fire, how local communities are being affected, and what Western States 100 race organizers are doing to respond
Everyone has a Why. Our motivations are as varied as our backgrounds, and these passions are what powers adventures big and small.
The Surf Ranch in California is home to Kelly Slater's personal manmade wave
The results, however hilarious, remind us how hikers destigmatize the body
Perplexed by shadowy images on a satellite photo, a climate scientist packed up and set out for the Alaskan Arctic. What he found should alarm all of us.
Andrea Sansone spent the summer scouting Nolan’s 14 before setting the FKT
Joe “Kanga” Harvey was last seen heading toward the Connecticut River, where his body was later retrieved
The kayaker shares what was going through his mind as he descended Idaho’s Lower Mesa Falls
The veteran hiker takes us through his three-day attempt, which saw him battle bladder problems and extreme exhaustion
It's Slater's first time returning to Japan since 1990
The retired fighter compares the two sports, and sheds light on his new multi-sport training regimen
Jeff Long led a world-class team to climb the uncharted west face of Makalu. The attempt failed, and he was held responsible for an illegal act by an ousted member.
Several years ago, writer Astra Lincoln and her partner were testing their climbing skills in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona when, high up Baboquivari Peak, they encountered a migrant simply trying to survive.
Editors list the bold and bizarre items they’ve stuffed into a backpack for a trip to the woods
The race covers 1,800 kilometers and over 30,000 meters of climbing as riders make their way from Osh, Kyrgyzstan, to the capital of Bishkek
The Granite State has the right to bill hikers for the cost of their rescue, if officials deem them to be reckless in the outdoors
Each year, Big City Mountaineers changes thousands of kids’ lives by bringing them on their first outdoor adventures. You can make it happen for another.
Long-distance rowing is steadily gaining popularity, but that doesn’t mean the sport is safe
The Australian pro is using the ride to raise funds for the family of Kangangi, who died in August while racing the Vermont Overland gravel race