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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
The tragedy is a reminder to be careful when using camping stoves in enclosed areas
People keep falling into outdoor latrines while rescuing lost phones. Our editors list the belongings they would fish out of an outdoor crapper—and which ones they’d leave behind.
Founder Aliya Barnwell explains how her youth cycling camp teaches kids how to love riding in the Big Apple
The proposed eight-mile lift would alleviate ski traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon and bring visitors to Snowbird and Alta resorts
Harrowing flooding in eastern Kentucky offers a window into what climate change will—and does—look like
Tucked away near the border of Luxembourg and Germany lies a river that’s home to wild brown trout. It’s a great place to fly fish, but it’s more than that to the people who spend time on the river and in its nearby forests. Kristallklar, a film by Simon…
Your guide to all-things Long Trail for your upcoming thru-hike
Barrett was charged following an investigation by the U.S. Park Service
Locals, visitors, and surfers especially were all stoked at the prospect of experiencing the rare south swell on its way from Tahiti. But for the lifeguards on duty, it meant rip currents, broken boards, and, as it turned out, an insane number of people in the water who needed a helping hand.
The 20-mile ridgeline covers over 12,000 vertical feet and overlooks the Austrian city of Innsbruck
Peter Sagan leaks what it is really like to be in a competitive peloton.
Every wonder what pro cyclists make? Here's a breakdown of the top 2022 cycling salaries.
A mare named Oriana is lucky to be alive after a terrifying tumble down a ravine in Oregon
Kangangi was in the United States to participate in multiple off-road events with his Team Amani squad
Check out this video of the 24-year-old American climbing “Alphane” outside Chironico
When mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja climbed K2 this year, he and his fellow climbers stumbled onto rancid food, tattered tents, and piles of human waste
Wertz, who stands at almost seven feet tall, recently found his love and talent for gravel racing. Now he’s putting his skills to the test.
Lessons learned during a stroll through London’s narrow streets and soaring parks
Behold, direct satellite-to-phone connectivity “anywhere you can see the sky”
How to do it, why it matters, and where to find birds
This is the seventh episode of ‘Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes,’ an 11-part series with behind-the-scenes footage of the surfer’s career
The longtime pro surfer and adventurer endured massive swells and perilous weather on his 2,400-mile voyage from California to Hawaii—all in a 20-foot survival craft
Check out a fresh perspective of the world’s highest peak
Rescuers say Jetal Agnihotri, 29, died after being swept away by flash floods on Friday
This proves easier said than done when he’s hit with a back injury and faces tough competition in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
Contributor Megan Starich discovered that her outdoor passion wasn't the key to recovery. Slow, uncomfortable, and often nonlinear healing was.
By some measures, Jenny Bruso’s advocacy for body inclusivity in the outdoors has been a wild success. But she says the fight has barely begun.
Don’t whack a golf ball off one either, or chuck a Frisbee, or do anything else that jeopardizes the safety of your fellow hikers
Public-health crises are greatly helped by accurate numbers. Why can’t we get a true count of heat deaths?
Zion National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, and areas around Moab, Utah, were inundated by water after heavy rainfall pummeled the U.S. Southwest
With the energy from the fans comes more pressure, and Slater must fight to stay focused
Park Service officials believe the human remains are connected to a death that occurred near the Abyss Pool hot springs on July 31
The region is known for its powerful surf, sweeping wineries, and stunning vistas
A group of researchers from University of California at Irvine investigated the link between SAR incidents, park visitation, and Twitter posts. Their conclusions could inform how hikers portray their own adventures—and view those of others—online.