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When retired art dealer Forrest Fenn hid a chest full of a million dollars’ worth gold, rubies, and diamonds in the Rocky Mountains, he sent thousands on a journey of desperation
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In the third episode of ‘Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes,’ Slater travels to Bali where he learns some sad news about his friend
Guides and rescue personnel are trying to understand the disasters that occurred on the volcanic peaks of Carihuairazo, Cayambe, and Illiniza Sur over the weekend
New Zealand student Anna Parsons broke nearly every major bone in her body in a fall in Yosemite National Park
We’ve collected tales about curious mountain lions, amorous warthogs, hardworking beavers, and more from our adventures in the wild
Western Rewilding Network calls for replacing livestock grazing on public lands with protected habitat for two of the most controversial wild species
The distance runner shaved more than two hours off the JMT’s previous fastest time
While preparing for the championship tour, Slater finds the time to meet with young surfers and inspire their surf dreams
Leading cross-country bike tours was supposed to be the ultimate escape from the monotony of normal life. Instead it was a kind of torture.
On Thursday, they finished the last leg of the triple crown, but they’re not done yet
Footage follows Slater as he travels the world, prepares for competitions, and connects with this community in Australia
On Sunday night, British hiker Josh Perry decimated the trail’s long-standing self-supported records after chasing Timothy Olson’s 2021 time
‘Subsistence 2’ explores the beauty of this coastal region
From local favorites to tourist must-dos, these trails are the best of America's Finest City
Two men defaced the popular Moran Point overlook, and photographers caught them in the act
The 36-year-old Norwegian is already ahead of Nims Purja’s schedule on the 14 peaks. She tells us her mission is to prove that high-altitude expeditions aren’t just a man’s game.
In the third episode, climbers Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger ascend Kyrgyzstan’s Pik Slesova. The publicity around the expedition has shed light on the complexities of reporting big-wall attempts.
The compromise offsets climate spending with big wins for oil and gas, too
A group of high school sophomores set off on what was supposed to be a grand climb. Instead, it became one of the deadliest alpine disasters in North American history.
Officials at California’s Redwood National Park say visitors have caused damage to the tree and its surroundings
Americans Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson completed the first integral ascent and first free ascent of the Italian route “Suerte” on 20,100-foot Peruvian peak Jirishanca
After decades of sticking to tradition, the Tour de France is trying out new things. Articles editor Fred Dreier has seven ideas for the race that, admittedly, may not be ready for prime time.
A 22-year-old man participating in an outdoor educator course was killed by a lightning strike in the Absaroka Mountains on Tuesday evening
Driven by closures and new parking rules, Colorado’s highest peaks saw a precipitous drop in hiker visits from 2020 to 2021
How people get lost (and found) in the outdoors
Greg and Julie Welch were relaxing at their campsite in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters when a tiny fire in a nearby bog suddenly exploded into a massive blaze that began racing toward them
Communication can be the difference between life and death in mountaineering. Climbers Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger know that as well as anyone.
The Flash Finish flash mob in Boulder, Colorado, gave everyday runners and cyclists a jolt of motivation to keep getting outside
Running solo is one of the best ways to wind down after a long day. Here’s how to feel safe and confident doing it.
Sean Allen, 38, went missing in mid-July after hiking alone. Friends remember him as driven and “very calm in the mountains.”
Watch as Annemiek van Vleuten and the peloton take on the final kilometer in the eighth and final stage of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
We’re not putting our heads in the sand. But there are reasons to be hopeful and things everyone can do in the face of unprecedented change.
These climbers paddled down the drought-stricken waterway looking for big walls and challenging ascents. They found both.
The Colorado Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew spends their summers fighting fires in places like California and Montana
The “Savage Mountain” saw its busiest day ever earlier this week, as more than 100 climbers reached the summit
With inflation on the rise, I scrapped plans for another long summer hike. On little daily walks through South Dakota’s Black Hills, I’ve rediscovered the surprise and delight of getting back to basics.
Long-standing rules for how we do our business in the wilderness are changing in a very big way—and it’s about time
When lifelong climber Jeff Jackson failed to send a punishing project, he contemplated quitting the sport. Here’s what brought him back.
According to law enforcement in Curry County, Oregon, local residents tied a suspected arsonist to a tree after he got “combative”
Last week my house burned to the ground, and if that’s not bad enough, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder
The Land Rover Defender Service Awards from 2021 cover a range of community services. Here are the winners—and how they've put their new Defenders to use.
A bloody conflict between the Himalayan ‘ghost cats’ and Nepali shepherds is only partially to blame—and raises questions about their future
After traveling to Ireland, members of the Goat Surf Club discuss the importance of highlighting environmental issues in their film series
Highlights from Stage 3 of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes
The freestyle skier was named Breakthrough Athlete of 2022, and doofuses on social media couldn’t contain their anger
The greatest of all time may not hold the lead until the final stage. But she’s loving every minute in the yellow jersey.
Here’s how to make safe decisions when you’re exercising this summer in the heat
The 2022 World Cup Downhill race season gets underway in Lourdes for the Pinkbike Racing team
Watch as Jasper Philipsen, and the peloton take on the final kilometer in the twenty-first stage of the 2022 Tour de France
Cosmo Catalano talks through the critical moment from Stage 1 of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
Watch as Lorena Wiebes, and the peloton take on the final kilometer in the first stage of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
Cosmo Catalano talks through the critical moment from stage 20 of the 2022 Tour de France
Watch as the peloton take on the final kilometer in the 19th stage of the 2022 Tour de France.
When Cody Sheehy was six years old, he disappeared into the Oregon wilderness. More than three decades later, he insists the experience gave him an invaluable life lesson.
Cosmo Catalano talks through the critical moment from stage 19 of the 2022 Tour de France
Nepali climber Sanu Sherpa is the first person to scale the 14 peaks above 8,000 meters twice
Watch as Christophe Laporte and the peloton take on the final kilometer in the 19th stage of the 2022 Tour de France
Pro cyclist Henrietta Christie grew up idolizing the Tour de France. Now the 20-year-old New Zealander finally gets to participate.
As a professional mountain guide, Jeff Evans is no stranger to close calls, and freely admits he’s skirted death more than once. But nothing he’s experienced has been as terrifying as the minute-plus he spent submerged under an onslaught of crashing waves.
Come for the fun biking trails, but stay for the community that makes this valley in Maine so special
During Thursday’s 18th stage, Jonas Vingegaard waited when his rival, Tadej Pogacar, crashed on a descent
“In short, FICOR will make the outdoors more accessible, equitable, and positive to more Americans.”
Michael Charles Lombardo, 55, frequently walked the famed trail with his pet Chihuahua
And a detailed analysis of what that means for American EV drivers
Watch as Jonas Vingegaard and the peloton take on the final kilometer in the eighteenth stage of the 2022 Tour de France
Presenting three delightful tales of adventures gone very, very wrong
A stage-by-stage breakdown of the race, which kicks off Sunday in Paris
Washington Commanders guard Wes Schweitzer says climbing has made him a better football player, but that’s not why he does it. He’s developed a passion for the sport, and plans to keep sending well after his playing days are over.
Cosmo Catalano talks through the critical moment from stage 17 of the 2022 Tour de France
Watch as Tadej Pogacar and the peloton take on the final kilometer in the 17th stage of the 2022 Tour de France
The endangered goats may not realize it, but their conservation grazing is helping protect the Irish countryside from wildfires
Hugo Houle became the first Canadian to win a Tour de France stage since 1988