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Mike Wiegele, founder of 50-year-old Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, ventured to Blue River, British Columbia, to open a world-class resort
Why companies as diverse as Patagonia and General Mills are suddenly focused on getting dirty
In an alternate reality, our perception of powder turns may look a lot different
Don't worry, this tale has a happy ending
Up-to-date guidelines on the pros and cons of filters, ultraviolet light, chemicals, and other options
A new court ruling says the Swiss-based organization must answer accusations of exploiting athletes and operating a global monopoly
After losing the trail and his shoes, hiker Nick Noland descended 4.5 miles in 16-degree weather
From her home base in Flagstaff, the Diné educator and former river guide is inspiring the community to protect the landscapes she cherishes most
The 'Long River Home' follows three kayakers as they overcome challenges while navigating through the Grand Canyon
A painful crash helped remind one dad what really matters
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort created this video to celebrate the women of its ski-patrol team
Snow science is a wild thing. And in the Sierra Nevada, it's a particular beast all its own.
Scientists turn to high-tech solutions to protect a threatened population
Parts of the southern border are ecological wonderlands. The wall threatens 23 endangered and at-risk species.
'Too Much?' profiles filmmaker Anne Cleary reflecting on a series of decisions that led her to the mountains
The candidate unveiled a plan for addressing climate change, pollution, and good jobs at sea
The athletes, activists, makers, movers, hustlers, and rule breakers who shaped our world this year
Harvesting your own Christmas tree is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and a great tradition
Hitting the trail has been a lifeline for the record-setting thru-hiker's ongoing battle with depression
'Another Way' follows skier Ian Compton's return to Vermont to set up a small homestead
Why the new crop of state recreation offices are about more than just outdoor sports
The 'Send and Return' series highlights the importance of snow safety while exploring Montana's backcountry ski lines
'River Surfer' profiles a longtime saltwater surfer turned river rider from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
This January 18 and 19, we're teaming up with Land Rover to host a weekend of live music, gear demos, and adventure workshops in Coachella Valley
How witnessing a bad fall changed my perspective on climbing
All the advice in the world only matters if people actually follow it
On November 27, Brad Gobright died in Potrero Chico, Mexico. He was 31.
Le Probatoire is one of the toughest challenges in the outdoors, used for decades to pick alpine professionals in France's legendary hub of glacier skiing, climbing, and deadly terrain. Only the strongest make it, but Simon Akam wonders: Is selection by ordeal still the best way to groom competent guides?
What could have been a fatal fall is just a stepping stone on Harrington's path to become the first woman to free climb one of El Cap's hardest routes in a day
After losing his bear spray, Colin Dowler was caught with nothing but a tiny Buck knife
When the climber took a fall, Alex Honnold caught her with his bare hands
In 2017, two Americans set off on a round-the-world bike trip. They believed people all over the world are inherently good at heart. They never made it home.
After Kirstie Ennis lost her leg, she climbed some of the hardest mountains in the world. And she’s just getting started.
The Bureau of Land Management has rented new headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado, and given D.C. employees 30 days to decide whether to move. Why is the agency fleeing the capital for new digs?
The snowboard pioneer passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 65.
Skiers and others venturing into the backcountry often end up too far apart to help each other when an avalanche strikes
Russell Bierke is known for taking unconventional lines through some of the world's largest waves
On the wave-rich islands of Canada's Haida Gwaii, surfing is creating new connections to an age-old culture—and surfboards have been given a more befitting name
Eight pioneering adventurers on why they call Jackson Hole home
Synchronized snowboarding, secret shrine meet-ups, and tailgating karaoke parties? Whoever your people are, you can find them with your Ikon Pass.
President Trump was right to say that other issues are more important. When it comes to the environment, we need to make fundamental shifts in how we live our lives.
A few of our favorite adventure photographers share the behind-the-scenes tales of their legendary pictures
For clean water when you're on the run
'The Mentor' chronicles climber Marcus Garcia’s relationship with climbing legend, Jimmy Ray Forester
Climbers at Lion Rock have joined the pro-democracy movement in the city's struggle with Beijing
Be prepared to go into the backcountry with our expert knowledge, advice, and gear recommendations to stay safe
Hunters Jessi Johnson and Bridget Noonan try to fill their Dall-sheep and caribou tags in Canada's Northwest Territories.
As a climbing community, we may be politically diverse, but we all share the same passion, so let's come together to protect America's public lands
She's the first person to summit all 846 thirteeners in the lower 48 and Hawaii
At a time of unprecedented mass extinctions, no animal epitomizes the global biodiversity free fall more than the Asian elephant. Paul Kvinta travels to Laos to visit a moon-shot project aimed at saving the country's 400 remaining wild behemoths, investigate the strange underworld of wildlife trafficking—and make a very unexpected purchase.
The North Face athletes Angel Collinson, Nick McNutt, and Griffin Post push their limits in Alaska
The inability of western states to track water usage is exacerbating the region's drought crisis
Top adventure athletes Caroline Gleich and Jeff Browning define what a "roadless area" means
What are the best gifts for every type of adventurer? Hint: They’re not things.
How do we deal with the prospect of losing the places we love?
Proving, once again, that kids don't have to slow you down
Cory McDonald's main goal was to restore his health on the Pacific Crest Trail. Becoming a YouTube star, getting stalked, and meeting the perfect girl were just exhilarating extras.
In the off chance that you are caught up in an avalanche, a beacon, bright gear, and a rescue dog are your best chances for survival
Two years after he was saved in a remote canyon, our host talks with one of his rescuers about coping with life-altering trauma
Has Governor Gavin Newsom done a bad job managing the wildfires? Should he invest in "cleaning" the forest? We've got answers.
Backed by billionaire philanthropists and Silicon Valley venture capitalists, a wave of entrepreneurs are developing high-tech, low-cost technologies to probe the watery realms we still barely understand. Are the oceans finally getting their moon-shot moment?
What happens when you find yourself on El Cap with a badly injured partner? Former Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) worker Josie McKee and climber Quinn Brett found out.
One day, while felling trees in Wisconsin, Gary Edinger severed his leg clean off when a tree exploded underneath his chainsaw
Looking for an outdoor mentor? So is everyone else. Here's how to make yourself a little more competitive.
Environmental groups prevent DOI’s efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures
It took an epic effort to get him out. Two years later, the healing for him and his rescuers continues.
In 2018, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison made history by skiing off the summit of Lhotse, the fourth-tallest mountain in the world.
Over six months and seven days, the Nepali climber summited all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks
Need a break from your nine-to-five? Let your mind drift to a world of endless powder.
Melting snow for drinking water isn't as easy as it sounds
After being raped in Mongolia in 2015, she's using her trek to advocate for women's safety
Here's what the expanded regulations mean for thru-hikers next year
Most airlines have a policy for handling such matters. Here's how to avoid the same fate.
Pro cycling in the U.S. is actually kicking ass—you just need to look beyond the men's WorldTour