Adventure
ArchiveContributing editor Kyle Dickman recaps his harrowing snakebite tale in this animated short
'Practice of Creativity' is about surf photographer Patricia van Hanswijck de Jonge, who documents the surfers of Southern California
Geologists have captured the low, deep hum of Castleton Tower near Moab
'Golden State Journey' is a mountain-bike tour through California’s high peaks, deserts, foothills, and rugged coastline
Wes Siler on proven dog-recall training techniques
Thanks to drone footage, we now know how often sharks are close to us in the ocean
In April, alpinists David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer went silent during a harrowing expedition in Canada. The climbing community mobilized, first for a search and then for a memorial. In the wake of the tragedy, writer Nick Heil examines the motives of cutting-edge climbers and wonders: How close should we stand to our own mortality to feel alive?
After witnessing the serious injury of a dear friend, they began teaching ocean safety to lifeguards, schools, and first responders
Das Boat is a series of short films that follow a 50-year-old aluminum hull boat as it's towed all over the Southeast
The conservation icon talks about the surprising history of grizzlies in America and what comes next
The science is clear, right? Not so fast, according to, well, science.
This is what nightmares are made of
Want to go into the woods without disturbing wildlife? The first step is to learn how to move silently.
The first episode of Headed North features surfers riding the breaks around San Clemente before starting their journey toward colder waters
Morgan's Diner doesn't charge a dime for a gourmet meal, but it'll still cost you
With deaths spiking on pavement, riders are choosing to go where cars can’t
More than 75 years ago, ancient remains of hundreds of people were found in a Himalayan lake. Scientists recently revealed more clues about where the people came from and how they could have died.
Don't be a jerk, always wave to fellow cyclists, and don't you dare litter
Two years ago, a massive river of mud and granite swept over thousands of feet of alpine terrain, killing eight hikers before swamping the alpine village of Bondo, Switzerland. This type of disaster is often fueled by climate change, and it will happen again.
Regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act put many, many species at risk—but particularly the cute and cuddly ones
'Home of Turquoise' chronicles an unnamed kiteboarder's search for the clearest water around Turkey's southwestern shores
The Orvis campaign 50/50 on the Water elevates the narratives of women in fly-fishing
The photographer and filmmaker died Wednesday while attempting a flight near his home in the Eastern Sierra
It's not intimidating with just a tiny bit of poop prep.
The country's Ministry of Tourism unveiled a series of proposals aimed at avoiding another disastrous, overcrowded year on the world's highest peak
The explorer’s crossing of Antarctica put him in the spotlight. His skill in presenting himself to audiences hungry for vulnerable heroes will keep him there.
'Rapha Rides: NYC' follows Olympian Evelyn Stevens as she reflects on why riding in the Big Apple is so enticing
After two deaths and a shift in the conversation in Colorado, advocates are cautiously optimistic that change is coming
Nature guide Brad Einstein explores the wild history and uncertain future of the redwood of the East
In this film, the OARS team profiles Samantha 'Derby' Derbyshire, a prominent female river guide on Utah's Cataract Canyon
How these photographers get outside in the biggest cities in the United States
Authorities are searching for a vandal who wrecked a popular tourist destination in Squamish, B.C.
The changes are threefold. It will now be harder to add species to the list, protections for threatened animals will be revoked, and economic concerns must be formally evaluated during the listing process.
This segment of 'Big Land' showcases the perils of an expedition to Canada's Labrador region, including bears and unrelenting weather
Before there was 'A Walk in the Woods' and 'Wild,' there was 'The Lord of the Rings'
Coaches told him he was lazy, unconventional, and his DNF records were something to marvel at, yet he repeatedly found the top of the podium
The Canadian almost-astronaut is making a name for herself as a new kind of space-nerd-of-all-trades
A warming planet could make climbing iconic mountains like the Matterhorn a more risky enterprise. But is shutting them down a call for local authorities to make?
What happened when one writer looked beyond the open road, the staged snapshots, and the hashtag
A few simple steps to follow to keep your pets from getting infected with Lyme disease
A new organization thinks eminent domain is the answer to protecting the national scenic trail system. Other advocates think that idea is counterproductive.
Recycling is broken. The oceans are trashed. As the plastics crisis spirals out of control, an unlikely collection of executives and environmentalists set sail for the North Atlantic Gyre in a desperate attempt to find common ground.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are searching for Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, suspects in the murders of three people on remote highways in British Columbia. The teenagers are alleged to have spanned one territory and at least five massive provinces, leaving burning vehicles in their 2,000-mile-long wake before plunging into the Canadian backcountry.
The key to making a top-notch fly-fishing film is just to watch literally any other fly-fishing film
Patrick Cummins has been fighting in the UFC for the past five years, but the character he cultivates on his Instagram feed is less battle-hardened tough guy and more adventure-loving goofball who loves to ride old-school mountain bikes
The Trump administration is trying to remove public input from Forest Service decision-making
The blazes are releasing so much carbon that they could create a feedback loop
The man who took the most shocking Everest photo of the year is about to break one of mountaineering's stoutest records
A professional kayaker shares his love of the river with baby boomer Leland Miyawaki, a self-described “old-fashioned” fly-fisherman
The goal behind the LatinXhikers community is simple: share stories and inspire more Latinx people to go outside
From We Are Hungry Productions and NRS, 'The River's Call' documents a whitewater kayaking adventure on the Apurímac River in Peru
The jet was flying through the famous Star Wars Canyon when it went down. The NPS says some visitors may have been injured.
A wavepool malfunction in Longjing, China, sent a wall of water through a crowded pool
Want to see some animals next time you're outdoors? Here's how to adapt knowledge from hunters to general wildlife viewing.
With big names out injured and the super-team depleted, we were treated to some top-tier bike racing
The story of what happened after a climber spotted a religious figure mounted on the wall of her local climbing gym
Kiteboarder Fabian Muhmenthaler has centered his life around movement on the water
All signs point to a massive selloff of federally managed public lands, as BLM officials defy congressional oversight
A 24-year-old woman drowned while attempting to reach the abandoned bus made famous by Christopher McCandless
Cycling’s most infamous legend talks us through the twists and turns of the Tour with his daily podcast and exclusive updates on 'Outside'
Liz "Snorkel" Thomas, an Appalachian Trail record holder, created a 225-mile route through the Big Apple to help bring attention to the city's need for more playgrounds
On August 21, 2017, people from across the U.S. turned their eyes toward the sun as the entire country was treated to a solar eclipse
Though Gabe Messam's life has been fraught with challenges, he's a surf instructor at one of the most prestigious surf schools in Ireland
Before you drop all that money on a full gear package, take some advice from the experts on where and how to save
It sounds like a great idea. Churches have high ceilings, are centrally located, and, recently, have been falling vacant. But redesigning them to accommodate climbing routes? Not so easy.
Making the decision to start a thru-hike can be daunting, so let us show you what gear you should take
From nifty ways to keep your beer cold to ingenious tricks to get the fire going, here are a few our favorite camp hacks
A mountain biker and a four-wheeler unite through the love of finding joy, thrills, and solace on our shared national playgrounds
'Between the Lines,' from filmmaker Jason Hearn, profiles ocean photographer Sacha Specker documenting his swims across the globe
Professional skier Gus Kenworthy is using his platform to advocate for the LGBTQ community and push for inclusivity in the outdoor industry.
This week on Tree Huggers, Brad Einstein talks to some baby and fully engorged ticks about the dangers of Lyme disease
The ranch of Henry's Fork, Idaho, is where anglers come to test their dry fly-fishing abilities
The entire chair fell from one gust of wind, which makes us feel totally safe and not at all concerned
For decades professional bike racing has marginalized women riders and lagged behind nearly every major sport in promoting gender equality. Retired star Iris Slappendel is changing that.
Ida Pfeiffer sailed the oceans, trekked through jungles, and scaled peaks, becoming one of the most famous women in Europe in the early 1800s
In the fall of 2018, the 26-year-old American missionary traveled to a remote speck of sand and jungle in the Indian Ocean, attempting to convert one of the planet's last uncontacted tribes to Christianity. The islanders killed him, and Chau was pilloried around the world as a deluded Christian supremacist who deserved to die. Alex Perry pieces together the life and death of a young adventurer driven to extremes by unshakable faith.
For firefighters Brady Ruysschaert and Brandon Hawkins, surfing is the ultimate stress reliever
Philip Carcia hiked all of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks every month for a year
Here's what it takes to get yourself on top of Denali, from Salt Lake City, without a single motor
Because the end of the weekend can also mean new beginnings