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

The North Face athletes Angel Collinson, Nick McNutt, and Griffin Post push their limits in Alaska

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 inability of western states to track water usage is exacerbating the region's drought crisis

What are the best gifts for every type of adventurer? Hint: They’re not things.

Top adventure athletes Caroline Gleich and Jeff Browning define what a "roadless area" means

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

Has Governor Gavin Newsom done a bad job managing the wildfires? Should he invest in "cleaning" the forest? We've got answers.

Two years after he was saved in a remote canyon, our host talks with one of his rescuers about coping with life-altering trauma

When—and how—should you call in search and rescue?

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.

Environmental groups prevent DOI’s efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures

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.

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.

Completing the entire trail isn't the point

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.

A combination of Santa Ana winds and climate change is almost the perfect recipe for extreme fires

Cody Townsend thought his project, the Fifty, would be a mission to descend the 50 best lines in North America. But then climate change started to melt the snow right out from under his skis.

Pro cycling in the U.S. is actually kicking ass—you just need to look beyond the men's WorldTour

Pearl Johnson is now the youngest person to ascend the 3,000-foot rock face

Multimillionaire Victor Vescovo committed himself to one of the world’s craziest remaining adventure quests: to reach the deepest points in every ocean. What does it take to get there? A radically high-tech, $30 million Triton submersible, a team of crack engineers and scientists, and one very gonzo explorer.

A controversial Interior Department advisory committee has made a series of recommendations aimed at privatizing campgrounds on public lands

A scandal over radiation exposure at the national park is the latest weapon employees have used against each other in a perpetually dysfunctional workplace

A new app that connects to your iPhone's pedometer will track your progress on the AT as if you were thru-hiking with 2,000 other people

At the inaugural Formation, hard-charging female mountain bikers hit big lines in Utah, with the hopes of starting an all-new event for women’s freeriding

When she realized a mountain lion was stalking her, Dee Gallant knew exactly what to do—blast some heavy metal

'Search' is an overlanding film shot in the dramatic landscapes of Colorado and California

If you cheat in a virtual bike race, should you suffer IRL consequences?

This handheld, flavor-filled burrito will warm up the coldest campsite morning

'Speak to Me Softly,' from filmmaker Henna Taylor and Outdoor Research, tracks Jenny Abegg on a challenging pitch on Moonlight Buttress

'Vision Quest' features skier Dylan Siggers​​​​​​​ on a backcountry trip in the powder haven of Golden, British Columbia

Expedition kayaker Scott Lindgren knocked off first descents of the most remote and dangerous rivers on earth, from the Himalayas to the Sierra. He paddled with an aggro attitude and saw weakness as an unforgivable trait in himself and others. But when a brain tumor started to derail his athletic performance and threaten his life, everything changed.

The trapper John Colter is credited with the modern-day exploration of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem

When it comes to navigation, nothing beats the reliability of an old-school paper map and a compass

Salomon TV is known for dropping amazing ski segments throughout the winter season to keep us stoked on the simple act of sliding on snow

Outdoor athletes have plenty of influence on Instagram. Protect Our Winters wants to wield it in the halls of Congress.

Deep snow surrounding the Mica heli-skiing lodge proves just too much for Cody Townsend, and Elyse Saugstad is left to shred without him

The odds of dying from a falling tree may not be as slim as they used to be. Here's why—and what to do about it.

'Rotpunkt' is an upcoming film from Patagonia that chronicles Alex Megos's ascent within the ranks of the climbing community

Do it poorly—or not at all—and you could start the next catastrophic wildfire

The easiest way to get found is to tell somebody responsible where you're going and when you'll be back.

The online-cycling game has some big goals, and with the announcement of a UCI e-sports world championship, it just notched an important milestone

How the pro snowboarder and Burton team rider balances motherhood and sending it

You can't technically finish the AT without a ride in Greg Caruso's canoe

Getting involved in local and state elections can lead to big changes in the fight against global warming

The lineup of films is sure to inspire anyone in the audience to find their nearest crag or climbing gym

John Clendenin, hailed as the greatest instructor in the U.S., has some unexpected advice for skiers: forget style, practice a four-word mantra, and get to know your feet

The fight to balance recreation with wildlife is coming to a head

The year's most dramatic story of a bear attack offers potentially lifesaving lessons for anyone venturing into the wild

She walks across entire continents. She has a Spidey sense for alligators and avalanches. And she is redefining what it means to be a modern-day explorer.

This film follows spearfisherman G.R. Tarr as he competes in the St. Petersburg Open, in Florida

Skier Dash Longe proves that the key to being close to great snow is moving to Salt Lake City

After becoming the first African American male to complete the triple crown of thru-hiking, Robinson is sharing his own experience to encourage more people to get outdoors

The duo explores why this bug-eyed fish has taken the hearts of so many anglers and swaps stories about why fishing is so important to them

This weekend's Road World Championships may be your last shot for a while to see Chloé Dygert Owen and Mathieu van der Poel animate the peloton. Don't miss it.

'Trail's Alive' is an all-women mountain-bike film featuring female riders​​​​​​​ showcasing their talent on two wheels

In May, Kirby Morrill was nearly murdered during a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Four months later, she climbed Maine's highest peak, the route's terminus.

Behind the headlines about the return of great whites to Cape Cod is a story about how we're learning to live alongside a terrifying predator

A Bundy-esque BLM leader, an office building shared with oil companies, and now a solicitor borrowed from Koch Industries…what does this all add up to?

With so much funding from the government going toward boxing and baseball, it's much harder to find surf gear