The harrowing story of a too-close encounter with a Canadian black bear

This film reflects on how Hurricane Sandy ultimately strengthened the fellowship of this town

The country's main weather-modeling system is getting a boost

A Rubbermaid bin stocked with everything you need for camping is one of the best ways to organize your gear

For the trail's most venerable volunteer group, retirement means hauling heavy equipment and sleeping outside for days on end

This film from Osprey portrays Rafael Cletero's ultimate humility, culminating with a quote that'll be sure to give you chills

When not in faraway, exotic winter locales, Jeremy Jones calls California's Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows his home mountain resort

Hikers around the world pulled on their boots and packs and not much else

The Sawgrass Fire threatens Alligator Alley

A promise of sustainability helped the bid from Cortina-Milan beat out Stockholm for the right to host the Games

The route to being a national park ranger is hardly ever a direct one, and for Jessie Snow, it definitely wasn't

'Heart Mountain Children' features a group of climbers as they summit a peak in Greenland

For years the economy of Coos Bay, Oregon, has been relying on its forests for logging purposes, but that's changing

Sunday's episode of 'Last Week Tonight' took a stab at fixing the mountain's overcrowding problem

The Ecuadorian-Swiss climber set a blazing-fast time on North America's highest peak—besting the previous record, set by rival Kilian Jornet in 2014, by one minute

For aerial athletes, it's not unusual to come across birds while in flight, like the threatened bearded vulture

Sea kayaker Pa Arding has suffered two traumatic injuries, but 'Looking Out' shows how she uplifts herself and those around her

'Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker' features cyclist Benjamin Johnson​​​​​​​ as he bikepacks through the Andes

Adjusting your pack seems like it should be simple, that is until you're struggling down the trail after not correctly dialing in the fit

The deadly 2019 climbing season prompted a worldwide demand to reform management of the world's highest peak. Is change really possible? Mark Jenkins, a veteran alpinist who reached the summit in 2012, lays down an emphatic yes.

A newly published scientific case report documents the rise (and fall) of cycling phenom Oskar Svendsen

Through Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton hopes to save the earth’s few truly natural soundscapes

New research shows just how much global warming is eating away at the glaciers on the world’s highest peaks

In 'Hike the Line,' from Corey Robinson, these hikers share an experience that's unlike any other thru-hike

Five years in, the virtual cycling and running game has acquired massive investment capital, thousands of daily players, and a professional bike-racing league. The platform has changed the way we run and ride.

John and Alyson Kirk have crushed a long list of records in the mountains. This summer, they're chasing another one.

Hopefully you don't get charged by a bear in the first place. But in a worst-case scenario, here's what to do.

Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge

Making your way over an 800-mile trail through deserts and mountains in less than 16 days is no picnic—except for those gas-station resupply stops

'DK 2019,' from Enve Cyles, is a recap video from this year's Dirty Kanza race

After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries

This short video features countless hikers on trails across 17 countries, showcasing the diversity of our planet

She's the youngest person in history to climb the iconic 3,000-foot route

A Wisconsin truck mechanic has has endured hundreds of snakebites in a quest to immunize his body. Scientists think he might have found the cure.

Guthook Guides' maps and crowdsourced information have made hiking the PCT and AT immeasurably easier. But is that a good thing?

A group of Indians claimed they reached the top of the peak, but they may not have made it past Camp III

'Protecting the Crossroads' tells the story of how palm trees have turned from a cash crop into invasive plant in Mexico

A subjective look at where we prefer to shred

This festival cut of the full documentary, 'Project Y' looks at why humans pursue type-two fun

Soul Trak Outdoors's Tyrhee Moore engages Washington D.C.'s African American community through adventure outings. 

Unless you're hunting, it's a terrible idea to pack heat in the backcountry

'Motherfish' paints a portrait of how this mother raised her son to be a steward of the outdoors

For decades, herpetologist William Brown has studied a thriving population of timber rattlers in upstate New York. And somehow he's convinced locals that having venomous neighbors underfoot can be a glorious thing.

Fly-fishing guides are out to prove that the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is fraught with public misconceptions

'Scotland—Be a Part of It' shows how Scotland is still a place of wildness and adventure, as long as you're willing to look

A helicopter search spotted five bodies in avalanche debris

The fitness media company has been gearing up for a public offering since last year

Mary Davison didn't catch the thru-hiking bug until she was 60. Since then, she's completed the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest trails, and is now adding the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail to her list.

'Koktuli Wild' tracks a group of paddlers as they explore the intricacies of Alaska's wild-salmon populations

'Out of Bounds' co-executive producer Jeff Cutler goes dogsledding

For professional surfer and vegan athlete Tia Blanco, the key to performing at a high level is keeping her diet and workouts balanced

'Thru' is an upcoming documentary about thru-hiking and why it's such a painfully enjoyable activity

'When Rivers Rise' shows how India and Google are partnering to provide better intelligence to inform flood warnings and evacuations

A new report found that towns near plenty of outdoor recreation attract new residents and higher incomes. But this could also mean higher costs of living, affordable housing challenges, and encroachment into vulnerable landscapes.

What to do if one of these bloodsuckers finds its way onto you or your dog

Last July, then 28-year-old Alexandera Houchin won the women's Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile race from Canada to Mexico over the Continental Divide. Next on her list? The new Dirty Kanza XL, a 350-mile unsupported race across Kansas.

Celebrate the national trails holiday this Saturday by volunteering at one of these events

OnX Offroad opens up 985 million acres of public land with off-grid navigation

We cover the necessities, plus a few extras and friendly pointers

The two hit Jones's local resort, Squaw Alpine in Lake Tahoe

Despite an attack that left one hiker dead and another injured, the experience and fellowship of the trail perseveres

Five days after an ad hoc army of volunteer searchers rescued hiker Amanda Eller, the yoga teacher missing for 17 days on Maui, the same crew located missing person Noah "Kekai" Mina just 20 miles away. This time, the ending was not so happy.

Three paddlers sail to Havana in order to kayak 27 hours all the way back to Key West, Florida

After Kyle Dickman nearly died from a rattlesnake bite in Yosemite, he began a quest to understand what venom really does to us

With varying degrees of success

The most crowded season of all time is now the fourth deadliest

Baja's right-hand point breaks are what surfer Allesandro Ponzanelli was after during the shooting of 'The Guero'

'On Her Terms' showcases downhill mountain bikers Monet Adams and Manon Carpenter as they explore the trails and cultures of Iceland

'Running Shallow' features bonefish fly guide Prince Emmanuel, who's learning the ropes from a few of the veterans on South Andros Island

'Constant Thought,' from Spruce Tone Films, chronicles Iraq War veteran Brandon Kuehn's attempt at the Pacific Crest Trail

When Wui Kin Chin collapsed high on the deadliest mountain in the world, he urgently needed a rescue. Instead, he sat alone at 24,000 feet for more than 40 hours.

When we say “Everest is crowded,” this is what we mean

How much does the world need to know about a deadly bear attack? That question was tested in the Yukon last year, after the horrific loss of a mother and daughter caused a destructive media storm.

The recipe for Wes Siler's perfect night outside: a dog, a knife, a steak, and a campfire.

How to take full advantage of your 640 million acres

It's the third death of the Everest climbing season

These five important knots can serve you well on your next outdoor adventure.

Photographer Christian Vizl documents the ocean’s beauty to show us what we’re ravaging

When Alex Honnold tells you the thing you're doing is a little crazy, it warrants some self-reflection

'Surf Therapy' profiles surfer Alex Gray, who's starting a community of surf-therapy meetups for people who are experiencing loss