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

A helicopter search spotted five bodies in avalanche debris

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

'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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

It's the third death of the Everest climbing season

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

How to take full advantage of your 640 million acres

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

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

This video recaps the Tuck Fest's deep-water solo competition at the U.S. National Whitewater Center

French authorities brought the man to safety after he made a 528-foot free ascent

After an especially brutal winter in Colorado, Independence Pass needs a team of seven heavy-equipment operators, an avalanche forecaster, and a surveillance crew to make the road passable

The 1,900-mile-long thru-hike winds through the southern Andes from Santiago to the climbing mecca of Mount Fitz Roy. To complete it, adventurers need a lot more than physical stamina.

Eight deaths, three missing climbers, six mountains—and the real Everest summit push hasn’t even started

The 17-year Army vet was stabbed to death when he and another hiker were attacked on a section of the Appalachian Trial last weekend. The trail had been his path to recovery from PTSD.

What do we lose when we lose the animals that make up the soundtrack of the outdoors?

The surprising answers to two critical questions that every adventurer has: What do you after you find buried treasure? And what can't duct tape fix?

Since 2000, Tim Friede, a truck mechanic from Wisconsin, has endured some 200 snakebites and 700 injections of lethal snake venom—all part of a masochistic quest to immunize his body and offer his blood to scientists seeking a universal antivenom. For nearly two decades, few took him seriously. Then a gifted young immunologist stumbled upon Friede on YouTube—and became convinced that he was the key to conquering snakebites forever.

The Seven Summit Treks guide has reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a 23rd time

But the federal agency responsible for managing more than 245 million acres of public land kept the boilerplate about the economic value of these places

After one hiker was killed and another wounded after a weekend attack on the AT, many are asking why something wasn't done about James Jordan sooner

A behind-the-scenes look at a documentary that follows snowboarder Torah Bright along her mountain journey from Antarctica to Alaska

Tips on how to get one of the most enviable jobs in the outdoor industry

Nadia Iris Mercado grew up in nature but not in the traditional-summits, red-rocks, and deep-canyons kind of nature

But do remember that it can be a powerful mental-health tool and go beyond the whitewashed Instagram posts to focus on improving access to the outdoors for those who need it most

In 'Next Gen,' from OARS, president Tyler Wendt​​​​​​​ takes his family on its first multi-day river trip

Jorgeson's 1Climb foundation and Adidas are partnering to build 10 climbing walls across the country

Five years after he famously Facebooked his way to rescue from a Himalayan crevasse, scientist and climber John All is back on Mount Everest, looking for answers about how global warming is affecting the highest peaks on earth

Amid stories of ecological doom, we found a few instances of progress worth celebrating

'Phenomenal Noumenal Wonderful' is a four-year project designed to highlight the beautiful landscapes of the Pacific Northwest

If you haven’t seen the Oscar-winning film chronicling Alex Honnold’s historic rope-free ascent of El Cap, you can check it out (or see it again)

When Sophie Goldschmidt became the World Surf League's CEO in 2017, improving the women's tour was a priority. Her next challenge is equality for all surfers.

What the media gets wrong, and why, says a lot about how our society views vulnerable road users

The logic behind requiring permits on Yosemite's famed Half Dome was sound: smaller crowds equals fewer accidents. In this case, the opposite is true.

Hailing from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, four female climbers are attempting to summit Everest—three of them for the first time

Twenty percent of climbers on the world's highest peak this season are women

The sweeping John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act could mean great things for our national trail system, but it may take a while

In 'Road to 100,'​​​​​​​ kayakers Liam Fournier and Aniol Serrasolses set out to drop Ram Falls in the remote Canadian Rockies

A bill introduced to Congress on May 1 could make outdoor recreation an official treatment option for veterans suffering from mental-health disorders. It's a huge opportunity for vets—and our public lands.

Summer is the ideal time for stargazing. Here are five tips for seeing nature's light show.

This new calorie calculator uses an equation developed by the U.S. military to estimate energy expenditure while hiking

If you're going to be outside, get yourself a good weather-radar app and learn how to use it

'The Dreamride Project' is back for an encore in which Mike Hopkins leaves us with one culminating installment

Two years ago, the climbing photographer known as Nathan Smith saw no way out, after struggling for years with gender-identity issues in the male-dominated outdoor industry. Then—slowly, bravely—Nikki introduced herself to the world.

Most of us would groan at the thought of a two-hour one-way commute. Not Chris Schierholtz. Every day he rides 35 miles to and from his office at Mission Workshop, in the heart of San Francisco.

For professional angler and family-fishing ambassador Nicole Jacobs Stelmach, catching fish is all about creating memories

Professional fly-fishing guide, shop owner, and mom of two Hilary Hutcheson on how to get the whole family fishing

Fishing guide and educator Brittney Novalsky says more women will get into fishing if they just develop confidence—and trust their instincts

After a massive fire, one man tried to replant the forests of his childhood. After more than half a decade, he realized he was fighting a losing battle against climate change. We all are.

The climber, photographer, and co-founder of Más wants you to know that you belong in the climbing gym

All you need is a rod, a license, and a good attitude to catch your first fish