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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
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
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.
What do we lose when we lose the animals that make up the soundtrack of the outdoors?
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.
Eight deaths, three missing climbers, six mountains—and the real Everest summit push hasn’t even started
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.
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
The Seven Summit Treks guide has reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a 23rd time
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
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
Nadia Iris Mercado grew up in nature but not in the traditional-summits, red-rocks, and deep-canyons kind of nature
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.
'The Dreamride Project' is back for an encore in which Mike Hopkins leaves us with one culminating installment
If you're going to be outside, get yourself a good weather-radar app and learn how to use it
This new calorie calculator uses an equation developed by the U.S. military to estimate energy expenditure while hiking
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
From Black Diamond, 'The Lifer' profiles legendary climber Russ Clune, steward of an iconic New York climbing area
'Camel Finds Water' chronicles a journey of rebuilding an abandoned boat and the lengths it took to find the perfect break in Canada
You never forget how to ride a bike—but you might have a few things to learn about riding on trails
Meet the activists, community mobilizers, and athletes creating their own space in climbing
Nothing completely prepares a rookie for mushing a thousand miles across Alaska in the dead of winter. But when it comes together—thanks to your dogs, your friends, and your own hard work—it's magic.
Get outside for a night (or two) with this roundup of backpacking must-dos
All you need is a rod, a license, and a good attitude to catch your first fish
Cell phone photos show that Jess Roskelley, Hansjörg Auer, and David Lama reached the summit but died on the descent
Known as the Hawaii of the Mainland throughout the spearfishing community, Tampa Bay's waters are teeming with fish
This year, governments and guiding companies are promising to do more to keep the mountain clean, but the question of what to do with the dead bodies is becoming more urgent
Since 2011, a venomous battle has been waged over the two-wheeled soul of Nederland, Colorado (population 1,500). On the one side: locals who ride the trails every day. On the other: people from down canyon in Boulder (population 107,000) who mostly ride them on weekends.
They were three of the world’s best climbers. Here are the remembrances from those who knew them best.
A group of Australian cyclists departs Oklahoma to replicate the iconic journey taken by the Joad family in the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'
An official investigation into ethics violations by Trump's new Secretary of the Interior was opened just four days after his confirmation
How a father-son trip to Yosemite conquered my fear of hiking, bears, and falling off chairlifts
David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a difficult route up Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies when they got hit by a massive slide earlier this week
The political dispute between Russia and Ukraine combined with weather to close down the Barneo ice camp
The experienced skier fell into a deep crevasse on Monday afternoon
From media appearances to World Cup championships, she manages it all—with a little help from her mom
The Gila is America’s most endangered river. What do we stand to lose if it disappears thanks to climate change and overuse?
No one has done more to sound the alarm about climate change than Bill McKibben. We asked him: is there any hope at all?
We asked hikers for advice on how to readjust to life after the trail
New to backpacking, or never been? Make your next trip (or your first) a success by answering these questions beforehand.
Before his controversy-plagued doubled ascent in 2017, the Spanish ultra star deployed the latest altitude science to speed his high-altitude adaptation
From the Gunks to J-tree, our climbing expert created his definitive list of the best climbing destinations the United States has to offer
Alpine scrambles and beachfront strolls; multi-day singletrack adventures and quick urban escapes; soaring trees and rolling sand dunes—every state in the country has something to offer intrepid hikers. So we rounded up a bucket-list-worthy, best-of-the-best guide.
Don't rely on convenience stores and junk food to fuel your miles
Olde Virden's Red Hot pepper flakes turn even the rankest dehydrated meal into mouthwatering fare
This gear shop owner moved from Nebraska to Wyoming's Wind Rivers for a smaller salary and higher cost of living. She wouldn't change it for the world.
The Garden State doesn't usually bring to mind bucolic wilderness. But if you ask people in the know, that's only because you've been looking in the wrong place.
Sure-footed tips for when the going gets steep
New owners are revitalizing Shaw's, the beloved hostel on the Appalachian Trail
From in-town trails to nearby epics, hiking thrives in and around these urban epicenters
The Democratic candidate released her comprehensive plan for saving our national parks and public lands. It's impressive, even if it never comes to fruition.
Three died and four were injured on Sunday when a plane veered off course
Step one: know the conditions and whether fires are actually allowed where you're camping