Tim Klein and Jason Wells were weekend warriors. They were also two of the best climbers to ever ply their trade on Yosemite's most iconic wall. So the climbing world was stunned when they died on some of its easiest terrain.

The mountain has gotten even further out of reach for everyone except the very wealthiest. Meanwhile, the guiding industry is rife with corruption.

The residents of Atlantic City, Wyoming, are just fine being off the grid. But Continental Divide Trail thru-hikers are revitalizing the town in surprising ways.

Jon Rockwood started his own production company to capture all the talent the ski industry has to offer

Soul-sucking whiteouts and not enough food stymied the polar explorer’s best efforts

Why was the ocean so nasty along the West Coast on Sunday and Monday? It’s all thanks to a low-pressure system thousands of miles away and a meteorological phenomenon called a fetch. Let me explain.

‘Expensive Membership,’ from editor Nick Garnham Wright, is a parody of Alex Honnold’s latest film, ‘Free Solo’ 

Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson

‘Winter Cometh’ chronicles a mountain-bike ride in the woods of New Hampshire on a crisp early-winter morning.

Anyone who sets foot in the ocean will ‘RISK CERTAIN DEATH,’ says the National Weather Service

Everything you need to know about the biggest downhill skiing races of the season

After weeks of speculation, President Trump announces the end of Zinke's time as Secretary of the Department of the Interior

I've watched Zinke’s downward spiral with trepidation. Yet his departure does not imply a pro-environment reorientation at Interior, and I doubt we've seen the last of him. 

Brian Grubb and his team of drone pilots as they push the boundaries of drone-powered recreation

‘Perks’ tracks Nikolai Schirmer and Flo Bastian as they ski the backcountry in British Columbia, Chamonix, and the Lyngen Alps. 

Justin Alexander went searching for higher meaning. No one expected the quest to end in a search for his body.

Advocates of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are trying to make an end run around the law and the American people. If they succeed, your backyard conservation area could be next.

Inside the most destructive fire in American history—and why the West's cities and towns will keep on burning

Setting cycling's hour record hurts so much that it's been called death without dying. So what does it take to get past the discomfort?

This is the trailer for ‘A Land Shaped by Women,’ which explores gender equality in Iceland.

What the new data says about how long the average hiker takes, what they drink, and how tired they get

From the filmmakers at Mad Trees, ‘We Heard You Need Gloves’ features a group of female shredders ripping up the terrain at Mount Baker.

When Dick's Sporting Goods announced that it would reduce gun sales in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, CEO Edward Stack said he wanted to start a conversation about gun safety in America. What he got instead was a firestorm.

Ski photographer Oskar Enander sees the world differently than most of us—in black and white.

The movers and shakers inspiring positive change in the outdoors

The renowned polar explorer is on a solo, unassisted, and unsupported South Pole speed record attempt

Though he can’t enjoy an après beer yet, Kai Jones may be the most stylish skier on the slopes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

In this film, ‘The Wild Crow,’ ski guide Beau Fredlund reflects on his relationship with the small town of Cooke City, Montana.

The ‘Ghost of Steelhead Future’ extrapolates what could happen to a prized Oregon river

The difference between capturing good and great shots comes down to the smallest details

This film, from Huckberry and Xtratuf, tracks captain Sean Dwyer’s rise to become the youngest captain on the Bering Sea.

Is something sinister going on?

A 7.0 quake struck Anchorage, causing serious damage

Icelantic Skis, a boutique company in Colorado, wasn't profitable a few years ago. Then Annelise Loevlie became the CEO, and things changed.

Director Andrew Kaineder treats us to a dark look at his upcoming film, 'Beyond the Noise'

Stephanie Gilmore's record-tying seventh world title signals the perfect end to the most progressive year in professional surfing history

The Alaska senator sent us a letter about her enviro bonafides. Naturally, we checked her work.

In Cascade, Idaho there’s a family of whitewater paddlers continuously training for the north fork of the Payette River.

This short film features fly fishing guide Maddie Brenneman and her journey to find fulfillment in wild spaces

In this short video from Teton Gravity Research, skier Hadley Hammer explores the best place to escape the pull of connectivity

It's not all throwing bombs and having the mountain to yourself—but those are big perks

The corporations buying up resorts are making the slopes crowded. But they're also throwing the sport a lifeline.

A few tips and tricks to keep you comfortable and your trailer in working order when the mercury drops and the snow starts to fall

When 60-year-old Tim Watkins disappeared on a stretch of singletrack outside Colorado Springs, no one suspected that the truth of how he died would rip the community apart

Your pup loves powder days, too. Here's how to make sure your backcountry adventure goes smoothly.

Connor Herson makes sixth all-free ascent of the world's most famous big wall

The 34-year-old teacher reportedly died at the hands of a drug cartel

Never underestimate the power of surfing. That’s the lesson inherent in Van's new film 'Can’t Steal Our Vibe'.

Only five others—all men—have completed the thru-hiker’s Holy Grail in fewer than 365 days

Skiers Christina Lustenberger and Dane Tudor hunt for fresh stashes of powder along the banks of the mighty Columbia River.

In 'The Dawn Wall,' from Red Bull Media House, climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson free climb one of El Cap’s most famous routes

This video from Google Maps follows a group of five blind kayakers through the Grand Canyon

The North Face sent six of its climbers to the Wolf’s Jaw massif in the Queen Maud Land territory in search of first ascents

The legendary surfer brothers on the power of stoke and their new documentary

If you thought this was just another trout fishing video, think again

Photographer Tommy Corey spent the summer shooting Hiker Trash Vogue, a photo project featuring thru-hikers as models—minus wardrobe changes and plus a lot of dirt

'The Abbey' follows a group of skiers seeking amazing turns on the slopes of Engelberg, Switzerland.

What happens when America's most fabulous advice columnist fires up her polka-dot car and hits the road to ask total strangers about love and cleaving in a bunch of tiny towns called Eden? Let's just put it this way: Paradise is Regained, and John Milton himself would have said, “Oh. My. God.”

The 34-year-old from North Carolina hasn't been heard from in more than a week

The Senegalese surfer is making fans all over the world. Next stop: The 2020 Olympics. Words by Anna Kusmer.

Downhill skier Victor Muffat-Jeandet races drone pilot Jordan Temkin and his machine on the slopes of Snowbird, Utah

Putting the deadliest fire in California history into perspective

Owner, founder, and mechanic Binky Brown started the mobile shop and educational space to serve marginalized communities in the Bay Area

This film aims to answer the question of why these athletes push themselves to the outer limits. 

Have you ever thought, ‘Mom, how could you say that?’ well, this film is littered with those moments.

Richard Carr, a retired psychologist who had long dreamed of sailing around the world, was in the middle of the Pacific when he started sending frantic messages that said pirates were boarding his boat. Two thousand miles away in Los Angeles, his family woke up to a nightmare: he might be dying alone, and there was almost nothing they could do about it.

Iraq War veteran Will Robinson had to do something drastic to save his own life. So he started hiking…and he hasn’t stopped since.

Building some of the country’s best trails isn't just about crafting flowing ribbons of singletrack. It's also about navigating miles of red tape.

Attorney Xochitl Torres Small just won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in a rural district. One of her prominent talking points? Protecting the region's national monument.

Over 150,000 Californians were evacuated last night and 20 million more are under red-flag fire warnings

Finally, the Czech climber shows us that he might be human after all

"What I've been searching for, I now see, is something bigger than acceptance, bigger than smokejumping, bigger than proving I can be one of the guys."

The results from Tuesday's elections prove that the majority of people in this country revere our public lands. Politicians, listen up.

Urban trails, climbing gyms, and indoor mountain biking parks are just the start. If you have the right mind-set, cities can be way more adventure-filled than you might think.

Whether she’s mentoring the next generation of female street riders or shredding urban handrails, Kimura always keeps it real.

The Detroit native is one of the most well-rounded climbers of his generation. But that’s just part of his story.

Wondering what the future of rock climbing looks like? Search no further than Ashima Shiraishi, the Olympics-bound, New York City prodigy.

Waterlogged, from filmmaker Ben Cox​​​​​​,​ is a reminder that simply spending time outside can be an escape from anxiety

If she wins tomorrow, the 38-year-old Democrat would become the country's first Native American governor. Can a moderate still win in Trump's America? Idaho is about to find out.