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The Spanish ultra-athlete has spent the past decade crushing a generation of elite rivals and redefining the limits of human endurance. But when he notched back-to-back speed ascents of Everest in 2017, critics pounced on the claims.
Frustrated by overly cautious restrictions at cliffs, some climbers are leading efforts to create flexible, evidence-based management
The president's decision wasn't an assessment of whether the Hammonds deserved their sentence or not, it was an endorsement of the Bundy family's movement
The Nose Speed Ascent follows climbers Mayan Smith-Gobat and Libby Sauter as they set the women’s speed record on El Cap.
When Jen Ripple learned the rich history of female anglers, she thought it was about time they had their own publication
When all else fails, run around like a raving lunatic while you swing a burning log
Our writers talk about the incomparable thrill of experiencing something new—whether it was big or small, and regardless of how it turned out.
It was 1994 and writer, director, and photographer Jeff Johnson was a lifeguard on Oahu when 30-foot waves started detonating on the reef.
When the engine light flicks off, do you listen to the voice that says it's time to panic or the one urging you to calmly set the plane down?
Photographer Pete McBride got front-row seats to the massive Lake Christine Fire as it nearly destroyed his 120-year-old home
Scientists discovered that the temperature of a patch of water on the other side of the world can help predict how dry winters will be in the Southwest
Quite possibly the most storied, most coveted, most majestic of all tricks—held for three glorious seconds
After 13 agonizing years of waiting, it finally happened for writer Wells Tower—and then the moment disappeared
If you live through a strike, the recovery can be a confounding, bizarre journey that never really ends
Writer Susan Casey will never forget the moment she came face to face with the most feared animal in the ocean
A survey of backpackers' tactics on the 220-mile high-country route offers insights on what works and what doesn’t
At 55, writer Pam Houston finally let herself fall.
A group of the world's best cave divers joined to help save the 12 boys and their coach in one of the most dangerous missions of its kind
The 20-year-old faced three wildlife attacks within 36 months
The Passage, from Day’s Edge Productions, is a story about a family’s quest to canoe the entirety of the inside passage.
Over the past few decades, climber and wingsuit pilot Steph Davis has established herself as one of the most innovative and fearless adventurers in the world. Even more impressive? She isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Building buff digits might take less time than you think, according to the Spanish scientist
‘Epic Trails’ is a series from Heliconia and backpacker Eric Hanson as they explore the world’s best trails.
Now that the mines have closed, the small towns of Emery County, Utah, are dreaming up an ambitious plan: A veritable outdoor playground with a new monument and more than half a million acres of designated wilderness. Can this scheme convince other towns to transition from extraction to recreation?
Climber, BASE jumper, and wingsuit flier Steph Davis shares her story as part of the Garmin Women of Adventure campaign.
The doctors who scrambled to rescue and triage survivors in 2015 look back in search of lessons.
The Tour de France still has cheats, but we owe it to the clean riders to keep watching
Broken pipes, crumbling walkways, closed trails—this is what the $11.6 billion maintenance backlog looks like on the ground
Some of the places most sought after by recreationists are also culturally, spiritually or economically vital to tribes. We need to honor that.
Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis is vying to clutch the fastest known time for a supported run on the 2,190-mile thru-hike—and so far he's on pace
We look back at the storied career of the world-famous surfer, who just announced his retirement
The UCI's decision in the Brit's case may have far-reaching implications for international drug testing
It's taken half a decade to iron out the logistics, and while White Sands National Monument has as good a chance as ever at becoming a park, it's not guaranteed.
Rescuers spent nine days searching for the 12 boys and their coach. They finally found them two miles deep in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system.
The Yellowstone River is the beating heart of Paradise Valley, Montana, but a proposed mine threatens the entire ecosystem.
One of the world’s most recognized adventure photographers is redefining life behind the lens
After a spate of wildlife selfies and general landscape destruction, we put together our own set of guidelines for those lacking all human decency
First Leap follows cliff jumper Travis Sims as he looks for new diving holes deep in the woods of Colorado.
Melissa Arnot-Reid is one of the most respected mountain guides in the world. Her next feat? Becoming a mom and mentoring the next generation.
Guanaja, along the Mosquito Coast in Honduras, isn’t friendly. It’s hot, humid, and pirates are a real threat.
Fire has always been a part of the landscape. The mistake we made was trying to stop it—something Florida never did.
Wildfires are going to become bigger and more frequent in the future. If you find yourself caught in one, this is what you need to do.
‘Big World’ shares the journey of father-son duo David Morton and his son Thorne paddling the Karnali and Bheri rivers in Nepal.
Holly "Cargo" Harrison survived a heart attack and a grizzly bear attack and now holds one of the most substantial FKTs ever
‘Our Wild’ profiles three wildlife biologists and anglers as they immerse themselves in Wyoming’s public lands.
Fast, cocky, and more than a bit reckless, the 28-year-old might be the best ultrarunner in the country. And he's finally proven himself over a full 100-mile race.
Pro Skier Brody Leven takes us on a four-day solo bikepacking adventure through the gravel backroads of Montana.
Photographer Camille Seaman has a viral TED Talk, a new book, and an uncanny knowledge of weather and storms.
From miles out in the storm-ravaged Chesapeake Bay, the Tangier Island crab boat radioed a mayday, then fell silent. Fellow skippers from this lonely and legendary speck of land rallied to save the two-man crew. God willing, they'd get there in time.
Within a month, the remains of two people—one of them half-buried—were found inside the park's boundaries, a place with a storied relationship to death
When Kyle Dickman set out on a month-long road trip with his wife and infant son last spring, he was fueled by a carefree sense of adventure that had defined his entire life. Then he got bit by a venomous snake in a remote area of Yosemite National Park, and the harrowing event changed everything.
Horses may get all the attention, but burros—aka wild donkeys—face the same threats of overpopulation and management issues on our public lands.
Dan Wenk was a career Park Service official who was well-respected by Republicans and Democrats. But he made the mistake of disagreeing with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
He was the best alpinist of his generation, a quiet, unassuming Canadian known for bold ascents of some of the world’s most iconic peaks. At the age of 25, he traveled to Alaska to join climber Ryan Johnson for a first ascent outside Juneau. They never came back, and a frantic nine-day search left more questions than answers.
The Bassmaster Elite Series is trying something new in Austin, Texas: letting the fish go
The founder of the Women's Climbing Festival talks about the influence female athletes are having on a sport long dominated by men
Meet the researchers braving toxic fumes and wildlife encounters to understand the microbial life lurking in the national park's geothermal features.
Nobody likes to endure pain on the trail. A writer offers helpful tips to eliminate pinching, chafes, and soreness when wearing a pack.
Shaped By the Ocean profiles eighteen-year-old surfer Eduardo Alciso who is trying to make a name for himself in the world of surfing.
In this scene from Blue Heart, the women of Kruscica village in Bosnia protest the development of a new dam on their beloved river.
Moab-based climber Mason Earle yearns to find remote, pristine climbing routes.
A new study recommends that humans need to give animals time as well as space
Ayesha McGowan’s quest to become the first female African American professional road cyclist
The raccoon became stranded on a building in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week and is now climbing the UBS Tower
Last week, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the speed record on the Nose. But even they're not sure it was a great idea.
During the 2018 California L'Eroica, Bike Snob NYC braved saddle sores and a single pizza-size gear on a century-old Mead Ranger—all in an attempt to prove that bike technology hasn't gotten that much better. Or to prove that, well, maybe it has.
In Yeti Cycles new film Racing Winter the rider Shawn Neer pursues high alpine terrain near Golden, BC.
This animated short from Your Forests Your Future and More Than Just Parks highlights the process behind this special designation.
He reversed an Obama-era order that raised hourly pay to $10.10, but few in the guiding industry—including guides—are complaining
The Democratic candidate and son of the Burt's Bees founder is seeking a win in Maine's rural 2nd District with a simple message: The recreation economy can bring back jobs
First he broke his neck. Then he climbed the Seven Summits faster than anyone before.
Return from Desolation from OARS and filmmaker Justin Clifton, highlights Eaton’s struggles as a veteran, river guide, and oil man.
After thousands of trail miles, here's how our columnist makes sure he's prepared for whatever the terrain throws at him
Loved By All from Sherpas Cinema and Thule follows Apa Sherpa who is known for having summitted Everest a total of 21 times.
Military researchers have spent years calculating the energy cost of hauling a pack in various conditions. Here's how to use what they’ve found.
The secretary of the interior was once a loud supporter of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Now he wants to almost completely defund it.
Filmmaker Elia Saikaly has made a number of films chronicling his experiences on Everest, this is his latest Everest: The Summit Climb.
If a high-profile volcano (think: Hawaii’s Kilauea) shows signs of instability, it’s Michael Poland’s job to reassure us that everything is going to be okay