What the admittedly confusing categorization actually means

In the Road Less Traveled series rider Ansel Dickey competes at the annual Rasputisa​​​​​​​ gravel cycling race.

Now that the House Natural Resources Committee has fallen under Democrat control, it could mean real oversight for the Department of Interior, says Arizona Representative Raul Grijalva

Even as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has said he wants to give states more decision-making power over federal lands, the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to limit public input

This trailer for the upcoming film, Janhukot, follows three British mountaineers as they try to summit the film’s namesake peak

Has being the subject of arguably the best climbing film ever made changed him? Absolutely.

This season of 'Westward,' from KGB Productions, features local entrepreneurs and avid skiers in Tahoe.

This video features outdoor writer Hal Herring a native Alabaman who’s made his living and his home on the public lands of the west.

Parisi tackled three of the Seven Summits this year, and now she's a few steps closer to likely becoming the first publicly transgender person to complete the famous challenge

She’s already established herself as one of the most talented female mountain bikers in the world. And now she's aiming to make history.

In what might be a first for any American company, the clothing brand has endorsed two Senate candidates

Surfers on Lake Michigan are getting sick, and they think they know why

From Arc'teryx, The World Above showcases three big wall climbers making the first ascent of Ruby Supernova - 5.12C.

Mountain biker Casey Brown shares her story as part of The Explorers Series, presented by Coors Light. 

Hoji, from Matchstick Productions, chronicles the Alberta native’s rise within the skiing community. 

A collection of the scariest, strangest, and most riveting tales we've ever published

One photographer's attempt to find art in fire, even as climate change makes conditions more deadly

And replaced her with a loyalist political operative who may not need Senate confirmation

'Hang Tight' from Brothers on the Fly documents a fly fishing trip to Slovenia in search of a pristine river and the elusive marble trout.

‘Island of the Strangers’ features a team of kiteboarders riding on the coast of Scotland.

The 33 special agents assigned to the Investigative Services Branch handle the most complex crimes committed on NPS land. When a day hike in Rocky Mountain National Park ended in a grisly death, ISB veteran Beth Shott hit the trail, where she began unraveling a harrowing case.

It’s no secret that coral reefs are in trouble, however, scientists are using modern techniques to revitalize the reproduction of reefs.

Nelson and Morrison are the first to successfully ski 7,000 vertical feet from the summit of Nepal’s Lhotse, one of the most prized high-altitude lines in the world

Thanks to Erickson and a new crop of young female riders, women’s big-wave surfing is preparing to make history

The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed it—yet.

What it takes to document one of the world's most treacherous races. Words by Marley Walker.

A few years ago, more than 60 percent of the country fell under some level of drought. The worst thing? These warm, dry conditions tend to lead to even warmer, drier ones.

Big-wave surfer Emily Erickson shares her story as part of The Explorers Series, presented by Coors Light. 

In Lowe's final interview with a journalist, the legendary climber reflected on risk and what a climb was really worth

We sent a writer to check out the alleged uptick in damage to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument post President Trump's decision to shrink it

Five bills approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources during a chaotic news cycle could weaken the historically popular environmental law

Shea Holbrook helped carry cyclist Denise Mueller-Korenek to 183 miles per hour last month

They don't vote. Why are the people most concerned about climate change some of the least likely to show up in November?

A small Arctic community is at risk of getting submerged by the sea. The biggest problem? It's too expensive to move away.

In episode three, Sasha spends the morning climbing in Boulder before catching a flight to San Francisco for a photoshoot.

There's a reason that some form of the Bigfoot legend persists all over the world

When someone rolls into the campsite next to yours, go say hi. You probably have something in common.

A former champion and constant runner-up face off on the final day of Fat Bear Week 2018, but every one is a winner in our hearts

There really is a massive difference between weather alerts depending on where they're issued. The question is: Can you handle the heat?

It's up to Republicans to bring it back to life and make it better than ever

Exploring the ocean floor with an urchin hunter. Words by Emily Reed.

Decades ago, Deanna Curtis was captivated by a birds of prey demonstration. Today, she's one of a growing number of women involved in the ancient sport of falconry.

Salomon has done it again with their upcoming season of ski films.

When Tahoe is your backyard, a morning ride has unlimited potentialities.

This loop through Yosemite could just be the finest high-altitude thru-hike in the country

For one week every fall, Alaska's Katmai National Park celebrates the survival skills and ample rolls of the happiest bears in the world. But there's more to their reigning champion than meets the eye.

Welcome to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, a behind-the-scenes mini-series that takes a look at an "average" weekday with pro climber Sasha DiGiulian.

As America wrestles with high rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans, outdoor programs have been offered up as a promising treatment. Dan Sidles seemed like the ideal candidate: an Iraq War vet who suffered from PTSD, he tried to find a renewed sense of purpose through climbing and mountaineering. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough. Brian Mockenhaupt explores the final years of a tortured friend.

Surfer Matt Meola and filmmaker Jon Spenser took off on a charter boat called the Mangalui, and set a course for the Mentawais islands.

Climbing skills are in high demand to service sky-high turbines. Eric Ruderman has made it his career.

We dig into the finances of an Alpine Ascents International guide

The U.S. Coast Guard closes the Potomac River any time President Trump wants to hit the links.

Falls put 3,000 climbers a year in hospital, costing more than $20 million, according to a new study

Mother Earth, from filmmaker Damien Vergez, features mountain biker William Robert riding trails in British Columbia.

This week's ruling to stop a trophy hunt was a big win for conservation groups and may impact grizzlies across the country

Losing your home to a wildfire is often just the start of your troubles

If you're not a morning person, dawn patrol adventures can be a struggle. But have no fear, your new friend dusk patrol is here.

And it has nothing to do with how hard you climb. It’s about creating a fun and inclusive environment that’s welcoming to everybody

Climber and Flash Foxy founder Shelma Jun shares her story as part of the Garmin Women of Adventure campaign. 

From the filmmakers at Teton Gravity Research, ‘Far Out’ will feature epic footage from its extensive list of creditworthy skiers.

It will serve you well when things go wrong

Skiing apparel company Norrona sent three of its ambassadors to ski in the Lyngen Alps of Norway.

Boyan Slat, the 24-year-old founder and CEO of the Ocean Cleanup, has finally launched a system he says will rid the Great Pacific Garbage Patch of half its plastic trash in five years.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will offer up nearly 4 million acres of public lands for lease this year, much of it for dirt cheap

If successful, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison would become the first people to ski the fourth-highest mountain in the world on a route that's eluded mountaineers for decades

Want to take the kids along? Follow these tips from families who've done it the long way.

The conservative Utah Congressman wants to fully fund our national parks and our public lands. Huh?

Thousands of people flock to the Alps each year to ski tour high-elevation routes, spending comfortable nights in a string of huts that serve wine and hot meals. In the spring of 2018, a group of experienced skiers and their guide were trapped in a storm overnight on an exposed saddle. By morning, nearly all were dead or dying.

Irreparable Harm, from Wild Confluence​​​​ films, investigates the impact of a local mine on a community's natural food sources.

Ode to Muir follows snowboarders Elena Hight and Jeremy Jones on a 40-mile human powered expedition through California’s High Sierra.

Sue Johnston has been setting FKTs for decades and inspired a generation of ultrarunners along the way. If you've never heard her name before, that's by design.

Republicans from Ulysses S. Grant to George H.W. Bush have passed some of our most powerful environmental laws. Why did the party reverse course?

Is it even possible to reduce the number of massive blazes that are now commonplace in the American West?

These organizations want to help you tick that big once-in-a-lifetime trip off your list

The pro climber just made history on three big, big walls near Banff

Reckless Abandon, from filmmaker Ben Neilson, profiles Condie's return to climbing after struggling with scoliosis.

After President Trump reduced Bears Ears National Monument by 85 percent, environmentalists predicted mining companies would soon overrun the landscape. But is there really any uranium to dig up? We decided to have a look for ourselves.

Lyfx wants to ­revolutionize the way we play by ­connecting local guides with ­traveling ­adventurers. But can it ­succeed where other apps have failed?

Four women head into the wilds of Scotland seeking headspace and an opportunity to unplug.