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A violinist describes her bold quest to become the first female African American cyclist on the pro tour
There are plenty of ways to lighten your load this season. These tips can help shave off the ounces before tackling a long trail.
Unleashed: When Surfboards Roamed Free illustrates the perilous days before surfboard leashes.
The pro climber and free soloist extraordinaire went to D.C. to tell politicians we want to preserve the wild places we grew up with—and not turn them into radioactive tailings ponds
'Afghan Cycles' brings rise to women’s rights struggles in Afghanistan through the lens of a young women’s cycling team.
Political and journalistic pressure foiled Interior Department attempts to censor a climate report. Not surprisingly, its findings aren't good.
This film from the Inertia profiles Leah Dawson, a surfer and filmmaker who’s advocating for more women to engage in her favorite sport.
One of the craziest speed records in ultrarunning takes athletes from the top of the canyon, down to the bottom, and then all the way back up again—twice.
In 2009, San Diego native and surfer Jack Christiansen found himself in Missoula, Montana.
Brad Dimock has been building wooden dories and guiding in the Grand Canyon since the 1970s.
The meeting of the Little Colorado and Colorado is sacred to many Native American tribes. For years, a developer worked to build a 1.4-mile tram that would shuttle up to 10,000 daily visitors into the canyon. Activists in the Navajo Nation, however, were determined to defeat it.
Every day, hundreds of helicopters pass through the lower canyon from the Hualapai Reservation. Is Grand Canyon West turning into “Las Vegas East” and ruining the park’s wilderness? Or is it saving a Native American tribe?
Jason Nez studies something that's too often forgotten amid the awe-inspiring views and canyon walls: those who live there
Lava Falls is one of the most powerful rapids in the canyon and has long thwarted those trying to run it—especially those trying to make it down in record time.
Georgie White Clark was foul-mouthed, brusk, famously rude to customers—and a pioneer in Grand Canyon
Nikki Cooley and her sister want to get more Native people working in some of the the outdoor world's most coveted positions
In 1869, John Wesley Powell led nine men and four boats on the first documented descent through the Grand Canyon. As is made clear in this excerpt from 'The Promise of the Grand Canyon,' it was a hell of a challenge.
Harvey Butchart was hiking the canyon long before others thought to follow
Before her death last November, Katie Lee spent half a century working to restore Glen Canyon, a lost place that was even more astounding than Grand Canyon
The Nepalese government doesn't want guides to talk about it, but we've seen the photos.
It was part of a marketing ploy for a new cryptocurrency
The experts' take on what happened last Saturday when a mountain lion killed one cyclist and injured another outside of Seattle
2018 was one of the driest seasons on record. How many resorts can survive another like it?
Dean Goes Surfing celebrates a New Hampshire based surf program teaching kids to surf through the eyes of Dean.
There is perhaps no better reward than reaching a remote and wild waterfall. Here are eight of the planet’s most breathtaking falls.
The athlete-activist is on a mission to get more people of color into the sport he loves
In 1965, mountaineer Jim Whittaker guided Senator Bobby Kennedy up his father’s namesake mountain, Mt. Kennedy.
This film Laplanders from the filmmakers at Hooke encapsulates the arduous journey to hooking into a Baltic Salmon.
Old Man Winter tells the story of a recent ride that was accompanied by a dusting of snow.
The public's helping Colorado Parks and Wildlife crack down on the harassment of animals—one distressed moose at a time
This is the trailer for Sherpas Cinema’s upcoming film, Apa Sherpa which tells the story of the film's namesake, Apa Sherpa.
In this clip from 'Coming to My Senses', Aaron Baker begins his 20-mile journey across Death Valley.
It protects you from ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas, but it does come with risks
It's not just a hatred of the federal government that motivates the scofflaws—it's their deeply held faith
Proposition 68 aims to fund parks and outdoor spaces where it'll make the most difference—in urban areas. Will voters buy it?
It's called accidentology. Yes, that's a real word.
The Sherpa climber now holds the top-of-the-world record
She’s a single mom who works as a dishwasher at a Whole Foods in Connecticut. And she just reached the top of the world for the ninth time.
If you can't afford the $50 per month membership fee, this gym will let you in anyway
Dozens of climbers were forced to turn back just shy of the summit after their oxygen regulators failed suddenly
Decades of political infighting have stymied construction of the North Country Trail, which, if finished, would run for 4,600 miles. Now it looks like Congress may finally be ready to get its act together.
Last February, 21-year-old Ronnie Ramon Huerta Jr. crashed his Ford 500 sedan into a pack of cyclists during the Palm Springs century. Here’s how the death of one rider, Mark Kristofferson, led to an exceptionally rare murder charge.
Cyclist Ayesha McGowan is on a mission to become the first African American woman to go pro.
The world’s best bike racer is a woman: Vos, a 31-year-old Dutch superstar with more than 300 podium finishes. She’s also an activist, taking on the fight against gender inequality in a sport whose future has to involve knocking down a few doors.
The ins and outs of not dying from Lyme disease
Last month, the university banned the Outing Club on the grounds that activities like backpacking and canoeing were too risky. But the students aren't about to disband without a fight.
While overcrowding plagues America's most popular trails, there are still places to find solitude
After four previous attempts, the 70-year-old Chinese climber finally stood on the summit on Monday
Ulyana Nadia Horodskyj is an ice scientist who's done research high on Everest—and after working with NASA, she's aiming even higher.
The Sherpa community rallied around Matt Moniz and Willie Benegas after their illegal ski descent of Lhotse
From Orvis, The Motivator is a dedication from filmmaker Aaron Hitchins to his mother Maureen.
'Every Few Winters' is a film from apparel company Pertex that showcases the harsh beauty of ski touring in Scotland.
Matt Wells and Denny Hogan have been adventuring together for decades. As they push 70, they're not ready to give it up yet.
The park police typically help keep the peace at urban monuments, but the Department of Interior is sending a group to the U.S.-Mexico border to chase smugglers. Sort of.
Last week, the legendary speed climber broke bones in both legs when he fell and hit a ledge after a piece of protection popped 2,200 feet up the rock face
On the morning of May 10, 2017, three whitewater kayakers embarked on a 24-hour expedition to paddle 300 miles.
New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument holds clues to what may happen to forests affected by massive fires
A new book breaks down the skills required for dealing with 40 different creatures
Man-made waves, the inaugural World Surf League Founders’ Cup, and other desert oddities
As South African Sibusiso Vilane awaits a window to summit Mount Everest for the third time—this attempt without oxygen—he wants the world to know something: We need more black mountaineers
Boyan Petrov was last seen near Camp 3 on Shishapangma nearly a week ago
Tribes and Native-owned corporations are making huge profits by conserving their forests for carbon offset programs—an effort that could revolutionize conservation
The latest images, videos, and information from the scene
From the filmmakers at Tightloops Fly, Study To Be Quiet is an example of seeking stillness in every adventure.
A powerful storm swept the mountains over the weekend and killed more than a dozen people
How a couple of heirs to an American retail dynasty are putting Bentonville, Arkansas, on the fat-tire map
Sean Dougherty made a name for himself as a talented climber in the Canadian Rockies. Now he's starting a new adventure in one of the most extreme environments on earth.
Four tips to help you spend less time futzing with gear and more time on the trail
Last December, when the Trump administration announced its decision to shrink Bears Ears National Monument, a crack team of Native American attorneys armed themselves with a lawsuit that ensured tribal voices will lead the legal battle to overturn it. Abe Streep reports on a historic case that will reverberate for generations.
In 1923, John Hill wrote a book about pursuing an elusive fish deep in Bolivia’s jungle, the golden dorado.
An energized group of explorers are bringing the spirit of wilderness through hiking to American cities. Record-breaking distance trekker Liz Thomas and others are altering how we see urban spaces and inviting folks new to the outdoors along for the fun.
Forget brightly colored plastic holds. In the future, we'll climb realistic 3D-printed rocks.
A guide to one of the most unique slices now excluded from Bears Ears National Monument
Dreamride 3 is the conclusion to rider and director Mike Hopkins award-winning mountain bike trilogy.
Since 1997 there have been four attempts at a first kayaking descent of British Columbia’s Klinaklini River, none have been successful.
The International Rescue Committee hopes that by teaching kids how to conquer the crag, they'll also be better off facing challenges in their daily lives
In 2017, Hawaiian lawmakers removed liability protections for lifeguards exposing them to risk of lawsuits.