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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 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
From Orvis, The Motivator is a dedication from filmmaker Aaron Hitchins to his mother Maureen.
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
Matt Wells and Denny Hogan have been adventuring together for decades. As they push 70, they're not ready to give it up yet.
'Every Few Winters' is a film from apparel company Pertex that showcases the harsh beauty of ski touring in Scotland.
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
New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument holds clues to what may happen to forests affected by massive fires
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.
On the morning of May 10, 2017, three whitewater kayakers embarked on a 24-hour expedition to paddle 300 miles.
A new book breaks down the skills required for dealing with 40 different creatures
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
Man-made waves, the inaugural World Surf League Founders’ Cup, and other desert oddities
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.
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.
Four tips to help you spend less time futzing with gear and more time on the trail
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.
In 1923, John Hill wrote a book about pursuing an elusive fish deep in Bolivia’s jungle, the golden dorado.
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
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
Dreamride 3 is the conclusion to rider and director Mike Hopkins award-winning mountain bike trilogy.
In 2017, Hawaiian lawmakers removed liability protections for lifeguards exposing them to risk of lawsuits.
Ngima Sherpa and Dendi Sherpa were hit by flying ice when a serac collapsed as they navigated the infamous route up Mount Everest. Theirs are the first major injuries of the season.
This summer, the First-Time Camper program aims to bring 65 families who have never camped before into the woods
The fight to keep a 300-mile pipeline out of Jefferson National Forest is heating up. The Forest Service has cut off all food and water supplies to the protesters, and supporters are becoming desperate to help.
Gifted on the bike and with a shovel, this film DYFI RAW from filmmaker Sam Needham features Atherton riding a trail he built himself.
Aimée Crocker sailed across the Pacific, narrowly escaped murder in the jungle, and trounced the sexist and racist norms of her day
As the alpha male of the first pack to live in Oregon since 1947, he was beloved by conservationists. Then he broke one too many rules.
This film from filmmaker Logan Bonwell puts in perspective how much shredding can be done on one ski.
In Today’s Harvest from surf brand Superbrand surfer Clay Marzo shares some outtakes from his upcoming film, This is Clay.
He is one of the most scandal-plagued interior secretaries in history. But even so, he can probably get away with a lot more.
The Kauai resident puts the catastrophic damage into perspective, after rescuing 75 people himself
The enthusiastic backer of bike racing saw highs and lows of the sport
Armstrong has agreed to a $5-million settlement in the federal case. It's a big fine, to be sure, but nowhere near the penalty the cyclist once faced.
Though he died in obscurity, the turn-of-the-century cyclist had a pioneering career on par with Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. A new documentary and a major ad campaign featuring rap superstar Nas aim to finally make Major a household name.
In the French Pyrenees mountains, artist Manu Topic balances rocks in majestic shapes along the Arros river.
Shots from Above shares how an experimental aircraft leads Chris Dahl-Bredine to some pretty experimental photos.
The Bering Sea is one of the deadliest places on the planet. But for the fishermen who harvest crab there every winter, their work had steadily been getting safer—they hadn't lost a boat in a decade. That all changed on February 11, 2017, when the 110-foot Destination disappeared off the coast of Alaska with its six-man crew.
We're calling it: these athletes will dominate the headlines for the next two months
Brooklyn-based Brothers of Climbing explore New Mexico on a climbing road trip
Researchers studied 1,500 Rocky Mountain forests that had been burned by wildfires. They found that most of the woods aren't recovering after the blaze—and in some cases, they're not returning at all. The culprit? A warming planet.
The Seeker is a film that features hiker Atul Khandar taking a solo journey to Everest Base Camp.
With no official governing body, it’s up to athletes to prove their fastest-known-time claims. But as the stakes increase, substantiating these feats has become more complex than ever. For those who still intend to pursue an FKT, though, these guidelines will help.
Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to surf Mavericks, on her long path from homelessness to the top of a monster wave
It's no surprise that travel nursing makes for a great occupation if you like adventure.
It’s All Yours features mountain athletes reflecting on why they stand up for national forests.
Meet the climbing phenom who has smashed every climbing goal she sets
The world's highest peak will again be the focus of the climbing world
Amid the worst drought on record, the city has threatened to turn off the taps on its nearly 4 million residents. Our correspondent spent a week there while he could still get a shower.
What elite athletes wish they had known when they first started climbing
When two climbers were stranded near the summit of Nanga Parbat last winter, they sent out a desperate call on their satellite device. A hundred miles away, a Polish team of extraordinary climbers answered the call, prompting one of the most daring rescues in mountaineering history.
From surf apparel company Banks Journal, Mr. John Hook profiles the surf photographer and why he’s picked Hawaii to call home.
She worked tirelessly with her husband to conserve one of the last wild places on earth. Since his tragic death, she's worked even harder.
Now you can be part of trail history by helping put signs up along America's often-overlooked (but perhaps most beautiful) thru-hike
The Land of Maybe features a trip to the Faroe Islands with climbers Cedar Wright, James Pearson, and Yuji Hirayama.
The floor of the Grand Canyon is unlike any other place on earth.
This film La Torche features professional surfers in the middle of the night at Pointe de la Torche in France.
Some of these vans have so many gorgeous wood panels and stainless steel fixtures, they make my town house look a little dumpy
Mount Everest is increasingly defined by budget guiding companies—and more crowding than ever
Pro surfer turned humanitarian Jon Rose has helped millions of people around the world access clean water. Now he’s ready for his next big project.
From filmmaker Elia Saikaly, Everest - A Timelapse Film II is a collection of images he took while at Everest during milky way season.
No Man’s Land from filmmaker Davide Calafà documents a six-day backpacking journey through Iceland.
Pro climbers and guides share their perspectives on why an event like the Women's Climbing Festival matters to them and to the sport at large