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Who knew that it’s easy to find great backcountry skiing in Scotland? Nobody, because it isn’t. But that doesn’t stop a committed group of hard-asses from clicking their boots and heading into the mud, rain, and heather in search of stoke.
Dallas Seavey's current predicament shows how the sport's most visible event, wary of controversy, has closed in and tightened the rules. It should do the opposite.
After two failed attempts, the team of three ascended Nuptse's massive 7,000-foot wall to put up a new route on one of the Himalayas' most difficult mountains
A leaked five-year strategic plan has zero mention of “climate change” or “diversity,” marking a major pivot away from its predecessor
It's not as scary as it seems. Here's all you need to know to get out for your first ride.
Blake Crossland grew up frequenting Rocky Mountain National Park with his family, in fact, it's the place where his parents met. So to say he's deeply connected to this place is a bit of an understatement.
From Your Forests Your Future and More Than Just Parks, this animated video illustrates what national forests are and how you can get involved.
Freeskier Sam Favret and snowboarder Julien Herry take on steep riding in the heart of Mont Blanc massif.
Jeremy Jones has pursued mountains for his whole life; in fact, he's shaped a career out of it. In this dedication, he's fallen in love with the act of gliding.
The ReelRock 12 Film Tour highlights this year's best climbing accomplishments from across the globe.
Often overlooked as a ski destination, the Aussie backcountry has some spectacular lines as displayed in this video from We Are Explorers and Hayden Griffith.
Paragliding pilot Jean-Baptist Chandelier, travels the world to practice his craft above some of the earth’s most stunning landscapes.
A few months before Junko Tabei died, she looked back on her summit of Everest, and what drove her to keep climbing
Putting your dog in risky situations might actually be the best thing you can do for him
We caught up with the British explorer ahead of his attempt to cross a 1,000-mile swath of Antarctica hauling 300 pounds of gear—completely unassisted
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—one of our most threatened landscapes—may be opened up to drilling, and opponents are taking to Instagram to protest
For the Moutinho family of northwest Canada, living here allows them to get out and explore the world through surfing and mountain biking.
Adventure paddler Aleksander Doba willed his 71-year-old body and 1,600-pound kayak through a 4,000-mile trans-Atlantic journey
In an effort to get us all stoked for winter, Squaw Alpine dropped this video about the effort it takes to get the chairs turning every morning.
From KGB Productions, Westward follows a host of fascinating ski characters who are doing things their own way.
From DPS Skis The Shadow Campaign, The Time Within finds five of DPS's best skiers in the powder haven of Japan.
Over the past week, a series of fires destroyed tens of thousands of acres in and around Sonoma County, burning homes, cars, and wineries in their wake. We sent a photographer to document the aftermath.
Border resort shuttered amid earthquake and volcano concerns after a series of underground detonations
For more than two decades, Jeff Caldwell has lured in hikers, couchsurfers, and other women (and they're almost always women), enthralling them with his tales of adventure. Then he manufactures personal crises and exploits their sympathy to rip them off.
One of the most contentious environmental fights of the past 30 years is suddenly back in the news, now that EPA head Scott Pruitt is poised to withdraw measures protecting the bay's storied salmon runs
Scientists investigate hip straps—the benefits aren’t as obvious as you think
From Outdoor Gear Exchange, the More Than You Think series aims to highlight the expanding opportunities for backcountry skiing in the northeast.
Christian Thomas, a.k.a. Buddy Backpacker, finished the Continental Divide Trail on September 18, becoming the youngest person to complete all three of the nation's longest hiking trails
Our PlayNow series highlights an epic POV clip so you can get in on the action even when you're stuck behind a desk.
The longtime DOI employee says he was forced out because he spoke up about the risk climate change poses to Alaskans. We caught up with him to talk the state of the Interior, how his colleagues are faring, and what he'd say to Secretary Ryan Zinke if given the chance.
This past August, Peak Design's program Give a Shot sent a volunteer expedition to Haines to raise awareness of the proposed Constantine mine, giving a voice to the people and ecosystems that would be catastrophically affected by the development.
How a group of young activists changed the conversation at a public-lands conference—and where the outdoor industry goes from here
Off the coast of Baja lies an oasis of spearfishing opportunities. For professional spearfisherman Pete Correale, this means he can satisfy his itch to be in the ocean every day.
In 1905, Mina Hubbard completed the expedition that had killed her husband—and beat the pants off his swaggering rival
Jim Herrington's book 'The Climbers' is a masterful tribute to the formidable characters who shaped the sport
What two longtime BFFs won't do to make more memories, courtesy of their Frankenstein bikes and Rebecca Rusch's epic, painful, 100-mile Idaho adventure ride
Okay, maybe freak out a little. But here’s why it’s not quite as dire as it sounds.
Breaking down the numbers behind the catastrophic California fires
The renowned expert in high-performance psychology offers up an incredibly simple approach to training your mind
A new photo book shows all the weird and wonderful ways we connect with wild spaces
The 27-year-old Kennedy died by suicide after Perkins, his girlfriend, was killed in an avalanche in Bozeman, Montana
The end goal: stop the environment from getting in the way of oil and gas extraction
His misguided immigration and climate-change policies are worse than January rain
Overnight, 14 fires rampaged over eight counties in northern California
A team of some of the top mountaineers attempt the first ski descent of the world's fifth-highest peak.
From the North Face and Camp4 Collective, Life Coach follows climbers Alex Honnold and Renan Ozturk in The Ruth Gorge in Alaska.
Oakridge has relied heavily on its large swaths of logging terrain, but a recent surge in mountain biking has proven the benefit of cutting trails rather than cutting entire forests.
And how we can use that data to possibly prevent accidents on the crag
For big projects, I need food that’s tasty, packable, and calorically dense. These blended bars are my answer.
From Logan Bockrath of Thelonious Step, this video profiles U.S. Women's Raft Team member Julie Sutton as she makes her yearly migration from the Arkansas River to the Gauley.
Lessons from one of the best sailors to take the helm in this year's 46,000-mile epic
Fly-fishing guide Camille Egdorf is putting an end to the good-ole-boys-club on the river.
Granite Gear has begun sponsoring thru-hikers on iconic trails across the world in an effort to promote trash collection and the pack-it-out mentality.
Writer Kevin Fedarko went looking for meaning in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. He ended up in charge of a boat full of poop.
Meet the surfers set to ride moving mountains at the first event of its kind
For 19 years, Keir Beck has been behind some of the most complex stunts in the industry
In honor of Public Lands Day, we picked the places we couldn't live without
Writer and climber Jeff Johnson was near the base of El Cap when a chunk of rock the size of an apartment building broke off above him. Here's what he saw next.
Micayla Gatto is an artist, mountain biker, and dabbles in a little video production on the side as well.
From filmmakers Backland Media, A Bikers Journey follows rider Marco Fulling as he explores the trails around Weissensee, a region that is known for the small lake within it.
As the largest federally maintained wilderness area in the lower 48, The Frank Church Wilderness holds a special place in the hearts of the rangers that protect it.
A piece of granite "the size of an apartment building" sheared off while 30 climbers were on the wall
Plotting the sport's first ascents and groundbreaking advances
This video from Salomon is a teaser for all their upcoming films this ski season. With athletes like Cody Townsend, Greg Hill, and Kalen Thorien, this season is sure to set a new high.
While the word may be out about Tofino, on Canada’s Vancouver Island, the incredible setting and eclectic locals still make it one of the best surf towns in North America
Politicians seem to think so—but it won't help unless it's accompanied by more fire
Setting up a tent doesn't need to be rocket science, our contributor Bryan Rogala shows us just how easy it is to sleep soundly under the stars.
The shaggy animals can carry our heavy packs, but can they also carry our emotional burdens?
When Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke's advocates for "traditional uses," what he means is industrialization
How an eventful anniversary trek on "the meanest 33 miles in history" saved a marriage
For mountain biker Lorraine Blancher, veering off the beaten path has been a pastime that keeps biking fresh and new.
From Matchstick Productions, Drop Everything features skiers like Cody Townsend, Michelle Parker, Elyse Saustad sending huge lines everywhere from British Columbia to Matchstick's home base of Crested Butte.
Here's some key equipment and planning advice from a first-timer who just completed the Appalachian Trail
24 Hours In LA from Redington, follows a group of rowdy gentlemen as they explore the waters around Los Angeles.
The folks at Manera know that kiteboarding paradises are often warm, windy, and serve great margaritas, but for their most recent trip, they ventured into the far north of Iceland.
Fighting one invasive species with another has led to some famous horror stories. But biocontrol can be done right.
From DPS Skis and filmmaker Frank Pickell, The Shadow Within tells the tale of a young boy who finds a mysterious treasure on the shore of a deserted island.
The former fastest woman to hike the AT is stitching together ambitious routes right in the middle of urban civilization
Ryan Zinke's report to Donald Trump recommending alterations to 10 national monuments is based on a pack of falsehoods. Here we break down the worst ones.