After SAR rescued two heavily-laden, inexperienced hikers from the lower 48’s highest peak, they had some strong advice to share with anyone thinking of following in their footsteps

YouTuber Matt Choi was disqualified by marathon officials because his cameramen obstructed other runners. The author presents a plan to allow participants and influencers to coexist.

The chatbot was created by the Belgian Waffle Ride’s founder Michael Marckx in an effort to engage with the community in a less serious way

Camp chairs have gotten small enough and light enough that it’s easy to bring one backpacking. But should you?

From visibility concerns to navigating uneven terrain, running in the dark poses real challenges—but we have solutions

Find out how to identify affected devices and steps to get a free inspection, repair, or replacement. Safety remains Mammut’s top priority.

The famed climbing duo biked, sailed, and then bushwhacked their way from Colorado to Alaska before embarking on an epic ascent of the Diablo Traverse

Known for its high-performance warmwear, the boundary-breaking brand continues its fearless pursuit of inclusivity

Authorities have charged two Coloradans for allegedly stealing historic artifacts from Canyonlands National Park in March

More than a dozen testers moved, sweated, stretched, arm balanced, and meditated on 35 mats. These are the ones we’re still practicing on.

A fraternity at the University of Colorado and the Magnus White charity are raising $100,000 to protect cyclists and pedestrians from distracted drivers

Sure, it’s heavy. But this setup allows me to bring the comforts of home deep into the mountains.

Claire Nelson was more than a mile off the trail when she fell 30 feet in Joshua Tree National Park

Can’t take it anymore? We hear you. Step up to the void and scream it out on these six trails.

Led by snowboard legend Travis Rice, the Natural Selection Ski event brings its revolutionary format to freeskiing for the first time

Five questions with the Santa Fe–based ultrarunner about coaching high schoolers, running backyard ultras, and staying focused while out on the trail

Jason Crist was charged with 29 counts including nine felonies

I’ve optimized my clothing system over the years and have a few pieces that I go back to again and again

Gary Kristensen grew a massive gourd in his backyard and then paddled it 46 miles down the Columbia River to set a new world record

If you’re going to carry your kid on a hiking, skiing, or biking adventure, these five items will make the journey easier and more fun. I’ve tried them all.

In response to a shrinking budget, the land-management agency is suspending seasonal hiring next year. Public lands will bear the cost.

An Australian hiker recently spent seven hours trapped between boulders after attempting to recover her phone. The ordeal was reminiscent of two recent survival stories involving camping latrines.

SKI mag sat down with the resort’s CEO to dig into the ski area’s unique new directive

Surfer Keala Kennelly and others have criticized pro surfing’s governing body for staging an event in the United Arab Emirates, where same-sex relationships are against the law

Christina Lustenberger called her and Gee Pierrel’s descent of Aoraki (Mount Cook) the most engaging of her entire storied career

Remember the names Tanner Wanish and Mike Vaill. The two just went faster than Brad Gobright, Jim Reynolds, and other climbing greats on the Yosemite Triple Crown: El Capitan, Half Dome, and Mount Watkins.

Grizzly 399, which delighted wildlife watchers for more than a decade, was killed Tuesday night in a collision with a vehicle

Camping in 120 degree heat can be deadly. But can it also be beautiful?

Throughout her athletic career, Caroline Gleich has been moonlighting as an activist. This year, she stepped into politics full-time.

Five questions with the iconic Yosemite climber about her 2024 memoir, ‘A Light Through the Cracks’

A pair of Washington climbers, inspired by the warming climate and an enormous challenge, reached a peak normally accessed by a helicopter on the saddles of their bikes

Five questions with Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan about blending his passions for fly-fishing and rock music

Race officials confirmed the death of a Mexican athlete and a British national, while participants raised concerns around organization

Vonn has sparked speculation about a World Cup comeback with recent Instagram posts following her knee surgery. Could the ski legend return?

A last-minute phone call and a wild cross-country road trip led me to interview the vice-presidential candidate. Unlike me, he was relaxed.

Officials denied a private helicopter to help volunteers continue their search for 22-year-old Austin King, who vanished in mid-September in a remote corner of the park

A recent ‘Wall Street Journal’ story sheds light on the popularity of home oxygenation systems, which can cost upward of $100,000. The writer explains why he grudgingly accepts the new technology.

The border wall had an all star cast of political operatives trying to get it built. The butterflies had Marianna Trevino Wright.

Hunting is the easy part. Getting your kill out of the woods and into your kitchen is a little more complicated. Here’s how to do it.

The iconic freeride mountain bike competition in Virgin, Utah, welcomed women for the first time, to great success. The men weren’t so bad either.

This painstakingly-assembled kit is for anyone who likes to keep driving when the pavement ends

Like humans, dogs have accidents in the backcountry. So what do you do if your canine hiking companion is in distress?

This 83-foot-tall wall—perhaps the world’s tallest home “woodie”—climbs through a retractable ceiling panel and boasts fantastic views of one of New York City’s poshest neighborhoods

A group led by filmmaker Jimmy Chin found the boot of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, the British climber who vanished on Everest alongside George Mallory in 1924. Experts say the mystery involving the duo remains.

Gardner, 32, was attempting a new route on Jannu East’s immense North Face when he died in a fall

After 17 editions just for men, the iconic freeride event in Utah will debut its women’s competition on Thursday

Power generators and satellite internet are smart investments, but as climate change amplifies natural disasters, there’s nothing as important as your neighbors

Mountaineers Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners take us inside their harrowing rescue on the side of Chaukhamba III in the Garhwal Himalayas

How did a US congressional candidate and the director of the National Butterfly Center end up in a physical altercation on the US border with Mexico?

Scouring your yard clean is a waste of time and deprives your soil of valuable nutrients

Our hiking columnist tested Satisfy’s pricey Dyneema shorts. Turns out, the most expensive product isn’t always the best.

Katmai's famous Fat Bear Week contest is about to celebrate its tenth anniversary—but for the first time, its biggest star is nowhere to be found. We pay tribute to a true champion.

Although the 26-year-old from India won’t break the record for fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bike, she will be the first to have ridden around the world twice

Our hiking columnist phoned up experts along the iconic pathway to get a sense of the destruction left by Hurricane Helene

Recover from active pursuits with footwear built to get you back out there rested, refreshed, and ready for more

Follow Andrew Muse as he explores the ultimate overlanding event and asks people about their favorite gear

Surfing’s three-time world champion talks fatherhood, injuries, and how a daily regimen of hyperbaric chamber therapy and meditation helps him stay on top

In the remote, heavily logged Yaak Valley, an unlikely stand of old growth sits at the center of a debate about what a forest is for—and how best to protect it

The global ski resort behemoth is cutting 14 percent of its corporate staff after a tough year. But will its new business strategy affect skiers?

Some of the AT’s most famous towns and their residents bore the worst of Helene’s damage. Hikers who were on trail discuss the moment that the storm hit—and locals contemplate the long recovery ahead.

Was Homero’s death an accident? Or murder? And who would want Homero dead?

Americans are transfixed by the saga of Rayne Beau, the California house cat that went missing in the country’s oldest national park and reappeared in its home state

Firefighter James Lawless tackles the rugged terrain of Bronco Off-Roadeo Nevada before climbing with Bronco Ambassador Maiza Lima

Parks and trail towns along the southern reaches of the AT are devastated. Here's how hikers can help.

Florida surf legend “Gnarly Charley” Hajek stepped on a shark at New Smyrna Beach this week. His biggest regret? Breaking his 148-day streak.

Utah’s Powder Mountain looks to evolve the skiing experience, changing the way the slopes look, feel, and sound

Don’t just chuck it in the trash. Here’s the right way to get rid of your spent bear spray.

Drop the jargon, demystify the tech. We’re bringing you nothing but the facts.

The husband of runner Camille Herron admitted to having altered the Wikipedia biographies of prominent ultrarunners. The revelation came after a Canadian journalist launched an investigation.

Tyler Andrews predicts more top runners will pursue Fastest Known Times on the world’s tallest mountains

68-year-old Mick Fowler and 74-year-old Victor Saunders make an odd couple. But their teamwork just yielded yet another striking Karakorum first ascent.

FKT season has arrived, and no record is safe. Here’s a peek at five of the wildest record attempts we’ve seen go down this year.

Monarchs are considered the king of the butterflies. In Michoacan, Mexico conservationist Homero Gomez Gonzalez was considered the king of the Monarchs. Until one day in 2020, when he disappeared without a trace.

If I owned the gondola, here are 10 things I’d use it for—guilt-free farting, horseplay, and dog transportation, for starters.

In a new documentary, now screening at this year's Outside Festival, the professional snowboarder opens up about motherhood and her career in the shadow of a cancer diagnosis

A hiker suffered severe burns after falling into a hydrothermal feature this week. The park responded with a reminder that its hot springs are its deadliest feature.

Ultrarunner Tara “Candy Mama” Dower shaved 13 hours off Karel Sabbe’s previous record for hiking the iconic route

Boston Marathon champion Des Linden believes in the performance benefits of caffeine. What does top nutritionist—and elite runner—Magda Boulet say?

For years, tensions have run high between AT thru-hikers and rangers in Baxter State Park. One hiker wonders, could moving the terminus solve the problem?

This year’s Warren Miller flick is going to be pretty epic