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Ruby is a 4-year old Hungarian Vizsla and is way faster than you'll ever be on the trail. She sticks by him, taking the inside line, and setting the pace.
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Josh Jespersen took down Colorado’s 14ers in record time—on a splitboard
On June 14 at 3 a.m., Katie Bono crawled into basecamp on Alaska’s Mount Denali, frostbitten and exhausted. Bono had left the same camp, located at 7,200 feet, at 6 a.m. the previous morning, summited the 20,310-foot peak (North America’s highest) in minus 40 degree temperatures at 8:46 p.m., then headed back down.
The Great Eastern Trail spans nine states and 1,600 miles just west of the Appalachian Trail, but private landowners, meager funding, and sluggish construction are holding up the completion of America's next big wilderness route
From Big Cedar Media, Peace of Adventure shares the story of a nonprofit dedicated to aiding veterans in their transition back to civilian life.
If you want to make an adventure buddy, the first few weeks are critical
From Outdoor Research and filmmaker Henna Taylor, The Honeymoon Is Over follows climber Madeline Sorkin as she becomes the first woman to send this 5.13c route.
Mammut has teamed up with climbing legends like Ron Kauk to explore some of bouldering's most classic lines. The first route they revisit is Midnight Lighting named after the late Jimmy Hendrix.
Mountain bikes were made for this: 450 miles of empty, achingly scenic backcountry in southern Utah, on little-known trails pieced together in the spirit of Edward Abbey. Our writer saddles up to get lost.
Working with Kona Bikes has allowed Joonas Vinnari to share some amazing stories and travel to beautiful places, but for this video Sun(day) he never had to stray far from home.
California's banner snowfall plus a record number of hikers have kept local search and rescue teams very, very busy
Congressman Rob Bishop of Utah wants to transfer federal land to the states, gut the Endangered Species Act, and eliminate the Antiquities Act—and D.C. is starting to listen
The renowned videographer and photographer opens up about filming Alex Honnold's epic free solo climb, how he analyzes risk, and what it's like to be a social media kingpin
Peter Grubb, founder of Row Adventures, talks about embracing the lifestyle, getting the certifications, and making it pay
Rafa Ortiz and Red Bull are known to get into some pretty ridiculous antics together, but this hilarious new video may top them all.
Sammy Hartley skis, climbs, bikes, and backpacks—and just spent five days hiking rim to rim
Recently released public comments from Utah residents show an overwhelming majority—88 percent—support preserving the monument's status
For the first time, a new study from the Ocean Cleanup quantifies how much plastic the world’s rivers are pumping into the sea
When filmmakers and avid mountain bikers Scott Secco and Mike Hopkins set out to make 'Flow State,' the objective was to set the viewer in a perspective that would allow them to witness what it's like to find flow on a mountain bike
Let’s get this straight: if something horrible happens to me on a ride, don’t ever say I died doing what I love. I feel no affection about the idea of getting pulverized by a 4,000-pound SUV, especially if the driver was flipping through Instagram. Still, I recognize that something might happen. And rather than leave it up to other people to commemorate my life and death on the bike, I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands—with facts based on a terrifying encounter with a speeding Porsche that actually happened—just in case the next run-in turns out differently.
'This Is Home' is a series from Shimano and Anthill Films that follows elite riders during the offseason to find out more about where they came from.
Along the way, they encountered a few locals hunting with golden eagles, intense whitewater sections, and a ruthless climate. In the words of Schusler, "This was not an adventure these young lads would soon forget."
Robin Pecknold was in no rush to follow up his band's 2011 hit indie album. In the six-year break leading up to the band's forthcoming record, he's been hitting trails and waves around the world.
Sarah McNair-Landry, one of today’s boldest young explorers, describes the unique thrill of crossing the Arctic on skis.
After a 45-day review period, the Secretary of the Interior advised President Trump to redraw the boundary of the controversial national monument—a decision that will almost definitely be tested in court
Ascending Everest may be easier now that one of the most difficult features en route to the summit has crumbled, veteran mountaineers say.
Jesper Stechmann is a World Champion Freediver who was raised in Denmark. From the ripe age of six years old, he began holding his breath under water and since then, he's lived much of his life under the surface of the water.
How to prepare physically and mentally before tackling your first wall
The sandstone boulders of Rocklands, South Africa has drawn many amateur and professional climbers to this proving ground.
In the 1990s, thousands of bones and bone fragments mysteriously went missing from Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa, the continental epicenter of Native American burial remains. In December 2015, a detective with the National Park Service tracked down the artifacts—and the man who stole them.
Sarah Laine gets to create rock climbing routes for a living, and she's one of few women who do it
We all know Alex is the greatest climber of our generation. I trust him with my life. I trust him a little less with his own.
Wetsuit pioneer, “affable pirate,” and surf industry legend Jack O’Neill died on Friday, June 1, at age 94. His innovations helped make the ocean accessible surfers the world over.
If the budget is a political document that reflects a president’s priorities, Trump’s priorities are clear—and the environment, wildlife, and the Great Outdoors don’t rank particularly high
In this episode 'Synchronicles II', Rob Heran takes his van into the desert for an isolated mountain bike experience.
Mountain Biker Eric Porter's quests for the best singletrack in the world has taken him to Ecuador, Guatemala, Utah, and now the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Rock climbers from around the world suffer under Patxi Usobiaga. But why?
After searching far and wide for a pinnacle project, he found a cave in southern Utah and bolted a route called Bone Tomahawk.
As our writer cheered on his three-year-old at the Strider Cup in Texas—a merciless race replete with tears, anxiety, and elation—he had one question: Is intense competition good for the tiniest of competitors?
The founder of 'Surfer" magazine passed away earlier this week at age 83. Matt Warshaw chronicles his impact on the sport's media.
Part Burning Man, part Camino de Santiago, part Fringe Festival thrown in for good measure, Trail Days is 72 hours of hiking mayhem.
Surf Photographer DJ Struntz had a long and illustrious career as a staff photographer at Surfing Magazine, but gave it all up for his family.
Advice from IFMGA mountain guide Angela Hawse, the sixth American woman to earn the certification
Upon entering UC Merced, Jessica Rivas applied for the Yosemite Leadership Program. What she experienced during that summer changed the course of her entire life.
How one of the world’s best mountaineers made a last-second decision that would take his life
For a week in March, photographer Ben Kraushaar shadowed the WMI folks as they captured and collared 35 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and 220 mule deer throughout Wyoming. From the Red Desert to eastern Greater Yellowstone, Kraushaar documented the steps involved in WMI’s efforts to better understand the migrations and health of these animals.
He made it from advanced base camp to the summit in 17 hours
The longtime guide with Alpine Ascents summited for the 21st time on May 27, tying Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi for the most summits on the world's highest mountain
Unplugging Lake Powell is a beautiful dream, but it would hurt the river more than it would help
The most expensive, complex, and risky recover mission in the mountain's history is about to get underway—and that's a mistake
Atlantic bluefin tuna are among the most hunted species on the planet and one of the best ways to see the effects of an increasingly industrialized food chain. But for a few short weeks during early summer on Spain’s southern coast, an ancient ritual known as the almadraba still plays out—an intense, intimate, and violent tradition that strives to harvest some of the world's most valuable seafood in a sustainable manner.
Paul "Mungo" Mungeam on how he got his start and what it's like as a father to shoot in the world's most dangerous places
The world’s tallest mountain has claimed 6 lives this season
To fully comprehend any of the news surrounding our nation's public lands, it's important to take a step back and understand what exactly people are talking about when they talk about "public lands."
Mountaineers and Nepalese officials can’t seem to agree about whether the Hillary Step—a forbidding obstacle on the final leg to the summit—still exists
Fraser Corsan hopes to glide through the air like never before. Here's how.
Atherton has racked up 14 consecutive World Cup wins, something no one has ever done before. Yet people still relegate her to the shadow of her pro biker brothers—and she's tired of it.
Every summer, the world’s best wingsuiters and BASE jumpers gather in Switzerland’s Lauterbrunnen Valley to have the best times of their perilous lives
For professional slackliner Mickey Wilson, the next adventure is wherever he can park the RV
Your guide to the United States of climbing. Plus, tips to stay injury-free and some inspiring words from the world’s best big-waller.
The 29-year-old Spaniard continues breaking speed records on the world’s highest mountains
Facing a failed marriage and an underwhelming job, Tonya Holt decided to sell her belongings, cancel her apartment lease, and set out on a six-month wilderness backpacking trip. Who she’ll be when she finishes, she isn’t sure.
The folks at Bivy documented a recent trip to Bears Ears and produced this film, 'Bears Ears Is a Place, Not an Opinion.'
NOAA’s new satellite will make forecasting devastating storms (and epic powder days) more accurate than ever
World Champion Boulderer Jule Wurm had a fantastic run within the competitive indoor climbing circuit, but with all the victories came the toll of constantly traveling and training.
The products the pros use to keep their hands and feet happy and healthy
Watch fly-fishing guide Maddie Brenneman and her longtime boyfriend, professional photographer Nick Kelley, kick off the fly-fishing season by loading up an RV and heading for the border in search of pristine spring creeks.
Irene Yee, better known as @ladylockoff on Instagram, explains how she shoots climbers of all types with an eye for authenticity
From filmmakers Clair and August Popkin, Base Jumping Switzerland brings you into the mind of ex-military parachutist Jon Szylobryt.
Mountain Biker Lee Craigie began riding her bike as a means to escape the pressures of society, but as her passion grew, it turned into an obsession and she began training to compete competitively.
Don and Donna Shearer's birds get dispatched to rescues, James Bond sets, Jaws swells, and forest fires on the Hawaiian island
Husband and wife, Josh and Rachel set sail in November 2016 from Ventura, California. After spending 40 hard days doing boat maintenance, their boat Agape was ready for her maiden voyage.
What does it take to swim 111 miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage? Passion bordering on obsession.
Aaron Smith has been a member of the storied Yosemite Search and Rescue team for over 15 years. He’s also on the park’s elite helicopter rescue squad. Here’s a list of the gear he relies on most during his missions.
A Canadian company is suing Greenpeace for $220 million—and it might have a case
Our PlayNow series highlights an epic POV clip so you can get in on the action even when you're stuck behind a desk.
From Nevada to Minnesota, hollowed-out mining towns are seeing economic revitalization on trails and tracks that attract mountain bikers from far and wide
The 44-year-old Nepali woman broke her own record on the world’s highest peak