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Two North Carolina fishermen venture out to some of the state's most remote fishing holes.
The Darién Gap is a lawless wilderness on the border of Colombia and Panama, teeming with everything from deadly snakes to antigovernment guerrillas. The region also sees a flow of migrants from Cuba, Africa, and Asia, whose desperation sends them on perilous journeys to the U.S. Jason Motlagh plunged in, risking robbery, kidnapping, and death to document one of the world’s most harrowing treks.
This clip is a preview of an hour-long film that Australian newsmagazine Dateline will air on September 6 on Jason Motlagh's expedition through the Darien Gap, using footage shot by Motlagh and videographer Roger Arnold.
A quarter century of digging under ice sees winners, losers, and an Irish billionaire teaming up with De Beers
When Cecil, the magnificent, 13-year old, black-mane lion was killed by an American dentist on an illegal trophy bow hunt last year, the world responded with shock and horror. Photographer Brent Stapelkamp, 38, was the last person to fit Cecil with a GPS satellite collar and to photograph him, just a month before he was killed.
Scouts Rickard Sjöberg and Stephan Dombaj explore a forgotten river in the jungles of Costa Rica
The OARS founder and conservation icon was among the first to run non-motorized river trips down the Grand Canyon
'Living Refuge' is a series of upcoming short documentary films that highlight the work of biologists who study, manage, and protect the biodiversity and wilderness of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
'Among Giants' is a short video that takes us deep into the coastal rainforests of Bellingham, Washington
No indulgent selfies or boring landscapes here. These Instagram accounts showcase the trail like you've never seen it before.
Insurers face $2.8 billion in claims, industry group says
In Washington’s Enchantment Basin, you can have an epic poo with a view
Expert wingsuit flyer and pilot Rex Pemberton’s latest trick: turning himself into a human rocket
Rider Sid Slotegraaf takes to some of the finest trails in Squamish, British Columbia, with Canadian XC world cup veteran Ricky Federau.
19-year-old Alex Mason brings slacklining to the the Hawaiin jungle in Slackladder, his most ambitious project to date.
At just 19 years old, Alex Mason is one of the youngest phenoms in slacklining. He’s traversed the globe to compete, winning the Teva World Cup and the Slackline World Championships, all before he graduated high school. For his biggest project yet, he teamed up with his mentor, “Sketchy” Andy Lewis, and a Redbull film crew to trickline his way through the world’s first “slackladder” — a term coined by Redbull.
For years, Chuck Thompson dreamed of picking some random spot on the map of British Columbia and plunging in for an adventure. He got all he could handle and more on the Klinaklini River, a Class V rager that cuts through heavily forested wilderness north of Mount Waddington. In fact, he's lucky he got out alive.
In 2015, Chuck Thompson set out on an epic rafting trip on the Klinaklini River, one of the most challenging, remote rivers in the world.
'Douglas Tompkins: A Wild Legacy' is a film about the life, work, and passions of The North Face and Esprit co-founder Douglas Tompkins
Outside owner and founder Larry Burke takes on surfing in Costa Rica.
Some argue that so-called trail angels, who hand out food and water (and beer!) to weary through-hikers, are cheapening what should be a life-altering experience
Eric Jackson is the most decorated freestyle kayaker of all time, the founder of the biggest kayaking brand in the world, and the proud father of three.
Sasquatch, Yeti, MoMo, Nape—the creature goes by different names around the world. A sort of pseudoscience has emerged to suss out the biology and behavior of this animal. Here’s what it says.
GoPro athlete Chris Davenport takes us to one of the best lines in the world, a couloir called the Super C
The Catskill Mountains are the birthplace of American dry-fly fishing and home to the legends of the sport
In the third episode of 'Find Your Water: Season 2' we go behind the scenes of a fly fishing series
A new study paints a grim picture of how vulnerable open areas in the West are to all types of developments. Stopping it is out of the question. But maybe we can slow it down.
Can one man’s pie-in-the-sky idea save one the West’s most iconic and underloved rivers?
'Counter Balance' follows a group of veterans on a four-day rafting trip down the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument
Jacques Cousteau’s grandson, who stars in an upcoming “Shark Week” special, talks about ocean exploration in the 21st century, carrying on his grandfather’s legacy, and what we can learn from nuclear sharks
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Mid-Distance race consists of an 119-mile course through northern Minnesota
Bears in backyard pools, bears on TV, and now a bear attack
'The Art of Wild' is a documentary from Lindsay Marie Stewart that aims to reconnect us to the wilderness
According to a recent report from the World Economic Forum, there will be more plastic than fish in the world's oceans by 2050
The rules may be simple, but that doesn't make it easy
Nobody knows the state's 600-plus streams and rivers as well as backcountry fishing and Lahontan cutthroat trout expert Steve MacMillan.
Hamilton’s footwear of choice needed to be lightweight, grippy, waterproof, and breathable
To break the record, Hamilton relied on friends, family, a 4WD truck, high-calorie powder mix—and all-around breathable, waterproof shoes with GORE-TEX® SURROUND® Footwear technology
Cold war politics between Russia and Norway left a group of polar marathoners, arctic skiers, extreme tourists, and climate scientists in limbo in the Arctic Circle in what might have been the worst season ever for those hoping to reach the North Pole
In a bit of political theater, a beekeeper protesting pesticide use is going to deliver a truckload of rotting honeybees to Capitol Hill today
About 100 people in the U.S. drown after being sucked out to sea in rips each year, and new research has experts arguing over how best to escape them. Australia has figured it out, why haven’t we?
This May, CLIF Bar brought together four athletes to take on a challenge—snowboard, climb, bike, and surf in a single day
Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby decided that his family was in a technology-driven rut, so he set up a grueling journey from British Columbia to Zanskar, a remote region in northern India. The dream was exploration and growth. The reality involved unexpected risks that made him wonder if the whole thing was an epic mistake.
Here are some of our favorite photos from the #SummerofChaco sweepstakes. The winner will go on a trip for 4 to Squaw Valley outfitted in Chacos! Runner-up will also receive a pair of Chacos!
Hamilton averaged nearly six peaks a day during the attempt
The twenty-three-year-old makes millions of dollars a year, lives a stone's throw from Pipeline, and is the heir to Kelly Slater's throne. The question is: does he want it?
The national park's namesake tree may be designated endangered
These guys are redefining surf culture in mountain towns.
My journey from an average animal lover, to an active participant in conservation
Tracking the millions of tropical fish caught and sold in the global aquarium trade is our best chance for understanding the impact of Disney’s new movie on the world’s oceans
A bold reminder of mankind's lethal impact
Hilary Hutcheson takes her father, Dave, fly-fishing for the first time
The park's main attractions are also its most dangerous features
Hotshots take on exceptional risk. Could unionizing give them the voice they need to avoid deadly situations like Yarnell Hill?
When it comes to managing coastlines, surfers could help fill a critical data gap for understanding the future of waves and beaches.
A photographer, food blogger, ecologist, illustrator, and musician go on a bike ride—and create a fantastic film
What, are you surprised? Tulsi Gabbard learned to choose her own line on Oahu's South Shore.
When your submarine is on the verge of imploding, you better make all the right choices
This is the story of a place at the edge of the world, where a black bear ventured into a Russian hamlet and attacked a human. One bear became two, two became dozens, and before long no one would leave their home, and no one had any idea what to do.
The first American woman to summit Everest without oxygen canisters and make it back down alive explains why she snuck off to the mountain without alerting her sponsors—or even her parents
Being Here is a beautiful short film from Hilary Oliver that urges us to take a break from our busy lives to seek out the wild places.
We caught up with Hilary Oliver at 5Point Film Festival to talk about the story behind her first filmmaking project.
Follow two riders, Rachel Walker and Julia Hobson, as they take on Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in the Lake District
Nestled in the Magic Wood of Switzerland, Practice of the Wild, rated Font 8c (or V15), is one of the hardest boulder problems in the world. After watching footage of Tyler Landman performing the second ascent of the problem (Chris Sharma locked in the first), climber Dave…
How do pro skier Brody Levin and filmmaker Adam Clark celebrate the end of an epic winter?
First Nations mountain bikers are discovering that good flow and cash flow are one and the same when you’ve got some of the world’s gnarliest trails
In our new Play Now series, we give you a slice of the action through thrilling POV shots—each one minute or less
Living Outside the Box is a film by Elements in Motion that profiles Jared Madsen, owner of Madsen Cycles. Diagnosed at an early age with dyslexia, Madsen struggled through the U.S. educational system and almost didn't graduate high school. After graduating, Madsen tapped into his…
Surviving the world’s tallest mountain takes a lifetime, even if you come down unharmed. It leaves an indelible mark on your soul that one can only cope with.
As light pollution continues to crowd out the stars, a small group of activists and scientists are examining how it’s damaging humans and wildlife—and what can be done to fix it
Carbon capture and storage is getting better. But is it too little, too late?
The primitive bushcraft expert wants to turn your nickels into arrowheads
The Zenga Bros have spearheaded a slew of unique community art projects since 1999
After completing the Pacific Crest Trail, Julie Hotz set her eyes on the seldom-traveled, lesser-known Pacific Northwest Trail
They face unique challenges, longer odds, and sometimes outright hostility