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New research shows that the bulk of the national park’s iconic plant are in jeopardy from exceptionally dry conditions
Meru tells the story of climbers Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk’s multiple attempts to climb what many consider to be the ultimate prize in the world of big-wall climbing. The Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru sits 21,000 feet above the sacred Ganges…
We asked a great white expert to explain the pro surfer’s terrifying encounter at Jeffreys Bay
Sketches from the Bugaboos is a short film from Luke Humphrey, who recently took a trip to British Columbia to climb what many refer to as “the best 5.4 in the world”: Pigeon Spire's West Ridge in the Bugaboos. The ridge is 1500 feet of solid granite with stunning views and…
Pro kayaker Steve Fisher has always dreamed of running the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. For a long time the descent was illegal, but not anymore. …
Returned to a route Anker failed to complete in 1988
Will complete two stages for a leukemia charity
Jed Mildon became the first person ever to land a quadruple backflip on a BMX bike on Sunday, July 12, 2015.
Former Biketrials World Champion Martyn Ashton was left paralyzed from the waist down after a bike accident in 2013. Most speculated that he would never walk again, let alone ride a bike. Ashton, however, had other ideas and recently got back on the bike with a little help from his friends. You can watch the…
With enough bolts and webbing for eight new lines loaded into the Volkswagen, they headed south across the border.
For two members of the New Horizons mission to Pluto, aeronautics and planetary science are only part of their overarching fascination with the natural world. We spoke to them about the unlikely intersection of skydiving, cave diving, and space exploration.
Plus, 5 tips to avoid a close encounter
Nothing beats campfire cuisine, if you know what you’re doing
A proposal to protect the remaining wild animals from poachers by marketing fake horn instead of the real thing sounds promising. But conservationists worry it'll only make the problem worse.
The notion that wave riding is a form of high art is outdated in the face of a multi billion-dollar global surfing industry. Young competitors want to represent their countries on the largest stage. We should let them.
The former Appalachian Trail speed record holder responds to how she feels about Scott Jurek’s FKT and reflects on her time on the trail
The North Fork Championship IV brings the best kayakers in the world to Idaho each year for a weekend of incredible kayaking and rowdy parties along the North Fork Payette River.
Armed with the latest technology, a team of climbers aims to find out Denali's exact elevation
Wildfires are burning more acres than ever. These are the areas they're affecting the most.
With petroleum as his paint, English photographer Simon Norfolk took to Africa’s second highest peak, Mount Kenya, to outline the mountains’ vanishing Lewis Glacier.
The Man Who Flew to Earth is a documentary feature film that follows the lives of Gary Connery and his wingman Mark Sutton, as they plan, prepare and undertake a feat deemed to be impossible: to fly and land a wingsuit without using a parachute. You can…
Megamoon is an award winning film from Maia Media about a journey by bike where love and adventure come together, and Hannah’s personal story of how she came to be pulling a heavy trailer across the world’s longest mountain bike trail. Watch the full film…
Alex Honnold and other Yosemite locals weigh in on what will become of the route that was wrecked when a giant chunk of granite detached earlier this week
In June 2013, nine African Americans set out to build a legacy by encouraging inner city kids to get outside. An American Ascent is a feature documentary from producers Andy Adkins, George Potter and James Mills, about the first African American expedition…
A deadly collapse at a popular cavern near Seattle has raised the question of whether signs and warnings are enough to stop visitors from venturing where they shouldn’t
Tour leader Fabian Cancellara among those injured
Major step in circumnavigation journey by solar power
After surviving a freak accident that severed his arm at sea, and the harrowing 21-hour trip to the hospital, Jeff Denholm went on to become a long-distance paddle boarding champion and so much more. Watch Dispatches on Mondays at 9:30pm on Outside Televison.
Danny MacAskill returns to his native home of the Isle of Skye in Scotland to take on a death-defying ride along the notorious Cullin Ridgeline.
Steven Biand captures a unique perspective on a single day’s surf session in Western Australia with surfer Malia Manuel.
A kayaker’s life is on the line as a sieve drags him under the rapids and his friends try desperately to save his life. Watch Ultimate Rush weekdays at 4pm ET on Outside Television.
Hiking and backpacking are some of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. Our beginner's guide shows you what type of gear you'll need for everything from a short day hike to a multi-day backpacking trip. …
Twelve of 19 families settled for $50,000 each
For six days this spring, Emily Harrington free-climbed—using ropes only to catch falls—up 40 pitches of El Capitan’s Golden Gate route before reaching the top on May 31.
First transgender male to qualify for a national squad in any sport
Scrutinizing what kind of tent, sleeping bag, and pack you need for a multiday trip can be difficult. Here’s a comprehensive overview of how to find exactly what you need and assess it with confidence.