Adventure
ArchiveHailed for her “passion and fearless spirit”
Last summer, adventurers Will Gadd and Gavin McClurg completed a historic paragliding expedition through the Canadian Rockies. And when Gadd, who completed a historic first ascent of a frozen Niagra Falls earlier this year, calls something “the truest adventure” he’s ever been a part of, you know it had to…
One of the world’s most dangerous hikes
For death of bar owner in February 2014
Via Ferrata is a short film from pro mountain biker Harald Philipp. Filmmaker Christoph Thoresen filmed Philipp's first descent of a fixed-rope climbing route on a mountain bike in the Brenta Dolomites with a drone. Philipp said it was one of the best rides of…
An experimental timelapse video by Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinovic created for the Skyglow Project that imagines galaxy over the glowing metropolis of Los Angeles through compositied timelapse and star trail astrophotography. Skyglow is a Kickstarter quest designed to explore the effects and…
Shaves nearly six minutes off old record
Hopes integration will boost recruitment
Climber Gord McArthur couldn’t hang with the Europeans on the World Cup, so he built a monstrous apparatus in his backyard so he could train harder
‘Floating Piers’ will allow visitors to walk on water
Interactive map shows most-ridden tracks
Norman Ollestad's father taught him to surf during rambling, tough-love safaris down the coast of Mexico. Then the education came to a sudden and tragic end. Forty years later, Ollestad heads south with his own son—and finds that the old road maps can only take them so far.
Would you trade in your daily commute to live life off grid in Northern Montana? The latest film from Goal Zero, join Sean and Mollie Busby as they walk us through the Yurt that they call home and explain how they deal with wood fire stoves, bear…
Fourth person to do so in past eight months
Waives rule against deals with alcohol makers
Trees are dying, snowpack is gone
Likely spells end to climbing season
Volcanic activity in and around Patagonia could mean clogged streams and animal deaths, but experts say the region should bounce back quickly.
Having a nemesis can up your game big time. But choose wisely
Derek Bouchard-Hall replaces Steve Johnson
Will match music with runner’s pace
Made the trip in 857 days
Court finds Michigan man liable for $9,300
Beats Steck’s mark by 10 minutes
Surfers say Brazil break is too polluted
State not responsible for damaged property
It's technically allowed, but it may be nearly impossible.
Prevent Boston Marathon-style bombing
After she escaped from the cult in which she spent her childhood, and after her long-distance love was eaten by a crocodile in the Congo, bestselling author Juliana Buhring bought a bike and pedaled around the world. Here’s how she became one of the strongest women on two wheels.
They get paid to climb mountains and raft whitewater. But guiding isn't all a dream—not with whiny clients, lousy tips, and the occasional colleague pranking you in a gorilla suit.
Purse stolen while champ celebrated
More than 100,000 have already left the city
Chinese announce that Everest and all other mountains in Tibet are closed for the season
The veteran climber explains the decision to close Everest's north side to climbers, and how teams are working through the aftermath of the earthquake
Endurance cyclist Juliana Buhring left a notorious cult, wrote a bestseller, and then rode her bike around the world. She's just getting started.
Though the Tibetan side is closed to climbers, at least one team is considering a climb up the southern side of Everest
Three-inch toy led to arrest
Our anonymous survey results are in. These are the genuine horrors and joys of leading strangers into the wild.
The versatile watercraft goes way back
Users can share adventure plans
In advance of Pope’s talks on environment
NPS pressing for crackdown on coal plants
Not necessarily less severe than quake
Rule number one: Find organizations that are genuinely making a difference. These 10 grassroots non-profits, focusing on long-term reconstruction, are a good place to start.
Across the Web, the Silicon Valley executive has been recognized for his role in bringing Street View to Everest and his other accomplishments at Google. Here, two close friends recall the spontaneity and energy that made him so endearing.
Integrating drought coverage into the curriculum will not solve the West’s water crisis, but it may be the first step to getting people to finally evaluate their behavior.
Back in Kathmandu after treating the Everest wounded, dZi Foundation’s Ben Ayers takes a moment to share the scope of the devastation
A photographer with 6 Summits Challenge, an international team of climbers lead by Nick Cienski, whom Outside senior editor Grayson Schaffer spoke with yesterday, captured these images during the rescue efforts.
In a remarkable rescue effort, helicopter pilots ferried dozens of climbers to safety from Camps I and II. Meanwhile, reports continue to come in from other Himalayan peaks—including Makalu and Annapurna—that were hit by powerful avalanches.
Two German climbers capture the horrific scene at Base Camp as it unfolds
As rescue efforts continue at Base Camp, attention shifts to dozens of climbers trapped at Camps I and II
After falling rocks and ice tore through Base Camp on April 25, stranded climbers struggle to care for their wounded and dead.
Working for the Weekend follows longtime Meathead Films veteran, Ben Leoni. Leoni lives in Portland Maine, where he holds down a career as an attorney but still finds time to get out into the mountains on the weekend. The series showcases the best skiing…
Drought imperils crucial Southwestern water source
Built by UC San Diego and surfing company
No greater risk of eruption
Just because it’s theoretically possible to climb and ski off North America’s tallest volcano in 24 hours or less, including travel time from the airport, doesn’t mean you should. Watch as professional skiers Brody Leven and Caroline Gleich, along with Outside Senior Editor Grayson Schaffer…
First time in more than 40 years
Team scrutinized for doping violations
Anti-doping agency chief turned down 2013 meeting
Just because it's theoretically possible to climb and ski off North America's tallest volcano in 24 hours or less, including travel time from the airport, doesn't mean you should.
Wildfire season is getting longer, scarier, and more dangerous. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare.
Chance to qualify for Trail 100 MTB
Citing defect after rider is paralyzed
Explaining Everest’s controversial garbage collection agency.
From major manufacturers to local outfitters, the outdoor industry is coming into its own as a political force. Public lands, and all who love them, stand to benefit in a big way.
Brand for health-conscious travelers
To four years for alleged doping
Discovery Channel’s Elevation Weekend kicks off on April 25 at 8pm EST with the premiere of Valley Uprising. The film from Sender Films and Big Up Productions explores the stories of those who pushed the limits of what’s possible at Yosemite Valley, CA, over…
Spain takes first, Philippines last
Meet Jake, Vail Ski Patrol's latest recruit. The 10-week-old Yellow Lab got his first taste of snow at the top of Vail earlier this month, and soon he'll start working with Patroller Matt Whalen to master obedience skills, get used to riding chairlifts and train…
We broke down the cost of a hypothetical expedition to find out what exactly you get for the roughly $60,000 it takes to get to the roof of the world.
Human-style relief extended to animals
39-year-old took 20 hours
Rob Stewart, a leading conservationist, is best known for his film Sharkwater. His latest project, Revolution, takes the fight to save the oceans to the next level. Filmed over four years in locations spanning 15 countries, Revolution is a firsthand look…
Weaving together recreation areas