Adventure
ArchiveA writer tests her mettle against the firefighters who work in our forests each year
Meet Austin Smith and Curtis Ciszek—these seasoned snowboarders are taking on a new kind of adventure challenge
The new HBO film ‘Here to Climb’ offers an analytical and surprisingly candid exploration of Sasha DiGiulian’s journey from solitary sport climber to team player. The film debuts Tuesday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Hike hard, brunch harder
The Tour starts on Saturday, and there are dozens of interesting subplots to follow. Articles editor Fred Dreier has a short list of ones to watch.
After spending her infant years ascending New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in a carrier, Lydia Pearson recently accomplished the challenge on her own two feet—summiting all 48 of them
More fodder for your "Honey, we need a dog," argument
Two American women and two Sherpa guides perished while racing for a record. The tragedy illuminates how the recent rush to climb the world’s highest peaks is driving climbers onto dangerous mountains like never before.
The number of fatalities on the world’s highest peak decreased in 2024 from a year ago. We asked guides and government officials why.
In episode four of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, variable spring snow conditions throw wrenches when slopestyle skills meet tricky landings
The star cyclist from Durango, Colorado, was set to co-lead Dutch team Visma-Lease a Bike at the Tour, but sickness will sideline him from the 2024 race
Tamayo Perry, who also appeared in “Blue Crush” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” died on Sunday on Oahu’s northeast coast
Apple’s new iOS 18 update allows its products to work off-grid. But are phones a suitable replacement for purpose-built backcountry communication tools?
We polled patrollers from resorts around the country and learned that the gig is far more than dropping ropes and getting first tracks
Unplugged thru-hikes are increasingly rare—but not extinct. Here's how to thru-hike without a smart phone.
The new Forloh BTM Pros might look the Fjallraven Kebs, but they’re made in America, and far more durable
There are plenty of climbs to choose from in Boulder, Colorado, but articles editor Fred Dreier obsessively rides up and down Flagstaff Road, clocking hundreds of ascents each year.
White recently unveiled a new halfpipe series for professional snowboarders and freeskiers. Lucas Foster, an American Olympian, thinks the Snow League could give athletes more earning potential.
Five questions with Shilletha “Dragonsky” Curtis, whose memoir ‘Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself’ explores her transformative hike on the Appalachian Trail
Caroline Gleich is a renowned climber and skier, a climate activist, and now the Utah democratic party’s candidate for US senate
We chatted with Kai Lightner about diversity in the climbing world misconceptions about how accessible climbing is for people of color, and his nonprofit, Climbing For Change
Just how guilty do I need to feel about enjoying the occasional burger? I spoke to a hunter, a rancher, and a climate scientist to get to the meat of the matter.
The iconic Swiss peak only sees a ski descent a few times a decade. This team of athletes recounts what it was like to ski off the side of the Toblerone.
A year ago, the world was transfixed by the Titan implosion thousands of feet underwater. Writer James Nestor argues that we should still go deep.
In episode three of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, athletes transition to the Big Mountain Descent before the first of two gravity-based bike challenges
A relaxed, charming kid from Durango may make Americans fall in love with the Tour de France again
Chef Matt Vawter’s local-hiring practices and culinary excellence are transforming the food scene in the Colorado mountain town
This fruit-based energy gel, once touted for its high-carb intake and low volume, contains about a third of calories than advertised, multiple independent nutritional analyses suggest
Our editors asked their fathers about a piece of gear they’ve held onto over the years, and what it means to them
Getting bit? It could be your backcountry hygiene—or lack thereof.
Everest’s overcrowded South Col route has found its home on one of the world’s biggest digital hiking guides, where it’s “generally considered a very challenging route”
From bucket hats to visors, headgear blocks out the sun and helps define your trail persona. Our hiking columnist helps you choose which hat is best for you.
Last week a trio of climbers from Malaysia became stranded on Denali in Alaska. Guides and rescuers recount how they spent multiple days trying to save them.
Watch two friends explore the vast landscape of West Texas
Two adventurers followed the Qhapaq Ñan through the Peruvian Andes and discovered a trove of Latin American culture, beautiful landscapes, and challenging climbs
Five questions with Nepali mountaineer Purnima Shrestha, who recently became the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in one season
Photos and videos of the destroyed roadway flooded social media after it gave way on June 7. Officials have not given a timeline for opening the highway.
In episode two of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, athletes race up to the 12,859-foot summit of Red Mountain 3—twice
I report on a lot of SAR calls and this Mazama debacle is one of the weirdest rescue stories I’ve ever heard
Martin Feistl, 27, was among the most talented and bold alpinists of his generation. He died after a 130-foot fall.
Backpacker editors go head-to-head on the most controversial of feminine hygiene accessories
The solution to the microplastics problem already exists, according to the “Father of Green Chemistry.” So why aren’t we using it?
Five questions with the veteran survivalist and ‘Alone’ champion about becoming a mom at age 47
Adrian Ballinger, Kilian Jornet, Melissa Arnot Reid and others offer public support to two women who say Purja harassed and assaulted them in a recent ‘New York Times’ story
Watch these two adventurous friends take on the ultimate Texas-style biking itinerary
Episode one of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, kicks off with the climbing challenge as an elite field of eight seasoned pros begin this first-ever, multistage competition
The landmark decision rules that liability waivers can’t be used to protect ski areas from certain claims of negligence
U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez cited Barrett’s pattern of terrorizing his victims and a clear lack of remorse as reasons for issuing the maximum penalty
But popularity online could also be the ticket to better funding for parks with lower engagement
Watch these nature lovers find the best adventures on the Texas Gulf Coast
The tragedy offers some sobering lessons for anyone who spends time outdoors
“I’m sure there must have been edges to make the foot placements better,” says Jesse Dufton, “but because I can’t see, I didn’t find any. I’ve never known such pain in my calves.”
Lel Tone and Kimber Warder bring a different kind of energy to the state’s legendary extreme terrain
Yosemite’s most accomplished speed climber cut more than eight hours off the previous solo time on the Salathé Wall
Two climbers fell to their deaths on Mount Everest on May 21 after an ice cornice collapsed. Eyewitness accounts and video clips provide an inside look at the disaster and frantic aftermath.
Are you ready for a restful night?
Five questions with Matt Lyons, the Instagram comedian who skewers outdoor cliques
When Eberhard Jurgalski determined that Reinhold Messner narrowly missed a key summit, he told the world. He’s still dealing with the fallout.
Belgian climber Jelle Veyt recently scaled Denali after biking, sailing, and skiing from his home country
A great trail is eternal. See if you can pick out some of America’s best hikes in these photos from the National Park Service’s archives.
The data doesn’t lie: middle-aged men are most likely to misjudge their abilities and get in over their heads
From our favorite hikes in national parks and every state to the most beautiful trails in the world, here’s what to put on your trekking bucket list. Plus, maps, beta, and more to get 'er done.
Are you really going to put thousands of hours into training your pooch to be good at climbing or ski touring?
Fitness influencer Devon Levesque transformed the world’s highest peak into a trampoline on May 21
A collapsing section of ice sent six climbers tumbling down the world’s highest peak, and rescuers have yet to find two. The disaster occurred during a busy period on the mountain.
If your family dog ran off on its first camping trip, how far would you go to get them back?
Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha wants to become the first woman to scale the world’s highest peak three times in one season. She’s got one more summit to go.
Five questions with Amy Appelhans Gubser, the 55-year-old California woman who became the first person to swim from the San Francisco Bay to the Farallon Islands
Watch Freida Pinto and Cory Tran take full advantage of everything the surreal landscape has to offer
Explore, relax, wine and dine, and, most importantly, bike on this Velo-approved itinerary
The bills would have instructed the state to seek reimbursement when hikers needed rescue from a closed trail, but they faced opposition from emergency personnel
The founder of Mother Trucker Yoga is teaching adaptive poses at truck stops and in truck cabs everywhere
Outside spoke with Christina Lustenberger about what it was like to ski the west face of Pakistan’s Great Trango Tower
Two climbers from Mongolia disappeared on the world’s highest peak earlier this week. Bad weather slowed rescue teams from reaching the spot where they went missing.
Is the Aurora Borealis magic, science, or something in between?
Five questions with Thomas “Racer Tom” Hart, the Utah man who recorded mind-boggling statistics on the slopes this year
A historic tram tower was pulled down and permanently damaged by an irresponsible driver in Death Valley National Park
Treat yourself to three days of riding bliss along Southern California’s epic bike trails
Live events are all about the party, but they can be brutal on the environment. Here’s how to go easy on the planet without cramping your style.
Abiral Rai, an IMFGA-certified guide on Mount Everest, takes us inside his daily grind, which includes ascending skyscraper-sized cliffs, carrying heavy bags of gear, and avoiding deadly hazards