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Wants hikers to get off the grid by bringing it with them
Self-guided winter tours allowed for first time in a decade
Atmospheric concentration nearing tipping point
Chad Denning created unifying race series in New Hampshire
Kai Lightner of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is making himself known in pro competitions and confidently tackling some of the toughest routes out there. It's even more impressive when you consider that he's only a high school sophomore.
We're all familiar with digital detoxes, but one young man took it a step further. Many steps further in fact.
Helicopters airlift visitors from the top of Half Dome
73-year-old takes title from 70-year-old
Cape Fear is a deadly wave break in Sydney, Australia, and each year Red Bull puts on one of big wave surfing’s premiere competitions there. Here’s a look at the best wipeouts from this year’s event. …
Meet Nick McNutt, the newest member of the Teton Gravity Research team. Nick entered TGR’s Co-Lab Competition in 2013, and later joined the crew in Jackson Hole and Revelstoke to shoot for the film Almost Ablaze, due out in fall of…
In “Africa Fusion,” Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay embark on a rock odyssey of Southern Africa. Along the way, they discover some of the best climbing on the planet, in an unforgettable setting. A film by Fresh Rock Films.
Glass-floor span will hang at 9,700 feet
“Backcountry North Island” follows six fly fisherman as they explore a treasured corner of New Zealand’s North Island. Active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provide an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet, but the real adventure lies in the journey to the streams.
Dramatic helicopter rescue just below the summit
Recognized for bike-share program, sheer volume of riders
On August 26, Laird Hamilton entertained crowds as Huricane Marie kicked up surf at Malibu Lagoon. Hamilton paddled out and “shot the pier” twice, meaning he rode waves through the gaps in the posts beneath the Malibu Pier. Shooting the pier is no easy…
After his loss to 20-year-old Brazilian phenom Gabriel Medina in historic conditions at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, the 11-time world champion will want an even dozen more than ever.
Last year in Nazaré, Portugal, the Brazilian surfer nearly drowned while trying to ride the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman. Most of the alpha males who dominate the sport say Gabeira doesn't belong in their ranks, but nothing will stop her from going back in.
“unReal”, a new film from Teton Gravity Research and Anthill Films, is expected to be released in June of 2015. TGR and Anthill aim to transport viewers to a place beyond the real world, into the imagination of some the best mountain…
Miami tower will include curious offerings for thrill seekers
Japanese capital tops survery list, with Rio de Janeiro at bottom
Rory Bosio repeats win, Francois D'Haene sets new course record
Exercise is a great way to clear the mind. In legendary cyclicst and mountain bike component designer Tom Ritchey’s case, riding is what allows him to think and get creative, as well. …
For one young chief, protecting his people means embracing ecotourism.
Shannon Galpin is a busy woman. The National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, producer of the film Afghan Cycles and founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain has been working in Afghanistan for the past 7 years to empower women and girls…
Secret project will revolutionize our stockpiling ways
Help U.S. earn 14 golds, lead medal count
Defending champ and oldest winner sidelined by his team
Behold: The #OutsideMobile Instagram contest winners
Red Bull athletes from surf, snow, motorsports and even a professional gamer push through their mental and physical limits in Hawaii while free diving to the bottom of the ocean, learning to hold their breath for nearly 5 minutes. A part of the Red Bull High Performance…
IMBA holds summit, praises excellent new resort trail
An inside look at what it takes to run with Ralphie, the real-life mascot of the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Ralphie gets most of the credit, but her handlers are all varsity athletes who have to stay in top shape to keep up with her. A film by…
Discovery might halt future Mojave Desert solar installations
The Golden State is now short more than a year's worth of water
The hours are long, and the work can be dangerous. But animal care workers, the unsung heroes devoted to the health of mammals at SeaWorld and other marine parks, have unrivaled access to the animals—and the challenges of captivity. Here, three former employees go on the record about their experiences.
Tourists swim for hours, drink urine, and brave volcano after boat sinks
Swiss explorer Mike Horn looks to grind out a big first—again.