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While it may not be free-soloing El Cap, comedian and skier Katie Burrell takes on a daunting challenge in her home during quarantine
To perform the ultimate lower-body move, you need to follow this progression
Tools for trying hard on all projects
We caught up with Scarpa's climbing shoe category manager Heinz Mariacher to talk about what's next
Patagonia's Nano-Air line works for almost any adventure, thanks to its rare combination of durability, stretch, and breathability
The internet is full of gizmos to help your body bounce back from training. These stand out.
Sitka makes top-quality products for time outside, regardless of your preferred activity
The Brown Ascenders is out to have a good time—and to bring change and equity to the climbing culture
Beth Rodden opens up about her decades-long struggle with her body and climbing
My DIY exposure therapy didn't work
As every seasoned traveler knows, the most meaningful trips are the ones where everything goes wrong
Brittany Griffith says now is the perfect time to have some fun with your diet
From the folks at Impact Route Setting, this video shows how they built a backyard bouldering wall
Vasu Sojitra didn't let an amputation stop him from skiing or climbing. Now he's turning his attention to advocacy.
Many male athletes struggle with eating disorders. By sharing his personal experience, Lightner hopes to let others know they are not alone.
As the sport is poised to enter the Olympics, a veteran climbing writer delves into its past in 'High Drama: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Competition Climbing'
On going back to the mountains after a traumatic accident
In an excerpt from her new book, 'Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear,' Outside correspondent Eva Holland is paralyzed by fear while hiking down from an ice climb. The experience catalyzes a quest to understand and overcome her acrophobia.
In 1962, climber Maurice Horn completed the first ascent of the iconic Naked Edge route in Colorado's Eldorado Canyon
Flouting the law is in our blood, but for the time being, caution equals caring
Layers are the secret to staying warm, dry, and comfortable outdoors. These are the best for every situation.
Cinemas and film festivals are screening online. Here are our favorites.
'Shred It in Place' explores how iconic, untouched routes like the Kitchen Traverse can make this time just a little more bearable
Train like a pro with these safe and simple hang-board workouts
In this video, woodworker Andrew Szeto and his friends assemble an A-frame cabin in the the forest
A lesson in perspective
Alex Honnold and Black Diamond are out to make climbing iconic areas like El Cap and Devils Tower "a little bit more mellow"
With 43,000 feet of elevation gain, 91 miles above 10,000 feet, and 63 summits, the route is not to be taken lightly. Brendan Leonard recounts one of his favorite adventures from the past decade.
'Session with the Best' showcases two top climbers, Sean Bailey and Nathaniel Coleman, as they practice at the USA Climbing Training Center
As it became clear that climbing walls could be an ideal host for the coronavirus, most gyms closed their doors this week
An official declaration from Nepal's Department of Immigration confirms that the world's highest peak will be closed for the season due to coronavirus concerns
For now, despite COVID-19 concerns, the Nepalese side is still open for business
Nepal will soon indefinitely suspend visas on arrival for travelers from five countries where the virus has been detected in high numbers
The ice climber, kayaker, and paraglider continues to explore uncharted territories into his fifties
Rock climbing, getting lost, and scouting for rare birds are all perfect pursuits in California's Pinnacles National Park. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's second stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
On February 24, registration opened for a series of climbing courses in an effort to standardize teaching the sport and help gym climbers transition to the outdoors in a safe way
An entire mountain range to itself, dramatic stretches of the Rio Grande, and 118 miles of shared border with Mexico are just a few reasons why this 801,163-acre range in southwest Texas is worth a visit
Can one pair of gloves be both thin and warm? I tried virtually everything out there until I found my perfect match in a pair from Hestras.
Nothing says "I love you" like getting someone a gift they'll use again and again
From visiting Alaska's fat bears to traveling solo across Scotland, here's how we're spending our PTO
Editor Jeremy Rellosa talks about when it's time to replace your climbing rope, quickdraws, harness, climbing shoes, and helmet
In 'Fine Lines,' from director Dina Khreino, climbers Alex Honnold, Lynn Hill, and Emily Harrington discuss their thoughts on risk and fear
A supposedly fun thing I would absolutely do again
Extend that layover—these megacities have plenty of outdoor activities within an hour or two of downtown
New York City's least kid-friendly gym and its obsession with a "proper session"
Climber Matt Cornell attempts to free solo Come and Get It an M7 mixed climb outside Bozeman, Montana
I traveled abroad on a shoestring budget. Here's how I did it—and how you can, too.
As former columnist Heather Hansman passes the torch to Erin Berger, the two share their strongest takes on outdoor media and culture
With Americans surging onto public lands like never before, search and rescue operations are becoming overwhelmed—and help is not on the way
'Pretty Strong' profiles eight elite female climbers crushing the sport on North America's hardest routes
For years, Benedikt Boehm has been chasing speed records on some of the world's tallest peaks
New Year's resolutions be damned. We like things just the way they are.
Because no one has time for missed connections and grueling layovers
Winter is off-season for several world-class destinations, which means lower plane fares and hotel rates. We asked Scott's Cheap Flights for advice on which trips to book.
After losing the trail and his shoes, hiker Nick Noland descended 4.5 miles in 16-degree weather
Of Utah's five national parks, Zion stands out for its geological wonders, a place where water and sand meet to form arguably the most dramatic landscape in the country. Here's our primer on how to see it all, from big hits like Zion Canyon and the Narrows to the gems many visitors overlook.
One of the best boulderers of the 1990s is climbing into her fifties
The athletes, activists, makers, movers, hustlers, and rule breakers who shaped our world this year
Tucked away among farms and barren grasslands in a forgotten corner of the state lies one of the best bouldering destinations in the country. Our video producer, a Roy fanatic, outlines how to visit the growing location without harming its fragile ecosystem.
The goal: test Decathlon's budget-friendly beginner climbing gear
Whether you're bringing Fido up a volcano or on an impossibly long trail, these tips from runner Alex Borsuk will help you and your pooch stay safe and happy
How witnessing a bad fall changed my perspective on climbing
Powered equipment to stave off the cold
On November 27, Brad Gobright died in Potrero Chico, Mexico. He was 31.
Le Probatoire is one of the toughest challenges in the outdoors, used for decades to pick alpine professionals in France's legendary hub of glacier skiing, climbing, and deadly terrain. Only the strongest make it, but Simon Akam wonders: Is selection by ordeal still the best way to groom competent guides?
The husband and wife directing team open up about the life and work that they’ve created together—and where it all goes from here.
What could have been a fatal fall is just a stepping stone on Harrington's path to become the first woman to free climb one of El Cap's hardest routes in a day
When the climber took a fall, Alex Honnold caught her with his bare hands
Despite decades of conflict, Palestine is home to an up-and-coming climbing scene centered around top-notch—and untouched—limestone. A new guidebook hopes to show locals and foreigners alike how to navigate the region's rock safely and help foster cross-cultural understanding.
Whether you're bouldering, sport climbing, or jamming splitters, choosing the right shoes is about more than fit. These are the best models.
After Kirstie Ennis lost her leg, she climbed some of the hardest mountains in the world. And she’s just getting started.
From hair ties to hydration bladders, women share their top pregnancy hacks
Alex Honnold has made a career of facing down risk in the mountains. Because of that, he has insight into how to process that possibility.
Swenson just summited one of the last unclimbed peaks in the world