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Trading spoons for cams, one set of newlyweds now has everything it needs to explore together
Here's what it takes to get yourself on top of Denali, from Salt Lake City, without a single motor
A local legend challenges a pro climber to a 64-route race
Diversify your Instagram feed with plus-size ultrarunners, kayakers, and other bold outdoorspeople who want you to love getting out there too
It takes skill to have no idea what you're doing outdoors
The online store will award $500 to three finalists between the ages of 13 and 23—a total of 12 over the next year
Smart features make this a reliable line for the crag and the gym
If you think travel agents disappeared completely in the age of online booking, think again. They're back—in a whole new, modern form.
More organizations are cropping up to help everyone find a community in the outdoors. Here are seven of our favorites.
Don't waste a minute of your next vacation—let a local show you around instead
These days, a bad fall or hospital visit can cost you thousands of dollars. But new on-demand accident insurance for adventurers gives you backup.
Two climbers commiserate over the hypothetical, much worse situations they could find themselves in than the one they’re in right now
The climber fell 80 feet from a climb in North Carolina
Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals
On July 13 and 14, Outside magazine is bringing its first active-lifestyle festival to Chicago, with stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, fly-fishing, running, biking, axe throwing, an adventure film festival, speakers, live music, and more
'Heart Mountain Children' features a group of climbers as they summit a peak in Greenland
Sunday's episode of 'Last Week Tonight' took a stab at fixing the mountain's overcrowding problem
If you're planning a trip to Kiwi country, take these tips from someone who's lived there
The Ecuadorian-Swiss climber set a blazing-fast time on North America's highest peak—besting the previous record, set by rival Kilian Jornet in 2014, by one minute
The deadly 2019 climbing season prompted a worldwide demand to reform management of the world's highest peak. Is change really possible? Mark Jenkins, a veteran alpinist who reached the summit in 2012, lays down an emphatic yes.
John and Alyson Kirk have crushed a long list of records in the mountains. This summer, they're chasing another one.
She's the youngest person in history to climb the iconic 3,000-foot route
A group of Indians claimed they reached the top of the peak, but they may not have made it past Camp III
The best way to deal with the wild winter's lingering snowpack
It was the first climbing pack of its kind in the U.S. and has been copied by brands big and small. Now's your chance to buy an original.
A helicopter search spotted five bodies in avalanche debris
There's been limited research on the risks kids face in thin air, which means parents and guides have to make some tough decisions
Some incredible pups have accompanied explorers (or even gone solo into the unknown) over the centuries
Whether you’re in the mood for beer and barbecue, a dance party, or a shot of adrenaline, these events are a guaranteed blast
HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the professional lives of Jimmy Chin, Larry Haynes, and James Boole
Pico started running and climbing mountains ten years ago, after losing her foot to cancer
Whether you're looking for deals on gear or an inside line on your dream trip, the perfect group is just a click away
When Wui Kin Chin collapsed high on the deadliest mountain in the world, he urgently needed a rescue. Instead, he sat alone at 24,000 feet for more than 40 hours.
When we say “Everest is crowded,” this is what we mean
It's the third death of the Everest climbing season
When Alex Honnold tells you the thing you're doing is a little crazy, it warrants some self-reflection
French authorities brought the man to safety after he made a 528-foot free ascent
This video recaps the Tuck Fest's deep-water solo competition at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
Eight deaths, three missing climbers, six mountains—and the real Everest summit push hasn’t even started
*these tactics also work if you climb 5.11, or 5.10, or 5.8
You can set up your own, off-the-cuff version of summer camp in one of these stellar settings
Who says summer camp is just for kids? We rounded up seven escapes made for grown-ups (and a few for their families), plus seven more to entertain the kids while the adults are at play.
And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line’s pieces this month.
The Seven Summit Treks guide has reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a 23rd time
The risks and rewards of being (literally and figuratively) out in the wilderness
Jorgeson's 1Climb foundation and Adidas are partnering to build 10 climbing walls across the country
Five years after he famously Facebooked his way to rescue from a Himalayan crevasse, scientist and climber John All is back on Mount Everest, looking for answers about how global warming is affecting the highest peaks on earth
New accounts sharing bad behavior, plus public stands from notable climbers, are bringing gross online interactions into the light
If you haven’t seen the Oscar-winning film chronicling Alex Honnold’s historic rope-free ascent of El Cap, you can check it out (or see it again)
Twenty percent of climbers on the world's highest peak this season are women
This new calorie calculator uses an equation developed by the U.S. military to estimate energy expenditure while hiking
Two years ago, the climbing photographer known as Nathan Smith saw no way out, after struggling for years with gender-identity issues in the male-dominated outdoor industry. Then—slowly, bravely—Nikki introduced herself to the world.
Yes, we used our expert knowledge to rank fictional equipment
'Odd Season' highlights the joys that can be found in this turbulent transition period known as spring
The climber, photographer, and co-founder of Más wants you to know that you belong in the climbing gym
Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit
From Black Diamond, 'The Lifer' profiles legendary climber Russ Clune, steward of an iconic New York climbing area
Meet the activists, community mobilizers, and athletes creating their own space in climbing
Cell phone photos show that Jess Roskelley, Hansjörg Auer, and David Lama reached the summit but died on the descent
This year, governments and guiding companies are promising to do more to keep the mountain clean, but the question of what to do with the dead bodies is becoming more urgent
Dierdre Wolownick gives us an inside look at what it was like to raise the 'Free Solo' climber in 'The Sharp End of Life'
Extreme athlete Will Gadd on why kids should develop competence over confidence
They were three of the world’s best climbers. Here are the remembrances from those who knew them best.
David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a difficult route up Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies when they got hit by a massive slide earlier this week
From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself
Whether with selection, expertise, or free beer, these are the brick-and-mortar stores doing it best
From the Gunks to J-tree, our climbing expert created his definitive list of the best climbing destinations the United States has to offer
After nearly dying while summiting Lunag Ri three years ago, Anker is still tackling tricky sends
Trolls thought I was friggin' nuts to propose a controlled backcountry ski area. But it's already happening.
