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In April, alpinists David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer went silent during a harrowing expedition in Canada. The climbing community mobilized, first for a search and then for a memorial. In the wake of the tragedy, writer Nick Heil examines the motives of cutting-edge climbers and wonders: How close should we stand to our own mortality to feel alive?
For his 50th birthday, photographer Jeff Johnson wanted to run 50 kilometers and climb 50 pitches in Yosemite
Because we all need a little encouragement sometimes
The country's Ministry of Tourism unveiled a series of proposals aimed at avoiding another disastrous, overcrowded year on the world's highest peak
Up your game with these moves that translate to the vertical realm
A warming planet could make climbing iconic mountains like the Matterhorn a more risky enterprise. But is shutting them down a call for local authorities to make?
The man who took the most shocking Everest photo of the year is about to break one of mountaineering's stoutest records
Want to be an asshole with a hill to die on? Here are some tips and tricks to get you there.
The story of what happened after a climber spotted a religious figure mounted on the wall of her local climbing gym
Backcountry’s 30-liter Adventure Pack fits everything I need in a sleek, efficient package
Before you drop all that money on a full gear package, take some advice from the experts on where and how to save
It sounds like a great idea. Churches have high ceilings, are centrally located, and, recently, have been falling vacant. But redesigning them to accommodate climbing routes? Not so easy.
Versatility that plays nice in small spaces
The Salt Lake City–based gear company is laying off 70 employees as it shifts its domestic factory to an assembly-only plant
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
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.
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.
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
And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line’s pieces this month.
*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.
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
Yes, we used our expert knowledge to rank fictional equipment
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.
'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