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In July, a group of Afghan women set out to climb 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq, their country's highest mountain. No Afghan woman had ever reached the summit, and many challenges stood in their way, from hostile Afghan men who think that women shouldn't exercise, to the terrorist attack in a district near the peak two days before the climb began. This is their story.
Are you curious about what Olympic climbing will look like in 2020? We are, too. Here's what you should know before it all begins.
As climbers reach Base Camp, at the foot of the world's highest mountain, these are the stories we're keeping an eye on
Jim Reynolds is a name you’ve likely never heard, but his free-soloing feats top those of Alex Honnold—if not in difficulty, then in length, commitment, and style
The Arc'teryx Oriel tights are light enough for summer heat but stand strong against errant branches and rough rock
Black Diamond's newest product launch comes straight from the pro climber's van to your kitchen
Black Diamond and Alex Honnold strike again in their ongoing April Fools' shenanigans
A recent World Cup in Denver blew all expectations and leads the way toward the 2026 Winter Games
From Kathmandu to the top of the world, here’s an overview of the most popular route to Everest’s summit
The ski mountaineer was known for her relentless summits of the world’s toughest mountains. But the best thing she did for her career was take a break.
The bodies of Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard have been located after 14 days of searching
For some climbing rangers in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, every ridgeline holds the memory of a rescue, every peak a body bag. It's more than they can handle alone.
In his new book, Mark Synnott offers a personal history of climbing, including a tense but revealing expedition to Pakistan with legendary climber Alex Lowe
Sometimes dying in the mountains is just the luck of the draw
We don't want to hear about the time your dog did a fourteener. Mera, recently renamed Baru, made the first canine ascent of Nepal's 23,389-foot Baruntse in November 2018.
The Proof Rover pants finally find a balance between durability and comfort
'The Place of the Gaels' features American alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli, Angela Vanweimeersch, and Jon Frederick climbing in Scotland.
The pro climber took to the red carpet wearing a wool and stretch-cotton suit built by designers from the brand's premium lifestyle category
It's the first climbing film to receive such broad mainstream acclaim
From ‘Becoming,’ by Michelle Obama, to ‘Sapiens,’ by Yuval Noah Harari
Climber David Fitzgerald is on a mission to climb two boulder problems, Bügeleisen Sit Start and Big Paw, in the film ‘Blocbuster.’
The brand's spring catalog includes a shot of the famous climber scaling a delicate underground formation in Spain. The National Speleological Society is displeased.
Moab has come into its own as one of America’s great multisport destinations. Here’s how to make the most out of a visit, from pedaling its world-class singletrack to hiking its famed national parks to rafting the Colorado River.
After three years of sold-out events for women-identified and non-binary people, Flash Foxy introduces an extension where men are welcome, too
The Swedish apparel company ReDew makes the comfiest, best-fitting performance denim we've found for women on the move. Bonus: the jeans are made in part from recycled plastic bottles.
Because you know you want your car to smell like your weekend
Bomber tie-downs and secure hitches to have in your repertoire
Some of the world's most passionate athletes are high pointers, climbers who will do anything to reach the tallest point in every state, county, or whatever other designation they can dream up. A lot of those peaks aren't so tall—like Delaware's 447.85-foot Ebright Azimuth—but there's plenty of challenge in this quest. Just ask John Mitchler, who had knocked off everything on his dream list except the tallest spot in a remote U.S. territory: Agrihan.
Designed for hut trips to sidecountry adventures and everything in between, here are our favorite snow-sports packs
Avoiding the awkwardness of the poop zone and other early-relationship concerns
Sender Films shares some of the strategies it used to push the limits of what’s possible in big-wall filmmaking
For decades Jeffrey Lendrum helicoptered up and rappelled down to aeries on cliff faces from Patagonia to Quebec, snatching unhatched raptors and selling them, investigators believe, to wealthy Middle Eastern falconers. This week in London, one of the most bizarre criminals in modern history goes on trial for the fourth time. Here is his story.
We know that cognitive function is impaired at high altitude, but it’s not entirely clear why
According to the world-class climber, greatness is mostly mental, no matter your age
Charlie Finlayson was on the ultimate climbing adventure with his dad, David, when a loose boulder forced him to make a daunting rescue
The apparel and equipment that were fixtures in our kits all year
These shades blend style, comfort, durability, and versatility better than any others I've tried
Tim Klein and Jason Wells were weekend warriors. They were also two of the best climbers to ever ply their trade on Yosemite's most iconic wall. So the climbing world was stunned when they died on some of its easiest terrain.
The mountain has gotten even further out of reach for everyone except the very wealthiest. Meanwhile, the guiding industry is rife with corruption.
‘Expensive Membership,’ from editor Nick Garnham Wright, is a parody of Alex Honnold’s latest film, ‘Free Solo’
Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson
Alastair Humphreys wrote the book on quick, cheap ways to shake up your day-to-day. Here's how he builds quick and inexpensive outings around the idea.
How our writer turned a midsize pickup into the ultimate adventure home
From big-wall climbers to surf champions, these are the most dedicated, successful athletes of the year
The renowned polar explorer is on a solo, unassisted, and unsupported South Pole speed record attempt
The former white-boy rapper and mega-successful serial entrepreneur has become a bestselling wellness author and Tony Robbins-style life coach. His latest venture, a highly social weekend of walking up mountains until you drop, called 29029, is pitched as a new breed of restorative endurance event. But is this just a brutal group hike with good marketing?
The filmmaker and photographer shares his wisdom on how to capture a great shot
Michael Brown’s new documentary follows two blind kayakers paddling the length of the Grand Canyon
Indie design shops are working quietly in the background on many of the best products out there (think of Patagonia's Black Hole duffle). But the gear companies don't want you to know that.
Connor Herson makes sixth all-free ascent of the world's most famous big wall
In 'The Dawn Wall,' from Red Bull Media House, climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson free climb one of El Cap’s most famous routes
The North Face sent six of its climbers to the Wolf’s Jaw massif in the Queen Maud Land territory in search of first ascents
Prepare for lots of screaming (most of it from Adam Ondra)
We had climbers from sizes 2 to 14 put dozens of pants to the test. These are the standouts.
This little crossroads in western Colorado has cycling, boating, hiking, and camping to rival any of those adventure towns we usually rush to
The free soloist hopes that these four books will teach you something about the world
Celebrate ice climbing, snow monsters, and bluegrass at these stellar seasonal jubilees
A Nebraska-based photographer is bringing positivity and drag culture to the great outdoors—in six-inch heels
Finally, the Czech climber shows us that he might be human after all
This eight-year-old company has become a fan favorite overseas and is starting to catch on here in the United States
A passionate, sometimes uncomfortable ode to the meatiest paws in the world (other people's words, not ours)
It's easier than ever to jump on a bus, bike, train, or trolley to climb, paddle, hike, and camp
About an hour before midnight on Mother’s Day in 1986, a group of teenagers assembled at an Episcopal high school in Portland, Oregon, to embark on an expedition. Their goal was to summit Mount Hood, completing an adventure program that was required for all sophomores. What followed was a story of tragedy and loss that is commemorated annually at the institution it changed forever.
The e-retailer’s employees are equipment junkies and data nerds. Heed their buying advice.
From a climbing pad to backcountry touring skis, a handful of Black Diamond hits
Tough fabrics, comfortable suspension, and intelligent gear storage make these haulers stand out
Has being the subject of arguably the best climbing film ever made changed him? Absolutely.
If you're a climbing newbie, choosing the right pair of shoes to start with is crucial.
Parisi tackled three of the Seven Summits this year, and now she's a few steps closer to likely becoming the first publicly transgender person to complete the famous challenge
People are worried. But, naturally, it's usually about the wrong things.
This is the jacket I most frequently pull out of my closet for winter activities
Michelle Parker loves long walks in the mountains. Here's how she trains for them.
In Lowe's final interview with a journalist, the legendary climber reflected on risk and what a climb was really worth
Show the other players who’s best at pulling on plastic
Five favorite books from the Dawn Wall pioneer and aspiring environmentalist
Shelma Jun, founder of women's climbing organization Flash Foxy and co-founder of production company Never Not Collective, outlines a busy month of foraging, climbing, and other adventures in the city