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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
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.
Sender Films shares some of the strategies it used to push the limits of what’s possible in big-wall filmmaking
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.
Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson
‘Expensive Membership,’ from editor Nick Garnham Wright, is a parody of Alex Honnold’s latest film, ‘Free Solo’
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
As America wrestles with high rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans, outdoor programs have been offered up as a promising treatment. Dan Sidles seemed like the ideal candidate: an Iraq War vet who suffered from PTSD, he tried to find a renewed sense of purpose through climbing and mountaineering. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough. Brian Mockenhaupt explores the final years of a tortured friend.
Climbing skills are in high demand to service sky-high turbines. Eric Ruderman has made it his career.
We dig into the finances of an Alpine Ascents International guide
Build your go-to kit with these recommendations from five professional climbers
'Outside' staffers know a thing or two about maximizing our microadventures. Steal our tips for getting after it in the early morning, late at night, during lunchtime, and on short weekends.
In their new film, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture Alex Honnold’s historic ropeless El Cap climb and the emotional toll it took on everyone around him
Perform your best with these top picks
With climbing making its debut in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Adam Ondra is training for his first gold medal.
From film shoots to climbing fiestas, Shelma Jun is always on the go. This gear keeps her moving.
Skip the crowds in Yosemite Valley and head for higher ground in Tuolumne Meadows
If successful, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison would become the first people to ski the fourth-highest mountain in the world on a route that's eluded mountaineers for decades
Filmmaker Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi doesn’t climb, but her determination to shine a light on what drives extreme mountaineers produced two of the best adventure documentaries of the past decade
These organizations want to help you tick that big once-in-a-lifetime trip off your list
The pro climber just made history on three big, big walls near Banff
Reckless Abandon, from filmmaker Ben Neilson, profiles Condie's return to climbing after struggling with scoliosis.
Most sports aren't that complicated. You can usually boil them down into one simple rule. (OK, maybe two.)
How to turn Tinseltown into a mountain town
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer
Children are much more likely to enjoy outdoor activities—and stick with them—if they start out at the right moment in their physical and cognitive development.
Lightheaded or feeling woozy? Trekking companies are convincing tourists it's an emergency and making tens of thousands off the insurance claims.
The true story of a daring rescue on one of the Himalayas' most notorious peaks
Excerpted from a 1981 article included in Climbing magazine's new anthology, 'Vantage Point,' the late Jim Bridwell recounts the first ascent of the East Face of the Moose's Tooth in Alaska
The retailer has partnered with Moosejaw to sell product from outdoor-industry icons like Black Diamond and Yakima
Exposure to extreme environments can change our DNA. Everest climbers—and their twins—are the perfect study subjects.
Avery Shawler left her Idaho apartment one morning in 2016 to hike a prominent peak. But the day outing quickly took a turn for the worse, and Shawler would end up needing a lot of luck—and all her backcountry skills—to make it home alive.
Despite nearby Taliban attacks, the 24-year-old reached the top of 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq—the first woman from her country ever to do so
A legal fight over access and an endangered frog has shut out climbers for 13 years, but the Forest Service has a plan to reopen many of the routes, as well as a section of the Pacific Crest Trail
In 2015, climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson completed the first free ascent of the Dawn Wall, an epic route in Yosemite.
The pro climber recommended her go-to pieces, and then our writer tested them to find gear that's flattering and durable