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Known as Moctezuma’s pod, this group of orcas have developed a unique strategy for hunting juvenile white sharks in the Gulf of California. Scientists have recorded the whales inducing what’s known as a state of tonic immobility, essentially paralyzing the shark.

Barred owls are known to attack humans and outcompete other endangered owl species. Now, a controversial management strategy would involve culling more than 15,000 annually.

The hiker was rescued while attempting the Kalalau Trail, a challenging 22-mile round-trip trek from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The 22-mile round-trip trek offers the only access to the rugged coastline of the renowned Nāpali Coast.

A helicopter attempting to evacuate tourists flipped over while trying to land near the world’s highest summit. Tropical cyclone Montha has brought heavy snowfall into the region, and officials have closed trekking routes around Everest and the surrounding peaks.

The highly specialized rescue technique involves a helicopter used to insert a rescue ranger on the cliff face above a stranded climber. A weighted beanbag, which helps in high-wind situations, is then attached to line that’s tossed to the injured climber.

It’s the first footage to show ski mountaineer Jim Morrison’s ascent, summit, and history-making first ski descent down the Hornbein Couloir on the direct north face of Mount Everest. His party was only the sixth to ascend the route, and the first since 1991.

The 99 Switchbacks is a 2.2-mile section of the route that gains 1,800 feet of elevation as it quickly zig zags upwards. Recent snow made this part of the mountain particularly perilous over the weekend.

This once-niche cowboy ski-racing sport is going big this winter with its first pro tour across the West

Winter is coming earlier in some places and later in others, but snowy conditions are just one factor contributing to a recent increase in backcountry rescues. Outside spoke with the National Association for Search and Rescue to determine what's causing the uptick, and how to avoid becoming a statistic.

Officials said the hikers were “ill-prepared” for winter weather. New Hampshire is one of the few to levy fines on rescued hikers deemed to have entered the wilderness unprepared. Could they pay?

Arizona is among the states with the highest number of lightning deaths and injuries. Severe weather—including lightning, hail, and heavy rain—can occur unexpectedly and frequently at high elevations, particularly in the northern part of the state.

After two hikers lost their way during an unexpected snowstorm in Washington’s Snoqualmie region, search and rescue personnel are urging anyone recreating in the backcountry to be prepared. Here’s a list of 10 essential items everyone should include in their daykit.

The endurance athlete’s ill-fated run up and down the Grand occurred on September 2, 2024. He shaved a sliver off the standard 13-mile route, taking an informal trail to circumvent a switchback on the descent. As a result of the cut, Fastest Known Time refused to recognize his record.

The Citadel is a technical 13er—a classification of mountains that exceed 13,000 feet—and is considered to have a standard Class 3 approach with 3,005 feet of elevation gain. The rescue occurred in technical Class 4 terrain, further complicated by high winds, making landing zones near the summit unsuitable.

New restrictions in some parts of New Mexico require hikers to obtain a permit to access the southern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail, and appear to ban most non-U.S. citizens from it entirely. Here's what we know about the situation so far.

At least 80 percent of funding from National Park Service recreation fees stays in the park where it is collected, and the other 20 percent is used to benefit parks that do not collect payments or parks that generate only a small amount of revenue

While the data itself suggests a new peak designation nay be in order, the summit has not officially been declared a “new” 14er. So, technically, it’s not categorized yet as such. And experts don’t seem to be in a rush to do so.

Located on the peak’s North Face, the Hornbein has captivated mountaineers since Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld made its first ascent in 1963. Morrison’s party was only the sixth to ascend the route, and the first since 1991.

Grizzly attacks are most common in the spring, when sows are defending their cubs, and in the fall during hyperfagia, a period of extensive eating to prepare for winter. Although both hikers were hospitalized—one in critical condition—both are expected to recover.

With sweeping vistas and steep elevation gains, Shadow Mountain Trail is a 2.6-mile loop just outside of Phoenix. Experts say it’s best to hike during the cooler parts of the day, but losing light on the trail can be just as dangerous as overheating.

Responders spent six hours rescuing the two, who were stuck on a sheer and rocky couloir deep in the Sierra Nevada

After collapsing into tears at the trail terminus, the 30-year-old hiker welcomed her birthday with Oreos

One donor compared visiting a national park with no rangers to visiting Disney World without Mickey Mouse

Although BASE jumping is not allowed in national parks, sources tell Outside the activity is not all that uncommon.

In an unexpected turn of events, the world-renowned rock climber is also taking viewers on a tour of his home state in Nevada. We talked to Honnold about his upcoming film projects.

Big Sky Resort told Outside that the project will be built out in two phases, the first of which will use up to 23 million gallons of recycled water each year from Big Sky’s new state-of-the-art water treatment facility

At nearly 1,800 pounds, polar bears are roughly three times the size of a black bear

Gates of the Arctic is home to one of the largest caribou migrations on Earth

The five-part ‘Get a Little Out There’ series will premiere in 2026 across Outside networks

More than half of the deaths in 2025 were human-caused

Idaho’s rugged Sawtooth Valley is as remote as it gets, and it’s not a place where you’d want to have a problem

A new study asks whether 100 years of plush redesign has turned the wild’s most feared predator into a comfort object—and changed how we think about nature itself

The young athlete pulled off these stout solos with a stripe of glitter on each cheek—a habit he’d adopted during a summer of yore involving alt rock, a girl, and partying

At an age when most individuals are bouncing grandkids on their knees—if their knees even function—Carlos Soria Fontán returns, time and time again, to the most inhospitable regions on Earth, to test himself

Alex Honnold announces he will free solo a skyscraper live on Netflix, plus one missing hiker was rescued using a simple, inexpensive tool. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.

Touring dancers aren’t just artists—they’re high-performance athletes. With the release Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl,' we chatted with real-life showgirl and Lady Gaga's former backup dancer Sloan-Taylor Rabinor to get a behind-the-curtains look at the training, discipline, and endurance it takes to thrive under the spotlight night after night.

A hiker was just rescued from a Colorado peak after blowing a simple rescue whistle. The lesson? Satellite messengers are great, but low-tech tools have their place in a safety kit, too.

The United Nations Messenger of Peace died of natural causes at the age of 91

Todd Shoulders, 54, died in the South San Juan Wilderness, just ten miles away from where two other hunters were recently killed by lightning

Authorities report three suspects are in custody for initial felony charges

Officials say that the 26-year-old victim was rappelling from the popular Mount Blue Sky route when she suffered a fatal accident

That’s what a group of former National Park Service employees is urging in light of a looming federal shutdown

Two hunters were killed by a lightning strike in Colorado, plus Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel skied from the summit of Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.

The duo sustained non-life threatening injuries in the attack, and were able to drive themselves to a local hospital

John "Legend" Garmine used his hike to raise more than $29,000 for the Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth

For those who aren’t chasing game but still want to wander the woods, Outside rounded up five safety tips to keep yourself safe while adventuring outside

One day, hundreds of parks, countless ways to give back: here’s how to celebrate National Public Lands Day

On most days, she was the first person on the trail. That led to some close encounters with the local wildlife.

Both parties were on the non-technical Clear Creek route. Outside spoke with climbing officials to find out what happened and why.

The iconic American action star hiked Northern California’s 10,457-foot Lassen Peak

An adult male bear can easily go from around 700 pounds at the start of the season to toppling more than 1,200 pounds

After a weeklong search consisting of more than 50 search and rescue teams, both men were found deceased on September 18

The “Save Our Signs” project is attempting to archive as many signs as possible before they are removed, and hopes park visitors will contribute

Thousands of people flock to Illinois' “Snake Road” every year to view the slithering serpent crossing

A 29-year-old hiker was attacked earlier this week in Yellowstone National Park, plus millennia-old petroglyphs were reportedly damaged during construction at an Arizona church. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.

Family members of one of the missing hunters confirmed the news on September 18

A 29-year-old solo hiker suffered "significant but non-life-threatening" wounds in the attack, which occurred on the Turbid Lake Trail

Several participants were disqualified from this year’s World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland after being caught cheating

The full extent of the damage is unclear, though some social media users have stated that the petroglyphs were “bulldozed"

Ultimately, responders said the incident was a preventable waste of time and resources

In light of multiple alleged dog-related assaults on trails, Outside consulted a canine behavioral researcher to learn more about training and protecting our furry best friends

Home to more than 1,000 glaciers, Southeast Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park just welcomed its newest island

The 27-year-old broke his ankle after falling into a deep glacial crevasse known as a bergschrund

Yellowstone geysers are facing an unassuming threat, plus a new speed record has been set on the Grand Teton. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup

Geologists at Yellowstone National Park have already collected more than 300 hats from the park’s hot spring areas this year

Hammerhead sharks were just one of the species found mislabeled in U.S. grocery stores

Big Bend does not see many visitors, but it has a high relative death rate.

The body of a Colorado man was located about 300 feet below the rim near the South Kaibab Trail

Last year, Sunseri broke the speed record for ascending and descending the 13,775-foot peak. The record was shortly revoked

Interested in $1 million? Want to spot this year’s epic Northern Lights forecast? Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.

Six questions to ask yourself before adventuring into the outdoors, according to the National Park Service.

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana successfully fended off attacking bears in two separate incidents using this compact deterrent.

From proximity alerts to downloadable map options, the app’s new tools keep users in the flow no matter where they are

At least one popular trail in the area has been closed due to severe weather

The area around a popular lake trail is replete with human waste. Park officials may install a permanent toilet.

An alpine marriage proposal, a California coastal trek, and other tales of outdoor exploration with furry friends.