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A rescue story from Southern Utah has a happy ending—thanks to a discarded bag filled with survival gear
The National Park Service faces a staffing crisis after losing 1,000 employees. We spoke to experts and laid-off rangers to understand what visitors can expect.
Five questions with the 44-year-old Instagram comedian who goes deep on what's humorous about cycling, snowboarding, and getting outside
Californian Ben Schuck says the secret to kiteboarding in your eighties is assessing risk and never taking a ride for granted
The show pits 12 novice survivalists against each other in a test to win $250,000. But their families are also part of the game.
It’s been a busy start to 2025 for search and rescue crews in the popular Nevada park. They recently saved another fallen climber.
We spoke to the Academy Award-winning actor about his new three-part docuseries for Fox Nation, which chronicles the 1903 meeting between Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir in Yosemite National Park
When a hunting dog became stranded, the Mesa County Search and Rescue team embarked on an intense 13-hour mission to free her
A writer explains his love of Bogs kids’ boots, which are made to last longer than your kid can fit into them. The boots support a thriving online community of re-sellers and buyers.
Park Service officials are seeking public help to catch a driver who damaged the Eureka Valley Sand Dunes shortly after Christmas
Five questions with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain, who warned of “extreme fire danger” in Southern California days before the devastating blazes
A team of wildlife experts and ice climbers worked to rescue a bull elk that became tangled in a climbing rope at Colorado’s Lake City Ice Park
A budget crisis within the Forest Service means there will be fewer avalanche forecasters keeping backcountry skiers and snowmobilers safe this year. The cut has sparked a debate over the funding and operation of avalanche safety.
Alex Kaufman, a suburban dad in Denver, descends slopes with barely any snow, using discontinued plastic skis. This method, he says, is far more fun than a day at the resort, so we accompanied him on an outing.
Backcountry rescuers are praising an innovative kids’ tracking device for helping them locate a missing father and son
Nobody was hurt when a huge slide rumbled down four closed runs near the mountain’s summit
The Oklahoma thru-hiker overcame nausea, sleep deprivation, and debilitating foot pain to set the fastest ever time on the 800-mile trail
A video of triathlete Taylor Knibb navigating a mid-race bathroom crisis went viral. The author explains why Knibb’s eye-popping achievements should far overshadow the meme.
The author breaks down a bizarre story involving a trashed car, grainy surveillance video, and a fuzzy bear suit
The North Dakota governor has promoted outdoor recreation in his state. Opponents worry about his connection to the oil and gas industry.
YouTuber Matt Choi was disqualified by marathon officials because his cameramen obstructed other runners. The author presents a plan to allow participants and influencers to coexist.
A fraternity at the University of Colorado and the Magnus White charity are raising $100,000 to protect cyclists and pedestrians from distracted drivers
Five questions with the Santa Fe–based ultrarunner about coaching high schoolers, running backyard ultras, and staying focused while out on the trail
If you’re going to carry your kid on a hiking, skiing, or biking adventure, these five items will make the journey easier and more fun. I’ve tried them all.
An Australian hiker recently spent seven hours trapped between boulders after attempting to recover her phone. The ordeal was reminiscent of two recent survival stories involving camping latrines.
Grizzly 399, which delighted wildlife watchers for more than a decade, was killed Tuesday night in a collision with a vehicle
Five questions with Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan about blending his passions for fly-fishing and rock music
A recent ‘Wall Street Journal’ story sheds light on the popularity of home oxygenation systems, which can cost upward of $100,000. The writer explains why he grudgingly accepts the new technology.
A group led by filmmaker Jimmy Chin found the boot of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, the British climber who vanished on Everest alongside George Mallory in 1924. Experts say the mystery involving the duo remains.
Americans are transfixed by the saga of Rayne Beau, the California house cat that went missing in the country’s oldest national park and reappeared in its home state
The husband of runner Camille Herron admitted to having altered the Wikipedia biographies of prominent ultrarunners. The revelation came after a Canadian journalist launched an investigation.
If I owned the gondola, here are 10 things I’d use it for—guilt-free farting, horseplay, and dog transportation, for starters.
Park Service employee Erich B. Koenig discovered spilled junk food inside New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns in 2023. His post about human impact on delicate ecosystems sparked a glut of media coverage.
Five questions with American runner Katie Schide, who recently shattered the course record at France’s UTMB
The embattled Australian brought more attention to her sport than just about any athlete at the Paris Games, and she shouldn’t feel any remorse for it
Trail running just held its Super Bowl in Chamonix, France. Here are three stories from the UTMB weekend.
I found season two of Netflix’s outdoor survival program, which airs September 4, a huge improvement over its debut
Five questions with Mike Odair, the showrunner for Netflix’s survival-reality program ‘Outlast,’ which airs its second season on September 4
There’s a barnburner of a bike race going on in Spain right now, and a plucky underdog is attempting to hold off a hard-charging juggernaut
More than 100 tourists were rescued from Supai Village over the weekend after a downpour transformed Havasu Creek into a raging torrent
Five questions with running coach David Roche about his improbable victory and course record at the iconic ultramarathon
Articles editor Frederick Dreier explores the societal urge to test oneself under the golden arches
The American recently set a new world record in sport climbing’s fastest Olympic event. We’ve come up with a list of easy everyday tasks that require more time to accomplish.
No Olympics would be complete without some controversy. In Paris, there’s already been bizarre athlete behavior, allegations of low-grade cheating, and an international debate over air-conditioning.
The 2024 Summer Games feature a healthy lineup of outdoor adventure sports, from surfing, to mountain biking, to sport climbing. This guide tells you when and how to watch them.
Riley Amos earned his way to the top riding with past Olympians in Durango, a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado that has produced more top cyclists than just about any other U.S. city
NBC will broadcast thousands of hours of Olympics coverage across its flagship network, cable channels, and streaming app Peacock. Here’s how to find the live coverage and highlights.
Five questions with Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker, whose latest documentary “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” debuts on Netflix on July 31
The latest aerial footage from the world’s highest peak follows the popular Western Cwm route from Base Camp to the 29,032-foot summit
The park visitors had to be rescued after their car became submerged in Semi-Centennial Geyser, a thermal feature along Grand Loop Road
Like millions of Americans, ϳԹ’s articles editor took his family camping over the long weekend. But are the stresses that parents endure during a typical family camping trip worth the struggle?
Park rangers at Yellowstone shot and killed an armed man on the morning of July 4. Here’s what we know about the incident.
The British sprinter just became the most prolific stage winner in Tour history. The milestone came after years of setbacks.
The Tour starts on Saturday, and there are dozens of interesting subplots to follow. Articles editor Fred Dreier has a short list of ones to watch.
Tamayo Perry, who also appeared in “Blue Crush” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” died on Sunday on Oahu’s northeast coast
There are plenty of climbs to choose from in Boulder, Colorado, but articles editor Fred Dreier obsessively rides up and down Flagstaff Road, clocking hundreds of ascents each year.
A relaxed, charming kid from Durango may make Americans fall in love with the Tour de France again
Adrian Ballinger, Kilian Jornet, Melissa Arnot Reid and others offer public support to two women who say Purja harassed and assaulted them in a recent ‘New York Times’ story
Thundercat jammed, Diana Nyad hugged, Jimmy Chin autographed, and thousands of fans soaked up the stoke in Denver this past weekend
Five questions with Matt Lyons, the Instagram comedian who skewers outdoor cliques
Fitness influencer Devon Levesque transformed the world’s highest peak into a trampoline on May 21
A collapsing section of ice sent six climbers tumbling down the world’s highest peak, and rescuers have yet to find two. The disaster occurred during a busy period on the mountain.
Five questions with Amy Appelhans Gubser, the 55-year-old California woman who became the first person to swim from the San Francisco Bay to the Farallon Islands
Two climbers from Mongolia disappeared on the world’s highest peak earlier this week. Bad weather slowed rescue teams from reaching the spot where they went missing.
Five questions with Thomas “Racer Tom” Hart, the Utah man who recorded mind-boggling statistics on the slopes this year
There’s another amazing story of a dog surviving in the outdoors. And the canine in question wants to share his tale. Woof!
The new film “The QUEST: Everest VR” provides a dizzying perspective of the world's highest peak with zero danger of frostbite or avalanches
Five questions with Haley Batten, who is slated to lead America’s strongest contingent of Olympic cross-country mountain bikers in years
More than two decades after a crash left him paralyzed, Tarek Rasouli rekindled his love of off-road riding with the help of an innovative handcycle
Nepali officials recently tested a cargo drone on the world’s highest peak, and believe aerial devices could reduce foot traffic in the deadly Khumbu Icefall
Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his future plans in big-wall climbing, high-altitude mountaineering, and outdoor filmmaking
The 2024 North Pole season was canceled after the main runway at Barneo Ice Camp cracked. The American guide still has ambitions to return to the planet’s northernmost point.
Five questions with the 65-year-old star of ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and ‘Stranger Things’ about his lead role in the new cycling film ‘Hard Miles’
Dangers in the Khumbu Icefall forced rope fixers to chart a different route. Now, some expedition operators are scrambling to stay on schedule.
Rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are searching for two men who were filmed destroying ancient rocks on a hiking trail
A Canadian study found that chemicals excreted by ants keep ticks at bay. Researchers hope the discovery leads to new ways to ward off the Lyme Disease-spreading insects.
The Irish actor was recently fined $1,500 for walking in a restricted thermal area in America’s oldest national park. Articles editor Frederick Dreier explores more creative penalties.
A student from the University of Vermont suffered fatal traumatic injuries after sliding 600 feet down the famed Northeast ski face. Two others suffered serious injuries and required rescue.
Officials with dogsledding’s biggest race say a star musher broke the rules. His infraction: improper removal of moose innards.
Tour de France team Visma–Lease a Bike debuted the Giro Aerohead II this week, and the massive helmet generated an impressive tonnage of online discourse