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The themes addressed on shows like ‘Naked and Afraid,’ ‘Alone,’ and ‘Survivor’ are more relevant than ever

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

Netflix Co-Founder/Powder Mountain CEO Reed Hastings among the luminaries who will speak as the growing event returns to Denver

The invasive sea lamprey brought Great Lakes fishing to its knees in the fifties and sixties, until local communities and scientists battled back. The new film ‘The Fish Thief’ explores the fight.

As the TikTok ban looms, creators who built inclusive communities around outdoor activities face an uncertain future. The platform’s unique ability to inspire real-world adventures and amplify diverse voices may disappear overnight, leaving creators and enthusiasts searching for alternatives.

Compelling essays, rigorous investigations, and four days in a pitch-black cave: this is our greatest work of the year

Massive celebration of outdoor culture returns to Denver with an all-star musical lineup, a bigger footprint, and an energetic mix of speakers, gear, films, food and fun

In his new book, the longtime VP of sustainability for Aspen One explains why corporate actions to address climate change (including the ones he himself implemented) fall short, and the paths to forward that still bring him hope

The longtime contributor explains how a fly rod and a fascination with the natural world launched his journalism career and segued into a prescient book on pandemics

From power struggles over land to the ultra-wealthy pushing out locals, some parts of the hit TV show, which just premiered the second half of its fifth season, aren’t that far from the truth

An excerpt from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘Ultra-Something,’ which explores why we’re so drawn to the long haul

Journalist Natasha Singer has covered everything from human-rights issues to tech. But early in her career, we sent her to a gala in Alaska to report on pants. The resulting ���ϳԹ��� Classic was one of our most-loved features.

The new integrated social platform offers personalized content, community engagement, and seamless activity tracking—all in one place.

I found season two of Netflix’s outdoor survival program, which airs September 4, a huge improvement over its debut

After a remarkable 20-year stretch as a journalist, Don Katz switched hats and created one of the most successful tech and media startups of all time. Here he talks about how a love of words fueled his ambitions in both professional pursuits.

What’s stranger than a story about people stuffing ferrets down their pants? How about that story leading the writer to create one of the largest, most successful digital media companies, ever

Five questions with Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker, whose latest documentary “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” debuts on Netflix on July 31

Cory Richards has climbed the tallest mountains in the world and had his photos in the biggest adventure magazines in the game. In his new memoir, he shares the mental health highs and lows that shaped his life and storied career.

After ‘My Octopus Teacher’ won the Oscar for Best Documentary, the producers realized they had left an important voice out of their movie—indigenous South Africans who had been silenced and separated from the ocean by apartheid

What does a professional kayaker do when he realizes he’s in the twilight of his career? He releases a rap album, of course.

Thundercat jammed, Diana Nyad hugged, Jimmy Chin autographed, and thousands of fans soaked up the stoke in Denver this past weekend

Malik Martin, known as Malik Tha Martian, took an unusual path to adventure storytelling. His secrets to success? A passion for inclusion and an unwavering belief in self.

It’s not a joke: This genre-defining trio are part of the speaker series at the ���ϳԹ��� Festival in Denver, June 1-2, along with Quannah ChasingHorse, Jeremy Jones, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, and many others

In ‘A Walk in the Park,’ Kevin Fedarko’s new book about his quest to hike the big ditch from end to end, inadequate fitness and bad gear choices nearly led to disaster right from the start

Catch an action-packed lineup featuring diverse athletes and filmmakers at the inaugural ���ϳԹ��� Festival in Denver on June 1 and 2

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’

Movies don’t get much better than surfer-heist popcorn flick ‘Point Break’ (1991). Movies don’t really get much worse than surfer-heist popcorn flick ‘Point Break’ (2015). What happened?

‘Everest, Inc.,’ a new book from veteran outdoor journalist Will Cockrell, documents the mountain’s transformation, first by Western guides and climbers, and now by Sherpas and Nepalis

In her new book ‘Willkie Sprint,’ former professional cyclist Kerry Hellmuth recounts the groundbreaking collegiate bike race that started her career

The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye

In an excerpt from the new book ‘The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him,' author Eric Blehm details Kelly's rise as an unlikely hero in the fledgling sport of snowboarding, and the fatal day an avalanche swept him—and six others—away.

By bringing together incredible music, inspiring speakers, riveting adventure films, sports and wellness activities, outdoor industry leaders, and a whole lot of gear, ���ϳԹ��� has created a celebratory event with real purpose  

The inaugural event in Denver features Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and climbing competitions also in the mix

Honnold’s latest climbing docuseries ‘Arctic Ascent’ focuses on melting glaciers and a remote rock wall. Articles editor Frederick Dreier breaks down the new National Geographic film.

The historian and author shows how wild places shaped the lives of female trailblazers

Before she became famous for her lawsuits against former President Trump, the writer took a road trip for an ���ϳԹ��� story that had her asking total strangers if they had sex outdoors.

An HGTV show challenges home flippers to drive up property values in Breckenridge, Colorado. ���ϳԹ���’s articles editor presents game-show ideas that capture another side of ski-town housing.

In this excerpt from his new book ‘Local,’ Alastair Humphreys—who coined the term “microadventures”—finds treasure while mudlarking

A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure

Our new weekly discussion program covers outdoor recreation and adventure

Our founding host, Peter Frick-Wright, is returning—and we couldn’t be more excited

Go beyond Abbey and McPhee with a great read for wherever your next journey takes you

A wedding ring at the bottom of a pond, a retainer under a pile of leaves, a hat found at open sea three days after it was lost. Read on for more improbably lucky finds.

Starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, the new Netflix film paints a critical portrait of the marathon swimmer

In a conversation among three hall-of-fame veterans from ���ϳԹ���’s early years, E. Jean Carroll talks about her life, her career, and how she came to write a funny, much loved story that had serious feminist intent

In the new PBS documentary 'The American Buffalo' by Ken Burns, the filmmaker goes deep on the near-extermination of bison, unearthing stories that shaped—and still haunt—this country's soul

Maria Coffey’s new book, ‘Instead,’ offers wise perspective on one of the most important choices a woman can make

Nearly half a million listeners download ‘Tooth and Claw’ each month. Can the show also help save the animals it profiles?

Whether you’re looking for a breezy podcast to keep you company on the trail or a hefty novel to pack on your next big trip, you’ll want to move these new releases to the top of your queue

Max Lowe made a big splash in 2021 with ‘Torn,’ a documentary about the death of his famous father, alpinist Alex Lowe, and how it shook and shaped his family. These days, he’s forging ahead with ambitious projects—including a new film about the restorative power of climbing—in the next stage of his career.

A podcast exploring solutions to the Colorado River crisis, a film about a leading advocate of Title IX, and more

I want my two-year-old to grow up loving the outdoors, but I also want him to be safe. ‘Scouts Honor,’ a powerful new Netflix documentary about the horrific history of child sex abuse in the Boy Scouts of America, left me feeling angry, sickened, and permanently doubtful that the organization should be part of his life.

In an adaptation from his new book, ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing—Including You,’ ���ϳԹ��� contributor Brad Stulberg outlines a path for longevity and persistence in sport

Yes, we saw the Barbie movie. But we also got caught up on other recent film releases, enjoyed some summer tunes, and knocked a few books off of our reading lists.

When college gymnast was cut from her dream sport, she was still determined to be the hardest worker in the room

The history of freeride mountain biking takes center stage in the new feature documentary from ���ϳԹ��� Studios and Freeride Entertainment

DiGiulian just wrote her memoir while running her own business, making movies, and chasing tough climbs. Here's how she balances it all.

The new documentary on freediving is gorgeous and thrilling. But it won’t transform you into a freediver, writes our articles editor.

A documentary about a historically Black summer camp, the new podcast from Serial Productions, essential books about pirates, Netflix specials featuring Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Viola Davis, and more

There’s a reason the acclaimed author wrote his latest book in the voice of a stray dog: it enabled him to run free all over an imagined seaside park

We talked to one of America’s best young writers about race and culture. The subject was an essay that helped fundamentally change our understanding of the challenges that historically marginalized people face in the outdoors.

The executive producer of Netflix’s new cycling docuseries explains how hard it was to film at the Tour, and whether or not women will appear in future seasons

The new Netflix series is road cycling’s best opportunity in decades to expand its audience

A collection of essays about agriculture and water pollution, the latest survival reality show, a podcast about clothing, the new ’Legend of Zelda’ game, and more

In his new book ‘The Swine Republic,’ environmental scientist Chris Jones tells hard truths about Iowa’s agricultural industry and how its farming practices contaminate water thousands of miles away

Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s new film, ‘Wild Life,’ captures the saga of Doug and Kristine Tompkins, whose devotion to conservation and each other led to the creation of extraordinary national parks in Chile and Argentina

Virginia Sole-Smith’s new book, ‘Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture,’ takes an unflinching look at fatphobia and how it affects our collective ideas about health

The iconic film festival is celebrating its 45th year this weekend. Here are the documentaries we’re most excited to watch.

The latest chapter of the thrilling surf docuseries may lack the narrative cohesion of the first. It will still leave you feeling stoked.

Our editors listened to a podcast about Indigenous resistance, watched a film about Palestinian climbers, and checked a few more books off of our reading lists

‘Wild and Precious’ is a memorial to the beloved American poet and a celebration of her work

A warming planet is the enemy in ‘Terra Nil,’ the new video game for eco-friendly players. We tried it and came away inspired.

‘Wild Life,’ a new film by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, chronicles Tompkins’s life as one of the world’s most influential conservationists

New music by boygenius, a text exploring the governance of natural resources, ‘South Side,’ ‘She Said,’ and more

A difficult breakup had the musician worried he’d lost his identity. A solo road trip reminded him of who he is.

Director Robin Van Gyn discusses her new documentary series, which is playing on ���ϳԹ��� Watch now

Katie Burrell has developed a brand around teaching winter-sports experts and strivers to chill out and share a laugh. Her upcoming film, ‘Weak Layers,’ revives the old party-hard ski comedy—with women at the center of the action.

Executive producer Grant Kahler explains how the outdoor reality show went from a social experiment to survival of the meanest