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The park visitors had to be rescued after their car became submerged in Semi-Centennial Geyser, a thermal feature along Grand Loop Road

Our writer dove into the inner workings of the Backpacker’s Pantry factory to learn the tricks of the trade

Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.

From ketones and carbs to cheat meals and candies, we break down the 8,000-calorie food plans that fuel the Tour de France

A guide to responsible adventures, wherever there’s water

And the local conservation groups keeping them wild and beautiful

The reintroduction of the apex predators to Washington’s North Cascades National Park has local communities asking if it’s still safe to hike in the park

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?

How one company is converting discarded fishing nets into recycled plastic

Descending a trail strains your muscles and ligaments. Our hiking columnist asked a physical therapist how to avoid aches and pains on your next downhill adventure.

Park rangers at Yellowstone shot and killed an armed man on the morning of July 4. Here’s what we know about the incident.

Even for thru-hikers with a wealth of long trail experience, the Colorado Trail offers challenges all its own

On Tuesday, a horse slid off the side of a popular backcountry trail, falling 30 feet into a ravine

Vingegaard right-hand man Jorgenson rues his “bad day” as team plan to minimize Pogacar on Galibier falls flat

From historically dingy to gleaming and tall, these 13 artificial climbing paradises more than rival many “real” climbing destinations

Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team hammers several big GC rivals on Tour de France’s first big mountain stage

Pogacar and UAE Emirates ruled the Galibier, but third-week individual strength will determine the true king of Le Tour

Winter has arrived with such a vengeance in the Andes that Portillo surpassed its seasonal snowfall average before opening day

The snow is bad, the approach is long, and it’s still all I want to be doing when my friends are off biking and climbing

The British sprinter just became the most prolific stage winner in Tour history. The milestone came after years of setbacks.

The conservationist spurred millions of people to care about the ocean by helping them understand why it made them feel happy

In episode five of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, the first season concludes with the Free Ski contest before the final points are tallied and winners are announced

How the 24-year-old from Eritrea rose through pro cycling’s ranks to make history at the world’s biggest bike race

What may sound like freedom to us can create total sensory overload in your pup

Fifteen minutes of ooh-ing and ah-ing isn’t worth the wildfire risk, pollution, and trauma to wildlife

A writer tests her mettle against the firefighters who work in our forests each year

Meet Austin Smith and Curtis Ciszek—these seasoned snowboarders are taking on a new kind of adventure challenge

The new HBO film ‘Here to Climb’ offers an analytical and surprisingly candid exploration of Sasha DiGiulian’s journey from solitary sport climber to team player. The film debuts Tuesday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.

Hike hard, brunch harder

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.

After spending her infant years ascending New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in a carrier, Lydia Pearson recently accomplished the challenge on her own two feet—summiting all 48 of them

More fodder for your "Honey, we need a dog," argument

Two American women and two Sherpa guides perished while racing for a record. The tragedy illuminates how the recent rush to climb the world’s highest peaks is driving climbers onto dangerous mountains like never before.

The number of fatalities on the world’s highest peak decreased in 2024 from a year ago. We asked guides and government officials why.

In episode four of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, variable spring snow conditions throw wrenches when slopestyle skills meet tricky landings

The star cyclist from Durango, Colorado, was set to co-lead Dutch team Visma-Lease a Bike at the Tour, but sickness will sideline him from the 2024 race

Tamayo Perry, who also appeared in “Blue Crush” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” died on Sunday on Oahu’s northeast coast

Apple’s new iOS 18 update allows its products to work off-grid. But are phones a suitable replacement for purpose-built backcountry communication tools?

We polled patrollers from resorts around the country and learned that the gig is far more than dropping ropes and getting first tracks

Unplugged thru-hikes are increasingly rare—but not extinct. Here's how to thru-hike without a smart phone.

The new Forloh BTM Pros might look the Fjallraven Kebs, but they’re made in America, and far more durable

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.

White recently unveiled a new halfpipe series for professional snowboarders and freeskiers. Lucas Foster, an American Olympian, thinks the Snow League could give athletes more earning potential.

Five questions with Shilletha “Dragonsky” Curtis, whose memoir ‘Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself’ explores her transformative hike on the Appalachian Trail

Caroline Gleich is a renowned climber and skier, a climate activist, and now the Utah democratic party’s candidate for US senate

We chatted with Kai Lightner about diversity in the climbing world misconceptions about how accessible climbing is for people of color, and his nonprofit, Climbing For Change

Just how guilty do I need to feel about enjoying the occasional burger? I spoke to a hunter, a rancher, and a climate scientist to get to the meat of the matter.

The iconic Swiss peak only sees a ski descent a few times a decade. This team of athletes recounts what it was like to ski off the side of the Toblerone.

A year ago, the world was transfixed by the Titan implosion thousands of feet underwater. Writer James Nestor argues that we should still go deep.

In episode three of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, athletes transition to the Big Mountain Descent before the first of two gravity-based bike challenges

A relaxed, charming kid from Durango may make Americans fall in love with the Tour de France again

Chef Matt Vawter’s local-hiring practices and culinary excellence are transforming the food scene in the Colorado mountain town

This fruit-based energy gel, once touted for its high-carb intake and low volume, contains about a third of calories than advertised, multiple independent nutritional analyses suggest

Our editors asked their fathers about a piece of gear they’ve held onto over the years, and what it means to them

Getting bit? It could be your backcountry hygiene—or lack thereof.

Everest’s overcrowded South Col route has found its home on one of the world’s biggest digital hiking guides, where it’s “generally considered a very challenging route”

From bucket hats to visors, headgear blocks out the sun and helps define your trail persona. Our hiking columnist helps you choose which hat is best for you.

Last week a trio of climbers from Malaysia became stranded on Denali in Alaska. Guides and rescuers recount how they spent multiple days trying to save them.

Watch two friends explore the vast landscape of West Texas

Two adventurers followed the Qhapaq Ñan through the Peruvian Andes and discovered a trove of Latin American culture, beautiful landscapes, and challenging climbs

Five questions with Nepali mountaineer Purnima Shrestha, who recently became the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in one season

Photos and videos of the destroyed roadway flooded social media after it gave way on June 7. Officials have not given a timeline for opening the highway.

In episode two of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, athletes race up to the 12,859-foot summit of Red Mountain 3—twice

I report on a lot of SAR calls and this Mazama debacle is one of the weirdest rescue stories I’ve ever heard

Martin Feistl, 27, was among the most talented and bold alpinists of his generation. He died after a 130-foot fall.

Backpacker editors go head-to-head on the most controversial of feminine hygiene accessories

The solution to the microplastics problem already exists, according to the “Father of Green Chemistry.” So why aren’t we using it?

Five questions with the veteran survivalist and ‘Alone’ champion about becoming a mom at age 47

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

Watch these two adventurous friends take on the ultimate Texas-style biking itinerary

Episode one of Ultimate Mountain Athlete, presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, kicks off with the climbing challenge as an elite field of eight seasoned pros begin this first-ever, multistage competition

The landmark decision rules that liability waivers can’t be used to protect ski areas from certain claims of negligence

U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez cited Barrett’s pattern of terrorizing his victims and a clear lack of remorse as reasons for issuing the maximum penalty

But popularity online could also be the ticket to better funding for parks with lower engagement

Watch these nature lovers find the best adventures on the Texas Gulf Coast

The tragedy offers some sobering lessons for anyone who spends time outdoors

“I’m sure there must have been edges to make the foot placements better,” says Jesse Dufton, “but because I can’t see, I didn’t find any. I’ve never known such pain in my calves.”

Lel Tone and Kimber Warder bring a different kind of energy to the state’s legendary extreme terrain

Yosemite’s most accomplished speed climber cut more than eight hours off the previous solo time on the Salathé Wall

Two climbers fell to their deaths on Mount Everest on May 21 after an ice cornice collapsed. Eyewitness accounts and video clips provide an inside look at the disaster and frantic aftermath.