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Some of the AT’s most famous towns and their residents bore the worst of Helene’s damage. Hikers who were on trail discuss the moment that the storm hit—and locals contemplate the long recovery ahead.
Parks and trail towns along the southern reaches of the AT are devastated. Here's how hikers can help.
In most of the world, the crowds of summer have thinned, the temperatures are perfect, and prices are dropping. What are you waiting for?
As a brutal heat wave enveloped the country this summer, our writer packed up a cooler full of Gatorade and headed to the Mojave Desert
If rising temperatures have you clamoring to stay inside until fall, you can adapt your body to them and thrive on the trail
Project 2025 proposes that most government weather and climate functions be privatized if the balance of power shifts in the White House next year
Is the Aurora Borealis magic, science, or something in between?
The forecasting behemoth Surfline redefined the art of scoring waves. But some say it’s to blame for increasingly crowded breaks and a pervasive fear of missing out.
Rising predawn to chase powder is sacred in ski culture, but an increasing number of resorts are offering early-access programs for people who can afford them
A weather phenomenon coated the peak in glaze ice for a few glorious hours in November. Employees at the observatory grabbed their skates and made the most of it.
With winter approaching, we rounded up ten irresistible warm-weather locales around the globe to escape to
Storms dumped rainfall across Utah. One hiker died and another required rescue.
Flooding at the festival brought out the best and worst in attendees. Here's an eyewitness account.
Hawaii’s climate and ecology have changed in the last few decades, bringing fire to a landscape that hasn’t evolved to withstand it
As extreme temperatures blaze across the nation, parks are taking extra measures to keep visitors safe
Cops say Robert “Steady Eddie” Kerker was caught in a swollen waterway in July
Our very own crazy dog person shares tips for keeping your dogs safe on the road in record-breaking temperatures
It was so hot that rescue helicopters couldn’t take off
When treacherous weather rolled in during her dream trek in the Alps, the climate advocate knew that the only way forward was through
Never subject your pup to these adventure-driven hazards. Plus, boarding tips to ensure they're okay when you leave 'em behind.
Ironically, stronger, wetter, and warmer storms will shrink the snow line at many of the state’s most popular ski areas
When veteran climber Mark Jenkins came up with a plan to witness a solar spectacle from the summit of a 20,000-foot peak, he had little idea what he was getting himself into
In 2016, a wildfire jumped the Athabasca River and headed straight for Fort McMurray, an Alberta oil town 600 miles south of the Arctic Circle. In this excerpt from ‘Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World,’ John Vaillant chronicles the moment the blaze enters town, forcing nearly 90,000 people to flee in what remains the largest, most rapid single-day evacuation in the history of modern fire.
The annual NSAA report shows that skiers flocked to the powder in a big way in 2022-23
Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day in 80 years
When the largest tornado ever recorded touched down in central Oklahoma, storm chasers, meteorologists, and thrill seekers were expecting a show. What they got was a deadly lesson in the power of nature.
First there was altitude training. Then it was heat training. Now it’s… pollution training?
And it’s not the one in California that rhymes with Shmammoth, believe it or not
Lifesavers in Colorado recently rescued multiple hikers who had lost their footwear on the same slushy trail
Seacliff State Beach near Santa Cruz, California, felt the wrath of Mother Nature last week. These photos show the full extent of the damage.
Massive swells are flooding coastal communities and demolishing coastal structures in Northern California, and making for good surfing further south.
A raging rain and wind storm is hitting Northern California hard. The state has closed regional, state, and national parks, with partial closings of 37 others, while Yosemite braces for a blizzard.
Reliable weather apps are crucial for summer adventure-planning, so we spent a month testing dozens to find the best ones
I tested apparel from fifteen brands in all kinds of conditions. Here are my eight favorite pieces for autumn trail runs.
This feature from Gaia GPS allows you to search recent satellite images for the best leaf peeping in your area
Zion National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, and areas around Moab, Utah, were inundated by water after heavy rainfall pummeled the U.S. Southwest
Brian Boland was a prolific creator of handcrafted hot-air balloons who set distance and altitude records all over the world. But on July 15, 2021, during a routine outing with a family in Vermont, things went dramatically wrong. Sarah Schweitzer examines Boland’s eccentric and adventurous life, and finds out what happened on his fateful last flight.
From finding an open site to tracking the weather, these apps will up your camping game
He was an environmentalist versed in the dangers of our warming world, an expert trail runner, and eminently capable of moving far and fast outside. The heat killed him all the same.
The American Southwest hasn’t been this dry in 1,200 years. The region’s water supply—and entire energy infrastructure—is at stake.
We asked a bunch of great writers to bear down, focus, and tell us what makes them giddiest in the outdoors. Join them as they celebrate everything from diving off rocks to adventure flirting to … shivering in a bed between cold sheets? (Hey, don’t judge.) Plus: five scientifically proven ways to up the fun and improve your health.
They’re almost never waterproof, and not as warm as other jackets. Why bother?
An analysis of power data from pro cyclists quantifies the effects of hot and cold air temperatures on performance
Spring comes in like a lion. This gear will help.
Backpacking when the weather forecast is anything but optimal can be intimidating, but with some modifications to your kit, you can turn it into an enjoyable four-season activity
We caught up with author Sebastian Junger to find out how he reported the incredible ϳԹ Classic story of the Andrea Gail’s crew, what’s changed in the commercial fishing industry, and why he’s drawn to people who have dangerous jobs
Whether you’re on a road trip or backpacking through Europe, download these apps to learn more about the culture, weather, and even history of the places you’re visiting
A warming planet, increased storms, and wildfires are creating a level of infrastructure collapse that’s expensive and devastating
With the right gear, mindset, creativity, and some science-based hacks, you don’t have to just survive this winter, you can thrive. Here’s how to embrace the cold all season long.
From Reykjavík to Minneapolis, winter isn’t just tolerated here, it’s celebrated
In an era of “code-red” climate catastrophe, the survival of our sport depends on its ability to adapt. Here’s what running and races may need to look like in the near future as global temperatures climb.
From light sprinkles to daylong downpours, these shells have you covered
Create the ultimate wet-weather defense system with these six waterproof items
That shiny sheet of plastic you have wadded up at the bottom of your daypack can help you stay alive. Will it help you stay comfortable? That’s a different story.
As events as big as the Olympic Trials get rescheduled because of heat, we went to the science to find out how you should decide when it is too hot to run safely
It has all the comfort and features you’d expect from a high-end performance shell, but at an affordable price
Between sun, water, sand, and wind, river trips are hard on the skin. Here are six packable essentials to protect you from the elements.
Drawing parallels with the Galápagos Islands, this marine wonderland is a similarly diverse treasure found just off the Southern California coast, home to 2,000-plus species, some 150 of which can be found nowhere else
Every outdoor situation demands a slightly different layering system, but with these three puffies and three shells, you can pretty much do it all
To really understand the outer limits of dehydration, you need to listen to the remarkable story of Pablo Valencia
The latest deaths raised questions about the role of COVID, but analyses of nearly a century’s worth of climbing records suggest some consistent patterns
The coronavirus has put climbers and workers in even more danger than usual
Barriers for whatever the atmosphere dishes out
Hunting twisters made Jennifer Brindley Ubl feel deeply inspired—until it scared her to death
A new analysis digs into who overheats and which conditions are most risky, with surprising results
Some #vanlife upgrades are worth the money. Others are not.
Heli-skiing has a reputation for risk, but the ride up isn’t usually part of the equation
Escape the crowds with a self-supported weekend paddle
Whether you’re slinging a chainsaw, loading hay bales, or wielding a torch, durable workwear that fits well allows you to do your job better
A new Snow Mode makes finding trails and parking lots easy, and the app helps you avoid avalanches, too
The desperate race to save a skier who disappeared under an avalanche
Right-wing politicians and media are trying to scapegoat frozen wind turbines for the state’s power disaster. Their claims couldn’t be more inaccurate and irresponsible.