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Authorities published a detailed account of the recent apprehension of an illegal flyer in the California park. The news comes on the heels of a scathing press release about illegal jumps from El Capitan.

Crash and you’re a goner—those are the stakes on slopes this steep. Ski mountaineer Christina Lustebenberger explains the mental and physical skills required to thrive in deadly terrain.

Five questions with the ‘Free Solo’ star about his upcoming skyscraper special, the best sends of 2025, and how Hollywood can nail rock climbing

The latest search and rescue report from Southwestern Colorado involves a late-night rescue in deep snow

In ‘K2—Chasing Shadows,’ French alpinist Benjamin Vedrines shares his emotions high on the flanks of the world’s second-tallest peak

Here's what happens when the dedicated employees of Rocky Mountain National Park start to break down

The Interior Department’s latest cuts, which total 2,000, target the NPS, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Division, and United States Geological Survey, among other agencies

Our Articles Editor recently indulged in the autumnal outdoor tradition of corn mazes, hay rides, and familial frustration

Conner Mantz recently shattered the U.S. men’s record at the Chicago Marathon. Mantz, 28, takes us inside his historic race.

Amid the exaggerated headlines, our articles editor provides a handy explainer for the rescue mission to save 800 people near the world’s highest peak

Researchers believe Shackleton knew of his ship’s weaknesses in ice. Should that change our understanding of the classic tale of survival?

Christopher Blevins won the World Cup overall and ended a multi-generational drought for U.S. men’s cross-country mountain biking

The ‘Free Solo’ star will ascend the tallest building in Taiwan in 2026, and the event will be beamed live on the streaming platform

Madeleine Bryant completed the entire end-to-end Grand Canyon trek alongside her father over the course of 17 years

Our articles editor reckons with his new role on the local bicycle ride: guy who tries hard and gets dropped

Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel skied from the summit of Mount Everest all the way to Base Camp without the use of supplemental oxygen

Colorado’s “Climbing Smiths” completed the 67 highest peaks in the contiguous United States in 1974. It took them just 48 days.

To break the iconic record, runner Jane Maus planned, plotted, and trained. She also stayed on the trail.

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After reading stories about wind, sand, and mud, our articles editor examines the media mystery that exists with Burning Man

Elected officials condemned the actions of the Department of Homeland Security to detain two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch blaze

Season 12 of the outdoor survival show lasted just 34 days. We asked the executive producer how the speedy season will impact future seasons.

During each season, survivalists use sticks, rocks, and mud to build creative homes in the backcountry. Our articles editor picks his favorite.

The survival reality show is quickly approaching its finale. Our articles editor assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the remaining contestants.

The Seattle Kraken’s Buoy was recently chased by an Alaskan brown bear, prompting an important question about sports mascot survival

French cyclist Pauline Ferrand-Prevot won road cycling’s biggest event after years of racing—and winning—in cycling’s other disciplines

In the latest episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, a survivalist omits a crucial piece of gear and learns a tough lesson

The survival TV show forces participants to reckon with drama back home, writes articles editor Fred Dreier. For some, the weight becomes too much to bear.

The 56-year-old Austrian daredevil was made famous by his 2012 skydive from the edge of Earth’s atmosphere

The Tour de France is in full swing, and the race has already produced a series of peculiar storylines to follow—including ones involving poop and vomit

Two years after our colleague argued the merits of the tiny dogs, a glacier rescue in Switzerland adds considerable clout to his take

Officials say a 60-year-old woman was found approximately six miles into the race. Her cause of death is unknown.

The remaining survivalists get down to business in the desert. This includes divulging the emotional weight behind their efforts.

For years, our articles editor packed his outdoor stuff into grocery bags and plastic bins. Then, he discovered Kitworks, a new customizable travel system for gear.

The four-minute uninterrupted video shows the ascent of the world’s highest peak from China

Articles editor Fred Dreier examines the recent flurry of tap outs on the survival show, and compares the attrition rate to that of previous seasons

We need to rebrand the outdoor activity, which is ideal for families, cheaper than buying new gear, and often more accessible than traditional camping

A bison fell into the 160-degree Grand Prismatic Spring and died. An eyewitness tells us the ordeal was like seeing "the circle of life unfold.”

The plan to sell millions of acres of Forest Service and BLM land just encountered a major hurdle. The plan's author says he still wants to auction off some areas.

Articles editor Frederick Dreier recaps the second episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, which saw one contestant tap out after enjoying early success

Our articles editor receives regular story pitches for his father. This year he decided to pursue one—and it is about cave exploration

Our articles editor recaps the season 12 premiere, which featured a big-game kill, menacing monkeys, and, alas, a soiled pair of trousers

The outdoor survival show reached a turning point during its sixth season after a participant successfully hunted big game

Not even a Colorado thunderstorm could diminish the stoke from the second annual event, writes our articles editor

In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter dives into the cuisine you will find at Base Camp—and whether or not it’s nutritious and delicious

Mary Beth Laughton addresses REI’s challenges and triumphs over the past year, and explains how the outdoor industry can meet its current challenges through collaboration

Five questions with the Colorado senator about the ongoing battle to protect public lands and the federal agencies that manage them

The guidebook author and TV personality talks about his current favorite mode of transportation and offers sage advice for getting the most out of a trip.

The campsite reservation platform just added thousands of RV parks, camping resorts, and private campgrounds to its inventory

Do they climb the same route every year? Is it just a bunch of rich people up there? You have Mount Everest questions and we have answers.

In his latest video dispatch, our writer explains the naming debate surrounding the world’s highest peak

The White House released its budget request for 2026, and the plan calls for the Park Service to hand over control of some federal parklands to states

In his latest video, Ben Ayers takes us inside the topsy-turvy world of air travel in Nepal’s Mount Everest region

For the first time ever, the History Channel’s survival show will be staged in a hot and dry climate. Here’s where it will be held.

In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers shows the boots, parkas, sleeping bags, and other crucial gear he will use during the trek to Everest Base Camp

The White House has ordered the Bureau of Land Management to rescind the Public Lands Rule, which allowed the agency to lease lands specifically for conservation and restoration

Ben Ayers takes a tour of the Astrek Complex in downtown Kathmandu, home of gear shops, cafes, and an outdoor climbing wall

The brainchild of two ten-year-olds from Highlands Ranch, The Ski Pack is a minimalist bag that allows parents and kids to carry their own gear to and from the chairlift

Have you always wanted to travel to a European bike race? Our articles editor says skip the Tour de France and check out this event instead.

Austrian guide Lukas Furtenbach will lead a one-week trip to the top of Everest and back this year. Prior to the ascent, he and his clients will inhale xenon gas, which he says helps with acclimatization.

After more than 40 years in Park City, Utah, the iconic film festival will have a new home at the foot of the Colorado Rocky Mountains starting in 2027

The new Netflix series ‘Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure’ chronicles the decade-long hunt. The series also includes clues about a new hidden fortune.

Two hikers are lucky to be alive after one of them plummeted down a cliff along Northern California’a famed trekking route

The ‘Los Angeles Times’ recently shed light on freight train robberies that targeted Nike sneakers. Two security experts explain the world of cargo theft.

Meteorologists on America’s windiest mountain recently experienced historically violent gusts—and captured video of the chaos

Sites operated by the National Park Service recorded more than 331 million visits last year—the most in history. The news comes as the NPS weathers its worst staffing crisis in years.

The author analyzes the official trailer for ‘The Surfer,’ which blends paranoia, violence, and wave riding in a frothy mix

A nonprofit is tallying up how many NPS employees have been let go from each park. A key asset has been social media posts from terminated employees.

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