�����ԹϺ���

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, �����ԹϺ���’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

Alaskan Gus Schumacher became the first American man since 1983 to win a distance cross-country World Cup. The victory has transformed him into a ski racing celebrity.

Ed Shanahan spent the last year reporting on Flaco for The New York Times. Here he discusses the owl’s thrilling life and tragic death—and why the story grabbed the attention of people everywhere.

A recent SAR communique reams out an incautious adventurer who climbed up the peak amid dangerous conditions and then called for emergency lifesaving

The deadly slide that ripped through the California resort on January 10 transformed skiers and snowboarders into rescuers. The disaster forced survivors and eyewitnesses to reconsider the risk of dying inbounds at a ski resort.

Mountaineers now must haul their feces back to Base Camp in wag bags. We asked veteran guides how this shift will change life on the world’s highest peak.

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.

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

Multiple groups of skiers and snowboarders ducked boundary ropes to chase powder. The only way out involved a long and treacherous hike.

Articles editor Frederick Dreier returned to the ranks of weekend warrior bike racers in 2023. These ten items helped him pursue personal glory on two wheels.

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.

Facing national outrage, Wyoming lawmakers on Thursday backed down from their plan to auction the “Kelly Parcel” off to the highest bidder

State lawmakers should step in and ensure that the “Kelly Parcel” ends up in the hands of the National Park Service, writes our articles editor

Don’t worry: there’s a plan in place to keep names like “Wolfy McWolfFace” off of the list

A Texas jury has found Kaitlin Armstrong guilty for the murder of Moriah Wilson. The court sentenced her to 90 years in prison.

Rich Moore and his dog Finney disappeared on a hike in Colorado in August. Ten weeks later, crews found the dog alive. Now, friends and family are trying to understand what happened.

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

Harvey Lewis, who recently ran 450 miles to win Big’s Backyard Ultra, discusses the mental trickery that goes on during ultrarunning’s hardest race

The “mategration” of giant spiders across the southwest has prompted biologists and state officials to consider creative ways to circumvent roadways

No matter if the curse of Pele is real or not, tourists should leave volcanic stones where they belong

Thousands of kids filled the streets of Durango, Colorado last week to celebrate their hometown hero. His historic win is already inspiring the next generation of bike racers.

Does the clip really show bigfoot, or just a practical joker wearing a costume? It’s kicked up Sasquatch chatter across southwestern Colorado.

China has suspended rescue efforts on the world’s 14th highest peak, ending the search for American Gina Rzucidlo and Nepali Tenjen Lama Sherpa

Two American women vying for the 8000er record and their guides were swept away by the slide on the famed Tibetan peak. One U.S. climber and a Sherpa guide are confirmed dead.

We’ve never seen this happen in a professional road race

Officials found the victims on Saturday morning and euthanized a bear that exhibited aggressive behavior

The Interior Department said on Friday that national parks will shutter if Congress doesn’t approve the recent spending bill. Several governors say they will use state funds to keep federal parklands open.

A bizarre rescue in Michigan has eerie similarities to a 2022 incident in Washington State

Our list includes a pair of doughnut thieves in Alaska, a selfie taker in Colorado, and the tripod of Orlando

In Durango, Colorado, the cycling-crazed locals have rallied behind their hero and his pursuit of a landmark victory