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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.

An unlikely story about Japan, the United States, and skiing as a bridge between the two

We spoke to a 'Back to the Frontier' couple to find out what it was like to live off the land without any modern conveniences

A couple from Toronto went on a camping trip for a long weekend. When they didn't show up for work on Tuesday, their family and friends called the park office. By the time the search party found them, the couple had been missing for five days. Claire Cameron's new book explores what happened to them while grappling with her own cancer diagnosis.

Two icons from very different ends of the performance spectrum talk about probing our capacity for fear, risk, and pain

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

The former Obama speech writer's unlikely tale of how surfing helped him understand his brother-in-law (and the rest of the country)

We talk to Ocean Ramsey, the marine conservationist whose polarizing shark encounters are the subject of a new Netflix doc

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

Kelly Ramsey details her first day on a hotshot crew battling the fiercest fires the West has ever seen

The most influential digital designer you've never heard of found an anecdote to the noise on Japan's ancient walking routes

Fifty years after 'Jaws' terrified the world, shark activists are reframing how we see the ocean’s top predator. But is shark-friendly content correcting fear or fueling danger?

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

Ben Weissenbach's new book offers a thoughtful look at Alaska's enduring magic—and its rapidly changing climate.

PaddyO gathers his favorite outdoor comedians to talk about the serious business of making people in Gore Tex laugh

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

Shocking revelations in 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster' expose how corporate ambition and ignored warnings led to catastrophe—and why this tragedy still grips us years later.

Hear what adventure looked like back when the shorts were short, the gear wasn't waterproof, and there weren't many guys from Chicago in the Rockies

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

A diving legend talks to us about his last chance to see his long-lost friend— a 22-foot giant manta ray—who swam with him for years off Mexico’s Revillagigedo Islands.

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

The musician on sailing, surfing, and living in tiny homes in giant places

Zombies might be fiction, but Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' still has me planning for the end times. Could the show's Seattle setting be the climate haven I've been looking for?

Sylvan Esso's nature walking playlist will get you in the mood for summer. Catch them headlining the �����ԹϺ��� Festival in Denver on May 31.

One of America's most accomplished mountaineers details her unexpected journey to the top of the world in her new memoir, 'Enough'

The new documentary, screening at the �����ԹϺ��� Festival, shares the pain of American Indian history—and the resilience and strength of young Paiute runner Kutoven Stevens.

Ranga Perera is a sought after personal chef and fly fishing companion in Bozeman, Montana, who lives with disarming joy and optimism in the face of tragedy and an eery brush with death

This year’s program, curated in partnership with Mountainfilm, includes everything from heartfelt shorts to award-winning, feature-length documentaries.

�����ԹϺ��� Festival welcomes Hazlett to the lineup for the second annual �����ԹϺ��� Festival in Denver’s Civic Center Park on May 31-June 1.

Take it from a professional trier-of-new-things: taking up a new outdoor pursuit can change your life—and the more hurdles you face in doing so, the more reasons you have to try

In his new memoir, de la Rocha explores the meaning of vulnerability, manhood, and the healing power of the outdoors.

The Stars Wars actor and his best friend Charley Boorman take us inside their latest motorcycle trip for the new Apple TV+ docuseries "Long Way Home"

You probably know Katie Burrell from her Instagram skewering of outdoor stereotypes and her race ski-sharp takes on how relationships live and die on the trail. So you’d think talking to her would be a non-stop gigglefest, but Burrell has range that requires a lot of emotional intelligence. It turns out there’s no better place to develop that than on skis and mountain bikes.

Frontman Dave Simonett is bringing his nature-inspired music to the �����ԹϺ��� Festival

Is Minnesota the most underrated outdoor adventure state? Lead singer of Trampled by Turtles, Dave Simonett, was heavily influenced by the states’ unique beauty, spending his youth exploring its rolling woods. But nature wasn’t just his playground - his love for fishing, hiking, and all things outdoors inspired his music and shaped his songwriting career.

What drives people to climb the world’s highest peak? Writer and explorer Ben Ayers has had countless conversations with mountaineers from all over the world. Hear the insights he’s gathered during his time living in Kathmandu.

We’re all guilty of rushing through the outdoors—chasing the next thrill or squeezing in a quick ride. But what if slowing down could actually bring us closer to nature and ourselves? Skier and scientist Ellen Bradly found that when she moved with intention, the forest started speaking in ways she’d never noticed.

A new pitch competition for outdoor industry and active lifestyle startups called �����ԹϺ��� Ignite is providing support for the next generation of bright ideas.

What is outdoor culture and how do we define it? To really understand, you need someone who has held a mic in front of a camera at world class skiing, snowboarding, and surfing events for decades and who has lived in the gooey, buzzing center of our culture since the 1990s.

Before he was making headlines for visiting all 419 National Parks in one continuous trip, endurance athlete Mikah Meyer carried a secret he thought would define him forever. How did he come to terms with himself to live life to the fullest?

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.

Kimmy Fasani is one of the best snowboarders on the planet, but the lessons she's learned sliding sideways downhill are relevant to all of us, regardless of whether or not we've tackled a sheer Alaskan face or stared down Stage 3 cancer.

In an excerpt from his new book, �����ԹϺ���’s Sweat Science columnist digs into the emerging science of why we’re drawn to the unknown and what we get out of it

If you're a mountain biker or a snowboarder, there's a good chance you've seen Scott Losse appear in your IG feed, with his deadpan, hilarious observations of the more ridiculous aspects to both sports. Host PaddyO gets him to open up about why he only kids those he loves.

We have some fun, exciting news! Longtime �����ԹϺ��� Podcast contributor, Paddy “PaddyO” O’Connell is taking over as host of the show. In every episode, PaddyO will chat with people about how their experiences in the outdoors have shaped the way they navigate life.

The first written accounts of surfing in Africa predate accounts of surfing in Hawaii by 100 years. In his new movie, 'Wade in the Water,' documentarian David Mesfin asks: What else have we glossed over in the history of Black surfing?

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

He climbs trees, runs barefoot, and covers himself in mud for his 1 million followers. Here's what we can learn about movement and play from Victor Manuel Fleites Escobar.

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.

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 �����ԹϺ��� 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 �����ԹϺ��� 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 �����ԹϺ��� 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