The writer became an aid worker for Mount Everest climbers during the devastating disaster. A decade later, he explores how the tragedy shaped Nepal鈥攁nd his own life.
The kids of the Mountaineers 国产吃瓜黑料 Club are tackling serious peaks鈥攁ll between classes and homework
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
Mali Noyes has skied 93 chutes in 47 days, and clocked back in at the Huntsman Cancer Institute when she finished
Italian pilot Simone Moro shares details of his recent lifesaving flight to the flanks the Himalayan peak
While I own dozens of options, the one I reach for most often is simple, small, and relatively affordable
Fall back in love with hiking with this new trend from Montana's American Prairie.
Our Everest correspondent recently attended a pre-climb meeting held by guiding company Seven Summit Treks in downtown Kathmandu
In 2018, three loggers started a massive wildfire that destroyed thousands of acres of old-growth forest in Washington State. Then, they vanished. Fortunately, Forest Service detectives had a few tricks up their sleeves.
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
Melissa Arnot Reid goes unfiltered
It鈥檚 not the fall that kills you, and it's not the sudden stop either. According to national park data, you should really be worrying about something else entirely.
Ben Ayers takes a tour of the Astrek Complex in downtown Kathmandu, home of gear shops, cafes, and an outdoor climbing wall
The writer explains how he was foiled by Internet trickery during a monthlong running contest to win free Chipotle
The Norwegian mountaineer discusses her ongoing search for Tenjen 鈥淟ama鈥 Sherpa and Gina Rzucidlo, her mixed feelings on speed records, and the dark side of Internet fame
Some are blooming now, and others don't reach their peak until early fall
Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum recently ordered National Park sites to remain fully open. Proponents say it will speed up hiring, but critics worry it will increase danger.
Lead and bouldering split, as competitive climbers breathe a collective sigh of relief
Hitting the freeze-thaw cycle just right is tricky. Here's how to navigate the mountain in the spring.
The WNDR Alpine Intention 108 is powerful, versatile, and wildly eco-friendly. And after six years of gear testing, it's become my all-time favorite ski.
Brooke Raboutou just became the first woman to ascend a route rated 5.15c. For those unfamiliar with ratings and route names, our climbing writer offers an explainer.
国产吃瓜黑料 will be stationed in Nepal鈥檚 Mount Everest Base Camp for the 2025 spring climbing season. Here is your destination for all the news from the Himalayas.
Climbing season is about to start on the world's highest peak, and 国产吃瓜黑料 is headed to Base Camp to report on these and other stories
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy鈥攖he nonprofit that supports the United States鈥 most iconic footpath鈥攖urns 100 this year. To celebrate, AT thru-hikers Mary Beth "Mouse" Skylis and Grayson Haver Currin pick the 100 best miles of trail, spread out over 19 bite-size sections.
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Prevent a costly vet bill by identifying hazards before your pup gets a foxtail up her nose or cactus spine in her paw
Plenty of gear companies have tried to sell the cause for animal conservation to the rest of the world. Sitka Studio is now changing that game鈥攆or the better鈥攚ith this high-tech jacket.
Homewood, a small ski area on Lake Tahoe鈥檚 west shore, is experiencing growing pains that pit developers trying to run a business against ticked-off locals who just want to go skiing. Can everyone win?
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.
Jason Remple, Alex Pashley, and Jeff Keenan are remembered for their deep contributions to the snow community
First step: Accept that mud is inevitable on any trail
Last year, legendary thru-hiker Jack 鈥淨uadzilla鈥 Jones attempted to hike the AT for a grand. Here鈥檚 how he fared鈥攁nd the lessons he can share.
Our columnist shares his favorite desert destinations and tips to get far from the beaten path
With the park left severely shorthanded due to staff cuts, officials have closed the Fiery Furnace hike until further notice
The long (and long overdue) rise of the forest cemetery
Ski photographer Txema Trull and his partner were buried beneath six feet of snow. Here is Trull's story in his own words.
Two hikers are lucky to be alive after one of them plummeted down a cliff along Northern California鈥檃 famed trekking route
When electrolyte levels drop too low, performance can suffer. Avoid that dip by dialing in your nutrient intake.
This basic piece of gear can make or break your hiking experience
Andrews hopes his attempt will encourage other high-level mountain athletes to come to the Himalayas in search of FKTs
One writer peels back the layers of fear, grief, and female empowerment during a challenging but rewarding B.C. hut trip
Three-time finisher John Kelly made it the farthest with a "fun run" before tapping himself out
A frustrated mountain biker is tired of his buddies riding their e-bikes on trails where they aren鈥檛 allowed. Plus, his friends routinely drop him.
The new book "Thirty Below" tells the tale
Fend off fatigue by eating enough of the essential macronutrient
The 鈥楲os Angeles Times鈥 recently shed light on freight train robberies that targeted Nike sneakers. Two security experts explain the world of cargo theft.
New data identifies two key risk factors for high-altitude pulmonary edema, a leading cause of death on the highest mountain in the Americas
Meteorologists on America鈥檚 windiest mountain recently experienced historically violent gusts鈥攁nd captured video of the chaos
Thousands of blood cancer survivors have received life-saving treatment thanks to a small army of inspired cyclists, hikers, runners, walkers, skiers, and supporters
Alpine locales have their own microclimates, which makes forecasting a tricky business鈥攁nd a local fixation. Who dares try their hand? A few brave amateur meteorologists. We talked to one of the most elusive to find out why.
Sites operated by the National Park Service recorded more than 331 million visits last year鈥攖he most in history. The news comes as the NPS weathers its worst staffing crisis in years.
Even the most confident drivers can struggle when piloting an unfamiliar vehicle in inclement weather. These tips, tricks, and items can help prevent you from getting stranded in a snowdrift.
Practice these for hanging gear, tensioning guylines, and joining ropes
When adventure gets a little unusual, it just gets better
Learn about efforts to protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem through these five unique encounters, and find the inspiration to make this wild place part of your story as well
Federal budget cuts force the PCTA to scale back trail maintenance, leaving key projects delayed and hikers facing tougher conditions
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.
What happens when apr猫s spreads to social media? An influx of party-goers head to resorts, creating traffic jams.
Our writer endured boozy days, sleepless nights in a hostel, and edge-of-your-seat racing at Kitzb眉hel鈥檚 legendary Hahnenkamm
El Cap鈥檚 flag, the park鈥檚 fired lone locksmith, and the safety of Yosemite climbing this season
A collection of profiles highlighting different voices in snow sports
A rescue story from Southern Utah has a happy ending鈥攖hanks to a discarded bag filled with survival gear
On February 16, Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel skied the first descent of the Great Couloir on the South Face of Mount Robson
After a terrible crash, BASE jumper Alenka Mali spent hours dangling from a cliff. Here is her story in her own words.
Trail veterans often jerry-rig the popular Sawyer Squeeze water filter onto a bomb-proof Vecto bladder. Now, the two products come together as a unit.
When even the hardest-core ski bums are logging their data, is there still room for fun?
What happens to your body when you get lost and confused on a mountain in the bitter cold of a winter night?
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
An enlightening new study revealed just how prevalent the toxic class of PFAS compounds are in smartwatch wristbands. Here鈥檚 what runners and hikers need to know.