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Search and rescue teams believe the mission to save the stricken hikers resulted in the highest helicopter medevac in state history

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

In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the living conditions found at the foot of the world’s highest peak

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

The seismic activity on May 29 was much smaller than the July 2024 explosion that closed Biscuit Basin

Inclement weather has delayed the search for a man who went missing on the West Buttress route

Our Everest reporter explains the biggest stories from the 2025 season: fewer fatalities than in 2024, a narrow weather window, and multiple notable ascents

�����ԹϺ��� Magazine is back with a new look, new stories, and a fresh perspective on all things outdoors. Read along as we meet the real Albert Lin, explore the hidden corners of Downtown Chicago, learn how to build a ride-or-die outdoor community, and visit Kazakhstan for one of the rowdiest games ever played on horseback.

After a Czech climber suffered altitude sickness on the world’s highest peak, a helicopter pilot executed a dramatic long-line rescue at Camp III at 24,000 feet

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

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Charitable foundations that raise funds and organizer volunteers for the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and other U.S. National Parks have seen an uptick in donations and manpower

Fall back in love with hiking with this new trend from Montana's American Prairie.

Maximize your dog’s active years with advice from veterinarians and high-quality nutrition

These tips from longtime dynamic duos will take your climbing partnership to the next level

Brothers Hugo and Ross Turner recently flew an electric paraglider over Val d’Isere in France. They believe that small electric motors and lightweight batteries could revolutionize the aerial sport.

The famed climbing duo biked, sailed, and then bushwhacked their way from Colorado to Alaska before embarking on an epic ascent of the Diablo Traverse

Gary Kristensen grew a massive gourd in his backyard and then paddled it 46 miles down the Columbia River to set a new world record

Is there anything better than watching a great movie with a great view? Join our geo-guessing challenge to see how Samsung is creating an immersive experience that delivers The Ultimate View wherever you are.

Mountaineers Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners take us inside their harrowing rescue on the side of Chaukhamba III in the Garhwal Himalayas

FKT season has arrived, and no record is safe. Here’s a peek at five of the wildest record attempts we’ve seen go down this year.

On Thursday, video game developer Jason Rohrer unveiled "Project Skydrop," a treasure hunt in New England featuring a solid gold statue and a bounty of cryptocurrency

Many U.S. graveyards are in spectacular settings. We shy away from going to them, but they're beautiful outdoor places meant for all us.

Watch two friends explore the vast landscape of West Texas

Watch this travel couple immerse themselves in the food, history, and culture of the Lone Star State

Making time for adventure at sunset is just as effective and admirable as waking up for an alpine start

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.

A backcountry ski trip, a bikepacking getaway, and a weekend on the bunny slope—here are the routes that �����ԹϺ��� editors followed in March

What happens when you commit to a life of adventure? You get better at it.

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

From hairpin turns to boulder fields, driving these routes requires skill, the right weather, adequate preparation, and helluva lotta gumption. Do it right, and the panoramic payoff is huge.

With stunning and diverse natural landscapes, unique subcultures, and delicious food, this archipelago nation is ripe with unforgettable places to explore

Aire Libre is a series of ecocultural retreats that brings runners together in lesser-known corners of the world to connect with wild space

The gear shop owner is the new president of the Prezzies

Follow these park-by-park recommendations from our expert who has explored each one to get the most bang for your adventure buck

A team of four recently crossed all 2,350 miles of the Mississippi in 16 days 20 hours and 16 minutes

A quick, easy-to-understand summary of how hunting animals for their hides, horns, and antlers benefits wildlife conservation

The man who coined the term "microadventure" in 2011 looks back on his favorite tiny, big experiences

After years of pushing himself to go as big and far as he could, Alastair Humphreys realized that the most valuable trips we take are usually the ones right out our doors

The tour’s brought the stoke to festivals, local shops, and trailheads all summer long—and it’s not over yet. We’ve got dozens more events this summer and fall. See where we’re headed next, and enter to win a sweet gear package worth $5,000!

Microadventures are short, sweet, simple, and above all, accessible. Build more of them into your life this year.

Pushing modern communication and management tools deeper into challenging terrain will allow firefighters to work smarter—and safer

“First Cybertruck built,” claims Tesla. But here’s what's really going on with the Tesla Cybertruck release date, among other issues.

Fear and overzealousness often lead to an overstuffed pack, which you’ll regret for hundreds of miles. Our thru-hiking columnist has advice on what not to take when you’re heading out.

Never subject your pup to these adventure-driven hazards. Plus, boarding tips to ensure they're okay when you leave 'em behind.

From the moment this story broke, I kept checking—and checking—the news. Distant tragedies can grip our minds and souls, put us there. I started thinking about why.

Our �����ԹϺ��� experts examine the internet drama and nasty comments about this week’s Titan submersible catastrophe

Over 7,000 miles on trail, our hiking columnist has tried coffee and caffeine in most every form imaginable. But the humblest one of all taught him something about himself.

Using a vehicle to travel to cool places is something pretty much all of us do. So why hate on people who do it well?

Find bigger adventures (and smaller crowds) in America’s most under-the-radar national forest

Our hiking columnist went to the AT’s legendary Trail Days this year with one mission—to figure out what hikers were and weren’t putting on their feet

We bet you've never heard of some of these dog breeds

I only recently learned that hitting the trails solo makes me feel more alive.

We’re celebrating the grandeur of America, from beautiful rivers, beaches, and mountains to incredible glamping outposts and wild places. Our travel experts are constantly on the road finding new adventures, and their ideas will jump-start your next unforgettable journey.

A small injury during Morgan Brosnihan’s Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike inspired a big idea: Why not set up a mobile clinic for hikers who need help?

Sharing a habitat with bears, wolves, lions, and other big wild animals can be complicated, and not always safe or predictable. Here’s what I know.

Some experiences are unforgettable for both very bad and very good reasons

In collaboration with Backpacker, this is our guide to wild ursines

What’s the difference between overcoming hardship and succumbing to it? Grit.

Skip the dozen roses and expensive dinner out. With these 11 ideas under $100, give each other the gift of adventure instead.

Filmmakers have bigger budgets, smaller cameras, and new editing technology at their fingertips. They’ve also gotten better at telling nuanced stories.

Buyers snapped up 476 items found in Fenn’s chest in an online auction

Among the items for sale is a glass jar that apparently contains Fenn’s 20,000-word autobiography

I thought I’d found my calling guiding clients in mountains around the world. I sought out the highs of an adventurous life, but I wasn’t at all prepared for the dark side.

Under Mateschitz’s direction, Red Bull became a dominant player in outdoor and action sports

A good cry can be therapeutic and can even better connect you with others. Let’s stop shaming it.

Everyone has a Why. Our motivations are as varied as our backgrounds, and these passions are what powers adventures big and small.

Explore epic canyons, breathtaking sunsets, iconic history, and so much more

The Granite State has the right to bill hikers for the cost of their rescue, if officials deem them to be reckless in the outdoors

In ‘Missed Fortune,’ a series inspired by a story he wrote for �����ԹϺ���, host Peter Frick-Wright shines a spotlight on the fanatics who chased an eccentric art collector’s hidden riches at all costs

When retired art dealer Forrest Fenn hid a chest full of a million dollars’ worth gold, rubies, and diamonds in the Rocky Mountains, he sent thousands on a journey of desperation

We’ve collected tales about curious mountain lions, amorous warthogs, hardworking beavers, and more from our adventures in the wild

Can a relationship survive a grand adventure? That was the big question hanging over two novice sailors as they set out on a voyage off the coast of New England.

Harnessing the power of the outdoors can make us better humans and put a positive dent in the world. These are stories about creating stronger communities, more fulfilling lives, and a healthier environment.

The 40-year-old captain is taking the sailing world by storm, aiming to break dozens of records, including the fastest solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the globe

Take life outdoors one level higher. Here’s how.