19-year-old BAÏST ambassador Nathan Saier lives by a “damn the torpedoes” ethos but harbors no illusion about the risks and rewards of the action sports lifestyle.
The author learns to trust the wisdom of his elders on a wildly jinxed motorcycle-mountaineering trip to Ecuador.
On a motorcycle trip to Italy, we learn it’s not when you arrive, but how, and it’s not what you bring, it’s how you pack it. Sponsored for EVERGOODS.
At The North Face Climbing Festival in London, I spoke with Stefano Ghisolfi, Fay Manners, Nathaniel Coleman, and others about their upcoming projects.
To Grammy-nominated violinist and activist Vijay Gupta, classical music was made for the streets.
Forget the 5.14 sufferfests. We asked elite athletes like Alex Honnold, Sasha DiGiulian, and Alex Megos to share the moderate lines they love.
Siebe Vanhee, Séan Villanueva O’Driscoll, and Symon Welfringer completed a first ascent two decades in the making. Now, Vanhee reveals the scariest moments and whether the 5,000-foot route was worth the risk.
On May 9, Konstantin Smirnov’s mountaineering guide abandoned him at 25,900 feet on the fifth-highest mountain on Earth. He's now taking the guide company to court.
Two Wyoming campers did everything right—keeping food out of their tents and using deterrents—but a black bear refused to back down.
Over intense opposition from the Havasupai Tribal Council, state officials quietly approved a request from the Pinyon Plain uranium mine to adjust acceptable levels of toxic chemicals in the mine’s monitoring well.
The Indian government has definitively identified the mountain's most famous dead body. Now comes the dangerous, expensive reality of hacking him out of the ice.
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19-year-old BAÏST ambassador Nathan Saier lives by a “damn the torpedoes” ethos but harbors no illusion about the risks and rewards of the action sports lifestyle.
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Kickass BAÏST Ambassador Kyra Hunsicker is more than a mountain athlete. She’s also an avid surfer, runs her own apparel brand, and works for a nonprofit animal shelter. Learn more about Kyra in this Q&A.
If you’re interested in a unique alpine experience, for both trekking and mountaineering, Ecuador is still a well-kept secret. Learn why.
If you feel like you've hit a wall in your camping journey and want to develop into planning more adventurous outings, this article is for you. We'll cover everything you need to know to plan the perfect adventure trip.
The Wasatch is home to some of the quickest-access alpine climbing around. You can find beginner scrambles to knife-edge ridges and catwalks. Learn more!
Our IFMGA-certified guides have years of experience helping clients tackle the best rock around the desert paradise of Moab.
This Texas national park offers the best conditions for stargazing anywhere in the United States, but it’s also one of the country’s most ecologically diverse locations.
Learn how easy it is to book a custom-created mountaineering adventure with an IFMGA American Mountain Guide.
Whether it's down or synthetic, here are the tips and tricks you need to keep your sleeping bag in good, clean condition for seasons to come.
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Everything you need to know to find the best tent for family camping, with inside tips, tricks, and knowledge from our camping experts.
What to look for in a rock or alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, or general mountaineering mentor. Find the best mentor and fit for you.
Mialitiana “Mia” Clerc made history as the first female Winter Olympian from Madagascar. She’s living her BAÏST life at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
High-quality snowshoes are critical to snow travel in the winter season. Without proper snowshoes, it is easy to find yourself in dangerous conditions.
When camping in winter, staying warm is critical. Every aspect of your preparation, from your gear to your apparel to the food you plan to eat, should be chosen with the weather conditions in mind.
Learn the logistics and preparation needed to climb Mount Everest. It's much more than physical training. It's also a practice in patience and demands funding.
Represent Caprock Canyons State Park and pay homage to the mighty buffalo with our Caprock Buffalo Polo.