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From A 5.15d Repeat to an Eiger First Ascent: What 7 Climbers Are Projecting Next
July 31, 2026
From A 5.15d Repeat to an Eiger First Ascent: What 7 Climbers Are Projecting Next
July 31, 2026

At The North Face Climbing Festival in London, I spoke with Stefano Ghisolfi, Fay Manners, Nathaniel Coleman, and others about their upcoming projects.

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July 31, 2026
There's No Such Thing as Classical Music
July 21, 2026
There's No Such Thing as Classical Music
July 21, 2026

To Grammy-nominated violinist and activist Vijay Gupta, classical music was made for the streets.

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July 21, 2026
The Best 5.10 Routes, According to 9 Pros
July 21, 2026
The Best 5.10 Routes, According to 9 Pros
July 21, 2026

Forget the 5.14 sufferfests. We asked elite athletes like Alex Honnold, Sasha DiGiulian, and Alex Megos to share the moderate lines they love.

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July 21, 2026
100 Pounds of Gear. A Snapped Rope. One Very Lucky Catch.
July 21, 2026
100 Pounds of Gear. A Snapped Rope. One Very Lucky Catch.
July 21, 2026

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.

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July 21, 2026
Russian Climber Says His Guide Left Him to Die on Makalu
July 14, 2026
Russian Climber Says His Guide Left Him to Die on Makalu
July 14, 2026

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.

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July 14, 2026
They Kept a Perfectly Clean Camp. A Black Bear Attacked Their Tent Anyway.
July 9, 2026
They Kept a Perfectly Clean Camp. A Black Bear Attacked Their Tent Anyway.
July 9, 2026

Two Wyoming campers did everything right—keeping food out of their tents and using deterrents—but a black bear refused to back down.

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July 9, 2026
Arizona Officials to Allow More Arsenic in a Monitoring Well Near the Grand Canyon
July 8, 2026
Arizona Officials to Allow More Arsenic in a Monitoring Well Near the Grand Canyon
July 8, 2026

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.

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July 8, 2026
 There’s a Plan to Remove Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body
July 3, 2026
There’s a Plan to Remove Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body
July 3, 2026

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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July 3, 2026
A Tourist Destroyed a Sacred Hopi Artifact at the Grand Canyon. NPS Issued an Urgent Manhunt to Find Him.
July 2, 2026
A Tourist Destroyed a Sacred Hopi Artifact at the Grand Canyon. NPS Issued an Urgent Manhunt to Find Him.
July 2, 2026

An expert explains why the destroyed artwork is an irreplaceable piece of Grand Canyon history.

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July 2, 2026
Lake Mead Is One of America's Deadliest National Park Sites. Its Dive Team Just Disbanded
June 24, 2026
Lake Mead Is One of America's Deadliest National Park Sites. Its Dive Team Just Disbanded
June 24, 2026

Facing severe staffing shortages and equipment issues, the National Park Service has quietly dismantled its underwater recovery team at Lake Mead.

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June 24, 2026
Owen Clarke
Florida Sea Base Explained: Your Best Prep Guide In 2022
May 16

May 16 Florida Sea Base Explained: Your Best Prep Guide In 2022

Owen Clarke
ScoutSmarts

With adventures ranging from open water sailing to deep-sea fishing to kayaking, not to mention snorkeling and even scuba diving… If you’re an ocean lover, Sea Base is the ultimate Scouting adventure for you!

Climber Dies After 30-foot Fall in Colorado
May 13

May 13 Climber Dies After 30-foot Fall in Colorado

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

The 67-year-old died after a fall on Independence Monument's Otto’s Route (5.8+)

Q&A w/ Kai Minejima-Lee: The Young Flyer Speaks On His Spectacular World Cup Entry
May 13

May 13 Q&A w/ Kai Minejima-Lee: The Young Flyer Speaks On His Spectacular World Cup Entry

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, Interviews

The young Singaporean flyer gave ISS the lowdown on his country’s success in the recent World Cup (four gold medals!), what it means for him, and what’s next.

Leni Riefenstahl, Nazi Propagandist, Hitler Supporter, and Climbing Film Pioneer
May 12

May 12 Leni Riefenstahl, Nazi Propagandist, Hitler Supporter, and Climbing Film Pioneer

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The actress, dancer, photographer, and Nazi filmmaker was a close friend of Hitler, and one of the progenitors of the mountain film industry.

‘Crux: The Great Outdoors’ Marks the Return of a Challenging Climbing Puzzler
May 11

May 11 ‘Crux: The Great Outdoors’ Marks the Return of a Challenging Climbing Puzzler

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The second iteration of this climbing game is decidedly more enjoyable than the first, though the formula remains largely the same.

Dean Potter, Soloist, Wingsuit Flyer, BASE Jumper, Out Of The Box Thinker
May 4

May 4 Dean Potter, Soloist, Wingsuit Flyer, BASE Jumper, Out Of The Box Thinker

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The American climber pushed the boundaries of free soloing and speed soloing, and was a preeminent highliner and BASE jumper.

Edmund Hillary, First To Climb Everest, But He Went Bigger Than That
May 3

May 3 Edmund Hillary, First To Climb Everest, But He Went Bigger Than That

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The New Zealand mountaineer achieved international fame after his summit of the world’s highest peak in 1953. He also visited the North and South Poles, among other ventures.

Janja Garnbret, The Greatest Competitive Climber of All Time
May 2

May 2 Janja Garnbret, The Greatest Competitive Climber of All Time

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The Slovenian is climbing’s first female Olympic medalist, the first woman to onsight 5.14b, and perhaps our sport’s strongest overall competitor.

Moab Climber Nearly Loses Hand in 45-Foot Whipper
Apr 28

Apr 28 Moab Climber Nearly Loses Hand in 45-Foot Whipper

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

29-year-old Dalton Snow was hospitalized after a trad fall while climbing on April 12, near Kings Bottom, Moab.

Red Bull “Plane Swap” Ends in Crash, FAA Investigation
Apr 28

Apr 28 Red Bull “Plane Swap” Ends in Crash, FAA Investigation

Owen Clarke
Skydiving Source, News

Two Red Bull pilots attempted to jump out of their aircraft in mid-air, fly into each other’s planes, then land them safely. The stunt didn’t go as planned.

KUHL Radikl Pants and Engineered Krew Shirt Review
Apr 27

Apr 27 KUHL Radikl Pants and Engineered Krew Shirt Review

Owen Clarke
The Hiking Adventure

Both these pairs of KUHL clothing feature UPF technology built into the fabric, and both are supremely comfortable.

A Foot in the Past, an Eye on the Future
Apr 27

Apr 27 A Foot in the Past, an Eye on the Future

Owen Clarke
Coregami, Sponsored

One of the finest young cellists in the nation has a “vendetta” against the stuffy, stuck-up side of classical music. Meet Tommy Mesa.

Brooke Raboutou, Olympian, Climbed 5.14b At Age 11
Apr 25

Apr 25 Brooke Raboutou, Olympian, Climbed 5.14b At Age 11

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The 21-year-old was climbing V10 by the age of nine and was the USA’s first qualified Olympic climber.

Fatal Accident May Spur Change for Popular NZ Drop Zone
Apr 25

Apr 25 Fatal Accident May Spur Change for Popular NZ Drop Zone

Owen Clarke
Skydiving Source, News

After a skydiver drowned when swept out to sea at Muriwai Beach, standby rescue boats may become mandatory for all beach landings.

“We Chose Clever Systems Over Added Risk”: Freeing El Cap in a Rarely Done Style
Apr 22

Apr 22 “We Chose Clever Systems Over Added Risk”: Freeing El Cap in a Rarely Done Style

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

Brent Barghahn and Amity Warme free climbed Freerider (VI 5.13a) in a day without any support or rehearsal.

The 5 Best Scouting Trail Snacks: Easy, Tasty, Healthy Troop Trek Food
Apr 21

Apr 21 The 5 Best Scouting Trail Snacks: Easy, Tasty, Healthy Troop Trek Food

Owen Clarke
ScoutSmarts

Whether you’re hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, or just practicing your Scouting skills in a local state park, the right snacks will keep you energized and prepared for fun troop activities.

The 15 Best Trail Running Shoes of 2022, According to Experts
Apr 19

Apr 19 The 15 Best Trail Running Shoes of 2022, According to Experts

Owen Clarke
Footwear News, Reviews

Keep your feet safe on the trail this summer with these top-rated trail shoes, chosen with input from a variety of trail running experts.

The 18 Best Water Shoes for Comfort and Protection This Summer
Apr 15

Apr 15 The 18 Best Water Shoes for Comfort and Protection This Summer

Owen Clarke
Footwear News, Reviews

Summer is fast approaching, and that means on-the-water adventures are back in season. Here are some of the best water shoes available now, whether you’re canyoneering, caving, kayaking, or just hitting the local swimming hole.

In Rain or Hail, Sleet or Snow
Apr 15

Apr 15 In Rain or Hail, Sleet or Snow

Owen Clarke
Coregami, Sponsored

USAF Technical Sergeant Andrew Reich is no stranger to foul weather, playing military funerals at Arlington Cemetery 50 weeks out of the year. This is his story.

Nathan Saier: A Cracked Glass Always Half-Full
Apr 13

Apr 13 Nathan Saier: A Cracked Glass Always Half-Full

Owen Clarke
BAÏST, Sponsored

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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