Owen Clarke explains how his father's love of motorcycles rescued him.
A coalition of hikers and trail advocates have launched Save Our Shelters, a campaign to save to iconic huts along the Appalachian Trail that are slated for demolition.
Fresh off the world's first 5.15d repeat, Austrian climber Jakob Schubert talks to us about the meaning of grades and the joy of livestreaming his sends.
The strange tale of Canada’s erstwhile hardest boulder problem and one of climbing’s most effective scam artists.
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.
Owen Clarke explains how his father's love of motorcycles rescued him.
The young American flyer gives us the lowdown after taking silver in the 4th FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving.
Durable, breathable merino wool socks might be the key to happier days on the trail.
Sweden’s Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson went skydiving on May 29, becoming the oldest person in history to tandem jump.
The pioneering American sport climber is among the best to ever tie in, and was arguably the world’s strongest rock climber for almost 20 years.
Utah’s Wasatch Range is known for a staggering array of pristine alpine rock lines, with routes suitable for all experience levels!
The honor comes just after Poh won big at the 4th Indoor Skydiving World Cup. ISS spoke with Poh post-comp for the lowdown.
Should rescue boats be on standby for all dropzones near water? Recent accidents in New Zealand are prompting calls for action.
If you’re enticed by the rugged, mountainous West, Philmont provides the Scouting adventure of a lifetime. In this article, I’ll be filling you in on everything you’ll need to know about this legendary high-adventure base.
Incontri in Terra de Siena is an intimate celebration of chamber music and culture, held in a historic villa nested among the serene Tuscan countryside.
The 3,500-foot 5.10d, Guaranteed Rugged, was a multi-year undertaking for Brent Nixon, Lisa Newhook, Sean Draper, and Kate Naus.
The competition saw nearly 60 competitors from 18 different countries, all disabled, compete together in a stunning bodyflight competition.
Jackson Marvell, Alan Rousseau, and Matt Cornell completed Denali’s 9,000-foot Slovak Direct in under 22 hours.
The staunch Yosemite hardman pioneered modern free climbing ethics, and accomplished first ascents of some of America’s most iconic climbs.
The American mountaineer is among the most famous all-around climbers in the world and a prominent activist.
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!
The 67-year-old died after a fall on Independence Monument's Otto’s Route (5.8+)
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.
The actress, dancer, photographer, and Nazi filmmaker was a close friend of Hitler, and one of the progenitors of the mountain film industry.
The second iteration of this climbing game is decidedly more enjoyable than the first, though the formula remains largely the same.