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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
Largest Glacier in Dolomites Collapses, Killing At Least Seven, Five Missing
Jul 7

Jul 7 Largest Glacier in Dolomites Collapses, Killing At Least Seven, Five Missing

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News, Outside

An avalanche of rock, snow, and ice catapulted down the slope at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. In addition to the seven dead and five missing, eight climbers were injured.

How To Prepare For A Scout Backpacking Trip: Everything To Know
Jul 4

Jul 4 How To Prepare For A Scout Backpacking Trip: Everything To Know

Owen Clarke
ScoutSmarts

Backpacking is one of Scouting’s oldest activities, and may be one of the most exciting outdoor adventures you’ll ever have. Here’s how to prepare for your first trip.

Light Notes and Heavy Weights
Jul 1

Jul 1 Light Notes and Heavy Weights

Owen Clarke
Coregami, Sponsored

Texas violist Tom Demer has played for half a century, but he’s also an avid in-line skater and World Champion powerlifter.

Appetite for Destruction: The Mine That Eats Mountains
Jun 23

Jun 23 Appetite for Destruction: The Mine That Eats Mountains

Owen Clarke
Climbing, Print

High in a remote alpine valley in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, the most pristine limestone in the Americas is at risk of being swallowed by a colossal open-pit mine.

iFLY Singapore Donates 2,000 Free Flights to Nonprofit Beneficiaries
Jun 20

Jun 20 iFLY Singapore Donates 2,000 Free Flights to Nonprofit Beneficiaries

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, News

In honor of its 10th anniversary, the wind tunnel is offering free wind tunnel experiences for beneficiaries from 10 different Singaporean charities.

Wield it Well: A Father's Day Reflection
Jun 19

Jun 19 Wield it Well: A Father's Day Reflection

Owen Clarke
Iron & Air, Motorcycles

Owen Clarke explains how his father's love of motorcycles rescued him.

Sydney Kennett Talks World Cup and Growing Pains in Competitive Indoor Skydiving
Jun 17

Jun 17 Sydney Kennett Talks World Cup and Growing Pains in Competitive Indoor Skydiving

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, Interviews

The young American flyer gives us the lowdown after taking silver in the 4th FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving.

The Easiest Way to Improve Your Hiking Comfort
Jun 14

Jun 14 The Easiest Way to Improve Your Hiking Comfort

Owen Clarke
Backpacker, Sponsored

Durable, breathable merino wool socks might be the key to happier days on the trail.

103-Year-Old Woman Becomes World's Oldest Tandem Skydiver
Jun 12

Jun 12 103-Year-Old Woman Becomes World's Oldest Tandem Skydiver

Owen Clarke
Skydiving Source, News

Sweden’s Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson went skydiving on May 29, becoming the oldest person in history to tandem jump.

Chris Sharma—One Of The Best And Most Influential Rock Climbers Of All Time
Jun 12

Jun 12 Chris Sharma—One Of The Best And Most Influential Rock Climbers Of All Time

Owen Clarke
Climbing

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.

Why You Should Tackle Utah Alpine Climbs with ITCOG
Jun 10

Jun 10 Why You Should Tackle Utah Alpine Climbs with ITCOG

Owen Clarke
In the Company of Guides, Sponsored

Utah’s Wasatch Range is known for a staggering array of pristine alpine rock lines, with routes suitable for all experience levels!

Kyra Poh First-Ever Indoor Skydiver Awarded Sport Excellence Scholarship (Exclusive Q&A)
Jun 9

Jun 9 Kyra Poh First-Ever Indoor Skydiver Awarded Sport Excellence Scholarship (Exclusive Q&A)

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, Interviews

The honor comes just after Poh won big at the 4th Indoor Skydiving World Cup. ISS spoke with Poh post-comp for the lowdown.

Four Years After a (Preventable) Fatal Accident, Not Much Has Changed
Jun 8

Jun 8 Four Years After a (Preventable) Fatal Accident, Not Much Has Changed

Owen Clarke
Skydiving Source

Should rescue boats be on standby for all dropzones near water? Recent accidents in New Zealand are prompting calls for action.

Philmont Scout Ranch Explained: Your Best Prep Guide In 2022
Jun 7

Jun 7 Philmont Scout Ranch Explained: Your Best Prep Guide In 2022

Owen Clarke
ScoutSmarts

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.

Crafting Magic in the Val d'Orcia
Jun 2

Jun 2 Crafting Magic in the Val d'Orcia

Owen Clarke
Coregami, Sponsored

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.

North America’s Longest Bolted Route Was Just Established in Canada
May 31

May 31 North America’s Longest Bolted Route Was Just Established in Canada

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

The 3,500-foot 5.10d, Guaranteed Rugged, was a multi-year undertaking for Brent Nixon, Lisa Newhook, Sean Draper, and Kate Naus.

 World’s First Indoor Skydiving Comp for Flyers with Disabilities is a Massive Success
May 31

May 31 World’s First Indoor Skydiving Comp for Flyers with Disabilities is a Massive Success

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, News

The competition saw nearly 60 competitors from 18 different countries, all disabled, compete together in a stunning bodyflight competition.

Mind-Boggling Speed Ascent on the Famous “Slovak Direct,” Denali
May 25

May 25 Mind-Boggling Speed Ascent on the Famous “Slovak Direct,” Denali

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

Jackson Marvell, Alan Rousseau, and Matt Cornell completed Denali’s 9,000-foot Slovak Direct in under 22 hours.

Royal Robbins, The Godfather of Purism
May 21

May 21 Royal Robbins, The Godfather of Purism

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The staunch Yosemite hardman pioneered modern free climbing ethics, and accomplished first ascents of some of America’s most iconic climbs.

Conrad Anker, Bold Ascents for Nearly 40 Years
May 20

May 20 Conrad Anker, Bold Ascents for Nearly 40 Years

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The American mountaineer is among the most famous all-around climbers in the world and a prominent activist.

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