The Canadian climber was largely unknown for much of his short life, but was among the most bold, talented, and prolific solo alpinists of his generation.
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.
An expert explains why the destroyed artwork is an irreplaceable piece of Grand Canyon history.
Facing severe staffing shortages and equipment issues, the National Park Service has quietly dismantled its underwater recovery team at Lake Mead.
The Canadian climber was largely unknown for much of his short life, but was among the most bold, talented, and prolific solo alpinists of his generation.
Salamanders in the California redwoods regularly “skydive” off tree canopies. When placed into a mini wind tunnel, they flew just like human skydivers.
Wes Schweitzer, a seven-year NFL offensive guard, began rock climbing five years into his professional career. He believes it’s had a remarkable effect.
Renting and riding a motorcycle in foreign countries will make you a more versatile rider … and it’s always a kick-ass time.
Canopy piloting is one of two air sports offered at the World Games. Two American flyers spoke to the FAI ahead of the competition this week.
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.
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.
Texas violist Tom Demer has played for half a century, but he’s also an avid in-line skater and World Champion powerlifter.
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.
In honor of its 10th anniversary, the wind tunnel is offering free wind tunnel experiences for beneficiaries from 10 different Singaporean charities.
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.