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Owen Clarke on Adventure Journalism, Ethical Reporting, and Stories That Refuse to Stay on the Page
Dec 14, 2025
Owen Clarke on Adventure Journalism, Ethical Reporting, and Stories That Refuse to Stay on the Page
Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
Yosemite Park Employees Are About to See Their Wages Drop
Dec 12, 2025
Yosemite Park Employees Are About to See Their Wages Drop
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Simply a Composer's Advocate
Dec 12, 2025
Simply a Composer's Advocate
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Someone Stole a Human Skull from an Ancient Burial Site. There's a $3,000 Reward
Dec 10, 2025
Someone Stole a Human Skull from an Ancient Burial Site. There's a $3,000 Reward
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
“Whose side am I on? Nature’s side”
Dec 9, 2025
“Whose side am I on? Nature’s side”
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Climber Facing Homicide Charges After His Partner Dies. When Does a Bad Decision Become a Crime?
Dec 8, 2025
Climber Facing Homicide Charges After His Partner Dies. When Does a Bad Decision Become a Crime?
Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
The World’s Tallest Geyser Usually Blasts Water Hundreds of Feet High. It’s Gone Silent.
Dec 8, 2025
The World’s Tallest Geyser Usually Blasts Water Hundreds of Feet High. It’s Gone Silent.
Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Utah Officials Proposed Ending Reservations at National Parks
Dec 5, 2025
Utah Officials Proposed Ending Reservations at National Parks
Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
‘A Sanctuary for Our People’—Displaced Tribe Reclaims Ancestral Territory Near Yosemite
Dec 3, 2025
‘A Sanctuary for Our People’—Displaced Tribe Reclaims Ancestral Territory Near Yosemite
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
A Beloved Guide and an Acclaimed American Attorney Die on Aoraki, New Zealand
Dec 1, 2025
A Beloved Guide and an Acclaimed American Attorney Die on Aoraki, New Zealand
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
Owen Clarke
Is K2, the “Savage Mountain,” Becoming Less Savage?
Aug 20

Aug 20 Is K2, the “Savage Mountain,” Becoming Less Savage?

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The world’s second highest peak remains much more difficult and dangerous than Everest, but it’s rapidly commercializing.

Three Climbers are Dead in Ecuador Following a “Black Day for Mountaineering"
Aug 17

Aug 17 Three Climbers are Dead in Ecuador Following a “Black Day for Mountaineering"

Owen Clarke
Climbing, Outside, News

Guides and rescue personnel are trying to understand the disasters that occurred on volcanic peaks Carihuairazo, Cayambe, and Illiniza Sur over the weekend

80-foot Slab Fall Leaves Yosemite Climber Critically Injured
Aug 16

Aug 16 80-foot Slab Fall Leaves Yosemite Climber Critically Injured

Owen Clarke
Outside, Climbing, News

New Zealand student Anna Parsons has broken nearly every bone in her body following a trad fall on Snake Dike (5.7 R).

Living The Dream During a Snakebit Trip to Tuscany
Aug 14

Aug 14 Living The Dream During a Snakebit Trip to Tuscany

Owen Clarke
Iron & Air, Motorcycles

A wild experience under the Tuscan sun, featuring fine wines, ritzy villas, a bout of COVID, and poolside potbellies.

New Book “Born To Climb” Celebrates Climbing’s Eclectic Past
Aug 11

Aug 11 New Book “Born To Climb” Celebrates Climbing’s Eclectic Past

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

Zofia Reych’s work spans the full gamut of climbing’s history and manifold disciplines, blended with engrossing anecdotes from their own climbing story.

33 Skydivers Break Record for Washington’s Largest Vertical Formation
Aug 9

Aug 9 33 Skydivers Break Record for Washington’s Largest Vertical Formation

Owen Clarke
Skydiving Source, News

Flyers from across the western United States, and even Mexico, came together to break the state record on July 31. Now, the group hopes to go for the world record.

Mountain Biographies: Mount Everest
Aug 8

Aug 8 Mountain Biographies: Mount Everest

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The world’s highest mountain is a sought-after prize, though rampant commercialization has significantly changed the climbing experience.

Five Spectacular North America Mountains You Can Climb From Your Motorcycle
Aug 4

Aug 4 Five Spectacular North America Mountains You Can Climb From Your Motorcycle

Owen Clarke
Iron & Air, Motorcycles

Mountains with moto-friendly approaches, all doable without climbing experience.

Edu Marín’s Second Ascent of Eternal Flame Was a Family Affair
Aug 3

Aug 3 Edu Marín’s Second Ascent of Eternal Flame Was a Family Affair

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

Catalan climber Edu Marín made the second free ascent of the legendary Nameless Tower route Eternal Flame (VI 7c+/5.13a 2,100 feet) on July 20, supported by his brother and 70-year-old father.

Brette Harrington, Leading Rock and Alpine Soloist, Prolific New Router
Jul 28

Jul 28 Brette Harrington, Leading Rock and Alpine Soloist, Prolific New Router

Owen Clarke
Climbing

The American is a pioneering mixed and alpine climber, and one of the best female free soloists of all time.

Marc-André Leclerc, Alpine Soloist For The Ages
Jul 26

Jul 26 Marc-André Leclerc, Alpine Soloist For The Ages

Owen Clarke
Climbing

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.

The Skydiving Salamanders of California
Jul 23

Jul 23 The Skydiving Salamanders of California

Owen Clarke
Indoor Skydiving Source, News

Salamanders in the California redwoods regularly “skydive” off tree canopies. When placed into a mini wind tunnel, they flew just like human skydivers.

Meet the 330-pound NFL Lineman Addicted to Rock Climbing
Jul 20

Jul 20 Meet the 330-pound NFL Lineman Addicted to Rock Climbing

Owen Clarke
Outside, Climbing

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.

Don't Diss the Humble Foreign Rental
Jul 13

Jul 13 Don't Diss the Humble Foreign Rental

Owen Clarke
Iron & Air, Motorcycles

Renting and riding a motorcycle in foreign countries will make you a more versatile rider … and it’s always a kick-ass time.

Female Canopy Pilots Speak Ahead of 2022 World Games
Jul 10

Jul 10 Female Canopy Pilots Speak Ahead of 2022 World Games

Owen Clarke
Skydiving Source, News

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.

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.

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