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“She Had Way More in the Tank:” Inside Janja Garnbret’s Historic Send of 'Bibliographie'
June 10, 2026
“She Had Way More in the Tank:” Inside Janja Garnbret’s Historic Send of 'Bibliographie'
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026
After a Fatal Fall in Wisconsin, Climbers Emphasize the Need for Safety Tethers
June 10, 2026
After a Fatal Fall in Wisconsin, Climbers Emphasize the Need for Safety Tethers
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026
An 18-Year-Old Died on the Grand Canyon’s Most Popular Trail. Here Is Why Bright Angel Is So Deadly.
June 8, 2026
An 18-Year-Old Died on the Grand Canyon’s Most Popular Trail. Here Is Why Bright Angel Is So Deadly.
June 8, 2026
June 8, 2026
Colorado Crews Are Cleaning Up an “Abundance of Human Shit” at One of the State’s Most Popular Trails
June 5, 2026
Colorado Crews Are Cleaning Up an “Abundance of Human Shit” at One of the State’s Most Popular Trails
June 5, 2026
June 5, 2026
Engineering Confidence
June 4, 2026
Engineering Confidence
June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026
America’s National Parks Got a Snitch Hotline. Visitors Used It to Roast the Government Instead.
June 3, 2026
America’s National Parks Got a Snitch Hotline. Visitors Used It to Roast the Government Instead.
June 3, 2026
June 3, 2026
Learning to Breathe Again in the Ecuadorian Amazon
June 2, 2026
Learning to Breathe Again in the Ecuadorian Amazon
June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026
10 Most Mosquito-Infested U.S. Climbing Areas & How to Fight the Bite
May 29, 2026
10 Most Mosquito-Infested U.S. Climbing Areas & How to Fight the Bite
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
Why Katie Lamb Adopted a "Beginner's Mind" to Send a New V15 in Yosemite
May 26, 2026
Why Katie Lamb Adopted a "Beginner's Mind" to Send a New V15 in Yosemite
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
British Climber Jesse Dufton Pushes His Trad Limits, Sight Unseen
May 22, 2026
British Climber Jesse Dufton Pushes His Trad Limits, Sight Unseen
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
Owen Clarke
Chuck Norris Celebrates 85th Birthday by Climbing Lassen Peak
Sep 24

Sep 24 Chuck Norris Celebrates 85th Birthday by Climbing Lassen Peak

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The iconic American action star hiked Northern California’s 10,457-foot Lassen Peak.

Two Climbers Died on Mt. Shasta’s Easiest Route. What Went Wrong?
Sep 23

Sep 23 Two Climbers Died on Mt. Shasta’s Easiest Route. What Went Wrong?

Owen Clarke
Climbing

Both parties were on the non-technical Clear Creek route. We spoke with the local sheriff’s office and Shasta’s lead climbing ranger to find out what happened, and why.

Signs Referencing Climate Change, Slavery, and Other ‘Improper’ Topics Removed from National Park Sites
Sep 22

Sep 22 Signs Referencing Climate Change, Slavery, and Other ‘Improper’ Topics Removed from National Park Sites

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The “Save Our Signs” project is attempting to archive as many signs as possible before they are removed, and hopes park visitors will contribute.

A Road in Illinois Closes Annually for a Massive Snake Crossing. Here’s How to Visit.
Sep 19

Sep 19 A Road in Illinois Closes Annually for a Massive Snake Crossing. Here’s How to Visit.

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Thousands of people flock to “Snake Road” in Illinois every year to view the slithering serpent crossing.

An International Stone Skipping Contest Was Marred by a Cheating Scandal
Sep 17

Sep 17 An International Stone Skipping Contest Was Marred by a Cheating Scandal

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Several participants were disqualified from this year’s World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland after being caught cheating.

Rescuers Responded to a Backcountry SOS, But Found No One There
Sep 16

Sep 16 Rescuers Responded to a Backcountry SOS, But Found No One There

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Responders said the incident was a preventable waste of time and resources.

A Snowboarder Was Rescued After Falling 100 Feet Down a Colorado Mountain
Sep 12

Sep 12 A Snowboarder Was Rescued After Falling 100 Feet Down a Colorado Mountain

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The 27-year-old broke his ankle after falling into a bergschrund.

Chaos on Pobeda Peak Leaves Four Climbers Dead
Sep 11

Sep 11 Chaos on Pobeda Peak Leaves Four Climbers Dead

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

A helicopter crash, brutal storms, and multiple dead climbers. For the world’s northernmost 7,000er, tragedy remains a familiar face.

After a Trump Pardon, This Shark Diver Is Putting His Life Back Together. It’s Not Easy.
Sep 11

Sep 11 After a Trump Pardon, This Shark Diver Is Putting His Life Back Together. It’s Not Easy.

Owen Clarke
Outside

Tanner Mansell, a Florida diving guide, saw his life turned upside down after he freed captured sharks on a fishing line.

What’s the Latest Threat to Yellowstone’s Geysers? Hats.
Sep 10

Sep 10 What’s the Latest Threat to Yellowstone’s Geysers? Hats.

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Geologists at Yellowstone National Park have already collected more than 300 hats from the park’s hot spring areas this year.

Big Bend Records More Deaths Per Visitor Than Any Other National Park Canyon
Sep 8

Sep 8 Big Bend Records More Deaths Per Visitor Than Any Other National Park Canyon

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Big Bend does not see many visitors, but it has a high relative death rate.

Michelino Sunseri Found Guilty of Cutting a Switchback in Grand Teton National Park
Sep 5

Sep 5 Michelino Sunseri Found Guilty of Cutting a Switchback in Grand Teton National Park

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Last year, Sunseri broke the speed record for ascending and descending the 13,775-foot peak. The record was soon revoked.

Here’s the First Clue to Find a Buried Canadian Treasure Worth Nearly $1 Million
Sep 3

Sep 3 Here’s the First Clue to Find a Buried Canadian Treasure Worth Nearly $1 Million

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Five years after Forrest Fenn’s bronze chest was found, a Canadian treasure hunt is reigniting the wild search for riches.

Two U.S. Hikers Fell Off-Trail to Their Deaths Last Week
Sep 2

Sep 2 Two U.S. Hikers Fell Off-Trail to Their Deaths Last Week

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Fatal accidents occurred in Glacier National Park and the Red River Gorge.

In Separate Attacks, Two Hikers Fend Off Bears with Bear Spray
Aug 29

Aug 29 In Separate Attacks, Two Hikers Fend Off Bears with Bear Spray

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana successfully deterred bears in two separate incidents using bear spray.

How Many Climbers Have Been the First to Flash V15?
Aug 28

Aug 28 How Many Climbers Have Been the First to Flash V15?

Owen Clarke
Climbing

Yannick Flohé and Jules Marchaland just flashed V15, becoming—by most accounts—the first and second climbers to flash the grade, but the history of attempts is far from straightforward.

Grand Teton National Park Has a Major Poop Problem
Aug 27

Aug 27 Grand Teton National Park Has a Major Poop Problem

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The area around a popular lake trail is replete with human waste. Park officials may install a permanent toilet.

Climbing’s Newest Social Media “Star” is Going Viral for Free Soloing
Aug 25

Aug 25 Climbing’s Newest Social Media “Star” is Going Viral for Free Soloing

Owen Clarke
Climbing, Features

Lincoln Knowles says he is “free soloing a harder route every day” until he falls. Why are we watching?

For Some Burning Man Fans, Medical Bills Overshadow the Fun
Aug 25

Aug 25 For Some Burning Man Fans, Medical Bills Overshadow the Fun

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Hundreds of festivalgoers are injured at Burning Man each year. For some, the medical bills are astronomical.

A Colorado Paraglider Stayed Airborne for 10 Hours
Aug 22

Aug 22 A Colorado Paraglider Stayed Airborne for 10 Hours

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Pete Thompson flew 190 miles over western Colorado by harnessing updrafts and wind. It’s believed to be a record-breaking flight.

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