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One Death, Seven Rescues, and an Already Dangerous Season in the White Mountains
Apr 22, 2026
One Death, Seven Rescues, and an Already Dangerous Season in the White Mountains
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
“He Was Really Coming Into Himself:” Lake Tahoe Mourns 15-Year-Old Climber Noah Wiley
Apr 21, 2026
“He Was Really Coming Into Himself:” Lake Tahoe Mourns 15-Year-Old Climber Noah Wiley
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
With Record Low Water Levels, Lake Powell Is Harder to Navigate Than Ever
Apr 20, 2026
With Record Low Water Levels, Lake Powell Is Harder to Navigate Than Ever
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
Lightning Struck El Capitan. An Engagement Photographer Got the Shot.
Apr 17, 2026
Lightning Struck El Capitan. An Engagement Photographer Got the Shot.
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
A Secretive Government Group Known as the ‘God Squad’ Just Bypassed the Endangered Species Act
Apr 16, 2026
A Secretive Government Group Known as the ‘God Squad’ Just Bypassed the Endangered Species Act
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
“Please Help Us Get a Break:” Goblin Valley Rangers Plead with Hikers After a Surge in Rescues.
Apr 13, 2026
“Please Help Us Get a Break:” Goblin Valley Rangers Plead with Hikers After a Surge in Rescues.
Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
The Growing Fight Over Where Firearms Are Allowed in National Parks
Apr 10, 2026
The Growing Fight Over Where Firearms Are Allowed in National Parks
Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
5 Routes, All Unrepeated. Does Climbing's Hardest Grade Even Exist?
Apr 9, 2026
5 Routes, All Unrepeated. Does Climbing's Hardest Grade Even Exist?
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
She Has Incurable Cancer. Now She’s Climbing Mount Everest.
Apr 8, 2026
She Has Incurable Cancer. Now She’s Climbing Mount Everest.
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Jim Whittaker, the First American to Summit Everest, Dies at 97
Apr 8, 2026
Jim Whittaker, the First American to Summit Everest, Dies at 97
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Owen Clarke
For 35 Years, The World's Best Climbers Couldn't Send This Route. A Barefoot Teenager Just Did.
Mar 17

Mar 17 For 35 Years, The World's Best Climbers Couldn't Send This Route. A Barefoot Teenager Just Did.

Owen Clarke
Climbing

Erwan Legrand, 17, made the first ascent of a legendary French sport project, ‘Le Bombé Bleu,’ proposing 5.15b. The key to his success? Leaving his shoes on the ground.

What Makes Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon So Dangerous?
Mar 16

Mar 16 What Makes Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon So Dangerous?

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Six separate rescues in just two days kept Nevada search-and-rescue teams busy. Here’s what the experts say went wrong—and what hikers often underestimate about this Mojave Desert landscape.

The Most (and Least) Visited National Parks in the U.S. in 2025
Mar 13

Mar 13 The Most (and Least) Visited National Parks in the U.S. in 2025

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

The National Park Service released its latest visitation numbers. The country’s most popular national park, the Smokies, drew over 11 million visitors. In contrast, some parks welcomed only a few thousand visitors over the entire year.

One of Hawaii’s Most Famous Volcanoes Is Erupting. You Can Watch It from Your Couch.
Mar 11

Mar 11 One of Hawaii’s Most Famous Volcanoes Is Erupting. You Can Watch It from Your Couch.

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Massive lava fountains at Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea led officials to close portions of Volcanoes National Park. Here's what the scene looked like from the ground.

A Bizarre Gear Failure Led to a Giant Headfirst Whipper in Red Rocks. Here’s How the Climber Survived.
Mar 11

Mar 11 A Bizarre Gear Failure Led to a Giant Headfirst Whipper in Red Rocks. Here’s How the Climber Survived.

Owen Clarke
Climbing

Jarred Jackman fractured three vertebrae in a fall after his rope mysteriously unclipped from his protection.

Some of the Grand Canyon's Most Popular Trails are Closed
Mar 10

Mar 10 Some of the Grand Canyon's Most Popular Trails are Closed

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Here’s what local guides say you can expect in 2026.

Skier Michael Harris Was Caught in an Avalanche. His iPhone Helped Save His Life.
Mar 9

Mar 9 Skier Michael Harris Was Caught in an Avalanche. His iPhone Helped Save His Life.

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Washington skier Michael Harris was encased in avalanche debris he said felt like cement at Stevens Pass. He survived only after his wife noticed his GPS location had stopped moving.

Who Beheaded Blooming Flowers in Big Sur’s Calla Lily Valley?
Mar 4

Mar 4 Who Beheaded Blooming Flowers in Big Sur’s Calla Lily Valley?

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Rangers are still searching for a motive, but some suspect the removal could be tied to overtourism.

Lake Powell Is Bracing for Unusually Low Water Levels Ahead of Summer Tourism Season
Mar 2

Mar 2 Lake Powell Is Bracing for Unusually Low Water Levels Ahead of Summer Tourism Season

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

After an unusually dry winter, the reservoir’s water is sitting at nearly 170 feet below full.

Why is NASA Sending Moon-Bound Astronauts to Freeze in Snow Caves?
Feb 23

Feb 23 Why is NASA Sending Moon-Bound Astronauts to Freeze in Snow Caves?

Owen Clarke
The Outdoor Journal

Before the Artemis II crew blasts off for deep space next month, they had to survive the grueling, low-tech wilderness of a NOLS expedition. Here's why the future of spaceflight relies on backcountry survival skills.

Mistakes vs. Manslaughter: Could Austria's Guilty Verdict Reshape Recreational Climbing?
Feb 23

Feb 23 Mistakes vs. Manslaughter: Could Austria's Guilty Verdict Reshape Recreational Climbing?

Owen Clarke
Climbing

New insights from the courtroom and European alpinists shed light on how the Grossglockner case splits responsibility among a group of climbers.

Experienced Whitewater Boater Drowned in the Grand Canyon
Feb 23

Feb 23 Experienced Whitewater Boater Drowned in the Grand Canyon

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Benjamin had rafted the Grand Canyon several times, and was defined by friends as an experienced boater.

Austrian Climber Found Guilty for Leaving Girlfriend to Die During Winter Ascent
Feb 20

Feb 20 Austrian Climber Found Guilty for Leaving Girlfriend to Die During Winter Ascent

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

The infamous Grossglockner case went to trial on February 19, and the defendant was found guilty.

New Trump Border Wall to Run Through Big Bend National Park
Feb 20

Feb 20 New Trump Border Wall to Run Through Big Bend National Park

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Federal documents show that the Department of Homeland Security signed waivers for 28 environmental laws to expedite construction of a Smart Wall within one of America's wildest national parks.

West Virginia Climber Overcomes Paralyzing Snakebite to Establish Bold 5.13
Feb 19

Feb 19 West Virginia Climber Overcomes Paralyzing Snakebite to Establish Bold 5.13

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

How a local pioneer went from bedridden to freeing the scariest line in West Virginia's Coopers Rock State Forest—using a very unusual system.

Nature Has Other Plans for Yosemite’s Famous Firefall Phenomenon
Feb 18

Feb 18 Nature Has Other Plans for Yosemite’s Famous Firefall Phenomenon

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Thousands of people flock to Yosemite National Park every year to witness the short-lived spectacle.

People Keep Dying in Italy This Winter. What the Heck Is Going on?
Feb 13

Feb 13 People Keep Dying in Italy This Winter. What the Heck Is Going on?

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Following one of the deadliest summers on record, more than a dozen people have died in the Italian mountains this year. Rescuers are now issuing a warning to those hoping to visit Italy ahead of heavy snowfall.

Everything Motocampers Need to Know About: STOVES
Feb 12

Feb 12 Everything Motocampers Need to Know About: STOVES

Owen Clarke
Motorcycles, Moto Camp Nerd

From the pros and cons of integrated systems to why you should probably skip that alcohol-based stove, this is a motocamper's definitive guide to flame and fuel.

A Hiker Just Discovered the Body of a Man Missing for Two Months
Feb 12

Feb 12 A Hiker Just Discovered the Body of a Man Missing for Two Months

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Damon Petrie, 60, mysteriously vanished in December 2025 near southern Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. A hiker just found his body in the woods.

The Chief Enabler
Feb 10

Feb 10 The Chief Enabler

Owen Clarke
Coregami

The Boston-based conductor Ken Yanagisawa rejects the idea of the conductor as a dictator. Instead, he wants to be a conduit—and he has the Coregami wardrobe to match.

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