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Hurricane Helene Turned the Appalachian Trail Into a Highway Pile-Up. I Hiked it to Survey the Recovery.
In some places, fallen trees and brush still pose an obstacle months after Hurricane Helene.(Photo: Grayson Haver Currin) The good news is that you can now see…
Summer Solstice Is the Unofficial Pagan Holiday of the Outdoors. Here Are 8 Ways to Celebrate.
A recent solstice spent in northern Montana, where the sun didn't set until 10:00 PM.(Photo: Corey Buhay) Growing up in suburban North Atlanta, the only time I…
Video: Is Mount Everest Base Camp Too Cushy?
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers explains what day-to-day life is like atMount Everest Base Campduring the spring climbing season. There are a plethora o…
For 'Alone,' a Single Arrow Changed the Course of History
Scenes from season 6 of 'Alone'(Photo: A&E Network) The twang of a recurve bow echoes from the television speakers, and on screen, a man wearing camouflage duck…
Yellowstone Warns Tourists After Another Man Is Gored by a Bison
Tourists can't seem to stay away from bison in Yellowstone(Photo: Natalie Behring/Getty Images) Last summer,Outsidesent writer Drew MagarytoYellowstone National…
Is the Food at Mount Everest Base Camp Any Good?
What do climbers and guides eat atMount Everest Base Campto keep their bodies moving at 17,500 feet? In this week’s Dispatches from Everest video, Ben Ayers exp…
Why do Grand Canyon Hikers Keep Getting Rescued? SAR Officials Blame This Detour.
Trail closures have prompted a flurry of rescues(Photo: Sébastien DUVAL / AFP) If the Grand Canyon National Park rescue helicopter doesn’t have a frequent flyer…
The Number of Deaths on Mount Everest Is Way Down. Here’s Why.
A climber stares at the peak of Mount Everest(Photo: Hu Guoheng/VCG via Getty Images) The official end of the 2025 springtimeclimbing seasononMount Everestfell…
Learn the Craft of Fly-Fishing
Nearly 30 years spent meticulously building bamboo fly rods has an impact. Bill Oyster’s dedication to precision craftsmanship has turned his workshop in downto…
This Republican Congressman Is Joining the Fight to Protect Public Lands
On May 7, Rep. Ryan Zinke, a Republican congressman from Montana, and Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat from New Mexico, stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol buil…
Crowds, Conga Lines, and Chaos: How Climbers Navigate Traffic Jams on Mount Everest
(Photo: Narendra Shahi Thakuri/picture alliance via Getty Images) Hundreds of climbers and guides are headed to the summit ofMount Everestto make the most of th…
Mount Everest Basics: We Answer Your Questions About the World’s Highest Peak
(Photo: Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images) Mount Everestholds a special aura for hardcore climbers and casual fans of the sport alike. Every year, th…
The Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails Need Us More than Ever. Here’s How to Help.
Volunteers help build a section of the Continental Divide Trail.(Photo: Continental Divide Trail Coalition ) When Teresa Martinez was a mountain-bike racer, she…
This Season of ‘Alone’ Will be Held in Africa
After watching all 11 seasons of the History Channel’s survival showAlone,I’ve become accustomed to to the show’s ebb and flow. In the first two episodes we mee…
This After-School Program Is Turning High Schoolers into Mountaineers
Last winter, now 17-year-old Isobel Chi found herself on Washington’s Sasse Mountain with a group of fellow high schoolers and a handful of adult leaders. The e…
Here’s What We Learned By Crashing a Mount Everest Safety Briefing
During the spring climbing season, the lobby of the Aloft Hotel in the Thamel district of Kathmandu becomes the de-facto brain center ofNepal’shigh-altitude mou…
The Feds Are Killing a Rule that Boosted Protections for Public Lands
The Lunch Loops in Fruita sit on BLM land(Photo: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The Trump Administration is eliminating a 2024 rule t…
These Are the Most Common National Park Injuries
NPS / Jacob W. Frank(Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank) When I start planning a camping or backpacking trip, I think a lot about risk. What kind of equipment do I nee…
Haunted by the Death of Her Climbing Partner, Kristin Harila Is Searching the Himalayas for Solace
(Photo: Anadolu / Getty Images) When I heard that the famed Norwegian mountaineerKristin Harilawas back in Kathmandu this spring, I texted her to see if she was…
See Nature’s Kaleidoscope On These 21 Trails Packed with Wildflowers
(Photo: PamelaJoeMcFarlane via Getty Images) Sure, snowy trails are beautiful in the winter, but months of barren, black-and-white scenery have us dreaming of c…
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