Metcalfe, a 50-year-old doctor from Colorado, recently became the first American woman to ascend all 14 mountains above 8,000 meters.
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Metcalfe, a 50-year-old doctor from Colorado, recently became the first American woman to ascend all 14 mountains above 8,000 meters.
Gary Kristensen grew a 1,200-pound gourd in his backyard, then paddled it 46 miles down the Columbia River to set a new world record.
Mountaineers Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners take us inside their harrowing rescue on the side of Chaukhamba III in the Garhwal Himalayas
Raboutou placed first at the Olympic Qualifier Series in June, and is one of two American climbers returning for their second Olympic Games.
After spending her infant years ascending New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in a carrier, Lydia Pearson recently accomplished the challenge on her own two feet—summiting all 48 of them
White just unveiled a new halfpipe series for pro snowboarders and freeskiers. Lucas Foster, an American Olympian, thinks the Snow League could give athletes more earning potential.
Last week a trio of climbers from Malaysia became stranded on Denali in Alaska. Guides and rescuers recount how they spent multiple days trying to save them.
Photos and videos of the destroyed roadway flooded social media after it gave way on June 7. Officials have not given a timeline for opening the highway.
Martin Feistl, 27, was among the most talented and bold alpinists of his generation. He died after a 130-foot fall.
“I’m sure there must have been edges to make the foot placements better," says Jesse Dufton, "but because I can’t see, I didn’t find any. I’ve never known such pain in my calves.”
Belgian climber Jelle Veyt is recently scaled Denali after biking, sailing, and skiing from his home country.
A motorbike makes getting to the trailhead cheaper, faster, and a lot more fun
Climbers regarded the North Face of Jannu as the most baffling project in the Himalayas until these alpinists cracked it.
Grippy, durable climbing footwear that will get you to the wall (and back) in comfort and style.
Guides and rescue personnel are trying to understand the disasters that occurred on volcanic peaks Carihuairazo, Cayambe, and Illiniza Sur over the weekend
New Zealand student Anna Parsons has broken nearly every bone in her body following a trad fall on Snake Dike (5.7 R).
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.
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.
Copy for Yellowstone Bourbon and Dos Primos Tequila advertisement appearing in SKI and Outside print issues circa January 2022.
The avalanche on Chimborazo (20,549 feet) is the deadliest Ecuadorian climbing accident in nearly 30 years. We speak with local guides about the incident, the growing trend of unlicensed and illegal guides, and what this means for the local industry.
