Ernest Shackleton died aboard "Quest" in 1922. It's wreck was just discovered off the coast of Canada.
At The North Face Climbing Festival in London, I spoke with Stefano Ghisolfi, Fay Manners, Nathaniel Coleman, and others about their upcoming projects.
To Grammy-nominated violinist and activist Vijay Gupta, classical music was made for the streets.
Forget the 5.14 sufferfests. We asked elite athletes like Alex Honnold, Sasha DiGiulian, and Alex Megos to share the moderate lines they love.
Siebe Vanhee, Séan Villanueva O’Driscoll, and Symon Welfringer completed a first ascent two decades in the making. Now, Vanhee reveals the scariest moments and whether the 5,000-foot route was worth the risk.
On May 9, Konstantin Smirnov’s mountaineering guide abandoned him at 25,900 feet on the fifth-highest mountain on Earth. He's now taking the guide company to court.
Two Wyoming campers did everything right—keeping food out of their tents and using deterrents—but a black bear refused to back down.
Over intense opposition from the Havasupai Tribal Council, state officials quietly approved a request from the Pinyon Plain uranium mine to adjust acceptable levels of toxic chemicals in the mine’s monitoring well.
The Indian government has definitively identified the mountain's most famous dead body. Now comes the dangerous, expensive reality of hacking him out of the ice.
An expert explains why the destroyed artwork is an irreplaceable piece of Grand Canyon history.
Facing severe staffing shortages and equipment issues, the National Park Service has quietly dismantled its underwater recovery team at Lake Mead.
Ernest Shackleton died aboard "Quest" in 1922. It's wreck was just discovered off the coast of Canada.
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.
A 20-person hiking party was trapped by storms in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nearly half died of exposure.
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.
A few of the best skin care solutions on the market for sweaty palms, splits, bulbous calluses, and other skin woes.
If you’ve never traveled and camped on two wheels, you’re missing out. Camping off of a motorcycle is a unique (and transformative) experience. Here’s why.
The Andean nation’s last glacier, on the 4,925-meter Pico Humboldt, is now considered extinct.
If your palms and tips aren’t happy, you probably aren’t going to send. Let’s talk skin care solutions and hear what the pros have to say.
Meet Scott Yoo, violinist and host of Emmy-nominated PBS show “Now Hear This," which follows him as he travels the world uncovering the secrets of music.
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.
Mosquitoes, sweat, and warm beer. What’s not to like about Memorial Day? Don’t forget these 13 (discounted) items for your climbing road trip this long weekend.
The Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, is a 13,000 square-mile protected area in Tibet. It is home to the northern ramparts of Mount Everest (8,849 m / 29,029 ft).
A lightweight, comfortable harness that works well on a variety of adventures, from laps at the sport crag to gym top roping to multi-pitch trad.
Nepal’s Makalu Barun National Park is the home of Makalu (8,485 m), the fifth-highest mountain in the world. In total, its 1500-acres contains 18 summits, of which Makalu is both the highest and most prominent.
A pair of Mongolian climbers have been missing for nearly three days in the death zone on Everest (8,848 m).
As outdoor enthusiasts, it’s our job to be responsible stewards of the land. Here’s how to “Leave No Trace” the next time you’re in the mountains.
A motorbike makes getting to the trailhead cheaper, faster, and a lot more fun
Despite public outcry, Hawaii’s historic “Stairway to Heaven” is slated for removal this month. We interviewed the scrappy nonprofit fighting to save it.