This North Cascades Cabin in the Clouds Is First Hiked, First Served

A cabin perched at 7,000 feet in the North Cascades? Yeah, sounds good to us.

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Climbing Legend Charlie Porter Climbed Everything and Said Nothing

In a career full of superhuman stories, Charlie Porter’s 1975 climb on Baffin Island’s Mt. Asgard stands out: He took a month just to ski in all his gear to the base of the route, lashing a long pole across his pack in case he fell into a crevasse. He soloed up the wall over […]

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When the Mountain Bike Course Is a City

Who needs hero dirt when there's hero, uh, pavement.

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Your (Semi) Annual Reminder That Bedrock Sandals Are the Best Sandals

Chacos schmockos. Tevas schmevas. It’s Bedrocks our feet crave. There’s just something about the minimalist-ish (depending on style) Vibram soles and the toe thong strap that makes these things work. And look vaguely exotic. They’re not chunky, they don’t look like your aunt Gertrude’s sandals, they look like they mean business. In warm weather, they’re […]

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Dairy-Free Dutch Oven Apple Crisp Goodness

The cool weather camp dish you really want.

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Driving Anywhere and Fixing Anything in a Sweet ’95 Land Cruiser

These off-road driving instructors practice what they teach on their overlanding trip around the Americas.

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Meet Theodore Roosevelt National Park

North Dakota's underrated gem.

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We Just Missed Out on the Auction for This Off-Road Smart Car, Dangit

The "Smartest" off-roader many can buy.

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Let’s All Make Our Own Heated Bike Grips

Yes. Simply, yes.

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Why We Need to Protect Way, Way More Land Than We Already Do

Linking protected areas from Yellowstone to the Yukon shows the value of conserving large landscapes, not just isolated parks and preserves

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Paddling the Channel Islands For a Sense of Perspective

One of the most wild places in America is awfully close to one of the least wild.

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15 Seconds: Riding to the La Sal Mountains, Utah

Hello. It’s time for your moment of calm. You are a steadfast rock in the middle of a tempestuous sea. You are the summit of Mt. Everest in the spring monsoon. You are riding toward the La Sal Mountains of Utah, where cool air and shade await. Ahhhhh. Photography by Sinuhe Xavier

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Armed Thefts of Mountain Bikes Put Riders on Edge in Bay Area’s Eastside

For the past month, masked and armed men have been stealing high-value mountain bikes at gunpoint in the hills east of Oakland, Calif. There have been at least five such incidents in recent weeks, though it’s not unheard of for armed robberies of bikes to take place in the area in years past. Police have […]

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It’s Your Ride

Thank god for bikes.

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How to Make Your Own DIY National Park

Beat the lines at national parks by creating your own homegrown park.

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Let’s Raise a Glass to Rachel Carson, ‘Silent Spring’ Author, and Badass

It doesn't get a whole lot more badass than changing the world with the stroke of a pen.

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Sanctions-Busting Russian Billionaire Sinks F-150 In Arctic Ocean

There are lessons here about hubris and weight distribution.

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Can You Point Us to Manikia, Greece’s Underground Climbing Hotbed?

Imagine the possibilities.

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Freaky, Funky Keen Yogui Sandals Are Seriously the Best Campsite Shoes

They may have been designed by aliens, but they're incredibly comfy.

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Your Hydration Bladder Is Probably Gross—Here’s How to Fix That

Hydration bladders get full of germs far quicker than you'd like, so here's a step-by-step guide to cleaning yours.

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Ukraine, You Beauty

Ukraine, in far better days.

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Sanmao, Desert Explorer, Inspired Millions of Asian Women to Adventure

Sanmao made good on her lifelong dream to travel the Sahara and in so doing inspired millions of Asian women to expand their worlds.

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These Campsite Sweet Potato Pancakes Are, Well, Sweet

To fuel a morning run, hike, or bike, try these tasty gluten-free plant-based flapjacks. This recipe also tastes great for supper. An easy campsite breakfast too, one a bit different than run-of-the-mill (not that there’s anything wrong with that) buttermilk pancakes. Bake the sweet potato in coals the night before, or toss it near a […]

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Grid Failure Is Kinda Like Camping in Your House, When You Think About It

Feeling prepared in the face of real uncertainty is a bonus of being a lifelong camper.

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Nightime Powder and a Tribute to Dad

Moonlit powder runs rule.

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The ‘Extinct’ Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Not Extinct After All

Back from the, well, not the dead, exactly, but something close.

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How to Teach Your Kids (Or, Um, ‘Friend’) to Poop Outdoors

Advice for any backcountry traveler, big or small, on the proper way to take care of the number two item on their list.

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Now This Is a Good Morning

Every day we're adventurin'.

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The Continental Divide Trail in One Second per Day

Hike a 3,000-mile trail in only four minutes.

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‘X’ Might Mark the $10,000 Spot, if You Can Find the Gold Cup

Find the whiskey cup, and you can afford all the whiskey you could want.

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Wildlife Fauxtography May Be Behind That Instagram Post You Just Liked

There's unfortunately often an unnatural reason behind so much perfectly composed nature photography.

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Ascending Denali’s Mighty ‘Tooth’s Traverse’

As if Denali wasn't already tough, how about a fearsome traverse of the pointy bits?

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He’s the Number One Competitive Wilderness Sitter in the World

How extreme can sitting be?

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These Chorizo Tacos Are Like Street Tacos, But for the Trail

Tortillas are camping staples where I come from. They pack well, can put up with a ton of abuse (can’t be smashed, basically), don’t need to be kept cold, and can serve as a delivery vehicle for all kinds of food. Salami? Check. PB and J? Absolutely. Cheese? You got it. Even plain, they can […]

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If You Give a Beach a Bottle

When plastic becomes the dominant object on remote beaches.

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Everest, From the Sherpa Point of View

Incredible look at the realities of Everest.

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Climber Lily Bristow Risked Scandal to Pioneer New Ground

In the late 1800s, she sent it and then some.

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Our Favorite Adventure Bike Just Got Radder

The Hudski Doggler returns to doggle even harder.

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A Historic Chance to Protect America’s Free-Flowing Rivers

Ten bills in Congress would add conservation protections to 7,000 miles of river to safeguard drinking water, biodiversity and recreation.

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Meet the Texas Lady Crushers

A Texan climbing scene you're gonna like.

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People Are 3D Printing the Randomest Bike Stuff

Extra big water bottle cage? Check. Spider web fender offers? Double check.

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New $400 Recovery Gadget Punches You Repeatedly in the Face

As if the world wasn't already an endless series of punches in the face.

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The 8 Things You Should—No, Must—Do Before A Thru-Hike

There's more to thru-hike prep than route planning and packing. Here, learn from our mistakes.

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First Ever Mountain Bike Descent of Corbet’s Couloir Is Still Puckering

"Someday someone will ski that," said Barry Corbet. Just imagine his face watching this descent via bike.

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More Mystery Surrounding Mallory and Irvine and Everest’s First Ascent

New book raises yet more questions about the whereabouts of Sandy Irvine's body and the camera that may prove whether he and Mallory made it to Everest's summit.

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A Hypocritical Oath: When Environmentalism Doesn’t Extend to Favored Toys

Recycling? Sure. Recycled surfboard? Uh, no thanks.

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‘How Does Pooping Work?’: Climbing Questions Answered by Alex Honnold

From how to poop to how to minimize shoulder pain and a whole lot more.

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Zen Out to the Mojave by Moon and Starlight

Mojave, by starlight, equals pure magic.

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Wilderness Guides Lead Winter-Long Snowshoe Epic Across Ontario

The lure of the frozen north will last as long as the frozen north does.

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Yellowstone’s Heritage Pass is $1,500 and Valid in 150 Years

Leave an annual park pass for your grandkids' grandkids.

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Alpinist and WWII Saboteur Freddie S. Chapman Was All Kinds of Badass

Alpine pioneer, Arctic explorer, feared WWII saboteur, Chapman survived everything but himself.

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A Trailbuilder Awakens From Their Winter Hibernation…

The most anticipated awakening of spring.

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This Campsite Corn Chowder is Warm, Nourishing, and Dairy Free

It’s absolutely worth the effort to grill fresh corn and then cut it off the cob for some smoky flavor for this recipe. We’ve written a recipe for corn chowder before that used frozen corn, but this time we opted for fresh. Second, this is a great recipe to make entirely on the campfire. Grill […]

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Over Half of U.S. Waters Are Too Polluted to Swim or Fish

At 50 years, the Clean water Act has had success. But there are key sources of water pollution yet to be addressed.

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Soliloquy on Chairlift

One man's thoughts is really everyone's thoughts.

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All Colorado State Parks Installing EV Chargers

How's your range anxiety now?

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It’s Not a Real Baja Trip Until You Mess Something Up

When Baja overlanding trips very nearly go very wrong.

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The White Line Is Scary For Adults—So of Course This 12-Year-Old Tried It

Where grown men weep, this kid plays.

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The AJ Poll: Campfires This Summer, Yea or Nay?

It's hot, it's dry, and it's getting hotter and drier.

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100-Year-Old Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Retires

The NPS's oldest, most cherished ranger hangs up her hat.

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Threats to Wild Spaces Can Unite Even the Unlikeliest of Groups

Activists, ranchers, anglers, and skilled tradespeople in Oregon bucked political trends to prevent a pipeline through wild places they love.

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The Volcano Pilot

A pilot shares the gift of flying the Icelandic skies.

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Oopsie, The North Face Shares Post Leaving a Very Big Trace at Campsite

Major Leave No Trace flubs can happen to the biggest of brands.

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Off-Road Driving School Taught Me I Had No Idea What I Was Doing

Learning my, and the brand new Ford Bronco's, limitations at the Bronco Off Roadeo.

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‘Ascension’ – He Climbed Until His Leg Fell Off

Just as you'd suspect, losing a leg really hampers a climb.

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