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You can set up your own, off-the-cuff version of summer camp in one of these stellar settings
Who says summer camp is just for kids? We rounded up seven escapes made for grown-ups (and a few for their families), plus seven more to entertain the kids while the adults are at play.
And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line’s pieces this month.
The Seven Summit Treks guide has reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a 23rd time
The risks and rewards of being (literally and figuratively) out in the wilderness
Jorgeson's 1Climb foundation and Adidas are partnering to build 10 climbing walls across the country
Five years after he famously Facebooked his way to rescue from a Himalayan crevasse, scientist and climber John All is back on Mount Everest, looking for answers about how global warming is affecting the highest peaks on earth
New accounts sharing bad behavior, plus public stands from notable climbers, are bringing gross online interactions into the light
If you haven’t seen the Oscar-winning film chronicling Alex Honnold’s historic rope-free ascent of El Cap, you can check it out (or see it again)
Twenty percent of climbers on the world's highest peak this season are women
This new calorie calculator uses an equation developed by the U.S. military to estimate energy expenditure while hiking
Two years ago, the climbing photographer known as Nathan Smith saw no way out, after struggling for years with gender-identity issues in the male-dominated outdoor industry. Then—slowly, bravely—Nikki introduced herself to the world.
Yes, we used our expert knowledge to rank fictional equipment
'Odd Season' highlights the joys that can be found in this turbulent transition period known as spring
The climber, photographer, and co-founder of Más wants you to know that you belong in the climbing gym
Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit
From Black Diamond, 'The Lifer' profiles legendary climber Russ Clune, steward of an iconic New York climbing area
Meet the activists, community mobilizers, and athletes creating their own space in climbing
Cell phone photos show that Jess Roskelley, Hansjörg Auer, and David Lama reached the summit but died on the descent
This year, governments and guiding companies are promising to do more to keep the mountain clean, but the question of what to do with the dead bodies is becoming more urgent
Dierdre Wolownick gives us an inside look at what it was like to raise the 'Free Solo' climber in 'The Sharp End of Life'
Extreme athlete Will Gadd on why kids should develop competence over confidence
They were three of the world’s best climbers. Here are the remembrances from those who knew them best.
David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a difficult route up Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies when they got hit by a massive slide earlier this week
From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself
Whether with selection, expertise, or free beer, these are the brick-and-mortar stores doing it best
From the Gunks to J-tree, our climbing expert created his definitive list of the best climbing destinations the United States has to offer
After nearly dying while summiting Lunag Ri three years ago, Anker is still tackling tricky sends
Trolls thought I was friggin' nuts to propose a controlled backcountry ski area. But it's already happening.
In July, a group of Afghan women set out to climb 24,580-foot Mount Noshaq, their country's highest mountain. No Afghan woman had ever reached the summit, and many challenges stood in their way, from hostile Afghan men who think that women shouldn't exercise, to the terrorist attack in a district near the peak two days before the climb began. This is their story.
Are you curious about what Olympic climbing will look like in 2020? We are, too. Here's what you should know before it all begins.
As climbers reach Base Camp, at the foot of the world's highest mountain, these are the stories we're keeping an eye on
Jim Reynolds is a name you’ve likely never heard, but his free-soloing feats top those of Alex Honnold—if not in difficulty, then in length, commitment, and style
The Arc'teryx Oriel tights are light enough for summer heat but stand strong against errant branches and rough rock
Black Diamond's newest product launch comes straight from the pro climber's van to your kitchen
Black Diamond and Alex Honnold strike again in their ongoing April Fools' shenanigans
A recent World Cup in Denver blew all expectations and leads the way toward the 2026 Winter Games
From Kathmandu to the top of the world, here’s an overview of the most popular route to Everest’s summit
The ski mountaineer was known for her relentless summits of the world’s toughest mountains. But the best thing she did for her career was take a break.
The bodies of Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard have been located after 14 days of searching
For some climbing rangers in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, every ridgeline holds the memory of a rescue, every peak a body bag. It's more than they can handle alone.
In his new book, Mark Synnott offers a personal history of climbing, including a tense but revealing expedition to Pakistan with legendary climber Alex Lowe
Sometimes dying in the mountains is just the luck of the draw
We don't want to hear about the time your dog did a fourteener. Mera, recently renamed Baru, made the first canine ascent of Nepal's 23,389-foot Baruntse in November 2018.
The Proof Rover pants finally find a balance between durability and comfort
'The Place of the Gaels' features American alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli, Angela Vanweimeersch, and Jon Frederick climbing in Scotland.
The pro climber took to the red carpet wearing a wool and stretch-cotton suit built by designers from the brand's premium lifestyle category
It's the first climbing film to receive such broad mainstream acclaim
From ‘Becoming,’ by Michelle Obama, to ‘Sapiens,’ by Yuval Noah Harari
Climber David Fitzgerald is on a mission to climb two boulder problems, Bügeleisen Sit Start and Big Paw, in the film ‘Blocbuster.’
The brand's spring catalog includes a shot of the famous climber scaling a delicate underground formation in Spain. The National Speleological Society is displeased.
Moab has come into its own as one of America’s great multisport destinations. Here’s how to make the most out of a visit, from pedaling its world-class singletrack to hiking its famed national parks to rafting the Colorado River.
After three years of sold-out events for women-identified and non-binary people, Flash Foxy introduces an extension where men are welcome, too
The Swedish apparel company ReDew makes the comfiest, best-fitting performance denim we've found for women on the move. Bonus: the jeans are made in part from recycled plastic bottles.
Because you know you want your car to smell like your weekend
Bomber tie-downs and secure hitches to have in your repertoire
Some of the world's most passionate athletes are high pointers, climbers who will do anything to reach the tallest point in every state, county, or whatever other designation they can dream up. A lot of those peaks aren't so tall—like Delaware's 447.85-foot Ebright Azimuth—but there's plenty of challenge in this quest. Just ask John Mitchler, who had knocked off everything on his dream list except the tallest spot in a remote U.S. territory: Agrihan.
Designed for hut trips to sidecountry adventures and everything in between, here are our favorite snow-sports packs
Avoiding the awkwardness of the poop zone and other early-relationship concerns
Sender Films shares some of the strategies it used to push the limits of what’s possible in big-wall filmmaking
For decades Jeffrey Lendrum helicoptered up and rappelled down to aeries on cliff faces from Patagonia to Quebec, snatching unhatched raptors and selling them, investigators believe, to wealthy Middle Eastern falconers. This week in London, one of the most bizarre criminals in modern history goes on trial for the fourth time. Here is his story.
We know that cognitive function is impaired at high altitude, but it’s not entirely clear why
According to the world-class climber, greatness is mostly mental, no matter your age
Charlie Finlayson was on the ultimate climbing adventure with his dad, David, when a loose boulder forced him to make a daunting rescue
The apparel and equipment that were fixtures in our kits all year
These shades blend style, comfort, durability, and versatility better than any others I've tried
Tim Klein and Jason Wells were weekend warriors. They were also two of the best climbers to ever ply their trade on Yosemite's most iconic wall. So the climbing world was stunned when they died on some of its easiest terrain.
The mountain has gotten even further out of reach for everyone except the very wealthiest. Meanwhile, the guiding industry is rife with corruption.
‘Expensive Membership,’ from editor Nick Garnham Wright, is a parody of Alex Honnold’s latest film, ‘Free Solo’
Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson
Alastair Humphreys wrote the book on quick, cheap ways to shake up your day-to-day. Here's how he builds quick and inexpensive outings around the idea.
How our writer turned a midsize pickup into the ultimate adventure home
From big-wall climbers to surf champions, these are the most dedicated, successful athletes of the year