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A self-proclaimed "solitary son-of-a-bitch," Fletcher wrote the book on thru-hiking and wilderness survival.

Explosive seismic exploration could start as early as December if proponents have their way.

Maybe no one cares if you tele, but the International Ski Federation does.

Each of these stunning bits of video was created from a single photograph.

Lots of bike tourists can mean lots of money for rural towns.

Benjamin Forthun goes the distance, and #speediskey indeed.

Putting the MSR Windburner stove through a windy Sierra test.

The arc of a life bends toward...what, exactly?

An outdoor advocate responds to the idea that passion isn't enough.

This backpacker’s summer to-do list is to learn from his wife—learn a lot.

Kelly Slater goes hyperbolic over the monster swell that just hit Fiji.

Just four miles from Kilauea, it’s rentable if it survives the eruption

A rancher shot an animal in Montana, but nobody seems to know what it was.

Everyone wins and not one pixel is hurt in this epic smackdown of polychrome boasting.

A profile of snowmakers at tiny Ski Plattekill, New York, gives a look into the heart and soul of skiing.

An ambitious young fox kit goes head to head with a mature bird of prey. Meanwhile, the bunny says, 'Wait, what?'

In five short years, he went from learning to paddle to redefining the outer limits of whitewater.

From beer storage to robust sandals, some non-essential but totally useful camp gear.

Is using bacon and donuts to lure grizzlies to kill them fair game? Alaska thinks so and now NPS does, too.

Talk of increasing diversity has not turned into widespread action, but some organizations are working to [...]

Look, but don't touch.

Efforts to develop in Alaskan refuge could lead to grave threats throughout America wilderness

It ain't cheap, but it's vegan, all natural, filling, and yummier than you'd expect.

Oh, yes, and on a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. This is good one.

Uplifting new study shows many marine mammals bouncing back under Endangered Species Act protection.

French climber sets incredible goal, has incredible journey.

The riders seemed to do most everything right, but it wasn't enough.

For a state so dependent on tourism, this is the wrong approach, says the author.

A short glimpse of Osaka through the lens of bikes.

At 2, his house burned down around him. At 10, his had first gunfight. Badassery was his destiny.

Ignorance is ruining the trails—and by standing idly by and letting it happen we're all to blame.

Garfield County takes unusual step of calling out park, demanding a fix, and warning visitors

Rushing through the stages from panic to acceptance when a mass of water looms.

Is ultrarunning an addiction, an affliction, both, neither, or something else entirely?

Relying on an old model to effect radical change ain't gonna happen.

Wine and cheese might improve over time, but your wet, recently used pile of adventure kit does not.

A hiking shoe-clad foot is the latest to be discovered on British Columbian shores

Somewhere, a Sprinter van just shuddered, but it was cheap (sorta) and easy (not all that) and did we mention [...]

And we're giving away a stack of Adventure Journals in print as thanks for taking our reader survey.

An endless supply of fuel. Weight, almost nothing. These simple, wonderful little devices make cooking human again.

Ominous sign? Or thrilling but harmless spectacle?

The idea that outdoor recreation leads to meaningful conservation rests on a big ‘if.’

Fifth's time the charm for Xia Boyu.

Behind the scenes on the universal appeal of bacon, caterpillar hunters in search of “Japanese Viagra,” and [...]

Just add water. No wait, don't.

These things happen when you're just riding along.

In the summer of 1918, toward the end of World War I, pickings were slim for able-bodied, non-deployed men to

Hoka's lightest trail runners grip like cleats, climb like goats, and float like a feather.

Watch this mini-doc on Colorado's unbelievable official state sport

Our favorite backcountry communication device gets zapped by the miniaturizer.

Pro ultrarunner Dylan Bowman just ran the rugged 55-mile shoreline in 11 hours. Oof.

There are times in life when Land Rover Defenders simply must be driven through Iceland.

Spicy egg dishes are found the world over. Here's a yummy, easy one to find in your campsite.

Finding praise, admiration, and respect for the wildness in these creatures.

Whatever your experience, here's a chance to add your voice.

Witnessing first-hand the trouble that pushing past the point of no return can cause.

One of the most intrepid explorers in recent history is someone whose name you’ve almost certainly [...]

Separating legend from reality is a little easier than separating the bike from the tree.

Be motivated by this young surfer's strength through serious illness.

The Mountainsmith Scream 55 is an awful lot of pack for little money