Big sur
The world's premier free solo climber lives in a van, thinks life insurance is a scam, and is unlike anyone else
Frostbite, altitude sickness, weeklong storms, near-death missteps, and sheer boredom—adventure photographer James Barkman recounts a 16-day summit effort to 20,310 feet
A selection of design-minded gear and apparel to help you make the most of the season outdoors
How the demise of the eastern hemlock at the mouth of an invasive insect inspired a site-specific installation created to educate the masses about ecology and climate change
A last hurrah hut trip to cap off the Montana ski season, captured on 35mm film
Two film photographers go in search of empty beaches and secret surf spots along the southern coast of AUS in a 1985 Land Cruiser
Two passionate sport climbers ascend on one of the world's most notorious bouldering areas to camp, climb, and bask in the atmosphere
A group of kindred mountain bikers set out for one last bikepacking trip before weather turned
A conversation with the emerging filmmaker on the process of shooting a modern snowboard video almost entirely on 16mm film
Artist Scott Lenhardt lends his talents to a series of handcrafted snowboards specially designed for Utah's legendary powder
From kickstarting a global conversation on cliché outdoor photography to trekking through Peru, here we recap the year's top-performing stories
A history lesson in surfing both waves and snow with a modern account of hand-shaping boards
