Grueling Race Pits Runners Against Largest Ski Jump in US
Athletes raced 400 meters straight up the largest artificial ski jump tower in the U.S. during the Red Bull 400 at Copper Peak in Michigan.
Alex Megos Sends 5.15c With First Ascent of ‘Perfecto Mundo’
Alex Megos joins the climbing elite with the first ascent of Perfecto Mundo, a supposed 5.15c. For five years, nobody had managed to break into that level, until now.
Snow Flotation: Black Diamond GlideLite 127 First Look
No edges, non-traditional bindings, no ski boots: The Black Diamond GlideLite is a different way to get around in snowy conditions. We tested them during a late Colorado storm to review how the short and wide skis work.
Coming Soon: ‘Mountain’ Movie Trailer Gave Us Chills
Premiering in the U.S. this May, “Mountain” gathers the best parts of outdoor cinema in one feature film. Between the beautiful audio and stunning visual, “Mountain” provides a breathtaking look into what draws us upward.
‘Eco-Friendly’ Marmot Eclipse Rain Jacket Put to Test
Marmot does away with the shortcomings of potentially toxic DWR treatments with the introduction of the Eclipse Rain Jacket. Instead, it introduces EvoDry technology to make water bead on the surface.
Longest Ski Tour in the Alps: 1,069 Miles, 36 Days
A team of five skiers trekked the Der Lange Weg route across the mightiest peaks in the European Alps at blazing speed. The route includes 294,108 feet of climbing. Altogether, they were on the move for 375 hours, averaging 30 miles per day.
Unluckiest Guy Ever? One Man Bitten By Rattlesnake, Bear, & Now Shark
Nearly one year after Dylan McWilliams woke up to a bear chewing on his head, he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Kauai.
No More Metal: Airstream Launches Fiberglass ‘Nest’ Camper
Airstream ditches the silver bullet look with its latest offering launched this week, the fiberglass Nest.
YouTuber Logan Paul Kicked Out of Yosemite National Park
Unable to find an unreserved campsite, Logan Paul took up five parking spaces in his large bus and trailer. Then Park Rangers confronted the youtube sensation after noise complaints.
Dream Team Gear: TNF Kit Designed for Antarctic Climbing
To get Conrad Anker to the top of the Wolf’s Tooth in Antarctica, The North Face developed nine pieces of custom cold weather gear. This rigorous adventure tested new technologies you will see bleed into consumer gear in the coming months.
Dream Job: Spend Summer Outside, Clean America’s Waterways
Join a team that has already cleaned 1 million pounds of trash from America’s rivers, lakes, and oceans. This summer, United by Blue is looking for two new members.
Online Retailer Backcountry.com Launches Branded Gear
Online retailer Backcountry.com redefined the online-only shopping experience. Now, it announces plans for a year-long rollout of lifestyle apparel, in-house gear, and collaborations with other brands.
Duo Smashes 870-Mile Great Himalaya Trail FKT
Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel braved frostbite and high altitude to break the speed record on the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) by three days.
Patagonia Fights Damming the ‘Last Wild Rivers in Europe’
Patagonia wants to stop thousands of proposed dam projects in the mountainous Balkan region of Europe, and launched the Blue Heart Campaign to do so.
Man Sets Vertical Record by Skiing Up 61K Feet in 24 Hours
Ultra-endurance athlete Mike Foote did continuous laps, skiing uphill and down at Whitefish, Montana, for an entire day. He set a new “vertical record” in the process.
Terrifying Chairlift Malfunction Caught on Video
The malfunction at Georgia’s Gudauri Ski Resort caused the chairlift to run backward at double speed, flinging riders off the lift and hospitalizing at least eight.
Wrap Yourself in ‘Aluminum’ Tyvek From The North Face
A fully functional cape and respirator mask are the latest releases from The North Face. Launching at select stores in Berlin and London on March 9, the Black Series is apart of the The North Face’s fashion department.
Canada Makes National Parks Free for Kids in 2018
The Canadian government announced national parks will now be free for people 18 years old and younger. The move is part of Canada’s 2018 federal budget, and follows the success of 2017’s free parks project.
France Bike-Share Ends After Mass Destruction, Theft
Inspired by viral social media hits, underage vandals destroyed more than 3,000 Gobee bikes and stole more than 1,000, effectively shutting down the business in an entire country.
Try Overlanding Out West Without Buying a Thing
Roof-top tents and overland rigs are expensive. Pacific Overlander makes it easier to camp from your car with overland rentals outfitted with Toyota and Land Rover vehicles fully kitted for the backcountry.
Marine Habitat the Size of Great Britain Now Protected
To protect the 81,000 sq. mi. of water, the nation paid off $21 million of its national debt that was owed to the UK, France, Belgium, and Italy.
8 Surprising Trends From Mammoth ‘Outpost’ Retreat
What will next year look like in the outdoors? We attended an active lifestyle branding event called The Outpost and came away with eight observations.
‘Driverless Shuttle’ to Use Largest Bike Path in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Greenway bike and pedestrian commuters will face a new form of traffic during a weekend in April – a self-driving shuttle.
Average Skier Finds Loophole, Lands Spot in Olympic Halfpipe
Do you watch the Olympics thinking, hey that doesn’t look so hard, I could do that! No? Well, you better check out this Hungarian halfpipe skiers routine!
Click On, Ride Down: Burton Step On Binding Review
Burton fueled the hype machine with the Step On binding. But are they any good? We put them to the test for this review.
Jim Bridwell, Yosemite Climbing Pioneer, Dead at 74
One of climbing’s greats passed peacefully on Feb. 16. Jim Bridwell, born July 29, 1944, advanced modern big wall climbing and inspired generations of climbers to come after him.
Report: Outdoors Economy Is Bigger Than Oil
The Bureau of Economic Analysis valued U.S. outdoor recreation at $373.7 billion, contributing 2-percent of the U.S. GDP.
Climbing Goals: $70,000 Grant Opens for Non-Sponsored Climbers Only
The Live Your Dreams Grant awards climbers of all ages, experience levels, and disciplines to think big and perform the climb of their dreams.
First Look: Vans Breathable, Variable Flex Snowboard Boot
Built for backcountry snowboarders, the 2018/2019 Vans Verse Snowboard Boot combines the latest in fit technology, moisture management, waterproofing, and venting for long tours and downhill sessions.
You Can Now Uber a Bike
Open the app, find a bike across the city, unlock it with a PIN, and ride away. Uber Bike intends to shake up urban transportation and further its vision of affordable and reliable transportation.
World’s First Drone Rescue Saves Distressed Swimmers
The lifeguard launched a Little Ripper drone to perform the rescue in New South Wales, Australia. It cut the rescue time from six minutes to one minute, and captured it all on video.