Star Gazing Paradise: Idaho Awarded First US ‘Dark Sky Reserve’
Central Idaho is home to 1,400 miles of pristine starlight. And it’s now one of just 12 certified night sky ‘reserves’ worldwide.
Will It Be a White Christmas? Interactive Map Shows Odds
Hoping for a snow-covered holiday? Check this map to see what history says about your city’s odds.
Michigan Ski Resorts Have More Powder Than Vail
The drought in Colorado is providing for dismal snow totals at resorts. Michigan, however, is doing well this season, with a number of resorts doubling Colorado’s base depths.
You Can Zip Line Over the Mississippi During the Super Bowl
During Super Bowl LII, attendees can take part in a high-flying zip line over the river in Minneapolis. The zip line will span more than 800 feet and will likely be one of the coldest to date.
Clean Hiking: Granite Gear Seeks 25 Garbage-Collecting Trekkers
The ‘Grounds Keepers’ program will sponsor 25 individuals to clean trash along major section hikes and popular public trails in 2018.
Grant Offers Splitboarders Gear, Cash To Ride
Interested in backcountry snowboarding but can’t afford the gear? Jones Snowboards and the American Alpine Club offer two new grants for amateurs only.
If There Were Only Trees: Maps Show World’s Forests
Robert Szucs analyzed satellite data to create stunning images of the world’s forests from above. Now you can hang these maps on your wall.
Patagonia Leads Bears Ears Coalition, Sues Trump Administration
‘It is as if he took a whole person, slashed it, and left us with a couple of limbs.’
Your Whole Camp Kitchen in a Box
Dubbed an all-in-one kitchen system, the EatOut combines a kitchen utensil rack, main storage, two gas stoves, and three tables all in a compact box.
Columbia Strikes Back with Performance Star Wars Jackets
Columbia Sportswear celebrates the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi with a limited run of winter jackets, inspired by the Empire Strikes Back.
‘Guerrilla Visitor Center’ Aims To Protect Bears Ears
A nearly $1 million project is underway to promote and protect Bears Ears National Monument. And it isn’t waiting for the federal government.
Mountain Biker Accidentally Shot by Deer Hunter
The 27-year-old mountain biker was struck by a bullet when riding near dusk in a heavily-wooded area open to hunting.
Beef Jerky Store Opens In Minneapolis, First In US
Jack Link’s opened its first brick and mortar retail location in downtown Minneapolis. The ‘Wild Side’ store offers Sasquatch-themed merch, a $5,000 fur coat, and oh so much jerky.
Thrifty Climbing: Black Diamond Solution Harness Delivers on the Rock
Slender, lightweight, and super inexpensive: Black Diamond’s Solution harness offers a whole lot of bang for not a lot of buck.
All Hail The Rock God! Photoshop Spawns Climbing Hilarity
Photographer Ted Schiele took the climbers out of rocks with some photoshop magic. The result is hilarious.
Ironman Times Ten! Youngest Finisher Explains ‘Deca Ironman’
To most, and Ironman Triathlon is a pinnacle of endurance racing. But to a crazy sliver of elite athletes, it’s not even close to tough enough. Meet the ‘Deca-Triathlon,’ 10 Ironmans. In. A. Row.
Camille Herron Breaks 100-Mile Running World Record
In Vienna, Illinois, Camille Herron ran the Tunnel Hill 100-mile in 12 hours, 42 minutes, and 39 seconds. She shattered the women’s 100 mile record by more than an hour.
Wall Art: Beautiful Map Showcases Western US Ski Resorts
From Alaska to the Mexico Border, ‘Ski Resorts of the West’ showcases North America’s western ski resorts in stunning detail. All 246 of them.
Hike, Bike, Haul: Patagonia Launches Technical Trail Packs
Hikers, cyclists, and lightweight overnight backpackers take note: Patagonia unveils six different trail packs under the new ‘Nine Trails’ line.
Focus, Fathom, Flow: 3 Tips For ‘Mindful Running’
Find wonder in daily training, stay cool under pressure, and get in the zone. ‘Mindful Running’ offers insight into endurance sports.
New US Climbing Experience: MN Gym To Use ‘No Grip’ Holds
Double textures and zero grip holds are sure to throw climbers a new challenge. The Minneapolis Bouldering Project, opening next month, is among the first U.S. gyms to use these quirky holds.
$70 Yosemite Entrance? NPS Proposes Doubling Entry Fees To National Parks
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke aims to renovate the infrastructure of our national parks with increased admission fees at 17 national parks.
The World’s Favorite Climbing Areas In One Map
From Red River Gorge in Kentucky to Fontainebleau in France and everything in between, Awesome Maps depicts famous climbing areas across the world in poster form.
Bar Raised: Woman Climbs First 5.15b
Angy Eiter sent ‘La Planta De Shiva,’ rated 5.15b/9b in Spain this past weekend. It’s a full grade harder than what was previously accomplished among female climbers.
Gobright, Reynolds Crush ‘The Nose’ Speed Record Up El Capitan
The new record of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds knocks four minutes off a record set by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine in 2011.
Avoid the Cubicle: Get an Education in ‘Adventure Tourism’
Get a certificate in outdoor adventure! Colorado State University launches an adventure tourism program for the spring semester that will teach students to manage land, water, and air-based adventures.
Lone Climber Summits World’s 4th Highest Unclimbed Peak
Failing anchors, rockfall, and precarious ice: The fourth tallest (previously) unclimbed peak has been summited.
238 Miles On Foot: Courtney Dauwalter Wins Moab Ultra
Courtney Dauwalter finished the Moab 240 in two days, 9 hours, and 59 minutes. She was faster than any of the men in the pack, beating the second-place finisher by more than 10 hours.
‘Geo Cables’ Give TNF Trail Runners Snug, Comfy Fit: Review
Three weeks before a 50K race, I started wearing the North Face Ultra Vertical. I put this comfortable trail running shoe to the test on just about every surface for this review.
Doping Dogs: Scandal Spurs Iditarod Rule Change
Several sled dogs tested positive for prohibited substances in 2017. Next year’s race ramps up testing, prevention, and anti-doping policy.
Alpinist Hayden Kennedy Takes Own Life After Partner Dies In Avalanche
Renowned climber Hayden Kennedy and partner Inge Perkins were caught in an avalanche and on Saturday, Oct. 7. Perkins died in the slide. The next day, Kennedy took his own life.
