Mount Kilimanjaro Could Get a Cable Car If Controversial Plans Materialize
Ride a cable car to the top of Africa’s highest mountain? A plan revealed by Tanzania’s deputy minister of tourism could make this a reality.
Man Arrested in Fatal Appalachian Trail Machete Attack
One man died and a woman was seriously injured after a man attacked them with a machete while they hiked the Appalachian Trail.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 5-11, 2019.
This Week in Adventure: Kilimanjaro, Atlantic Crossing, 50-Mile Running Record
From an FKT on Mount Kilimanjaro to terrorist attacks canceling the Adventure Racing World Championship to a barrel-crossing of the Atlantic, here are the adventures you missed this week.
500,000 Anglers Anticipated at Massive MN Fishing Opener
The Land of 10,000 Lakes’ spring fishing opener will likely be among the largest in the country.
‘Suffocation Hazard’: Igloo Recalls 60,000 Coolers
‘Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children,’ Igloo warned.
100,000 New Climbers: 1Climb, adidas Build Walls for Boys & Girls Clubs
1Climb with adidas Outdoor will develop 10 climbing walls in L.A., Chicago, and New York City to help thousands of urban youths access climbing.
Biggest Ski Pass Ever: ‘Snowpass’ Spans 9 Countries, Over 100 Resorts
Snowpass gives skiers and snowboarders access to more than one hundred resorts in Europe for less than $500.
REI Announces New CEO Following Stritzke Resignation
After Jerry Stritzke announced he would resign as REI CEO amid an internal investigation in February, REI today announced Eric Artz would fill the leadership role.
Best Bike Cities of 2019: Colorado Dominates, Small Towns Gain Ground
Some surprise cities (Lawrence, Kansas?) and some veterans of ‘best-of’ lists (looking at you, Portland, Oregon) topped out a survey that assessed more than 500 municipalities nationwide.
Running World Record: Jim Walmsley Sets Fastest 50-Mile Time
The 36-year-old 50-mile record fell to Jim Walmsley running in a pair of HOKA ONE ONE’s Project Carbon X, a shoe release focused on breaking road running records.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Check out Dierdre Wolownick’s memoir, a ‘modular’ camper, YETI’s latest product launch, and more popular stories this past week, April 28 to May 4, 2019.
This Week in Adventure: Highs & Lows From Around the Globe
From the highest mountains to the lowest trenches of the sea, people are exploring. Adventures big and small play out in epic and subtle ways every day. And this week, the following adventures stood out.
Boy Scout Dies While Hiking in State Park
Authorities were unable to resuscitate the 16-year-old boy, who collapsed suddenly while hiking down from Picacho Peak.
Man Remarkably Survives Fall Into Kilauea Volcano
A 32-year-old soldier remains in stable condition after he climbed over a guardrail and fell over a 300-foot cliff at Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park.
Emerging Gear: Volcano Book, Rob Krar Vest, Solar-Powered Water Bottle
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Death of the Smart Car: Mercedes Will Halt Sales of the Tiny Auto
Mercedes-Benz dealers just got the news that after 2019 there will be no more Smart cars sold in North America.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Check out the ‘other’ Arches park, our favorite camp stoves, the change to Yosemite’s Camp 4, and more popular stories this past week, April 21-27, 2019.
Virginia’s Trophy Rockfish Season Is Canceled
Virginia Marine Resources Commission officials closed the popular trophy season for striped bass in the state. This is why.
Emerging Gear: Tammock Tent-Hammock, LifeProof Cooler, Recovery Lotion
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
2019 Camp Gear Test: Why We Sent Our Editors Into the Mountains
Our entire editorial staff spent 3 days in the woods relentlessly testing tents, sleeping bags, cookstoves, and more.
Hate Styrofoam Coolers? Igloo Launches First Biodegradable Alternative
Igloo launched a pulp-based cooler this month. Its sturdy build, $10 price tag, and biodegradable nature could disrupt the one-time-use market currently dominated by EPS and Styrofoam.
Montana Removes Knife Restrictions
Did you know that Montana had restricted automatic knives to blades of less than 1.5 inches? Neither did we. Now, lawmakers have removed that archaic law.
Rivian Reaps $1.2 Billion in Last 3 Months to Fund Electric Pickup Truck
Upstart Tesla rival Rivian speeds toward production of the first all-electric pickup truck and SUV after major investments by Amazon and Ford.
Dream Job: Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse
The Minnesota Historical Society will soon seek applicants for a job so rare it hasn’t opened up in decades: keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse.
Boy Scouts Scandal: Staggering Rates of Sexual Abuse Come to Light
Court documents outline alleged sexual abuse cases that number 10 times greater than previously thought.
Watch Out for Bombs on Colorado Trails, DoT Warns
Unexploded avalanche ordnances may be dotting the Colorado landscape this spring.
Jeff Garmire Sets FKT on 800-Mile Arizona Trail
Jeff Garmire hiked and ran the 800-mile Arizona Trail, which stretches across the entirety of Arizona, faster than anyone else. For the feat, he averaged more than 50 miles per day.
Renowned Alpinists Confirmed Dead in Canadian Avalanche
Rescue personnel confirmed on Sunday that American climber Jess Roskelley and Austrian alpinists David Lama and Hansjörg Auer perished in an avalanche.
NPS to Hold First Lottery for Yosemite’s Famous Camp 4
Yosemite’s iconic dirtbag campground has become ‘inefficient and has contributed to wildlife issues,’ according to the National Park Service.
Emerging Gear: American-Made Timex, Vans Surf Boot, EDC Cleaver
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.