Adventure

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Exploration & Survival

An Ode to Colorado’s Most Popular Glacier, Which Just Melted into a Puddle

St. Mary’s Glacier, a beloved destination for summer camps and year-round skiers, melted this month for the first time in recorded history. Our features editor explores the emotion of losing a place that kept winter going all year long.

Frederick DreierSeptember 19, 20261

Exploration & Survival

He Survived a 500-Foot Fall on Mount Shasta—Then Crawled Barefoot Through the Night Awaiting Rescue

After losing control on a 500-foot descent down Avalanche Gulch, a California climber removed his boots from his severely swollen feet and crawled through the night to reach a remote cabin in the Cascades.

Madison DapcevichSeptember 15, 2026

Books & Media

Coming to Netflix, “Girl Climber” Shows Emily Harrington’s Dogged Pursuit of a Historic Yosemite Ascent

The 2025 documentary explores Harrington’s quest to free climb El Capitan, while simultaneously minding her biological clock. We spoke to the climbing great about the film’s wide release.

Jayme MoyeSeptember 12, 2026

Hiking

Podcast: The 19-Year Search for Michelle Vanek, Part 2

The latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast is the conclusion of our story on the search for Michelle Vanek, a 35-year-old mother of four who vanished in 2005 while hiking up Mount of the Holy Cross

Frederick DreierSeptember 12, 2026

Exploration & Survival

At a Doomed Self-Help Retreat, a Sweat Lodge Ritual Turned Deadly

In her latest book, 'Plastic Shaman: The True Story of a Deadly Self-Help Retreat and America’s Misguided Quest for Wellness,’ author Annette McGivney investigates a sweat lodge ceremony that turned fatal.

Annette McGivneySeptember 9, 2026

Hiking

I Squeezed Oahu’s Most Famous Hike Into a Layover—Just Before a Storm Hit

A short, steep climb delivers 360-degree views of Honolulu, WWII history, and historic tunnels—all just minutes from Waikiki Beach. Here is how Outside’s editor tackled the 1.6-mile trail on a tight schedule.

Madison DapcevichSeptember 5, 2026

Hiking

Falling 500 Feet Down a Colorado 14er Nearly Killed Me. It Didn’t Change My Outlook on Risk.

Colorado hiker Brandon Hinkle was completing the Maroon Bells Traverse when he tumbled down a sheer rock face and suffered multiple serious injuries. Hinkle recounts his harrowing story of survival, and offers his perspective on risk taking in the outdoors.

Frederick DreierSeptember 1, 2026

Hiking

A Georgia Hiker Tried to Walk Up a Climbing Route in Sneakers. Rescuers Saved His Life.

Wearing running shoes and a backpack, a hiker attempted an unroped ascent of Mount Yonah, a popular climbing crag in Georgia. Rescuers plucked him from a tiny ledge.

Frederick DreierAugust 27, 20264

Exploration & Survival

There’s No Blueprint for Adventure. These Five Built Their Own.

A climber-chemist, a highliner, a chef, a photographer, and a human flight pro—all making it up as they go, and showing everyone else how it’s done.

Kevin SintumuangAugust 26, 2026

Biking

A Driver Killed Two Cyclists in Tennessee, Sending Shockwaves Through a Tight-Knit Sport

On August 19, a driver in Tennessee plowed into 11 cyclists on the Milligan University collegiate cycling team killing two team members

Frederick DreierAugust 21, 2026

Hiking

A Hiker Was Dying of Heat Stroke. Rescuers Saved Her with a Mobile Cold Plunge.

Cold water immersion is the best way to stave off heat stroke. The Phoenix Fire Department recently used its mobile cold plunge to save a stricken hiker.

Frederick DreierAugust 18, 2026

Water Sports

LISTEN: The Diver Who Held His Breath for 24 Minutes

The latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast takes listeners inside the obsessive world of Budimir Šobat, the Serbian diver who held his breath longer than anyone in history.

Frederick DreierAugust 15, 2026

Exploration & Survival

LISTEN: What It’s Like to Crew the Badwater 135

The latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes at the Badwater 135, the iconic race from Death Valley to the trailhead at Mount Whitney.

Frederick DreierJuly 29, 2026

Water Sports

Noodling for Catfish Is Now a Tourist Activity. We Blame TikTok.

Once outlawed, hand-fishing for giant catfish in the Southeastern U.S. has never been more popular, thanks to viral videos on social media. We booked a tour with a noodling guide to see if the tug is really like a drug.

Aidan McCahillJuly 22, 20261

Hiking

Design a Shoe, Crush an Ultramarathon: Meet Vincent Bouillard, Trailrunning’s Newest Star

Vincent Bouillard, a product designer for shoe brand Hoka, is quietly crushing the fields at the world’s top ultramarathons. His recent win at California’s Western States Endurance Run confirmed his place as the sport’s newest star.

Roman StubbsJuly 18, 2026

Exploration & Survival

A Cat Vanished for 39 Days Near Great Sand Dunes. A Feline Survival Expert Explains How She Stayed Alive.

When Fridge the cat disappeared near Great Sand Dunes National Park, rangers gave her zero odds. A feline behaviorist explains to Outside how the instincts, physiology, and hunting tactics of the cat kept her alive for 39 days in apex-predator territory.

Kristy HamiltonJuly 20, 20261

Exploration & Survival

This Veteran’s Cure for Soldiers with PTSD: Go Build an Earthship in the Desert

Ryan Timmermans, an Army veteran who did multiple tours in Afghanistan, invites former soldiers to live away from running water and the power grid in a self-sufficient community in Northern New Mexico. Timmermans believes the simple lifestyle is more therapeutic than anything the government can provide.

Nick AspinwallJuly 17, 2026

Environment

We Went to My Favorite Outdoor Paradise. We Ended Up Fleeing for Our Lives.

Minnesota’s Boundary Waters have played an integral role in writer Stephanie Pearson’s life. Pearson recently had to flee the wilderness due to surging wildfires, and she discusses the physical and emotional toll of losing the outdoor place you love.

Stephanie PearsonJuly 15, 20263

Hiking

Hike, Paint, Sleep: What It’s Like to Be an Artist on the Pacific Crest Trail

A California landscape artist is thru-hiking the iconic trail with his art supplies in his backpack. Every day, he stops and paints another picture of an iconic vista, breathtaking wildflower, or scenic forest.

Frederick DreierJuly 14, 2026

Biking

A Tour de France Team Unveiled a Hilariously Low-Tech Method for Cooling Off

During the opening stage, British squad Netcompany-Ineos trotted out a surprisingly analog way to beat the heat. Our cycling expert explains the comedic context behind the innovation.

Frederick DreierJuly 7, 20262

Adventure

Latest Stories

An Ode to Colorado’s Most Popular Glacier, Which Just Melted into a Puddle

He Survived a 500-Foot Fall on Mount Shasta—Then Crawled Barefoot Through the Night Awaiting Rescue

Coming to Netflix, “Girl Climber” Shows Emily Harrington’s Dogged Pursuit of a Historic Yosemite Ascent

Podcast: The 19-Year Search for Michelle Vanek, Part 2

At a Doomed Self-Help Retreat, a Sweat Lodge Ritual Turned Deadly

I Squeezed Oahu’s Most Famous Hike Into a Layover—Just Before a Storm Hit

Falling 500 Feet Down a Colorado 14er Nearly Killed Me. It Didn’t Change My Outlook on Risk.

A Georgia Hiker Tried to Walk Up a Climbing Route in Sneakers. Rescuers Saved His Life.

There’s No Blueprint for Adventure. These Five Built Their Own.

A Driver Killed Two Cyclists in Tennessee, Sending Shockwaves Through a Tight-Knit Sport

A Hiker Was Dying of Heat Stroke. Rescuers Saved Her with a Mobile Cold Plunge.

LISTEN: The Diver Who Held His Breath for 24 Minutes

LISTEN: What It’s Like to Crew the Badwater 135

Noodling for Catfish Is Now a Tourist Activity. We Blame TikTok.

Design a Shoe, Crush an Ultramarathon: Meet Vincent Bouillard, Trailrunning’s Newest Star

A Cat Vanished for 39 Days Near Great Sand Dunes. A Feline Survival Expert Explains How She Stayed Alive.

This Veteran’s Cure for Soldiers with PTSD: Go Build an Earthship in the Desert

We Went to My Favorite Outdoor Paradise. We Ended Up Fleeing for Our Lives.

Hike, Paint, Sleep: What It’s Like to Be an Artist on the Pacific Crest Trail

A Tour de France Team Unveiled a Hilariously Low-Tech Method for Cooling Off

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