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Exploration & Survival

No, Wasps Didn't Sting a Canadian Climber 100 Times. Here’s What Actually Happened.

Media reports exaggerated the attack, but the real danger wasn't the number of stings—it was how fast a standard trail threat can turn into a life-threatening SAR operation.

Madison DapcevichAugust 27, 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, 20262

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

Exploration & Survival

3 Injured and 1 Dead on Mount Rainier's Most-Traveled Route. Here's Why Popular Doesn't Always Mean Safe.

Daihong Chen, 44, died after two unguided parties were struck by rockfall near 11,600 feet on the Disappointment Cleaver. RMI guide Peter Whittaker weighs in on the unavoidable dangers of Rainier's most popular summit trail.

Suzie DundasJuly 29, 20261

Exploration & Survival

How an Off-Duty Colorado Firefighter Survived Being Crushed by a 400-Pound Boulder

Climbing North Apostle Mountain, an off-duty first responder freed their own fractured leg from a massive dislodged rock before an intricate iPhone-facilitated Black Hawk rescue took flight.

Madison DapcevichJuly 8, 20262

Climbing

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus Have a Long History of Illegally Climbing Skyscrapers. They Just Scaled the Empire State Building.

Dressed in all black and defying New York law, urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus took their viral "rooftopping" romance to the absolute pinnacle of Manhattan—and descended in police custody.

Madison DapcevichJuly 1, 20261

Environment

Kilian Jornet Is Taking On His Biggest Challenge Yet: Getting Americans to Care About Public Lands

The Catalan ultrarunner is dedicating his 2026 racing campaign to calling attention to the attacks on public lands protections across the U.S.

Jayme MoyeJune 18, 2026

Climbing

I Quit Climbing to Have Kids. This Gear Helped Me Get Back on the Wall.

Whether you're returning to the sport after a long break or a veteran looking to retire ancient gear, this field-tested equipment will elevate your gym and crag setup.

Abigail WiseJune 14, 2026

Climbing

After a Fatal Climbing Accident in Wisconsin, a Spotlight on This Piece of Safety Gear

The midwest climbing community is mourning the tragic loss of Audrie Pelosi, who died while guiding at Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin

Owen ClarkeJune 10, 2026

Everest

What Are the Best and Worst Parts of the Mount Everest Climb? We Asked the Experts.

Veterans of Mount Everest expeditions tell us their favorite, least-favorite, and toughest spots along the route to the summit.

Frederick DreierJune 1, 2026

Exploration & Survival

3 Climbers Are Dead in Denali National Park After Falling on North America’s Tallest Peak

Three climbers from Latvia are dead following a fall on Mount McKinley. The accident occurred on ‘the Autobahn,’ a treacherous section of the West Buttress route.

Frederick DreierMay 29, 20264

Climbing

How Rescuers Lifted a 16,000-Pound Boulder to Save a Trapped Mount Hood Climber

When a sudden rockslide pinned a climber near Timberline Lodge, it triggered a massive, highly coordinated response involving heavy rigging, a field surgical team flown in by helicopter, and nine rescue agencies.

Madison DapcevichMay 26, 2026

Climbing

Simon Kearns, 25, Just Smashed Mount Rainier's Speed Record

After a broken race ski derailed his spring plans, the 25-year-old RMI guide pivoted to the trail—shattering the unsupported, on-foot round-trip record by a massive 31 minutes.

Madison DapcevichMay 21, 20261

Climbing

This Daredevil Was Set to Make Wingsuit History. Then a Snake Bit Him.

Tim Howell spent years preparing to jump from a 27,230-foot-high point in the Himalayas. A routine walk in the French Alps brought his historic expedition to a sudden halt.

Owen ClarkeMay 15, 20261

Exploration & Survival

This Canyoneer Fell 30 Feet Off a Cliff. He Had a Poodle Strapped to His Chest.

A routine descent in Utah's San Rafael Swell turned into a nightmare when a specialized anchor gave way. Miraculously, both the 33-year-old canyoneer and his canine companion walked away from the 30-foot drop.

Owen ClarkeMay 14, 20262

Everest

"She Came Alive in the Mountains." Friends and Family Remember American Mountaineer Shelley Johannesen.

American mountaineer Shelley Johannesen, 53, had just stood on the summit of the world's fifth-highest peak. On the descent, a highly unusual wind slab avalanche swept her and her team down the mountain, marking a tragic and rare event for the 27,838-foot giant.

Owen ClarkeMay 13, 20261

Hiking

A Hiker Fell and Died on a Los Angeles-Area Trail. Rescuers Want Visitors to Follow These Rules.

The falling death of a 66-year-old man on the Mount Wilson Trail prompted a warning from authorities. But experts say the route—which includes precipitous ledges and a fixed rope—is safe.

Owen ClarkeMay 5, 2026

Everest

Climbing Season on Mount Everest Is Officially Delayed

Deadly hazards in the Khumbu Icefall have prevented officials from completing the climbing route. Now, guides and outfitters worry that the setback could result in conga lines later in the season.

Frederick DreierApril 21, 2026

Exploration & Survival

"It Helped Me Turn Fear into Focus": How Climbing Prepared Christina Koch for the Moon

Astronaut Christina Koch just returned from the historic Artemis II mission. In an exclusive interview, she tells us why space is the ultimate outdoor adventure—and how outdoor rec here on Earth prepared her for it.

Abigail WiseApril 17, 20261

Books & Media

HBO's New Series on the Life and Death of Climber Dean Potter Is Emotional Dynamite

Dean Potter was the "Dark Wizard" of the Valley, a man who conjured impossible feats from a well of deep personal torment. Eleven years after he died in a wingsuit flying accident, a new HBO series dives into the man behind the magic.

Tim NevilleApril 13, 2026

Climbing

Latest Stories

No, Wasps Didn't Sting a Canadian Climber 100 Times. Here’s What Actually Happened.

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.

3 Injured and 1 Dead on Mount Rainier's Most-Traveled Route. Here's Why Popular Doesn't Always Mean Safe.

How an Off-Duty Colorado Firefighter Survived Being Crushed by a 400-Pound Boulder

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus Have a Long History of Illegally Climbing Skyscrapers. They Just Scaled the Empire State Building.

Kilian Jornet Is Taking On His Biggest Challenge Yet: Getting Americans to Care About Public Lands

I Quit Climbing to Have Kids. This Gear Helped Me Get Back on the Wall.

After a Fatal Climbing Accident in Wisconsin, a Spotlight on This Piece of Safety Gear

What Are the Best and Worst Parts of the Mount Everest Climb? We Asked the Experts.

3 Climbers Are Dead in Denali National Park After Falling on North America’s Tallest Peak

How Rescuers Lifted a 16,000-Pound Boulder to Save a Trapped Mount Hood Climber

Simon Kearns, 25, Just Smashed Mount Rainier's Speed Record

This Daredevil Was Set to Make Wingsuit History. Then a Snake Bit Him.

This Canyoneer Fell 30 Feet Off a Cliff. He Had a Poodle Strapped to His Chest.

"She Came Alive in the Mountains." Friends and Family Remember American Mountaineer Shelley Johannesen.

A Hiker Fell and Died on a Los Angeles-Area Trail. Rescuers Want Visitors to Follow These Rules.

Climbing Season on Mount Everest Is Officially Delayed

"It Helped Me Turn Fear into Focus": How Climbing Prepared Christina Koch for the Moon

HBO's New Series on the Life and Death of Climber Dean Potter Is Emotional Dynamite

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