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To Reach Mooney Falls in the Grand Canyon, You’ll Have to Trust a Chain, Tunnels, and Rickety Old Ladders

Reaching Havasupai’s tallest, and arguably most dangerous, waterfall requires a vertical descent down slippery chains, advance permits, and serious respect for powerful undercurrents.

Madison DapcevichAugust 29, 2026

Training & Performance

I'm a Trainer and Failed the Monk Plank Challenge. But If You Can Do It, You'll Hike Better.

The trending one-arm, one-leg plank looks simple. It isn't. Here's what it takes to nail it—and why the attempt is worth making for anyone who hikes, runs, or climbs.

Jenny McCoyAugust 28, 2026

Hiking

He Set Out for a Day Hike on Granite Peak, Montana’s Highest Mountain. An 800-Foot Fall Killed Him.

At roughly 12,800 feet, Granite Peak is widely considered one of the Lower 48’s most dangerous high points. The death is under investigation.

Madison DapcevichAugust 28, 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

A Bear Encounter Left Two Hikers Stranded in Remote Wilderness Near Grand Teton National Park

Stranded 20 miles from the nearest road, disoriented, and out of food, two men were flown out of Wyoming’s Teton Wilderness after a chaotic run-in with a bear.

Suzie DundasAugust 26, 2026

Exploration & Survival

After a Man Stabbed Me, My Grand Canyon Hike Became a Fight for Survival

Alexis Rowan, 27, was hiking to Havasu Falls, a pristine waterfall in the Grand Canyon, when a violent attack changed everything. Here is her story of survival and recovery.

Madison DapcevichAugust 26, 20263

Training & Performance

4 Core Exercises That Make Hiking With a Heavy Pack Easier

Build up your abs for better balance and all-day comfort on the trail when you're carrying a heavy pack and need more stability.

Meg AtteberryAugust 21, 2026

Hiking

The Campsite I Reserved Is Occupied. Do I Tell Them to Get Lost?

Our outdoor ethicist addresses the plight of a camper who bought a permit for a campsite on Tribal lands, only to find the site occupied by a big group

Mark SundeenAugust 19, 202611

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

Hiking

The Alaska Long Trail Was Just a Draft on a Map. Then Bradford Bartels Hiked It.

Bradford "Rafiki" Bartels proved the proposed 500-mile route from Seward to Fairbanks can actually be done—unmapped gaps, unceremonious finishes, and all.

Ryleigh NorgroveAugust 10, 2026

Environment

Firefighters Are Racing to Protect Mount Hood’s Most Famous Landmarks

Wildfires burning across Oregon have forced evacuations, closed ski areas near Mount Hood and sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, and now threaten the historic Timberline Lodge, a landmark at the heart of outdoor recreation. The blaze threatens more than just acreage—it jeopardizes the heart of Pacific Northwest outdoor culture.

Kristy HamiltonAugust 5, 2026

Hiking

A Hiker Was Impaled by His Trekking Pole. This Is a Mile-by-Mile Account of His Hike to Help.

Facing a costly helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi spent hours navigating ten miles of rough backcountry terrain with a steel-tipped pole lodged in his torso.

Katie JacksonJuly 31, 2026

Exploration & Survival

Searchers Recover Body of Missing CDT Thru-Hiker Near Grand Teton

William Standish, 28, went missing along the rugged Wigwam Traverse—a high-altitude, off-trail alternate route along the Grand Teton boundary.

Madison DapcevichJuly 30, 20261

Training & Performance

How to Prepare Your Body for a Bucket List Hike

Physical therapists and hiking experts share their best advice for crushing your next multi-day hike and staying motivated as you train.

Rena BeharJuly 29, 2026

Exploration & Survival

New Details Emerge About the Deadly Bear Attack That Killed Anthony Pollio in Glacier National Park

An official report into the death of 33-year-old Florida hiker Anthony Pollio shows what happened the night a grizzly bear charged and killed him in Glacier National Park.

Suzie DundasJuly 23, 20266

Exploration & Survival

A Legendary Grand Canyon Explorer Vanished in 2012. Authorities Just Found His Remains.

A renowned hiker and Colorado River runner, Ott was the first person to complete a north-side traverse of the Grand Canyon. Fourteen years after he vanished while searching for ancient rock art, authorities have finally confirmed his location.

Madison DapcevichJuly 22, 20263

Hiking

An Injured Hiker Spent the Night on a Colorado Peak. These 7 Survival Items Kept Her Safe.

When a seasoned hiker injured her knee on Colorado’s chossy Broken Hand Pass, her 13-hour rescue in the dark became a testament to why prep isn't just for beginners.

Kristy HamiltonJuly 15, 20262

Hiking

When Vandals Smashed a Historic Hut Overlooking Mount Rainier, Hikers Stepped In to Save It

After an attack shattered years of meticulous work at Washington's 5,685-foot High Rock Lookout, a community of dedicated volunteers is heading back up the trail to rebuild.

Kristy HamiltonJuly 14, 2026

Hiking

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking Into the Grand Canyon's Havasu Falls

The Havasupai Tribe completely overhauled its permit system earlier this year. If you scored a spot, here are some of my favorite hiking hacks to survive the 20-mile desert trek.

Madison DapcevichJuly 11, 20261

Environment

The Most Joyful Nature Walk in America Involves Full Drag, Field Biology, and PG-13 Bird Jokes

Led by two drag performers who double as environmental scientists, this low-impact hiking club swaps traditional trail grit for high camp, high heels, and rigorous ecology.

Madison DapcevichJune 20, 2026

Hiking

Latest Stories

To Reach Mooney Falls in the Grand Canyon, You’ll Have to Trust a Chain, Tunnels, and Rickety Old Ladders

I'm a Trainer and Failed the Monk Plank Challenge. But If You Can Do It, You'll Hike Better.

He Set Out for a Day Hike on Granite Peak, Montana’s Highest Mountain. An 800-Foot Fall Killed Him.

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

A Bear Encounter Left Two Hikers Stranded in Remote Wilderness Near Grand Teton National Park

After a Man Stabbed Me, My Grand Canyon Hike Became a Fight for Survival

4 Core Exercises That Make Hiking With a Heavy Pack Easier

The Campsite I Reserved Is Occupied. Do I Tell Them to Get Lost?

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

The Alaska Long Trail Was Just a Draft on a Map. Then Bradford Bartels Hiked It.

Firefighters Are Racing to Protect Mount Hood’s Most Famous Landmarks

A Hiker Was Impaled by His Trekking Pole. This Is a Mile-by-Mile Account of His Hike to Help.

Searchers Recover Body of Missing CDT Thru-Hiker Near Grand Teton

How to Prepare Your Body for a Bucket List Hike

New Details Emerge About the Deadly Bear Attack That Killed Anthony Pollio in Glacier National Park

A Legendary Grand Canyon Explorer Vanished in 2012. Authorities Just Found His Remains.

An Injured Hiker Spent the Night on a Colorado Peak. These 7 Survival Items Kept Her Safe.

When Vandals Smashed a Historic Hut Overlooking Mount Rainier, Hikers Stepped In to Save It

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking Into the Grand Canyon's Havasu Falls

The Most Joyful Nature Walk in America Involves Full Drag, Field Biology, and PG-13 Bird Jokes

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