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Ancient lore holds that Guru Rinpoche, the legendary tantric master who brought Buddhism to Tibet, chased a demon into the Mustang region of Nepal. The…
A helicopter crashed while landing on a helipad in the settlement of Lobuche, near Everest Base Camp, amid a snowstorm on October 29. It was…
Midlayers are required to fit an outrageously demanding job description. Unlike the super-puffy parkas and belay jackets that we wear to stay warm while hunkering…
Welcome to The Drop Zone, where we highlight the best new gear in and around the outdoor world. This week, we have Noah Kahan’s new…
In a classic winter layering system, it’s the midlayer that holds the magic. A good midlayer has to breathe, wick, and do most of the…
By the time my alarm goes off at 3:30 A.M., I’m already wondering what the hell I was thinking. But the mountains don’t care, and…
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Take a detour to discover the road less traveled—you’ll never go back. Not only will you find solitude and adventure, taking a detour often means…
Take a detour to discover the road less traveled—you’ll never go back. Not only will you find solitude and adventure, taking a detour often means…
Yosemite Search and Rescue saved a climber who had fallen off El Capitan, a 3,000-foot vertical rock formation known for its sheer face and challenging…
Tired of your smartwatch reminding you that you haven’t hit 10,000 steps today? It’s time to dismiss the notification. Walking any distance is beneficial for…
Ski mountaineer Christina Lustenberger has completed some of the most harrowing descents in history: Pakistan’s Trango Towers, Mount Cook/Aoraki in New Zealand, and the south…
Apps make it easy to map our own cycling routes, but there’s something special about pedaling along a rail-trail. The new PBS documentary, From Rails…
Just a short walk from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim sits a nondescript building with a ponderosa pine bench out front. Inside the building, shelves…