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Climbing

17 Years. 139K Feet of Vert. 100+ Jellyfish Stings. He Just Set a World First.

After 17 years, 139,000 feet of climbing, and 124 miles of brutal open-water swimming, the 44-year-old American athlete has done what no human has ever accomplished.

Kristy HamiltonJuly 4, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

Climbing

I Trusted a One-Inch Line With My Life Walking a Mile Above Earth. What It’s Really Like to Set a Highline Record.

German highliner Friedi Kühne broke the world record for the highest highline when he walked between two hot air balloons thousands of feet in the air. How fear, flow, and ambition drive his desire for extreme adventure in his new book, Above the Abyss: Finding Strength, Stillness, and Survival on the Slackline.

Madison DapcevichMarch 25, 2026

Snow Sports

She Was Told She Would Never Walk Again. Now She’s an Elite Athlete.

After a life-altering accident changed everything, Katie Verderber defied the odds to reach the Paralympics in record time. Her journey reveals the surprising reality of recovery and the resilience of the human spirit.

Madison DapcevichMarch 11, 2026

Snow Sports

After Crash, Lindsey Vonn Says Olympic Dream Is 'Not Over'

In a statement posted online, the decorated alpine skier said that her Olympic dream "is not over."

Jamie AranoffJanuary 30, 2026

Hiking

With a Baby on His Chest, He Set Out To Run a Marathon—Until Officials Intervened

Running with a baby in a chest carrier can be dangerous. The stunt serves as a reminder that racing with a baby isn’t just a bad way to nab a course record—it’s also a serious safety hazard.

Owen ClarkeJanuary 20, 2026

Exploration & Survival

What Happened to Erica Fox? The Mystery of the Missing California Swimmer Ends in Tragedy.

The triathlete went missing while swimming off the coast of California during her weekly swim club meeting. Eyewitnesses report having seen shark splashes in the water shortly before her disappearance.

Owen ClarkeJanuary 5, 2026

Snow Sports

Watch a Bear Drop In on Snowboarder’s First Run of the Season

As bear attacks hit record highs in Japan, one professional snowboarder filmed himself out-carving a charging black bear.

Owen ClarkeDecember 17, 2025

Exploration & Survival

These Are the Athletes, Activists, and Quiet Heroes Who Changed the Outdoors This Year

These trailblazers reshaped how we think about adventure, risk, and resilience in 2025.

The EditorsDecember 15, 2025

Snow Sports

At 41, Lindsey Vonn Is Redefining What an Athlete Can Be

Freed from years of pain by a knee replacement—she’s back racing at 41, chasing Olympic glory in Cortina. Here’s how one of the world’s most dominant skiers is reclaiming what her legacy means beyond the podium.

Sierra ShaferNovember 18, 20251

News and Analysis

Rodeo Meets Skiing: The Wild West Sport of Skijoring Goes Pro This Winter

This once-niche cowboy ski-racing sport is going big this winter with its first pro tour across the West

Madison DapcevichOctober 28, 2025

Water Sports

To Hold His Breath for 24 Minutes, a Freediver Learned to Turn Off His Brain

After his daughter's diagnosis, Budimir Šobat gave up drinking and devoted himself to her care. Years later, he found a new obsession: holding his breath longer than anyone in history.

Sean WilliamsOctober 27, 2025

Hiking

The Prosecutor and Judge Are at Odds over a Punishment for Switchback Cutter Michelino Sunseri

The endurance athlete’s ill-fated run up and down the Grand occurred on September 2, 2024. He shaved a sliver off the standard 13-mile route, taking an informal trail to circumvent a switchback on the descent. As a result of the cut, Fastest Known Time refused to recognize his record.

Owen ClarkeOctober 22, 2025

Climbing

32 Years After Her El Capitan Record, Lynn Hill Is Still Sending It

Now 64, the famed rock climber shares her wisdom on learning new tricks, maintaining friendships, and pushing her comfort level

Maya SilverOctober 9, 2025

Climbing

A Climber Fell to His Death in Yosemite. The Incident Was Livestreamed.

The young athlete pulled off these stout solos with a stripe of glitter on each cheek—a habit he’d adopted during a summer of yore involving alt rock, a girl, and partying

Maya SilverOctober 5, 2025

Hiking

Jeff Garmire Just Set a New Record on the Appalachian Trail

John "Legend" Garmine used his hike to raise more than $29,000 for the Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth

Mary Beth “Mouse” SkylisSeptember 26, 2025

Water Sports

International Stone Skipping Contest Marred by Cheating Scandal. Here's How They Did It.

Several participants were disqualified from this year’s World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland after being caught cheating

Owen ClarkeSeptember 17, 2025

Hiking

Michelino Sunseri Appeals Judge's Decision Following Guilty Verdict

Last year, Sunseri broke the speed record for ascending and descending the 13,775-foot peak. The record was shortly revoked

Owen ClarkeSeptember 19, 20256

Adventure

Meet the Outdoor Athletes Redefining What It Means to Influence

A new breed of online athlete is breaking the rules of creator culture—and proving that authenticity wins the long game

Gloria LiuSeptember 4, 2025