What Really Happened on Broad Peak, the Deadliest High-Alpine Avalanche in More than a Decade
Nawang Thindu Sherpa’s lifeless body lay trapped at around 19,000 feet on the lower flanks of Broad Peak, where an...
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Outdoors
As Snow Seasons Shrink, Your Favorite Ski Resorts Might Be Better in the Summer
It’s been a scorcher this summer on Colorado’s Front Range. My respite: escaping to some of my favorite ski resorts....
The Best Mountain Bike Tires of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Overview: There’s no single “best” mountain bike tire—the right choice depends on trail and riding style. Front tires need taller,...
Former Ranger Melisa Dalley Left the National Park Service. Now She Gives Rogue Tours They Can’t Control.
In July, former National Park Service (NPS) ranger Melissa Dalley stood in a visitor center in Grand Teton National Park,...
What Is Bourbon Virus? Here’s What to Know About This Rare Tickborne Illness.
Most hikers and campers are aware of the potential risk of getting Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, or similar...
How the New Science of Social Energetics Explains the Magic of Group Exercise
Sometimes, thanks to work travel or a kids’ soccer game or some other conflict, I have to do my weekly...
What’s at Stake as Fires Threaten Mount Hood’s Historic Landmarks and Ski Areas
Every summer since 1924, U.S. Forest Service employees have worked inside the historic Flag Point Fire Lookout in Oregon’s Mount Hood...
Op-Ed: The Places that Shape Us Cannot Be Recreated After Trump Opens Them Up
The first time I stood beneath the sandstone cliffs of Bears Ears as Secretary of the Interior, Tribal leaders guided...
First Look: The Amflow TL Carbon
Over the past decade or so, e-bikes have evolved in welcome ways, with specialist models designed for tackling mountainous trails,...
