Adventure
22 articles
Beyond the Peaks: Navigating the Summer Snowmelt in Rocky Mountain National Park
As summer snow melts, Rocky Mountain National Park transforms into a dramatic landscape of glacier-fed waterfalls and hi...
Beyond the Screen: How Get Outside Utah is Turning Southern Canyons into Teen Classrooms
A nonprofit is helping Southern Utah high schoolers swap smartphones for canyoneering and mountain biking through subsid...
The Longest Walk Home: Karl Bushby's Final Swim to Hull
After 28 years and 30,000 miles, a former paratrooper has finally cleared the legal hurdles to swim the English Channel ...
Mining the Experience Economy: The 500-Mile Lost Sierra Route
A massive trail project is linking 15 historic towns across California and Nevada to turn Gold Rush relics into a sustai...
Scott Shawyer’s Quest to Break the Canadian Curse of the Vendée Globe
A Collingwood sailor is preparing for the world's most grueling solo race, aiming to succeed where previous Canadians ha...
Grey Beard's Return: Dale Sanders Reclaims Appalachian Trail Age Record
At 91, Dale Sanders overcame 71 falls to become the oldest person to complete the 2,193-mile trek from Georgia to Maine.
15 Hours on a 6-Inch Ledge: The Technical Rescue of Rob Martin
A volunteer team in the Sierra Nevada faced thousands of feet of vertical exposure to save a climber from a precarious g...
Wasp Swarm Triggers High-Stakes Helicopter Rescue at Redoubt Wall
A climber was stung over 100 times in a remote B.C. location, requiring an emergency airlift to prevent a systemic medic...
The Redoubt Wall Wasp Attack: Why 100 Stings Forced a Vancouver Helicopter Rescue
A routine climb near Loggers Creek turned into a life-threatening medical emergency when a swarm of wasps overwhelmed a ...
Beyond the Sleeping Bag: How to Choose the Right Camping Mattress
From ultralight backpacking pads to home-like foam setups, getting your sleep right depends on more than just a tent.
Beyond the Map: How Four Classic Novels Defined the Adventure Genre
From the Yukon Gold Rush to the streets of Paris, these literary pillars created the blueprints for every treasure hunt ...
The High Cost of First Ascents: Remembering Jake Whisenant
Following the tragic death of climber Jake Whisenant in the Sierra Nevada, his fiancée Emma London shares a moving tribu...
The Great Outdoor Burn: Choosing Between Propane Power and Ultralight Efficiency
From the rugged terrains of Tanzania to the forests of California, the right stove can make or break a trip. Here is how...
15,000 Kilometres and Eight Years: The Epic Completion of the Trans Canada Trail
After an eight-year odyssey interrupted by a global pandemic, a couple has finally reached the end of Canada's longest t...
Beyond the Summit: The Lethal Math of the World's Deadliest Peaks
From the 'Killer Mountain' to the 'Savage Mountain,' the world's highest peaks demand a brutal toll in human lives.
The Thin Line Between a Sighting and a Charge in the Alaskan Tundra
A veteran guide's account of a .50-caliber standoff on Shinglegash creek reveals the volatile nature of wildlife tourism...
15,000 Kilometres in Slow Motion: The Long Walk from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island
Simon Lanoix and Julie Chatelain are nearing the end of a multi-year odyssey across the Trans Canada Trail, revealing th...
Elite Climber Nirmal Purja Feared Missing After Broad Peak Avalanche
A former Royal Marine and SBS specialist, along with nine other climbers, has vanished following a snowslide on one of P...
West Coast Trail Closure: Why August 1 is the Critical Deadline for Hikers
Parks Canada has halted access to the West Coast Trail, urging travelers to delay or cancel trips due to urgent repairs.
Beyond the Minimalist Sack: The New Era of Ultralight Backpacking
From the Appalachian Trail to the daily commute, modern technical fabrics are redefining the balance between weight and ...
Survival on Highway 1: The Cost of a Broken Chain in the Snowy Mountains
A Melbourne cyclist's weekend trip turned into a 20-hour battle with hypothermia after a mechanical failure left her str...
Lancashire Dad Charts 1,900‑mile Atlantic in Record‑Small Boat
After a first‑day sink, 52‑year‑old Andrew Bedwell launches the new aluminium vessel “Big CV” from Canada, aiming to bea...