The Long Defeat: Failing in the Mountains
Surrender and retreat in the mountains is a drawn-out, pondersome affair. Perhaps that's what makes success so rewarding.
Owen Clarke
1,000 Meters Below: Inside the World’s Deepest Cave Rescue
Deep in a remote Turkish cave, American cave expert Mark Dickey was dying. The international caving community flew into action.
AI is Here. Nature Will Remedy its Effect on the Next Generation
Today's children will grow up with artificial intelligence as a fact of life. Fostering deep connection to community & the outdoors can help them navigate this new world.
Great Gear Review: BAÏST Gloves
A Tough and Tender Glove for the Coldest Missions.
Nepalese Team First to Summit K2 in Winter
A team of 10 Nepalese climbers including Nirmal "Nims" Purja reached the summit of K2 at approximately 5pm local time, completing one of the last great challenges in mountaineering.
100 Days Down South
Rocky Contos on a solo first descent blitz of some of Mexico’s most remote rivers in 3 ½ months.
Somewhat Miserable, Somewhat Fantastic
Stephen Gladieux on a damp, dark Christmas spent in China’s remote Yantangping Cave.