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A New Landmark for Indian Women: Siddhi Manerikar Climbs Samsara

Arguably the hardest sport route ever climbed by a female climber in the Indian community, Siddhi Manerikar has set the bar higher for her peers by climbing a 5:13b/8a route in Badami.

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Crag Caucus: Veterans and Politicians Rock Climb Together with American Alpine Club

Since its creation in 1902, climbing advocacy non-profit the American Alpine Club (AAC) has championed protection for the public lands that serve as unrivaled outdoor venues for climbers and other recreators.

Winter Warfare in the Colorado Rockies

The ski industry’s 2018 pre-season media reel dramatizes the battle royal between Alterra Mountain Company and Vail Resorts in their quest to become Colorado’s undisputed “king-of-the-ski-hill”. .

9 Climbers Die at Gurja Base Camp: What We Know So Far

Since this article was published, The Outdoor Journal has published an update to this story, entitled: Update: 9 Climbers Die at Gurja Base Camp.

Registration for Marathon du Mont-Blanc is About to Open.

News from Chamonix: With regards to scenery, there might not be another sporting event like it, with regards to challenges, the same could be said of the 90km race with 6220 meters of vertical.

A Historic Ascent and First Ski Descent of Lhotse Couloir

The “Dream Line” on Lhotse had never been skied… until now, by Hilaree Nelson (née O'Neill) and Jim Morrison.

Tom Frost, One of Yosemite’s Golden Age Icons, Dies at 81.

The American climber went down in history as a visionary in big wall first ascents

Legendary Climber Jeff Lowe Dies at 67

A climbing legend, Jeff Lowe made more than 1000 first ascents all around the world.

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“Frack”-tured Community: Colorado Plans to Alter the Future of Natural Gas Drilling

The grassroots initiative, which Boulder voters will see on the ballot come November, would mandate a state-wide, half-mile “buffer zone” of fracking wells from occupied buildings.

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Adventure Tourism in India Leading to Deaths and Massive Environmental Degradation

Litigation against mass trekking operations has led to a ban on nearly all mountain tourism in Uttarakhand, leaving 100,000 jobless and an industry without a future. But this doesn't solve the problem or punish those responsible.

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Aqua Negra Film Review: An Introspective Spearfishing Adventure

Two filmmakers embark on a rugged island adventure to pursue the unknown

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The Original Dirt Bike – Riding a Vintage Norton in the Himalaya

American author Stephen Alter has spent a lifetime riding vintage motorcycles, from a BSA in the desert around Cairo to a Norton in the Himalaya. This is the story of an enduring love affair with the bikes that first made their mark during WWII.

A New Landmark for Indian Women: Siddhi Manerikar Climbs Samsara

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Crag Caucus: Veterans and Politicians Rock Climb Together with American Alpine Club

Winter Warfare in the Colorado Rockies

9 Climbers Die at Gurja Base Camp: What We Know So Far

Registration for Marathon du Mont-Blanc is About to Open.

A Historic Ascent and First Ski Descent of Lhotse Couloir

Tom Frost, One of Yosemite’s Golden Age Icons, Dies at 81.

Legendary Climber Jeff Lowe Dies at 67

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FEATURED ARTICLE

“Frack”-tured Community: Colorado Plans to Alter the Future of Natural Gas Drilling

The grassroots initiative, which Boulder voters will see on the ballot come November, would mandate a state-wide, half-mile “buffer zone” of fracking wells from occupied buildings.

Featured Articles

FEATURED ARTICLE

Adventure Tourism in India Leading to Deaths and Massive Environmental Degradation

Litigation against mass trekking operations has led to a ban on nearly all mountain tourism in Uttarakhand, leaving 100,000 jobless and an industry without a future. But this doesn't solve the problem or punish those responsible.

Gear

FEATURED ARTICLE

Aqua Negra Film Review: An Introspective Spearfishing Adventure

Two filmmakers embark on a rugged island adventure to pursue the unknown

From The Journal...

FEATURED ARTICLE

The Original Dirt Bike – Riding a Vintage Norton in the Himalaya

American author Stephen Alter has spent a lifetime riding vintage motorcycles, from a BSA in the desert around Cairo to a Norton in the Himalaya. This is the story of an enduring love affair with the bikes that first made their mark during WWII.

A New Landmark for Indian Women: Siddhi Manerikar Climbs Samsara

MOUNTAIN

Crag Caucus: Veterans and Politicians Rock Climb Together with American Alpine Club

Winter Warfare in the Colorado Rockies

9 Climbers Die at Gurja Base Camp: What We Know So Far

Registration for Marathon du Mont-Blanc is About to Open.

A Historic Ascent and First Ski Descent of Lhotse Couloir

Tom Frost, One of Yosemite’s Golden Age Icons, Dies at 81.

Legendary Climber Jeff Lowe Dies at 67

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