Piolets d'Or Announces the "Significant Ascents" of 2023
This list of 68 climbs is effectively a "long list" used to select nominees of the prestigious alpine award.
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.
Escape to Japan's Unexplored Regions of Sacred Peaks and Breathtaking Coastlines
The Yamagata prefecture is home to beautiful mountains and nature, while Ehime has a mild climate that's perfect for a wide range of outdoor activities.
Mukalya: Saving Wildlife
A family-owned private game reserve on the banks of the Zambezi, with a vision to reintroduce wildlife, protect the forests and restore the area.
Junoon: An Obsessive Pursuit of a Ground-up Long Route in South India
Junoon: An Obsessive Pursuit of a Ground-up Long Route in South India. The day had been long. We had been on the feet since 6 am, and on the rock since seven. Seven visits since late June. Seven long days.
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Piolets d'Or Announces the "Significant Ascents" of 2023
This list of 68 climbs is effectively a "long list" used to select nominees of the prestigious alpine award.
Perfect Waves and Prostitution: Stories of Surfing in Central America
A surfing trip through Central America in the 90s. Surf, fresh fish, and bar after bar, but the local charm would wear off, all around were hustlers, pimps, and guns.
A Tour of Norway's Fjords
Contributor Sarah Kingdom shares tales of ski slopes, skylifts, and snowshoes amid the fjords and mountains of Norway.
The Highs and Lows of the Tirthan Valley
Contributor Anuradha Prasad writes of women-led hikes, changing cultural tapestries, and an ecological crisis in the mountains of India’s Tirthan Valley.
A Wild Encounter in Clayoquot Sound
Contributor Sander Jain encounters a mysterious creature in the raw wilderness of Vancouver Island.
8 Perfect Yoga Poses for the Fall
These eight yoga poses foster renewal, rejuvenation, and awakening, and are a great way to start eliminating toxins for autumn.
Sweden to Kill Nearly 500 Brown Bears This Year
A legal loophole has allowed for hundreds of licenses to hunt protected brown bears.
How to Make the Most of Natural Spring Water on a Trail
Natural spring water is rich in minerals, offering many wellness benefits for hikers and nature alike. Learn how to make the most of it in our guide.
