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.
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Alone Across Antarctica Part 1: Unbreakable Colin O'Brady Achieves the Impossible Once Again
A recovery from disaster gave Colin O'Brady the strength to cross Antarctica with muscle power alone on his 1000 mile solo journey - another world record.
Introducing Alone Across Antarctica: The Full Story and Controversy
The greatest living polar explorers weigh in on the head to head race across Antarctica that ended in controversy.
What Does Fear Mean to RJ Ripper, the 2018 Adventurer of the Year?
Globally known and admired for his prowess as a mountain biker, Rajesh Magar shares his approach to managing fear and evolving.
Discount Sports Retailer Decathlon returns to America, but is it welcome?
A modern day souk for low-priced sporting and outdoors equipment, French conglomerate Decathlon doubles down on cracking the US market despite red flags.
The Dawn Wall Project: Revisited
Preparing for the fight of their life, over a nineteen day push, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgenson free climbed the Dawn Wall, the hardest big wall free route in the world.
Jorge Cervera Hauser: Far From Shore
Underwater photographer, award winning film producer and ecotourism activist, Jorge Cervera Hauser, has a resume as vast as the ocean
The African Hawaii
In São Tomé, a small African country, a surfer witnesses the growth of one of the youngest modern, alternative surf scenes in the world—an indigenous surf-riding culture called “corre-barra” by the locals.
Then & Now: The Evolution of Outdoor Gear
The Outdoor Journal decided to raid their attics, storerooms, and basements to show how gear has changed over the years-
Courtney Sanders: The Bigger Issue
Following recent events, Courtney Sanders reflects upon wider issues in the outdoor industry.
The Case of Joe Kinder
The Joe Kinder story continues to develop. The climbing industry has had their say, here’s a selection of opinions that have been shared since the news broke.
Black Diamond Drops Joe Kinder
Joe Kinder, a professional climber, has been removed from the Black Diamond team for violating their zero tolerance policy towards bullying.
Indian Climbing's New Exploring Boulderer
Ladakhi climber Jamyang Tenzing has been exploring and opening new climbing destinations in North India – and he’s only just