For centuries, people have left all sorts of notes in summit registers. I looked through 100 years of love letters and spontaneous exaltation, including my own family's, to find out why.
Musher Quince Mountain is about to embark on his second Iditarod, a long-distance dogsled race across Alaska. He and his dogs will be traveling 1,000 miles over mountains, tundra, sea ice, and parts of the frozen Yukon river. We asked him what he packs to eat.
Most sled dogs are huskies and pointers, but Muppy didn鈥檛 get the memo. With sheer determination and a whole lot of heart, this little dog is rewriting the rules of racing.
The legendary climber reflects on her last 25 years
Her haters say she can climb like a pro thanks to her small hands and strength-to-weight ratio鈥攂ut Reagan Goodwyn is a crusher through and through
When Katie Arnold and her husband Steve were invited to run the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, it was a lifelong dream come true. But then disaster struck.
When writer Carolyn Highland noticed her number of childless friends dwindling, she started to worry鈥攚hat if not having children meant these relationships were coming to an end?
Filmmaker and photographer Max Lowe travels to Healing Base Camp, where Ukrainian families work through trauma with guided mountaineering expeditions
I built my life around my dog Wiley. But as he gets older, we both have to make adjustments.
Make the most of every outing by knowing what your kids can and can鈥檛 do
Camping with kids can be unpredictable and messy. But with a lot of love (and sometimes a little blackmail), it can be a lot more fun.
Over a 30-mile hike through the High Sierra, a father and son reflect on belonging in the wilderness
It鈥檚 never too early to teach your kids yoga, deep breathing, and mindfulness practices. These flash cards, games, books, and apps make it simple.
When you pay attention, you鈥檒l be amazed by how much our canine companions can teach us
Many U.S. graveyards are in spectacular settings. We shy away from going to them, but they're beautiful outdoor places meant for all us.
Is your work-life balance way out of whack? We have the prescription.
Curated adventures to experience the best of the Lone Star State
All the supplies and equipment our overprepared, dog-obsessed columnist brings to keep his dogs safe, fed, and healthy on the road
There鈥檚 no way to guarantee that your kids will embrace nature and adventure, but you can do some things to point them in the right direction
When your most cherished childhood experience becomes impossible for your own kids, there鈥檚 only one choice: recreate it for them yourself
Microadventures are short, sweet, simple, and above all, accessible. Build more of them into your life this year.
Having a child doesn鈥檛 mean the end of exploration outdoors. These women writers modeled that for me鈥攁nd taught me new ways of thinking about risk and reward.聽聽
Am I being overprotective, or dismissive of something my wife finds meaningful?
Dogs explore the world with their mouths. That can be dangerous on the trail.
Follow this meandering point-to-point tour through Southeast Montana鈥檚 most otherworldly and storied landscapes
Our beloved pups have caused countless accidents, moments of horror, and sleepless nights
Nature and nurture both contribute to a dog鈥檚 lifespan. Bobi, the world鈥檚 oldest dog, is a perfect example.
Barking and lunging outbursts can put a damper on life with your pup, but there鈥檚 hope for calming your canine
Chinese Crested dogs are speedy, high-energy, always ready for adventure, and鈥 well鈥 naked
Fishing can help your young ones cultivate confidence and develop patience in the outdoors. Here's how to pull it off.
After the death of their husband and father, the world felt irreversibly transformed. Skiing would offer a lifeline.
A recent 鈥楴ew York Times鈥 story has three outdoor dads wondering how they would spend lavishly on a fancy bash for tots
A wagging tail doesn鈥檛 always mean 鈥渉appy,鈥 for one thing
My husband and I have hosted four different foster children over the past four years. We've found that we all benefit from time outdoors.
Want to raise kids who love the outdoors and aren鈥檛 afraid of a challenge? Try a little friluftsliv.
Schools invested in outdoor ed during the pandemic, but the growth was disproportionate to high-income communities
When the outdoor writer organized a long-distance bike trip for her struggling brother, she learned the value of sharing things that bring us joy
After retiring from sled dog racing to raise her children, she thought the adventurous part of her life was over. Then she learned to pilot a bush plane.
One man鈥檚 journey to become the person his dog thinks he is
Last season, Rahlves brought his son on his first Alaskan heli trip, and Warren Miller chronicled the journey for their latest film, 鈥楧aymaker.鈥 Spoiler alert: they both rip.
Pro tips on preparing a lot, annoying your friends a little, and really shining as the caretaker of all
Mentorship programs like P1440 and Voice in Sport are helping young athletes connect with a more experienced cohort who can guide them through a wide range of challenges