Hellbender Denied Listing as Endangered Species, but Still in Peril Graham Averill|May 20, 2019 Following a 10-year study, the hellbender salamander is not being listed as an endangered species, but scientists insist the animal is under threat.
Sandboarding: The Strangest Sport You Definitely Need to Try Jennifer Simonson|May 8, 2019 If you love snowboarding but are running out of snow as winter comes to an end, there’s a growing, year-round sport you may want to check out.
Steve Hooper: Announcing Eric Artz as REI’s President and CEO REI Staff|May 6, 2019 REI Board Chairman Steve Hooper shared the news at the co-op’s annual member meeting that Eric Artz will be the eighth CEO in the co-op’s history.
Dierdre Wolownick On Being The Oldest Woman To Climb El Capitan—And Also Alex Honnold’s Mom Hilary Oliver|May 3, 2019 In her new book, Wolownick shares her story of adventure and resilience—both on and off the rock.
A Doctor’s Life At Everest Base Camp Hilary Oliver|May 2, 2019 Dr. Monica Piris takes care of expedition climbers on the world’s highest peaks, and sometimes that means going beyond the role of just a physician.
Why I Visited All 419 National Park Sites in the U.S. Mikah Meyer|April 29, 2019 On the 11th anniversary of his father's passing from cancer, the author made it his mission to visit all 400+ units of the U.S. National Park System, attempting to become the sole person to do so in a single journey. Here's what happened along the way.
This Race Tests the Limits of Human Endurance Amanda Loudin|April 26, 2019 The forbidding Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra race provides more than just an athletic challenge. Here’s what scientists are learning from the event.
Training the Next Generation of Mountaineers Jess Daddio|April 23, 2019 Kids these days have ample opportunities to learn skills required for backcountry travel, from mountaineering to rock climbing to wilderness first aid.
Proficient in Parks Shanti Hodges|April 22, 2019 The Junior Ranger Program is the National Park Service’s curriculum for kids ages 5–13; here's how some families are using it as an educational tool.
What The North Face’s Earth Day Petition Tells Us About Brands Taking a Stand Greg Dyer|April 22, 2019 The North Face wants Earth Day to become a national holiday. It's the latest example of how the relationship between businesses and consumers is changing.
4 Things to Get Excited About for Mountain Bike Season Tony Gill|April 22, 2019 A little preparation goes a long way, so we asked a few experts what they do to get the most from the best aspects of mountain bike season.
Kai Lightner Trades A Big Climbing Dream For College and Helping Others Julie Ellison|April 19, 2019 When Kai Lightner began a competitive entrepreneurship college major, he also had a goal of rock climbing in the summer games. Now his focus has shifted.
