When Teresa Martinez was a mountain-bike racer, she suffered a recurring anxiety dream. Days before any competition, Martinez would envision herself woefully unprepared, five minutes before the start. First, her shoes would go missing, then her bike, then her water bottle, then her gloves. With her gear finally gathered, she still had to find the starting line. “And then, you...

　　In the social chatter of Mount Everest Base Camp, everyone has heard about Wally. 　　Thats the nickname given to Viorel Stirbu, a 74-year-old man who has become a crowd favorite in the mountaineering community. Wally is an American citizen who speaks with a thick Romanian accent. He was born in Romania but sought asylum in the United States 45 years...

　　West Virginia’s famed country roads offer an open invitation. Weaving across rugged terrain and through spirited small towns to uncrowded gems and world-class outdoor adventures alike, the roads form a latticework of endless possibilities for road trip itineraries. Five customized Mountain Rides can help connect activities that range from pristine biking to productive fishing, with prime camping options all along...

　　Meet Carolyn Carter, Noel Mulkey, and Nikki Hawkes – three content creators redefining what it means to be a triathlete in the digital era. With massive followings on TikTok and Instagram, they’re not just documenting workouts and race days – they’re inspiring a whole new generation to dive into the swim-bike-run life. 　　In this roundtable, we dig into the real...

　　Last winter, now 17-year-old Isobel Chi found herself on Washington’s Sasse Mountain with a group of fellow high schoolers and a handful of adult leaders. The early February hike was a regular outing for the Seattle-based Mountaineers Adventure Club (or MAC, pronounced as one word), a youth program designed to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for 14- to 18-year-old Seattleites. Every...

　　If you’ve ever thought something like, “It’s just corn out there in Nebraska,” we’re gonna enjoy telling you how wrong you are. Beneath its wide skies and quiet prairies lies a rugged and surprising variety of landscapes with trails galore. Whether youre winding through ponderosa pine forests, trekking past otherworldly rock formations, or standing atop towering limestone bluffs, the Cornhusker...

　　Proper diet and exercise are just what the doctor ordered when it comes to living a healthier and longer life, for us and our canine friends. “Just like people, the secret to longevity for dogs is to eat healthy and exercise,” advises Dr. Justin Toth, veterinarian and owner/founder of Dallas Highway Animal Hospital. Here are a few ways to help...

　　Mount Everest holds a special aura for hardcore climbers and casual fans of the sport alike. Every year, the worlds highest peak attracts several hundred climbers who attempt to reach the top. But not everyone is familiar with the dynamics on the mountain, the guiding industry, or even the route to the top. Below, we answer a handful of familiar...

　　Ray Zahab first noticed that something was wrong with his body in the spring of 2022. “I just started to feel like shit,” he told me, chuckling. The Canadian ultrarunner was 54, and he felt like his body was breaking down. Even his warm up runs began to feel grueling. He was constantly out of breath, napping several times a...

　　Nebraska may be landlocked, but don’t let that fool you—this state is full of ways to make a splash. With designated Wild and Scenic rivers, trout-filled creeks, and scenic lakes, water plays a surprisingly central role in the Cornhusker State’s outdoor culture. Whether youre floating in a cattle tank with friends, casting flies into spring-fed streams, or paddling through forested...

　　Apparently, one of the trickiest parts of negotiating the ski slopes on a large dose of psychedelic mushrooms is “knowing which end of the lift the mountain part is on.” 　　“I was so confused about when to get off the ‘flying seat’,” explained the snowboarder regaling his buddy about a recent six-gram day. 　　       Also Read: Jim Harris...

　　Stuart Terrill’s life forever changed in a blink of an eye during a competitive mountain running race this past summer. 　　On July 13, the 22-year-old from Crozet, Virginia, summited 11,000-foot Hidden Peak at Snowbird ski resort above Salt Lake City. He was an hour into the 8.7-mile Cirque Series race serving double duty as the 2024 USA Track and Field...