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Collapsing ice in the Khumbu Icefall buried two climbers on May 5, as more than 100 people ascended the glacier to being acclimatization roundson the mountain The post Collapsing Ice on Mount Everest Injured Two Climbers and Prompted a Dramatic Rescue appeared first on Outside Online .

I met the women leaders building the bikes millions of people ride—and the sport millions of us love. Here is what they want you to know about changing the status quo. The post Meet the Women Who Have Been Building the Cycling Industry All Along appeared first on Outside Online .

Since 2021, this game-changing program has awarded more than $1.5 million and 30 Defender vehicles enabling mission-driven nonprofits to achieve more—now it's your opportunity to help! The post Defender Service Awards: Driving Change Since 2021 appeared first on Outside Online .

A 52-year-old guide and mountain worker died while hiking from Gorak Shep to Base Camp, marking the first 2026 fatality for the Everest industry The post Mount Everest’s Guiding Industry Suffered the First Death of the 2026 Season appeared first on Outside Online .

Planning a National Park trip? Before you load the car, check this list. These items are prohibited, and could land you a hefty fine or jail time. The post 10 Common Items That Could Get You Kicked Out of a National Park appeared first on Outside Online .

The proposed 2027 NPS budget slashes $736 million from park operations, threatening 3,000 jobs. The post The Debate over NPS Funding Just Got Heated. Here Is What’s at Stake. appeared first on Outside Online .

From a magical stretch of the California coast to 50,000 acres in Montana, conservationists are still finding ways to set aside land for protection. The post 8 Victories That Give Hope in the Fight to Protect Public Lands appeared first on Outside Online .

Fuel your adrenaline with the top gear, destinations, and tips you need for breaking into adventure sports. The post Adventures for the Adrenaline Junkie appeared first on Outside Online .

Acclaimed primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall (1934-2025) reflects on a lifetime of conservation during her final trip to Africa. The post Watch Jane Goodall Reflect on a Lifetime in the Wild During Her Final Journey to Africa appeared first on Outside Online .

The NPS is searching for 26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna, last seen near the Rim Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The post The NPS Is Searching for Missing 26-Year-Old Hiker Sandarsh Krishna in the Grand Canyon appeared first on Outside Online .

Not an Everest expert? No problem! Our reporter answers ten simple questions about the 2026 climbing season, and why it was delayed by the Khumbu Icefall. The post You Have Questions About Everest’s Khumbu Icefall. We Have Answers. appeared first on Outside Online .

Yellowstone’s Old Faithful is famous for its big eruptions, but how much water does it actually erupt? A new USGS study now has an answer. The post How Many Bathtubs’ Worth of Water Does Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Erupt? Scientists Just Measured It. appeared first on Outside Online .

The Icefall Doctors have finished the most dangerous job in mountaineering. Here is what this year’s path to the summit looks like. The post Everest’s Khumbu Icefall Is Open: What to Know About the 2026 Route appeared first on Outside Online .

The White House announced on April 27 that it had withdrawn Scott Socha, a longtime Delaware North exec, as head of the NPS. The post Trump Just Withdrew His Nominee to Lead the National Park Service appeared first on Outside Online .

A flying drone filmed the looming tower of ice that threatens the route through the Khumbu Icefall. The serac has prevented officials from opening Mount Everest to climbers. The post This Mount Everest Drone Video Shows the Deadly Serac in the Khumbu Icefall appeared first on Outside Online .

On Annapurna, the margin between life and death is painfully thin. Ashok Lama, a Nepali guide, recently saved two climbers on the peak, and narrowly escaped with his own life. The post I Saved a Dying Climber on a Deadly Himalayan Peak. It Nearly Killed Me. appeared first on Outside Online .

In a Senate hearing, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum admitted that flawed firefighting strategies worsened the Grand Canyon’s catastrophic Dragon Bravo Fire. The post Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Says Feds Handled the Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo Fire Wrong. Now What? appeared first on Outside Online .

Officials hope that helicopters, additional manpower, and coordination between outfitters and the Icefall Doctors can allow climbers to get on the mountain The post Inside the Audacious Plan to Kickstart Everest Season appeared first on Outside Online .

A solo hiker’s death in New Hampshire serves as a grim warning on why spring conditions can be the most deceptive for mountain travelers. The post Spring Hiking Can Turn Deadly Fast. The White Mountains Just Proved It. appeared first on Outside Online .

Ever wondered what it feels like to ascend an 8,000-meter peak without supplemental oxygen? Mountaineer Stefi Trouget takes us inside her recent attempt on Annapurna. The post I Climbed One of the World’s Deadliest Mountains Without Oxygen. It Almost Broke Me. appeared first on Outside Online .