If you’ve seen the news you know this tick season is the worst in a decade. As hikers and backpackers we are particularly vulnerable to tick bites, and therefore tick-borne illnesses. In this video I’ll show you everything you can do t...

Tucked beside Montenegro’s Durmitor National Park lies the Komarnica River, one of Europe’s last wild river canyons. It is an uncharted sanctuary, yet it faces an imminent threat: a planned hydropower dam that would drown this unique ecosystem, re...

From 1860 to the present day, the alpinists passion for the peaks remains unchanged. This short documentary mirrors the historic legacy of the Simond family with the present-day achievements of pioneering mountain climbers François Marsigny, Annab...

Professional climber Emily Harrington has spent more than two decades pushing herself in climbing, skiing, big walls, and the mountains. But behind the success, pressure and performance slowly started taking the joy out of the sport she loved most...

“Coming to China, I had no idea what to expect,” says BD Athlete Seb Bouin. What he found, however, was a wealth of untouched caves, and potential for some of the hardest sport climbs in the world. Check out Seb’s recent addition...

You never have to paddle hard whitewater yourself, but that doesn’t mean you can’t read water like a pro. Whether you’re a newer paddler, a total beginner or a seasoned expert, I’ll break down what shapes the river and how ...

On September 20, 2023, I was able to climb “B.I.G.” (formerly known as “Project Big”) in Flatanger, Norway—one of the most demanding sport climbing routes in the world. Originally bolted by Adam Ondra, the route remained an open project for over a...

While training for the Paris Olympics, professional climber Alannah Yip’s hair suddenly starts to fall out. Within weeks, she’s diagnosed with alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition that causes complete hair loss. As Alannah grapples with t...

Hazel Findlay shows us why trying hard is so important – and so fun – in climbing. So many climbers don’t climb to their limit, which means missing out on one of the best experiences in climbing. It’s not just about wanting it more – i...

We kicked off the NOLS Author Talks Series with author Cassidy Randall, who joined us for a powerful conversation about her book Thirty Below and the stories behind it. In this session, Cassidy explored themes of curiosity, resilience, and adventu...