A Critical Delay on Mount Everest Is Raising Anxieties Over Crowding and Congestion
A dangerous serac in Nepal’s Khumbu Icefall has halted the route‑fixing work that normally opens Mount Everest in early April, pushing the spring climbing season’s start back. The delay prevents climbers, guides and porters from moving beyond Base Camp, sparking concerns that summit attempts will bunch into a tighter window later. Guides are shifting to nearby peaks such as Pumori and Island Peak for acclimatization while they await a safe opening. Operators with large client rosters feel pressure as the uncertainty threatens the season’s logistics and revenue.
Planning a Trip to Lake Powell? Here’s What You Need to Know About Historically Low Water Levels.
Lake Powell’s water level has fallen to 174 feet below its full‑pool elevation, the second‑lowest on record, prompting the National Park Service to warn visitors of exposed shorelines, shifting channels and heightened hazards. Only two of the reservoir’s 11 launch ramps...
Taron Egerton Tells Us What It Was Really Like to Film Netflix’s New Thriller ‘Apex’
Netflix’s new thriller *Apex* starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton premieres on April 24. The film follows Egerton’s charismatic psychopath Ben as he stalks Theron’s Sasha through Australia’s remote wilderness. Production demanded intense physical challenges, including kayaking, cliff drops and...
How to Make Your Rain Shell Last Forever
Rain jackets often lose their waterproof performance not because the membrane fails, but because grime, oil and dirt clog the microscopic pores of the durable water‑repellent (DWR) coating. A proper wash in a front‑loading machine using a technical detergent, followed...
Why REI, Decathlon, and Backcountry Are Winning the Gear War This Season
Outdoor retailers REI, Decathlon, and Backcountry are gaining market share by expanding their private‑label gear lines, which deliver 25‑35% price cuts versus comparable name‑brand items. Their advantage stems from vertically integrated, direct‑to‑consumer supply chains that bypass wholesale markups and keep...
Four Years After Full Circle Everest, Philip Henderson Continues to Tell His Story
Four years after leading Full Circle Everest—the first all‑Black team to summit the mountain—guide Philip Henderson has turned his experience into a nationwide outreach campaign. He visits schools, clubs and outdoor groups, sharing the historic 2022 climb to inspire Black...
First Look: Norco Sight VLT Bosch A
Norco has unveiled the Sight VLT Bosch A, a full‑powered all‑mountain e‑bike priced between CAD 6,000 and 8,000 (approximately $4,400‑$5,800 USD). The bike pairs Bosch’s Performance Line PX motor—offering 90 Nm of torque, 700 W peak power, and a 600 Wh battery—with a mixed “mullet” wheel...
The ‘God Squad’ Just Voted to Allow Drilling Near 10 National Park Sites. Here’s Why That Puts Public Lands at...
On March 31 the Endangered Species Committee—often called the “God Squad”—voted to exempt oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act, allowing drilling near ten national park sites. The decision bypassed mandatory public hearings and...
The Best Trail Shoes for Spring and Summer Running (2026)
After testing more than 60 new trail shoes across diverse terrains, Saucony’s Peregrine 16 earned the top spot as the best all‑around trail running shoe for spring‑summer 2026, praised for its lightweight agility and responsive cushioning. The $150 Brooks Ghost Trail...
Want to Climb Mount Everest? The Training May Leave You Breathless.
The commercial guiding boom has turned Mount Everest into a mass‑participation endurance challenge, with Nepal issuing 517 foreign permits in 2025. Climbers like Andy Pemberton are supplementing traditional mountaineering skills with cardio‑focused drills, such as a homemade ladder bridge, to...
Are Guns Allowed in National Parks? A New Lawsuit Says Yes.
On March 27, the Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal lawsuit in Texas challenging the 1988 statute that bars firearms in National Park Service buildings. The suit, joined by private citizen Gary Zimmerman and the Firearms Policy Coalition, argues the...
New Research in Rocky Mountain National Park Shows Most People Are Unprepared in the Wild
A Boston University study of 586 day hikers and 68 trail runners in Rocky Mountain National Park found that only a quarter of runners and 16% of hikers met a strict wilderness‑preparedness checklist. Researchers defined preparedness by carrying at least...
I Produce Survival TV. Here’s What Goes on Behind the Scenes.
A veteran survival‑TV producer explains how location scouting drives every episode, from confirming water sources to assessing terrain. The process begins with remote planning, tax‑rebate analysis, and hiring local fixers to manage logistics and medical support. On‑site scouting reveals hidden...
Dark Sky Running Is a Growing Movement to See the Stars
Nighttime trail running, dubbed dark‑sky running, is emerging as a niche adventure sport that blends endurance exercise with stargazing. The movement gained momentum after a full‑moon run across Joshua Tree’s 37‑mile traverse, highlighting the appeal of Bortle‑1 skies in International...
I Spent 25 Years Producing Survival Shows. Here’s What I Actually Pack to Stay Alive.
A veteran producer of adventure series such as *Naked and Afraid* and *Dual Survival* reveals the gear he relies on to survive tropical jungles. He recommends a military‑grade poncho, portable boot dryers, a robust multi‑tool, high‑concentration DEET, and a water‑bladder...