Watch Officials Use Explosives to Set Off a Massive Avalanche in this Popular Mountain Town
Colorado’s Ajax Peak is an incredible sight in the wintertime. Especially when crews set up explosives to mitigate avalanche risk.
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Alex Murphy is the trending producer for Outdoors.com. He focuses on unique stories, videos and news from the outdoor space. He has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years. You can contact him at [email protected].
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Empower
Wildlife Officials Euthanize a Mountain Lion That Became a ‘Threat to Human Health and Safety’
Colorado Parks and Wildlife say they had to euthanize a mountain lion in the town of Silverthorne after multiple incidents.
Camping
‘Golden Age of Camping’: A New Report Says the Popularity of Camping Continues to Grow
The popularity of camping that boomed with the pandemic is not slowing down. That’s according to the Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report.
Action Sports
Have You Heard of Speedriding? Check Out This Wild Sport That Combines Paragliding with Skiing
Athletes who focus on action sports are always looking for new ways to push the boundaries. Speedriding is the perfect example of this.
Camping
Ditch the Office Life: Here’s What It’s Like to Own A Campground
Outdoors.com spoke to three different campground owners around the country and shared what it’s like owning a campground.
Conservation
Wildlife Officials Offer $50,000 Reward for Information About Three Wolves Found Dead in Oregon
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is now offering a $50,000 reward for information about three wolves found dead in Oregon.
Adventure
Spend Your Summer Giving Back By Volunteering at Your Favorite National Park
An essential part of maintaining park operations is volunteers. Here’s how you can volunteer at a national park this year.
Camping
Have You Gone Cowboy Camping? Here’s a Quick Look at Camping Without a Shelter
When it comes to camping, there are many options. However, the simplest form of camping is cowboy camping.
Adventure
Reminder: If You Want to Avoid the Crowds, There’s Always Alaska
A recent video from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is an excellent reminder of how out there Alaska really is.
Explore
‘Most of Us Thought the Lake Would be Gone by October’: Record Rain Is Keeping Death Valley’s Lake Thriving
The lake at Death Valley National Park is still going strong months after it appeared. Officials say recent rain is keeping it thriving.