Many hiking enthusiasts come to Arkansas for the Ozarks, but there’s plenty of outdoor magic to be found throughout the Natural State, from towering waterfalls and soaring mountains to babbling creeks and verdant forests. The best part? Some of the most unforgettable adventures you’ll have are located just a short drive away from Little Rock. [...]
“Great things are done when men and mountains meet,” William Blake once wrote. True, but the famous poet might have tweaked this line a little if he’d seen the season finale of HBOMax’s nail-biting reality competition The Climb. If there’s one thing that became clear after watching this series, it’s that this sport offers an [...]
Bear Grylls is chief ambassador to the World Scout Organization, a global family of around 31 million Scouts in 216 countries and territories. He is also Chief Scout in the UK. And he’s part of a long line of scouts who have gone on to change the world: And just last week, actor and entrepreneur [...]
When you stagger off a transAtlantic Flight, running a marathon is probably the last thing you want to do. And yet David Kilgore, a professional runner from Palm Bay, Florida, has done pretty much exactly that—seven times in a row. Not only that, but he won all seven. The 31-year-old was crowned this year’s World [...]
Bear Grylls has been in many life-or-death situations around the world, and he makes sure to bring some essential survival items that he can use in any situation on every trip. His survival kit is packed into a small tin that looks much like one that would contain mints or tobacco. “Prioritize portability,” writes Bear [...]
“The best view comes after the hardest climb,” is a fitting mountain mantra for the penultimate leg of The Climb, HBOMax’s competition reality show. The four remaining climbers — Cat, Robyn, Alice, and Dom — head back to Spain and will have to dig deep down to reach their tallest peak yet. Host and climbing icon [...]
From teetering rock towers to free-standing ice pillars, the United States is home to some truly heart-stopping climbs. Here are a few of the country’s wildest lines. Ancient Art (5.10) Where it is Every year, locals mutter that this spindly, freestanding tower of sandstone is going to fall over in a windstorm. And every year, [...]
In San Francisco, you never have to wander far to find a good trail. Rolling hills, temperate weather and lush greenery make this major city a true hiker’s paradise—and the dramatic bay views don’t hurt, either. Whether you’re looking for a quick trek within city limits or want to make the journey into a neighboring [...]
If you’ve ever hiked at high altitudes, you may be familiar with one of the more unfortunate side effects of mountain travel: excess wind. And we don’t mean the meteorological kind. There’s no question that high altitudes are associated with increased flatulence. But there are plenty of questions about why. Some mountaineers blame it on [...]
Hygiene is important in the wild – you don’t want to get any infections or infestations when you’re far from help – and keeping your teeth, mouth (and body!) clean is an important part of this. So what if you forgot or lost your toothbrush? If you don’t have one, you’ll need to find other [...]
