Hayden Carpenter – Outdoor and Adventure Writer

In the Canadian Rockies, up a narrow canyon, eight-year-old Rose sits on her pack in the snow. Next to a sled full of gear, she works the straps on her crampons with a little help from her dad. Rose’s older ...

Most people can’t ski for 24 hours straight, let alone whip off a cool 78,274 feet of vertical gain in that time frame. But then again, most people aren’t Kilian Jornet. The 31-year-old Spaniard is a natural athlete, no doubt, ...

The hips are the human body’s main engine and center of mass. The largest and most powerful muscle groups—the glutes, quads, and hamstrings—all connect at the hips, and they allow you to run, jump, climb, and swim. The joint is ...

From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself

Chunks of ice hurtled down the headwall. The rime, which coated the top of Fitz Roy like a cap, was melting in the midday sun. A direct hit would be enough to pluck Jim Reynolds off the wall. Climbing free ...

Late last month, Denver’s Civic Center Park hosted the sixth and final UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup of the 2019 season. And for the first time in the competition circuit’s 19-year history, the action took place in a large metropolitan ...

Work and play both stress the neck and shoulders. Here's how to recover.

Here's where the pioneering skier sends it when she's not shredding the backcountry.

Your calf muscles are most likely a little weak and really tight. Here are our favorite stretches and exercises to take care of them.

It's the world's most convenient workout. And the possibilities are endless.

Best practices gleaned from decades of shooting.

Side abs are critical to your overall core strength—don't neglect them.

The renowned polar explorer is on a solo, unassisted, and unsupported South Pole speed record attempt.

The filmmaker and photographer shares his wisdom on how to capture a great shot.

The star of 'Man vs. Wild' only needs a knife in the bush, but how does he survive everyday travel?

Finding the right ice tool is like finding the perfect climbing partner. If you don’t jive or have the same climbing interests, you won’t climb your best or have the most fun. But with so many models of ice tools ...

Knee pain plagues athletes of all stripes. Here's how the experts handle it.

Build your go-to kit with these recommendations from five professional climbers

From film shoots to climbing fiestas, Shelma Jun is always on the go. This gear keeps her moving.

The long-awaited documentary showcases the world's hardest rock climb and the life of visionary Tommy Caldwell, but it goes only so far into the human element