OutsideMay 29, 2026Three Climbers Are Dead in Denali National ParkThree climbers from Latvia are dead following a fall on Mount McKinley. The accident occurred on ‘the Autobahn,’ a treacherous section of the West Buttress route.6 things in this storyMount McKinleySightNorth America’s highest peak, commonly called DenaliThe AutobahnSightSheer slope of ice and snow just below Denali PassDenali National Park and PreserveSightThe park and contiguous preserve encompass 6,045,153 acres which is larger than the…West ButtressTrailDenali PassSightKahiltna Base CampPlaceRead the full piece at Outside →
OutsideApr 14'100 Hikes of a Lifetime' Author Stephanie Pearson Shares Her Favorite Treks in the U.S.National Geographic Explorer Stephanie Pearson shares insights with us from her new book '100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A,' including her toughest and most rewarding treks across the country.13 things in this storyCurry Ridge to Kesugi Ridge TrailTrailprovides incredible views to DenaliDenaliSightcountry's highest mountainElsewhereSuperior Hiking TrailTrailDuluth, United Statesfollows Lake Superior shoreline to Canadian borderWanderer Memory TrailTrailJekyll Island, United StatesUNESCO-recognized interpretive pathMaah Daah Hey trailTrailNorth Dakota, United Statestraverses surreal badlands landscapeOzark Highlands TrailTrailArkansas, United States290 miles, largely due to one visionaryKalalau TrailTrailKauai, United Statesdifficult, technical trail hugging the Pacific coastPacific Crest TrailTrailCalifornia, United Statesbucket-list adventureOld Rag mountainTrailVirginia, United Statesday hikeAmerican Discovery TrailTrailCalifornia, United States6,800-mile coast-to-coast routePoint Reyes National SeashoreSightCalifornia, United Stateseastern terminus of American Discovery TrailCape Henlopen State ParkSightDelaware, United Stateswestern terminus of American Discovery TrailGrand CanyonSightArizona, United Statesrim-to-rim route, 24-mile trekRead the full piece at Outside →