If You Hiked the Chilnualna Falls Trail in September, Yosemite Rangers May Want To Talk to You

A Fatal Lightning Strike in Utah Exposes a Common Mountain Shelter Myth

A fatal lightning strike on Utah's Mount Timpanogos highlights a dangerous backcountry misconception. Learn why trail shacks and small mountain shelters offer zero lightning protection—and what to do instead. The post A Fatal Lightning Strike in Utah Exposes a Common Mountain Shelter Myth appeared first on Outside Online.

Deadly Avalanches and Heavy Snowfall Just Torpedoed the Climbing Season on Manaslu

Expedition leaders are retreating from Nepal's second most-popular 8000-meter peak after heavy snowfall and a deadly avalanche battered the mountain. Four climbers died during the 2026 season, which appears to have ended prematurely. The post Deadly Avalanches and Heavy Snowfall Just Torpedoed the Climbing Season on Manaslu appeared first on Outside Online.

An extraordinary look inside the home of some of the world’s last mountain gorillas

National Geographic Explorer Brent Stirton has photographed life inside Virunga National Park over the course of nearly two decades—chronicling stories of violence and resilience.

Personal locator beacons save lives. But they can’t make hiking safe

Personal locator beacons can save lives – but they must be coupled with education.

A Blow‑by‑Blow Account of What Would Happen If the Yellowstone Supervolcano Erupted Now

Would it be the end of humanity? The post A Blow‑by‑Blow Account of What Would Happen If the Yellowstone Supervolcano Erupted Now appeared first on Nautilus.

Marine protected areas aren’t as protected as you think