Competitors are three attempts to or skim a stone as far as possible. These distances are added for a cumulative distance to determine winners in six categories.

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18.09.2025

Yellowstoner Hiker Survives Bear Attack

After a bear attacked, the hiker suffered “significant but non-life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm.”

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17.09.2025

Rescuers Responded to an iPhone SOS. Nobody Was There.

After receiving an iPhone SOS alert, the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team in Kentucky responded to a location where hikers should have been.

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17.09.2025

These 10 Iconic Adventures Require Permits. Here’s How to Get One.

From Half Dome to The Wave, some of the most renowned outdoor destinations require reservations. Still want to go? Get out your calendar and mark these dates.

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17.09.2025

Post-Helene, These Asheville Area Adventures Are Ready for Travelers

Graham Averill shares a local’s guide to the Asheville area, focusing on what is rebuilt and open for adventure, from hundreds of miles of trails in Pisgah National Forest to restored sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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17.09.2025

Church Construction Damages 1,000-Year-Old Petroglyphs

City officials told Outside it appeared as if rocks, including those that may have contained the petroglyphs, may have “been pushed around by heavy machinery.”

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17.09.2025

The Fight to Save the Appalachian Trail's Iconic 'Pizza Shelter'

The Appalachian Trail's “pizza” shelter and Eckville shelter could be demolished soon. This Pennsylvania hiking club has stepped in.

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16.09.2025

This Designer Is Leading Outdoor Gear’s Upcycling Revolution

Gorpcore icon Nicole McLaughlin has found a way to create the outdoor gear we love out of items we throw away

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16.09.2025

One Expert’s Advice on Calming a Reactive Dog

Following multiple altercations involving dogs, Outside spoke with a dog behavioral expert for insight into what triggers our trail comrades, and how best to respond during stressful situations.

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15.09.2025

‘Brand New’ Island Documented in Glacier Bay National Park

Freshwater runoff from nearby melting glaciers has nearly doubled the size of Alsek Lake in the last 40 years, leading to Alaska’s newest island

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14.09.2025

Seeking a Canyon Whitewater Trip? Consider Rafting the Gates of Lodore

Can’t commit to rafting the Grand Canyon? Consider boating its sister, the Green River. Beginning in Colorado and ending in Utah, the Gates of Lodore section also runs through Dinosaur National Monument.

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13.09.2025

Snowboarder Rescued After Falling 100 Feet Down Mountain

First responders successfully rescued a 27-year-old snowboarder who broke his ankle after falling 100 feet down a Colorado mountain.

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13.09.2025

Yellowstone’s Geyser’s Threatened; New Record on Grand Teton

From hats infiltrating Yellowstone’s geysers to a new speed record on the Grand Teton, Outside is rounding up the biggest news of this week

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12.09.2025

This Diver Thought He Was Freeing Endangered Sharks. He Ended Up a Felon.

Tanner Mansell, a Florida diving guide, saw his life turned upside down after he freed captured sharks on a fishing line

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12.09.2025

I've Been Trained in Bear Safety—and When I Encountered One, I Still Made Mistakes

I knew the safety rules. I didn’t follow all of them. Here’s what happened when a black bear charged me on my hometown trail.

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11.09.2025

We Know What You Did This Summer. How Not to Be a ‘Bad Tourist’ in the Outdoors.

From taunting bison to walking on a Yellowstone hot spring, here's what some tourists were up to this summer—and how to avoid making headlines yourself

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11.09.2025

Why Moab Is Even Better Than You’ve Heard

Visiting Moab is an adventurer’s rite of passage. Here’s how to make the most of a trip to Utah’s adventure wonderland

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11.09.2025

Hats, Sandals, and Pizza Boxes: Hundreds of Items Removed from Yellowstone Hot Springs

Geologists at Yellowstone National Park have already collected more than 300 hats from the park’s hot spring areas this year.

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11.09.2025

Seafood Labeled 'Shark' Probably Contains Endangered Species

Hammerhead sharks were just one of the species found mislabeled in U.S. grocery stores

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10.09.2025

There’s a New Speed Record on the Grand Teton. This One Is Legit.

To break the iconic record, runner Jane Maus planned, plotted, and trained. She also stayed on the trail.

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10.09.2025

Why Your Boots Are the Most Important Part of Your Adventure Kit

Many of us dream of living bigger and going farther. These full-time adventurers share how they made it happen—and the boots that took them there.

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10.09.2025

This National Park Canyon Sees the Most Deaths per Capita, According to New Data

Big Bend does not see many visitors, but it has a high relative death rate.

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09.09.2025

Forget 14ers. Here’s Why 13ers in Colorado Are Even Better.

The big difference between a 13er and a 14er? One is considerably less crowded, by a huge margin. Consider us converted.

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09.09.2025

Body Recovered After Vehicle Drove 300 Feet Over Grand Canyon Rim

The body of a Colorado man was located about 300 feet below the rim near the South Kaibab Trail

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06.09.2025

The Corn Moon Is Happening This Weekend. Here's How to See It in All of Its Glory.

As a practicing Pagan, I'll welcome in fall with a moonlit hike. Here's where to go to view the Corn Moon on September 7, tips for navigating the trails at night, and how to add a little magic to your trek.

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06.09.2025

Is Kate Courtney Ready for a New Challenge on the Bike?

Outside talks to mountain biker Kate Courtney about Leadville, the World Cup, and whether or not she’s interested in the U.S. gravel cycling scene

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06.09.2025

After Guilty Verdict, Trail Runner Faces Potential Park Ban and Thousands in Fines

Last year, Sunseri broke the speed record for ascending and descending the 13,775-foot trail. The record was shortly revoked

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06.09.2025

These Remote Escapes—One Only Accessible by Seaplane or Boat—Are Not Your Grandpa’s Fishing Lodges

Moutcha Bay and Newton Cove Resort are sister resorts on Vancouver Island's “salmon highway”

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06.09.2025

Could the Next 'White Lotus' Will Be Filmed in the Alps? We Sure Hope So.

The drama of the French Alps—both its stunning backdrops and privilege run amok—is a perfect setting for the 'White Lotus.’ We are rooting for Le Lotus Blanc (Mont Blanc).

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06.09.2025

This Week in News: $1 Million Treasure Hunt Announced, Tips to See the Aurora Borealis

Interested in $1 million? Want to spot this year’s epic Northern Lights forecast? Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.

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05.09.2025

Now You Can Bike, Hike—and Even Ski—Through the New Wild West of Art

From Montana’s sprawling sculpture park to Utah’s skiable museum, land art is having a moment in the American West. It’s more accessible, more kinetic, and just as cosmic.

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05.09.2025

Forget Forrest Fenn. Here's the First Clue in the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt for Nearly $1 Million.

Five years after Forrest Fenn’s bronze chest was found, a Canadian treasure hunt is reigniting the wild search for riches

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05.09.2025

Meet the Outdoor Athletes Redefining What It Means to Influence

A new breed of online athlete is breaking the rules of creator culture—and proving that authenticity wins the long game

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03.09.2025

Your Stress-Free Overlanding Starts Here

Plan, download, and navigate the backcountry with Gaia GPS’s new features designed for vehicle-based adventure

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03.09.2025

What Hiking Alone Taught Me After 11,000 Miles with My Wife

We’ve crossed deserts, mountains, and swamps together. But nothing prepared me for what my first solo backpacking trek would feel like.

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03.09.2025

A Warning from Rescue Officials After Two Separate Hikers Die

After two hikers fell to their deaths in separate incidents, ask yourself these six safety before adventuring into the outdoors.

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03.09.2025

How to See the Northern Lights Without Leaving the U.S.

We polled space-weather experts, astrophotographers, and aurora guides for their top tips for enjoying ‘solar maximum’—the 11-year peak of Northern Lights activity. Here’s what they said.

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02.09.2025

The Most-Searched National Parks of All Time, According to Google

Google has released U.S.-based search data on the top queried National Parks of all time, and the winner comes as no surprise. Here's why.

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02.09.2025

The Most Adventurous Train Journeys in the World

Hop aboard the most thrilling rail routes, from the highest railway in the world to a night train that takes you to the Arctic Circle

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02.09.2025

How Bison Poop Is Restoring Yellowstone National Park

Weighing more than 2,000 pounds, one bison will poop enough in a typical day to fill a 3-gallon bucket.

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Cheating at the World Stone Skimming Championship

Yellowstoner Hiker Survives Bear Attack

Rescuers Responded to an iPhone SOS. Nobody Was There.

These 10 Iconic Adventures Require Permits. Here’s How to Get One.

Post-Helene, These Asheville Area Adventures Are Ready for Travelers

Church Construction Damages 1,000-Year-Old Petroglyphs

The Fight to Save the Appalachian Trail's Iconic 'Pizza Shelter'

This Designer Is Leading Outdoor Gear’s Upcycling Revolution

One Expert’s Advice on Calming a Reactive Dog

‘Brand New’ Island Documented in Glacier Bay National Park

Seeking a Canyon Whitewater Trip? Consider Rafting the Gates of Lodore

Snowboarder Rescued After Falling 100 Feet Down Mountain

Yellowstone’s Geyser’s Threatened; New Record on Grand Teton

This Diver Thought He Was Freeing Endangered Sharks. He Ended Up a Felon.

I've Been Trained in Bear Safety—and When I Encountered One, I Still Made Mistakes

We Know What You Did This Summer. How Not to Be a ‘Bad Tourist’ in the Outdoors.

Why Moab Is Even Better Than You’ve Heard

Hats, Sandals, and Pizza Boxes: Hundreds of Items Removed from Yellowstone Hot Springs

Seafood Labeled 'Shark' Probably Contains Endangered Species

There’s a New Speed Record on the Grand Teton. This One Is Legit.

Why Your Boots Are the Most Important Part of Your Adventure Kit

This National Park Canyon Sees the Most Deaths per Capita, According to New Data

Forget 14ers. Here’s Why 13ers in Colorado Are Even Better.

Body Recovered After Vehicle Drove 300 Feet Over Grand Canyon Rim

The Corn Moon Is Happening This Weekend. Here's How to See It in All of Its Glory.

Is Kate Courtney Ready for a New Challenge on the Bike?

After Guilty Verdict, Trail Runner Faces Potential Park Ban and Thousands in Fines

These Remote Escapes—One Only Accessible by Seaplane or Boat—Are Not Your Grandpa’s Fishing Lodges

Could the Next 'White Lotus' Will Be Filmed in the Alps? We Sure Hope So.

This Week in News: $1 Million Treasure Hunt Announced, Tips to See the Aurora Borealis

Now You Can Bike, Hike—and Even Ski—Through the New Wild West of Art

Forget Forrest Fenn. Here's the First Clue in the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt for Nearly $1 Million.

Meet the Outdoor Athletes Redefining What It Means to Influence

Your Stress-Free Overlanding Starts Here

What Hiking Alone Taught Me After 11,000 Miles with My Wife

A Warning from Rescue Officials After Two Separate Hikers Die

How to See the Northern Lights Without Leaving the U.S.

The Most-Searched National Parks of All Time, According to Google

The Most Adventurous Train Journeys in the World

How Bison Poop Is Restoring Yellowstone National Park

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