Louisa Albanese

Cave divers Rick Stanton and Dr. Richard Harris, two of the most influential rescuers from the Thai Cave Rescue, disclose how their pursuit of an unusual and dangerous hobby made them some of the only people anywhere who would have a chance to save the lives of 12 boys and their coach. 

A routine flight turns into a fight for life.

Ultrarunner Jeremy Humphrey could move effortlessly through the mountains. But when a hiker went missing in his home range, he decided to put his skills to a higher use.

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Make your next trip fun for the whole family with these five smart picks.

See the world through the viewfinder of one of the world’s foremost adventure photographers.

Get your family ready for the trail with this hand-me-down-worthy kit.

Backpacker editors spent a week camping in Utah testing gear, exploring canyons and *gasp* backpacking.

Just pack up your kids and go camping. It’ll get easier—and more fun—with practice.

Our photo editor gets close to a calving glacier—maybe a little too close.

Channeling your inner Jimmy Chin is easier than ever thanks to light, affordable camera gear. Here's what you need to get started in adventure photography.

On a packrafting trip in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, our scout finds what lies behind the mythology of the landscape—and her own past.

A packraft, a backpack, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Alaska are the ingredients for a bucket-list-level trip.

The days of cheapo kids gear are over. Hook the little ones up with the same kit mom and dad have.

Ditch the reservation and go backpacking instead with these romantic presents.

We're still buzzing off the stoke of last Monday's total solar eclipse. Spectators across North America documented the celestial event, but here are a few of our favorite shots.

Nail a once-in-a-lifetime shot with these tips from professional photographer Lucas Gilman.