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European Edition Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Adventure Xtreme

Extreme sports across Europe: skydiving, wingsuits, climbing, surf, paragliding, MTB — where to do them, and the people taking on gravity.

ADVENTURE XTREME

Where to do every extreme sport in Europe.

Skydiving, paragliding, rafting, surf, climbing — mapped country by country. Plus the Gravity Industries Jet Suit report.

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Pinkbike Poll: Would You Buy A 32" Wheel Bike?

Another wheel size will be music to the ears of Keith from Accounts, but are you ready for such an upheaval? ( Photos: 4, Comments…

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Tech Randoms II: Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2026

Nick Bentley scours the Lenzerheide qualifying pits to uncover hidden lead ballast, custom links, new Manitou Dorado dampers, and …

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Final Results: 2026 Lenzerheide XCC Short Track

Did 32" wheels take their first World Cup victory? ( Photos: 17, Comments: 33 )

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Results: Elite Q2 Qualifying at the 2026 Lenzerheide DH World Cup

The last-chance qualifying action from Lenzerheide delivered no shortage of drama and carnage. ( Photos: 1, Comments: 100 )

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Check Out: Very Light Backswept Bars, A High-Rise Stem & The Dakine Slayer Helmet

One way to make your bike feel smaller and taller. ( Photos: 16, Comments: 66 )

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Race Highlights: Elite XCC Short Track at the Lenzerheide XC World Cup

Catch up on the XCC race action and the World Cup debut of 32" wheels in Lenzerheide. ( Photos: 1 )

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Results: Elite Q1 Qualifying at the 2026 Lenzerheide DH World Cup

Big names miss out on qualifying after a hectic elite Q1 session at the Lenzerheide downhill World Cup. ( Photos: 5, Comments: 85 …

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The Poem That Awed the Outside Summit

Former Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre opened the 2026 Outside Summit with a powerful call to embrace the world beyond our sc…

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Celebrate the Rest of Pride Month with One of These Races

Outside put together a list of runs that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Show your support by attending one of these Pride Month…

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The New Alpine Hauler Is a Brilliant Pack—Once You Ignore the Name

Alpine Hauler. Pretty self explanatory, right? Right?? The post The New Alpine Hauler Is a Brilliant Pack—Once You Ignore the Name…

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Jackson Hole Unveils the Corbet’s Couloir Via Ferrata

For decades, everyone’s attention has been fixed on what goes down in Corbet’s Couloir. It is the definitive winter pr…

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After a String of Tragedies, Rescuers Issue a Stark Warning to Anyone Visiting California Beaches

After a historic 20-foot swell triggers tragic drownings along the California coast, a veteran ocean rescue chief shares critical …

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Cypress Mountain to Host Red Bull Hardline British Columbia

The international mountain bike calendar is getting a shakeup. Red Bull has officially confirmed that the Hardline series is expan…

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Vail Resorts Secures $1 Billion Grand Teton Contract Extension

Vail Resorts is keeping its footprint planted in the heart of Grand Teton. The National Park Service (NPS) announced that it has a…

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Spotties – Connect with locals and riders at kitesurfing, climbing, paragliding spots

Connect with locals and riders at kitesurfing, climbing, paragliding spots

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In a Safety-Obsessed World, Routes Like ‘Snake Dike’ Are Monuments to the Trad Era

Since my time in Yosemite in the ‘70s, sport climbing has taken over the world, but today’s climbers are more uncertain than ever—…

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Kelsey Pfendler Is Rowing a 132-Square-Foot Boat Alone for Weeks. She’s on Track to Break Multiple Records.

Kelsey Pfendler is 28 days into a grueling 2,400-mile row from California to Hawaii to break multiple world records. She shares ho…

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We Tracked Down the 50 Best Waterfall Hikes in America—One in Every State

Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find…

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The Trump Administration Just Waived Dozens of Protections in Big Bend. Former Park Leaders Are Sounding the Alarm.

Former Big Bend National Park leaders are urging the Trump administration to scale back hundreds of new roads after environmental …

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13 Domestic FIS World Cups Announced for 2026-27 Season

U.S. Ski & Snowboard just announced a record-breaking 13 domestic FIS World Cup events for the 2026-27 season. This rollout m…

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California’s China Peak Bike Park Set To Close After 15 Years

After 15 seasons of providing technical terrain, China Peak Mountain Resort has announced that it will permanently close its downh…

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Why Lionel Messi—and the Rest of Us—Cry at the Finish Line

After Lionel Messi’s emotional post-game moment, we dove into the psychology of why humans wait until the stress of a challenge is…

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How Shauna Coxsey and I Made a First Ascent Up One of the World’s Last Great Undeveloped Monoliths

I have long dreamed about climbing Zuma Rock (984ft/300m) in Nigeria, where my family roots lie. Last fall, Shauna Coxsey and I ma…

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Why People Keep Dying on Auto Belays: The Deeper Story Behind the Luxembourg Tragedy

A man died in a Luxembourg climbing gym two weeks ago, after clipping his auto belay line incorrectly. Do auto belays breed compla…