The Governing Body of Competitive Climbing Announces New Policy to Combat Eating Disorders in the Sport
The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has a new climbing policy to combat the problem of REDs in athletes.
Alex Murphy
Alex Murphy is the trending producer for Outdoors.com. He focuses on unique stories, videos and news from the outdoor space. He has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years. You can contact him at alex.murphy@outdoors.com.
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Action Sports
Empower
This Tiny Venomous Snake is a Good Reminder to Keep Your Running Shoes Inside
A recent video of a snake on social media is an excellent reminder to keep your running shoes inside. Watch the clip here.
Explore
Skip The Lines at a National Park by Purchasing a Window Transponder for the Fast Lane
After a few year break, Rocky Mountain National Park says they’re bringing back their fast lane to help drivers skip the line.
Adventure
Woman Attacked by a Mountain Lion While Biking on a Washington Trail
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is investigating after a mountain lion attacked a woman.
Adventure
Turn Off Your Speaker: Leave No Trace Shares Guidelines for Noise in the Outdoors
Countless online debates criticize people bringing Bluetooth speakers into the outdoors. Leave No Trace is working to end the noise outdoors.
Explore
Get Outdoors at Night: Check Out the Death Valley Dark Sky Festival
Death Valley National Park will host their Dark Sky Festival in a little more than a week. Here are all the details you need to know.
Explore
Popular California Waterfall Destination Closes for Repairs Due to Crowds
Burney Falls, a popular waterfall destination in the California State Parks system, is essentially closed for the 2024 season.
Conservation
Watch: A Florida Community Sinks a Ship to Protect Wildlife and Promote Adventure Tourism by Building an Artificial Reef
Communities along the coast can make efforts to protect animals and create adventure tourism by building an artificial reef.
Empower
What’s the Difference Between Coyotes and Wolves? This Wildlife Video Shows Who’s the Apex Predator
When it comes to wild canines, telling the difference between coyotes and wolves is a common issue. However, this video offers some clarity.
Camping
Dry Tortugas National Park Set to Temporarily Close Campground
Dry Tortugas National Park says they are planning to temporarily close the only campground at the park due to repairs.