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Climbing in Chattanooga is all about scenic landscapes, world-class bouldering, and gymnastics-style rope climbing—within and just outside the city limits. Bring the burl if you want to enjoy this arena of steep sandstone.

Everyone knows where to go for climbing in Europe. Or do they? What if I told you there was an off the beaten path locale that rivals the best of the best? Let me proudly introduce you to climbing in my home country: Croatia.

With trees that look ripped straight from the pages of Dr. Seuss, Joshua Tree is a year-round hiking destination that every adventurer needs to explore at least once.

If your bucket list had a bucket list, hiking in Yellowstone would be on it.

Whether it is seeking a high alpine lake or sandy red rock trails, hiking in Colorado gives you access to some of the most diverse trails in the country. With so many great options, it can be hard to narrow it down. Believe me, I’ve tried!

Even though you can see for miles across the landscape, Arizona rock climbing has managed to remain a secretive affair in plain sight. Recent development is beginning to reveal its true potential.

Washington is the heart and lungs of the Pacific Northwest, where the land beats with the thrum of active volcanoes and thick air feels like walking through a cloud. Connect with Mother Nature on some of the best hikes in Washington.

Northern California is one of the few regions in the world where you can hike in redwood forests, coastal headlands, granite cliffs, and volcanic mountains–all within a few hours of each other and year-round!

Looking for scary run-outs, stout leads, and heady exposure in a land where trad reigns supreme? You’ll find that and plenty more rock climbing in North Carolina. If you’re up for a wild ride, here’s my beta for a 6-pack (plus one) of the finest crags in The Tar Heel State.

France not only welcomes mountain bikers with open arms, but encourages them to explore its idyllic high mountain passes, wide alpine pastures, dry, rocky drainages, and quaint villages.

Central Mexico is not exactly a hotspot on the world's rock climbing map, but it has all the ingredients to be North America’s next great winter climbing destination. Join me in exploring this rock sensation in the making!

As a pro hiker, when I tell people that I live in Los Angeles they stare in disbelief. Trust me, LA may actually be one of the top outdoorsy cities in the country, and these six high peaks prove it.

I’m often asked, is there good climbing in Oregon? Yes! From some of the best sport climbing in the country to all the styles you can shake a cam at, you need to Ore-go climb here!

If choosing your next climbing destination has you spinning in circles, let me suggest the land of flamenco and paella. Taking the bull by the horns, Spain is the world’s best for rock climbing, and I’ve got the top spots sorted for you.

Mile for mile, Southern Utah is one of my favorite places to explore. The terrain delivers the most variety and density of hiking trails anywhere in the USA—which is why I come back year after year.

Switzerland boasts one the most spectacular networks of natural mountain biking trails in the world, and all of it is picturesquely set in the Alps.

I've seen the best mountain biking North America has to offer, but nothing quite scratches my itch for top-of-the-line MTB riding like the unique trails you can find in Europe.

As a professional hiker, I’ve adventured around the world and Yosemite is one of my favorite hiking destinations anywhere.

I’ve hiked all over the world, and mile for mile, the USA has the best hiking out of anywhere I’ve ever been.

Thailand’s diversity of climbing areas has it all, and after 14 years of climbing here, I’m constantly surprised. From pumpy technical routes that keep me busy to relaxed beach climbing, here are my favorite spots to climb around Thailand.

I’ve been hiking these trails for over 20 years now, and whether I’m guiding on a short family-friendly day hike or a week-long backpacking trip, the stunning beauty of Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding wilderness never gets old.

Beaches might be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Oahu, Hawaii, but the real beauty of this magical island lies in its hiking trails.

After experiencing the beauty of these three Appalachian Trail section hikes in Maryland, you'll be ready to quit your job, carve out six months and set off for a thru-hike of the entire 2200 miles.

Jaw-dropping beauty, wilderness beyond imagination and views that look ripped from the pages of National Geographic — that’s what you’ll get when you hike in the Canadian Rockies.

The North York Moors not only inspired the mythical stories of Robin Hood and Dracula’s castle, but you’ll leave with plenty of your own tell, having walked where dinosaurs roamed.

Home to icons like Yosemite, Joshua Tree and Tahoe, California is a big state with huge climbing potential. Here are a rock guide’s favorite places to climb.

Washington simply radiates adventure. If you were to open a map of the North Cascades, close your eyes and point, you'll find the backcountry location of your dreams.

No one knows where to find the best powder better than ACMG Ski Guide and 57hours Ambassador Greg Hill. Find out what he considers to be the ten best places for backcountry skiing in the world.

Come for the best powder on the planet — where you can ski in the crater of a volcano — and stay for the incredible food, culture and the aprés-ski soak in a Japanese onsen.

Known as the Golden State, California fulfills its promise for sun and surf, but it also has some of the best laid-back powder stashes in the country. “Eureka!” indeed.

Riding through majestic canyons, over famous slickrock and taking bird’s-eye-views of ancient desert floors is just the beginning of Utah’s MTB landscape.

North Carolina is the up-and-coming MTB epicentre of the East Coast — all due to incomparable downhills and streamlined trails studded with exhilarating bumps and jumps