The 14 Hardest Climbs In America
Awarding anything the superlative of "toughest" is generally a tough call, but when it comes to rock climbing routes in America, there's some standardization in the form...
Read MoreKieran Dahl
Explore Editorial Policies
Explore’s content is created by qualified and experienced writers and editors, bolstered by outside field experts. Our mission is to provide readers with well-rounded and accurate information by way of entertaining and engaging articles that deliver a diversity of content, including everything from detailed guides for exotic locales to easily accessible information on domestic travel.
Our editors consistently review and update articles to ensure they're providing current, relevant, and useful information. Complete information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Kieran Dahl
-
-
Double Amputee Scales Kilimanjaro...On His Hands
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (elevation: 19,341 feet) is a big deal. Only half of those who attempt to scale the mountain make it to the summit, and the...
Read More -
Four Killed In Avalanche On Denali
Four Japanese climbers are presumed dead after an avalanche tore down the West Buttress of Denali, North America's highest peak. Recovery efforts have been permanently suspended after...
Read More -
Last-Chance State Park Fun
Due to $22 million in budget cuts, California recently announced it would close 70 of its 279 state parks at the end of June. But thanks to...
Read More -
Video: Freesurfing Historic Swells In Fiji
On day three of the Volcom Fiji Pro, a swell of epic proportions was making its way to Cloudbreak, a reef break off the coast Fiji known...
Read More -
Stopping Stupid Behavior In National Parks
Dehydration. Drowning. Near-fatal falls.With hundreds of millions of visitors to our national parks, it's no wonder that incidents like these occur all too frequently. But through new...
Read More -
Untimely Death In Yellowstone
There's sad news from one of America's most beloved national parks: a woman died on the very first day of her summer job as a Yellowstone concessionaire...
Read More
