You can’t deny: 2018 was a busy year for adventurers across the globe. Out at sea, in the mountains, and on land—whether on foot, bike, or board—athletes pushed themselves and the boundaries of what’s possible. In the process, they minted a batch of incredible new records.
As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of the most impressive feats from the last twelve months.
Get inspired by the fearless adventurers below. Here’s to setting even more records in the new year.
Watch: John Oliver Goes Deep on the Climbing Issues at Mount Everest
The Ultimate American Cliff Camping Trip Every Adventurer Should Take
This 10-Year-Old Set a Record With Her El Capitan Climb at Yosemite
National Parks Are Overcrowded and Underfunded. But Here’s Why There’s Reason for Hope
You Can Now Book Your Own Adventures on Airbnb. Here’s What You Need to Know
Alex Honnold and Brad Gobright Complete Daunting Free Climb on Yosemite’s El Capitan
Surfer Kai Lenny on the World Surf League’s New Ocean Conservation and Environmental Initiatives
Along for the Glide: Taking Flight in the Valley of the Gods in Utah
Getting High with 57Hours: Multi-Pitch Climbing in Red Rock Canyon
