Madison Dapcevich is an associate editor at Outside.
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she’s investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
But she’s most happy in her western Montana home whitewater kayaking, rafting and backcountry skiing. When not plucking away at a keyboard, Madison teaches yoga and mountain bikes with her two Australian shepherds, Cholla and Poppy, through Missoula’s Rattlesnake Wilderness.
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With sweeping vistas and steep elevation gains, Shadow Mountain Trail is a 2.6-mile loop just outside of Phoenix. Experts say it’s best to hike during the cooler parts of the day, but losing light on the trail can be just as dangerous as overheating.
In an unexpected turn of events, the world-renowned rock climber is also taking viewers on a tour of his home state in Nevada. We talked to Honnold about his upcoming film projects.
Big Sky Resort told Outside that the project will be built out in two phases, the first of which will use up to 23 million gallons of recycled water each year from Big Sky’s new state-of-the-art water treatment facility
At nearly 1,800 pounds, polar bears are roughly three times the size of a black bear
Gates of the Arctic is home to one of the largest caribou migrations on Earth
The five-part ‘Get a Little Out There’ series will premiere in 2026 across Outside networks
More than half of the deaths in 2025 were human-caused
Idaho’s rugged Sawtooth Valley is as remote as it gets, and it’s not a place where you’d want to have a problem
Alex Honnold announces he will free solo a skyscraper live on Netflix, plus one missing hiker was rescued using a simple, inexpensive tool. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.
The United Nations Messenger of Peace died of natural causes at the age of 91
Authorities report three suspects are in custody for initial felony charges
Two hunters were killed by a lightning strike in Colorado, plus Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel skied from the summit of Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.
The duo sustained non-life threatening injuries in the attack, and were able to drive themselves to a local hospital
For those who aren’t chasing game but still want to wander the woods, Outside rounded up five safety tips to keep yourself safe while adventuring outside
One day, hundreds of parks, countless ways to give back: here’s how to celebrate National Public Lands Day
After a weeklong search consisting of more than 50 search and rescue teams, both men were found deceased on September 18
The largest Western Larch in the U.S has survived the plague, and the Industrial Revolution. It's also a stones-throw from a major highway.
A 29-year-old hiker was attacked earlier this week in Yellowstone National Park, plus millennia-old petroglyphs were reportedly damaged during construction at an Arizona church. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.
Family members of one of the missing hunters confirmed the news on September 18
The full extent of the damage is unclear, though some social media users have stated that the petroglyphs were “bulldozed"
In light of multiple alleged dog-related assaults on trails, Outside consulted a canine behavioral researcher to learn more about training and protecting our furry best friends
Home to more than 1,000 glaciers, Southeast Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park just welcomed its newest island
After three Colorado River trips totaling more than 70 days, Outside associate editor Madison Dapcevich spent a week rowing whitewater through the Grand Canyon’s sister river
Yellowstone geysers are facing an unassuming threat, plus a new speed record has been set on the Grand Teton. Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup
Hammerhead sharks were just one of the species found mislabeled in U.S. grocery stores
The body of a Colorado man was located about 300 feet below the rim near the South Kaibab Trail
Interested in $1 million? Want to spot this year’s epic Northern Lights forecast? Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.
Weighing more than 2,000 pounds, one bison will poop enough in a typical day to fill a 3-gallon bucket.
From proximity alerts to downloadable map options, the app’s new tools keep users in the flow no matter where they are
At least one popular trail in the area has been closed due to severe weather
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts these 21 states will showcase the most stunning fall leaves this year—here’s when to catch them at their peak
As a way to promote tourism to under-visited corners of the country, the government wants to entice climbers to venture beyond Mount Everest