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Owen Clarke

Owen Clarke

Owen Clarke is an American journalist and The Outdoor Journal's editor-at-large. His work primarily covers climbing, motorcycling, and wildlife conservation.

Mt. Everest, Nepal

Two Climbers Missing, Presumed Dead, on Everest

The Haiku Stairs, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, on Oahu, Hawaii.

Inside the Fight to Save a Historic Hawaii Hike

A snowboarder in Truckee, California

Etiquette of the Slopes: Tips for Being a Respectful Skier

A monastery known as the "Tiger's Nest," perches on a cliffside in Bhutan.

Earth Day: The 25 Countries Protecting Over ⅓ of Their Land

The Long Defeat: Failing in the Mountains

The Long Defeat: Failing in the Mountains

Surrender and retreat in the mountains is a drawn-out, pondersome affair. Perhaps that's what makes success so rewarding.

1,000 Meters Below: Inside the World’s Deepest Cave Rescue

1,000 Meters Below: Inside the World’s Deepest Cave Rescue

Deep in a remote Turkish cave, American cave expert Mark Dickey was dying. The international caving community flew into action.

AI is Here. Nature Will Remedy its Effect on the Next Generation

AI is Here. Nature Will Remedy its Effect on the Next Generation

Today's children will grow up with artificial intelligence as a fact of life. Fostering deep connection to community & the outdoors can help them navigate this new world.