Nature photography

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How America's Largest Japanese Pagoda Tree Came to Martha's Vineyard
Video: How America's Largest Japanese Pagoda Tree Landed on Martha's Vineyard

New short film by Gathering Growth documents the unlikely journey from a seedling's voyage in 1837 to National Champion in 2020

Q&A: Snowboarder & Writer Emilé Zynobia Finds Her Voice in the Outdoors
Snowboarder & Writer Emilé Zynobia on Toxic Positivity & Mountain Town Representation

We talk with Jackson Hole ambassador and Yale grad student @curlsinthewild about studying the environment in a crisis, learning to claim, and more

Photographer Forrest Smith on Life Adrift and His New Book “Wilder"
Photographer Forrest Smith Shares His 5 Favorite Moments From New Book "Wilder"

Reflecting on a thoughtful project spanning four years of photography, nine states, a handful of countries, and a lifetime of experience

Q&A: Photographer Gina Danza on Discovering Nature & Chasing Epicness
How Nature Photographer Gina Danza Created a Life of Epicness

We talk with outdoor enthusiast @wildgina on her path to working in the outdoor industry, increasing Black representation in nature, and much more

A 24-Hour Guide to Summiting Sgurr Na Stri, on the Isle of Skye
A Guide to Summiting Scotland's Most Epic Peak, on the Isle of Skye

Trip report, gear recommendations, and dos & dont's for future trips to Scotland's most stunning viewpoint—bothy included

The Accident on Wedge Mountain
Accident on Wedge Mountain: A Firsthand Account of the Day I Should Have Died

It was another summit bid for an experienced mountaineer back on his old stomping grounds. Then it all went wrong

What it's Like to Hike Mount Vinicunca, Peru's Rainbow Mountain
15 Film Photos From Hiking Vinicunca—Peru's Famed Rainbow Mountain

Deep in the Peruvian Andes exists an ancient land of unbelievable natural beauty, if you're willing to work for it

48 Hours in Sun Valley: A Skier's Guide to Idaho's Best Backcountry
48 Hours in Sun Valley: A Skier's Guide to Idaho's Best Backcountry

Steep couloirs, burn zone ski tours, natural hot springs, and hazy 35mm photography by way of local legend Wyatt Caldwell

16 Epic Photos of Exploring Norway's Fjords & Mountains in Fall
16 Epic Photos of Exploring West Norway's Fjords & Mountains in Fall

Reflecting on a culture deeply steeped in outdoor traditions while exploring fjords and traversing mountainsides in Western Norway

A Backpacker's Guide to the Little Five & Big Five Lakes Loop
A First Timer's Guide to Backpacking One of California's Most Epic Trails

Trip report, gear essentials, and do's and don'ts for hiking this lightly traveled yet tough Eastern Sierra trail

How Surfing Taught Journalist Johnie Gall Her Place in Nature
How Surfing Helped Journalist Johnie Gall Find Her Place in the Natural World

Learning to take accountability and embrace natural fibers to help preserve our oceans for everyone

A Field Guide to Overnight Adventure in Ansel Adams Wilderness
A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking California's Iconic Ansel Adams Wilderness

Essential gear, dos & don'ts, and film photography from one of California's most stunning, yet overlooked, landscapes