Until we can safely get outside again, thumbing through the pages of these readers might be the next best thing
Published: 04-21-2020
As the old adage goes, “there’s nothing like getting lost in a good book,” especially when most of us are under orders to stay home for the time being.
The good thing is, there's no shortage of excellent options out there to satisfy even the most indecisive reader (photography buffs, we’ve got you covered too).
Dig into the following nine titles over the next few weeks to bring a bit of the outdoors indoors, while getting inspired for your next adventure once the all-clear is given.
One of surfing’s marquee memoirs also happens to be an awesome cultural read. It’s made a number of must-read lists for examining the intersection of surfing, self-discovery, and world travel.
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Assouline has a reputation for producing over-the-top, gorgeous books about all sorts of aspirational topics. This coffee table book is no different. The wide photos and bold colors of the Turkish coastline are dangerously addictive (this is part of a larger global series - you’ve been warned).
Price: $95 $71
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Photographer Francois Lebeau documents 22 of the best climbing areas in North America alongside simply stunning photography and relatable stories of sessions at many. For those out there dreaming of returning to a project or even just the gym, this beautiful hardcover book will deliver hours of entertainment and abatement.
Price: $37
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One of the biggest things we’re missing right now is hiking - the ability to just get up and go wherever we please. For now, we can relive some of those treks - and plan new ones - through Honan’s detailed accounts of the best hikes across the country. Honan should know: he’s logged more than 60,000 trekking miles across six continents.
Price: $35
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Ski season was cut short this year in North America, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start day dreaming about next season’s turns. Chances are, you’ve navigated some of Niehus’ stunning ski resort maps before—this book brings together more than 200 of his best maps from his 30-year career spent handpainting each map with incredible accuracy and perspective.
Price: $90
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Being Green captures an authentic and aesthetic vision of contemporary snowboarding, unseen by the public at large. Made during the years around the Vans Snowboarding team’s first full-length film, "Landline," photographer, filmmaker, and project editor Tanner Pendleton lays bare an intimate story of transformation as a close-knit group of professional snowboarders travel the world, grow into their own, and share a familial bond through shared experience.
Price: $50
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Raney’s inspiring first-hand account of continuing on after a devastating surfing accident is one that should help build perseverance through these trying times. Raney essentially developed a new style of snowboarding that bridged success into other parts of his life inspiring hope and sustaining grit along the way.
Price: $28
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You know what sounds good right now? Getting lost in a book about getting lost in underwater caves. Heinerth was the first person to deep dive into an Antarctic iceberg and is generally regarded as one of the world’s top ocean divers.
Price: $12
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While you’re stuck inside, why not take the time to learn a few new skills? Learn about everything from digging yourself out of an avalanche to proper terms for crossing a desert.
Price: $9
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Independent magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors
The longtime Field Mag contributor dives into the inspirations, intentions, and locations behind his first photo book, published by Guest Editions
The video journalists discuss the spirit that unites their subjects, their new book, chasing untold stories, and why you should ask dumber questions
Even if you can't read Japanese, these expertly curated magazines will inspire you to seek greater adventures—and a new pair of rare hiking boots
