Articles by Graham Hiemstra

Field Mag's benevolent overlord, Graham Hiemstra is a writer & photographer with over a decade experience covering style, design, and outdoor gear.
A Guide to Japanuary, the Annual Ski & Snowboard Powder Pilgrimage
Japanuary: A First Timer's Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding Japan

Expert tips on travel, preparation, and gear selection for Hokkaido bound powder hounds

PowderJets and the Sunday Morning Series
PowderJets and the Sunday Morning Series

Artist Scott Lenhardt lends his talents to a series of handcrafted snowboards specially designed for Utah's legendary powder

Best of 2017: Editor's Pick
Best of 2017: Editor's Pick

From bikepacking across Oregon to canoe camping in Upstate New York, these were our founding editor's favorite from the year

Airblaster x Corey Smith Modern Athlete Collab
A Better Olympic Uniform From Airblaster

Limited edition softgoods emblazoned with pointed illustrations by artist and former pro snowboarder Corey Smith

Airblaster x Gnu Winter 2018 Collection
Gnu x Airblaster Fun-Focused Snowboard Collection

80s style and posi vibes abound in new collaboration between two of the Northwest's most iconic brands

City Cycling Apparel by PEdAL ED
City Cycling Apparel by PEdAL ED

"Balance and harmony" by way of Japanese design and Italian craftsmanship, for use on and off bike

How Outpost Is Changing the Trade Show Model in the Redwoods
Inside Outpost, Adult Summer Camp in the Redwoods

A fresh take on the aging trade show concept puts experience and people ahead of big budget booths

How Social Media Perpetuates Cliché Photography
How Instagram Ruined Outdoor Photography

Three key influencers discuss originality, the rise of copycat photographers, and the future of Instagram

Three Days of Adventure Testing in Jackson, Wyoming
Doing All the Things in Jackson Hole in Just 3 Days

Trailing running, fly fishing, off-roading, and Grand Teton National Park, captured on 35mm film

Vollebak's New Jacket Blends Science and Design
This Hyper High-Vis Jacket Finds Design Inspiration in Nature

Billions of microscopic glass beads illuminate this ski and snowboard shell in nanoseconds

3-Day Backpacking in Washington's Remote Goat Rocks Wilderness
3-Day Backpacking in a Hidden Gem of Washington Wilderness

Film photography from a few days spent cowboy camping in the smokey remnants of a two million year old volcano

Q&A: Photographer Julia Sumpter and Her Dog Portrait Series
Good Dogs in the Great Outdoors, a PNW Portrait Series

How one classically trained photojournalist is using dog portraiture to highlight the good in these dark times