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.
What Is Splitboarding and How Does the New FJELL MT1542S Ride?
A Brief History of Splitboarding and Our Favorite New Board, Reviewed

Cliff notes on the emerging snowboard subgenre plus a hands-on gear test in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Outdoor Lifestyle Label Afield Out Releases Spring 2020 Line
Outdoor Lifestyle Label Afield Out Blends Fashion & Function in New Spring 20 Line

The young California brand's new unisex collection blends psychedelic motifs and 1990s graphic aesthetics with technical design

Meet AK457, Burton's Japan-Only Label for Mountain Enthusiasts
Meet Burton's Experimental Japan-Only Outerwear Line for “Mountain Enthusiasts”

A rare and exclusive sub line of apparel and techwear helmed by legendary Fragment Design founder Hiroshi Fujiwara, the Godfather of Streetwear

A Funky A-Frame Resort for Adventure Travelers in New Zealand
Make This Funky A-Frame Resort Your Adventure Basecamp in the Land Before Time

Classic architecture, stunning terrain, and mellow prices make the Wonderland Makarora Lodge a bucket list stop for travelers not afraid to rough it

Snowboarding's 8 Most Influential International Board Brands
The 8 Most Influential International Snowboard Brands

These creative and soulful small brands are redefining what it means to ride the winter wave

Danner Releases New Winter Boot With NYC Outfitter Westerlind
Danner Releases New Boot Collab With NYC Outfitter Westerlind

Legendary Oregon-based boot maker releases limited-edition Gore-Tex urban hiker for everyday adventures

Seattle's Crescent Down Works Makes a Rare Modern Move
OG Seattle Outfitter Crescent Down Works Moves into 2020 With Style

A new down jacket and fresh digital footprint prove the classic 60/40 fabric devotees still have much to offer in this era of #techwear

Mister Green Celebrates Climbing History with New "GEAR" Line
Give Yourself to the Mountain with New "GEAR" Collection by Mister Green

The Los Angeles-based lifestyle shop for high minded individuals introduces new line of outdoors inspired apparel and equipment

Cheeky New Apparel Brand "Nah" Celebrates Irish Creatives
Artist Aran Quinn Launches Nah, a Cheeky Brand Celebrating Irish Creatives

Based in Dublin, the amorphous project aims to work with photographers, illustrators, and musicians at home and abroad

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

This Modern A-Frame Is a Minimalists' Dream Come True
This Ski Resort-Adjacent A-Frame Makes the Perfect Urban Escape

Just 45 minutes east of Seattle sits a contemporary prefab big on plywood and natural light

Hiking Eastern Oregon's Beautiful & Remote Elkhorn Crest Trail
A Backpacker's Guide to Eastern Oregon's Remote Elkhorn Crest Trail

Six hours east of Portland exists an alpine paradise of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and unpredictable weather