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How Making Film Double Exposures Reignited My Passion for Photography
How Shooting Film Double Exposures Reignited My Passion for Photography

Stuck in a creative rut, Santa Cruz photographer Caitlin Fullam found inspiration in experimental film photography

The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes to Help Send Your Next Project
The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes, Tested & Approved

Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag

Photographing a Yosemite Atmospheric River on 120 & 35mm Film
13 Film Photos From a Moody, Weird-Weather Weekend in Yosemite

A late-fall trip into America's most-photographed valley proves that a crummy weather forecast can coax out some of its dreamiest views

Arc’teryx Procline Pants Review: Backcountry Comfort in Any Conditions
Tested: Arc'teryx Ski Pants Provide Comfort Through an Unpredictable Vermont Winter

These windproof, water-resistant, breathable softshell ski pants promise to go uphill and downhill in any condition, so we found out for ourselves

Photo Essay: Vermont Sidecountry Through the Lens of a Stowe Local
19 Film Photos Show Life As a Local in the Mountains of Northern Vermont

Reflecting on 25 years spent snowboarding in, on, and around the dense forests of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest Peak

Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern
Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern

A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness

How to Develop Black & White Film at Home With Coffee
How to Develop Film at Home With Coffee & No Toxic Chemicals

A step-by-step guide to Caffenol, the genius process substituting chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde with instant coffee

Latitude 40: Making Adventure Maps the Old-School Way Since 1989
This Niche Map Maker Proves the Old-School Approach Still Stands a Chance

How a passion for mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking led one couple to dedicate their lives to hand mapping Utah & Colorado for future adventurers

Backpack Among White Sand Beaches on Michigan's North Manitou Island
Camp Among Beautiful Beaches & Turquoise Water on Michigan's North Manitou Island

Film photography, a trip report, and Dos & Don'ts for enjoying one of the Midwest's best-kept outdoor secrets within Sleeping Bear Dunes

Firvale Wilderness Camp Delivers A-Frames & Adventure in Remote Canada
New Hotel Offers A-Frames, Domes & Adventure Among Canada's Most Stunning Landscapes

Beautiful flora, wildlife, A-Frame cabins, geodesic domes, a sauna and hot springs all await at this remote hotel in remote British Columbia

Zenbivy Offer Campers a Cozy Solution to Restrictive Sleeping Bags
These Two-Piece, Modular Beds Offer a Cozy Alternative to Restrictive Sleeping Bags

The upstart brand's two-piece sleeping bag alternatives are ideal for restless campers and shifty sleepers—and function in every season

13 Gorgeous Film Photos From San Diego's Dream Beach
13 Photos From the Winner of Field Mag's First Film Photography Contest

Field Mag Film Photo Contest winner Luis Ortega's photographic muse is his hometown beachfront, and all the people he shares it with