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52 Rock Climbing Terms & Lingo Every Climber Should Know
50+ Rock Climbing Terms Every New Climber Should Know

All the beta you need to send your project and not bail at the crux, whether in the bouldering gym or at your local outdoor crag

Cold Plunge Guide: 8 Best Cold Plunge Tubs Of 2023
Cold Plunge Guide: Everything You Need to Know About This Hot Wellness Trend

The history, health benefits, and how-to’s of this increasingly popular endeavor, plus seven of the best cold plunge tubs for your at-home routine

Outdoor Sauna Guide: 9 Best Saunas For Your Home In 2023
Home Sauna Guide: From History to How-To, and Which to Buy

A deep dive into the many different types of backyard and home saunas, how they work, and which ones are worth investing in

Spot Delivers Comprehensive Injury Insurance for Adventure Lovers, From $90
Meet the Upstart Insurance Company Covering Adventure Lovers for Just $90/Year

With partners like Ikon Pass, USA Cycling, and American Mountain Guide Association, Spot offers otherwise healthy outdoorists full coverage for cheap

Rock Climbing in New York City: Local’s Guide for Climbers of All Abilities
A Local’s Guide to Rock Climbing in New York City: Outdoor Crags & Indoor Gyms

From Central Park classics to indoor climbing gyms (and the Gunks), this is your complete guide to climbing in America’s largest and most diverse city

Boston Rock Climbing Guide: The City's Best Outdoor Crags & Indoor Gyms
Everything You Need to Know About Rock Climbing In and Around Boston

With easy access to some of New England's iconic crags and a burgeoning gym scene, it's not so bad to be a climber in Beantown

With Bold Rebrand Fat Tire Asks Beer Drinkers to Help Save Mother Earth
With Bold Rebrand Fat Tire Asks Beer Drinkers to Help Save the Only Planet with Beer

How LAND used bold, eye-catching design to refocus America’s original craft beer brand on sustainability and climate activism (and having fun outside)

Q&A: How Athlete Anita Naidu Teaches Mountain Biking for Societal Change
How Anita Naidu is Making the Outdoors a More Inclusive Place with Mountain Biking

The pro athlete, humanitarian, and aspiring astronaut talks building community, dismantling injustice, and how mountain biking brings her joy

Barrel Sauna Guide: The 5 Best & All You Need to Know About Them
The Complete Guide to Buying and Owning a Home Barrel Sauna

Dive into the world of barrel saunas with practical advice, buying strategies, and our top picks to help you find your perfect barrel sauna.

11 Best Film Cameras of 2023 (For Photographers of Any Experience)
The 11 Best Film Cameras for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Photographers

All you need to know about the most legendary, underrated, and rightly hyped 35mm and 120 medium format rangefinders, SLRs, and point & shoot cameras

28 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups Supporting & Celebrating Diversity in Nature
28 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups to Support During Pride and Beyond

International and regional organizations, nonprofits, and collectives celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ campers, climbers, hikers, and more

65 Black, Indigenous & POC Outdoor Organizations to Support
65 BIPOC Owned Outdoor Collectives, Nonprofits & Orgs to Support

An evolving list of BIPOC-run outdoors groups, nonprofits, and community organizations promoting diversity and inclusion in nature

"To Be Frank" Celebrates Those Who Hold Surfer Communities Together
How One Man Became the Heart and Soul of a California Surf Micro-Community

The 11-minute short film explores the authentic and positive spirit of 73-year-old Frank Paine, a legend at the center of Hermosa Beach's surf scene

Op-Ed: Who Really Makes Money From Your Public Land Campsite Bookings?
Is a Private Corporation Getting Rich Off Your Public Land Campsite Fees?

Separating fact from fiction in the debates around fees, accessibility, and public/private partnerships on public lands

The Vans Duct Tape Celebrates Creativity & Surf Culture in Brazil
The Vans Duct Tape Invitational Celebrates Self Expression & Surf Culture in Brazil

Film photos from Rio De Janeiro's first Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational, where 32 of the world's best longboarders compete for the waves and style

Gorpcore Guide: All You Need to Know About the Outdoorsy Fashion Trend
The Field Mag Guide to Gorpcore, Fashion's Ongoing Obsession with Outdoors

Navigating the trend that's dominating city streets and fit pics alike—what brands are legit, who to wear, and how to wear it

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