Everything You Need to Know to Hike the Katsuo Trail, Japan's New Long-Distance Trail
From sea to summit, a new 130-mile hiking loop in Japan links the fishing culture of the coast to the rugged ridgelines of the country’s Southern Alps
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22 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
Why Adventurous Adults Should Get Over Their Egos and Take a Damn Lesson
Field Mag's Dirtbag-in-Residence asks: Why don’t aging mountain jocks take lessons? And then signs up for surf school in Costa Rica
In the World's Icy Far North, Polar Bears Roam & a Tourism Scene Is on the Rise
Last chance tourism, scorching summers, and social media are spurring interest in an archipelago where polar bears roam and glaciers are in retreat
Why Snow Peak Made the PNW Its Base Camp in North America
From its first US foray in the ‘90s to its newest retail location, the Japanese camping brand has firmly planted its roots in Oregon and Washington
How Italian Shoe Brand Diadora Is Pushing Performance While Holding onto Heritage
Nineties sneaker aficionados and Bjorn Borg fans will recognize this Italian legacy footwear brand, but its new running shoes aren't throwback
Old Time Hawkey & Two Hearted IPA Team Up to Celebrate All Things Midwest
Known for camp vibes and nostalgic ASMR cooking videos, the famous Yooper is hitting the road with the celebrated beer with the trout on the can
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort
More than 180 lifts, gondolas, and trams, adrenaline-spiking chutes, late night DJ sets, and world-class food define this legendary ski destination
Artist & Fly Angler Steven Weinberg Talks Upstate Fishing & Painting Trout
The illustrator behind "The Fly Fishing Book: An Artful Guide to Angling," talks running an inn, plein air painting, dreams of fishing Mongolia & more
MTB in NYC? Cunningham Park in the Borough of Queens Makes It Available to Many
This lesser-known city park has been home to a 6.5-mile-long, volunteer-maintained network of cross-country mountain bike trails since 2007
Q&A: Catherine Lemblé on Photographing the Women of the World's Northernmost Town
In her new book the Belgian photographer documents life in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where glaciers, fjords, and polar bears are a part of daily life
Outdoor Afro Made an App That's Building Black Community in the Outdoors
While most outdoor apps focus on maps and stats, a new digital tool from the inclusive not-for-profit is about finding people to hike and camp with
It's Time to Broaden Our Definition of Wilderness to Include the Ocean. Here's Why
The ocean calls us to confront ourselves truthfully in ways that mountain ranges, forests, and deserts cannot, says nature-based therapist Nick Sharp
Trip Report: : Low Water and High Spirits Canoeing Maine’s Allagash River
A down-season dispatch from the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a 91-mile paddling route through Maine's North Woods region that few see for themselves
This Seven-Summit Hiking Route in Austria Is the Alps Without the Crowds
Seven alpine peaks in the Salzburg region are connected by quiet trails, traditional mountain huts, picturesque villages, and folklore legends
New Film "Energia Vitale" Artfully Portrays Milan's Deep Alpine History
With archival footage, New Age tracks, and modern climbing the striking film by Vibram explores the relationship between urban and mountain landscapes
How Learning the Inuit Approach to Wilderness While Hiking in Labrador Changed Me
An intimate trip to Canada's far northeastern coast inspired a perspective shift based on listening, observing, and moving slow
How Swiss Brand On Is Trying to Outrun its Finance Bro Reputation with More Tech
Once known as the uniform of airport dads and VCs, the Swiss performance brand is chasing cool kid credibility with athletes, designers, and run clubs
Kyrgyzstan Ski Guide: A Powder-Chaser's Wild Frontier in Central Asia
With the Tien Shan mountains' unique and consistent snowpack, Kyrgyzstan is a worthy destination for trips in search of epic skiing
Barrel Saunas: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2026
Saunas deliver real physical and mental health benefits. But not all are equal. Here, we share our top picks, pro tips, and which brands to trust
A Cyclist's Guide to New Zealand's Remote & Spectacular Timber Trail
Everything you need to know about the rural forest mountain bike and hiking trail, from what to pack to where to sleep along the way
25 Years of Summit Series: The North Face Athletes on the Line's Real World Impact
Marking 25 years of pairing product innovation with expedition-earned feedback, Summit Series represents the pinnacle of TNF's product line
Traverse Volcanic Ridges, Farm Country, & Jazz Bars Along Japan's Hokkaido East Trail
Far from the frequently visited stops on Japan's north island, the country's newest long trail is a 250-mile walk in Hokkaido parts unknown
Exploring the Forgotten Mines of the Cascades in Search of Antique Glass Bottles
Every summer Shane and Colby Auckland bushwhack their way through the remote Cascade Mountains on treasure hunts—not for gold, but for unbroken glass