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Snow Peak Announces 25-acre PNW Campfield, Reimagining the Classic Family Campground

Set to open in Spring 2024, the Japanese outfitter's first North American campfield concept will feature campsites, gear rentals, and micro cabins

They Built a Famous Cabin. Then the Wildfires Came. Now They're Helping Others Build

Q&A with Elevated Spaces founder and builder on building with a community, selling cabin and treehouse plans, and expert advice for new DIY builders

A Hiker's Guide to Northern California's Legendary Lost Coast Trail

Dreamy film photography, gear essentials, pro tips, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of the West Coast's most classic trails

Camp Yoshi Is Where Black Folks Can Unleash Their Inner Child, Outdoors

Adventure travel company founders Rashad, Ron & Shequeita Frazier talk fostering a space where people of color can reconnect with nature in peace

PNW Bikepacking: Microdosing, Indigenous Land Awareness, Fun With Friends

A laundry list of lessons learned from a lockdown summer spent grinding gravel and exploring trails in the Great Northwest

Musician, Writer, Outdoorist Hayden Coplen Shares His 10 Favorite Pieces of Gear

The Sir Sly drummer shares what items have helped him navigate the pandemic, from bikes and backpacks to bass guitars and coffee

Q&A: Multimedia Artist Alimo on Creating Art You Recognize, But Don't Know

How artist Sean Kesterson, aka "Alimo," developed his signature style of vibrant, familiar depictions of life outdoors

How One Small School Built the World’s Best Archive of Vintage Outdoor Gear Catalogs

A rare look at Utah State University's incredible cache of over 2,700 catalogs and magazines spanning the history of modern outdoor gear

District Vision Founder Max Vallot on Running, Mindfulness & Social Media

An inspiring conversation with the fashion exec turned mindful athlete on how to stay centered and balanced amid a culture of noise

How the "Mirnavator" Is Changing the Narrative for Non-Traditional Athletes

The "Mirnavator" is on a mission, driving by a passion for running and the outdoors and a dedication to inclusion and diversity

Artist & Designer Junior Sealy on Building a Sustainable Home in Barbados, Bit by Bit

Drawing on Japanese minimalism and the traditional architecture of enslaved people, this self-taught QPOC designer is building a dream with little regard for convention

Inside Earth Studies, a Cult Outdoors Line Leading the GORPcore Movement

How posts at Nike Sportswear & Adidas led designer Rob Darmour to launch a sustainable brand driven by deadstock fabrics and a connection to nature

Find Adventure At Home With These 5 Animated Series that Celebrate the Great Outdoors

Escape to other worlds of illustrated adventure offering wit, heart, and sprawling landscapes, in under 30 min

At Skate Wild, Youth Learn to Connect With Nature Through Skateboarding

How one uniquely Californian outdoor program teaches teens wilderness skills and outdoor education—and rare camaraderie amid a pandemic

A Guide to Cross-Country Skiing & All the Gear You Need to Start

How Nordic skiing went from old person's pastime to cool kid hobby, according to lifelong XC ski enthusiast and adventure photographer Andy Cochrane

Inside Portland's Truce Designs, Maker of Upcycled Sailcloth Backpacks

How the one-man, PDX-based operation makes bomber EDCs out of repurposed, high-performance fabrics saved from the landfill

The Future Of Snowboarding Is Inclusivity, Says Pro Rider Kennedi Deck

The influential young rider on her Pride Week interview, filming for the Vans snowboard film "Evergreen," and why being a good person is so important

Q&A with Judith Kasiama, Founder of Colour the Trails—An Outdoor Group for POC & Allies

The Congolese Canadian on building communities as a refugee, the need for inclusivity not just diversity, advocating through action, and asking for help

Outdoor Gear Lab Allmansright Makes Ultralight Hiking Equipment in NYC

Meet the Dominican-born, Bronx-based designer and his Swedish partner diversifying and uniting the outdoors through the joys of UL hiking

New Subscription Service Makes Donating to Social Justice Orgs Clear and Easy

For as little as $3/month you can support vetted nonprofits fighting for BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the environment, and more

How Two Strangers Launched a Print Magazine to Celebrate Women in the Outdoors

A conversation with co-founders Sierra Domaille & Juhee Kim on a changing outdoors culture, running a magazine during a pandemic, and more

How Pro Snowboarder Turned Filmmaker Jess Kimura Became the Mentor She Never Had

The self taught filmmaker talks supporting the next generation of women riders, her journey with mental health, and new film, The Uninvited II

Season Eqpt. Launches With Skis And Snowboards—and Free Lifetime Tune-Ups

Veteran pros, snowboarder Austin Smith and skier Eric Pollard, aim to shake up an aging industry with new snow sliding equipment company

Snowboarder & Writer Emilé Zynobia on Toxic Positivity & Mountain Town Representation

We talk with Jackson Hole ambassador and Yale grad student @curlsinthewild about studying the environment in a crisis, learning to claim, and more