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Pa'lante Snow Pack Review: A Backcountry Pack Inspired by Ultralight Hiking
Ultralight Innovator Pa'lante Introduces Its First Bag for Backcountry Ski Missions

Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions

Outlandish Community Building at New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store
New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store Reflects on Two Years of Community Building

A conversation with the founders of Brooklyn gear shop Outlandish on creating a hub for gear lovers, making the outdoors more accessible, and more

Guide Adrian Ballinger on How Expedition Travel Changed the World
Adrian Ballinger Talks About How Expedition Travel Has Changed—and Changed the World

The Alpenglow Expeditions founder shares archival photos and stories of facing death on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Guide: Why the Famous Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)
Why the Legendary Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)

Since its initial release in 1998, the Alpha SV has been the yard stick by which all other rain shells are measured. Our gear expert explains why

How a Photographic Obsession Became a Book About Japan’s Vending Machines
How a Photographic Obsession Became a New Book About Japanese Vending Machines

A conversation with longtime Field Mag editor and photographer Tanner Bowden about his new photo book, travel, and self publishing

Q&A: Artist Julia Schimautz on Risograph Printing and Her K2 Skis Collab
Q&A: Risograph Artist Julia Schimautz on Her New Collab with K2 Skis

The Berlin-based artist talks about her studio process, '70s psychedelic aesthetic, and translating print art to ski topsheets

What It's Like to Make a Surf Film Among Alaska's Volcanic Aleutian Islands
Behind the Scenes of Ben Weiland's New Surf Film, Made in Alaska's Aleutian Islands

Q&A: Director Ben Weiland and photographer Nick Foster discuss creativity, cameras, surf, and their new film "The Search for Volcano Island"

Chef Brad Leone on Early Days, Elk Steaks, and Treacherous Surf Breaks
In Search of Elk Steaks and Surf Breaks with Chef Brad Leone

A conversation with the culinary outdoorsman on getting started flipping burgers at a ski resort, tips for cooking outside, reincarnation, and more

Q&A: New Documentary "Wade in the Water" Spotlights Surfing's African Roots
New Documentary Spotlights Surfing's Unrecognized African Roots

A conversation with film director David Mesfin on Black surfing, shifting cultures, and Africa's unrecognized role in surf history

Vintage Outdoor Gear: How to Thrift, Find & Shop for Retro Gorp
Vintage Outdoor Gear: How to Thrift, Find, and Shop for Retro Treasures

Both thrifting and vintage apparel are huge at the moment, and with the right eye, you'll get some truly great finds for your outdoor adventures

Q&A: Inside the First Ever Ski Descent of Pakistan's Great Trango Tower
Q&A: Everything It Took to Climb & Ski Pakistan's Great Trango Tower

A conversation with Christina Lustenberger, Jim Morrison, and Chantel Astorga on what it took to climb and ski the 20,623-foot tall Great Trango Tower

Q&A: Photographer Matt Steindl on Art, Zines, the Quiet Beauty of Rural PA
Matt Steindl Talks Americana Moments, Changing Seasons, and Making Zines

Drawing inspiration from an artistic dynasty and his home region of Chester County, Steindl reflects on his work upon debuting his first zine