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

From Central Park classics to Brooklyn climbing gyms (and the Gunks), we break down all you need to know about climbing in America’s largest city

The 8 Best Waterproof Running Shoes for Road and Trail
The 8 Best Waterproof Running Shoes for Roads and Trails

Hands-on reviews of the best men's and women's runners you won't have to worry about weather or pruney toes in

The 15 Best Indy Outdoor Magazines You Can Subscribe To
The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

Indy magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors

Exploring Unzen Onsen, One of Japan’s Best Hidden Hiking Hotbeds
Exploring Unzen Onsen, One of Japan’s Best Hidden Hiking Hotbeds

A local's guide to Japan's first national park and its neighboring hot spring town, where visitors can experience a slice of authentic life in Japan

What Is a Via Ferrata & the 11 Best Spots to Try It in the US
An Abridged Guide to the Via Ferrata & Where to Find a Course Near You

This fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages

How to Build a DIY Sauna in Your Backyard for $5,600
How to Build Your Own DIY Sauna for Less Than 6K: A Step-by-Step Guide

Canadian builder Andrew Szeto shares a full build breakdown, including cost, time, tools required, and pro tips from his whimsical backyard sauna

The 12 Best Double Knee Pants for Work & Everyday Wear
The 12 Best Double Knee Workwear Pants for Everyday Wear

Hardwearing and utilitarian double knee jeans, dungarees, and technical trou for everyone from carpenters to rock climbers to desk jockeys

Inside Field Station, Moab's Newest Motel for Adventurers & Road Trippers
This New Hotel in Moab Sets the Stage for a Unique Stay in the Desert

From the minds of AutoCamp, the new basecamp near Arches & Canyonlands National Park offers guided tours, gear rentals, and Vanlife parking

13 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Should Know
13 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Need to Know About

Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers

On the Ancient Irish Art of Stone Walls & How to Build Your Own
On the Ancient Irish Art of Stone Walls & How to Build Your Own

With Neolithic origins, dry stone walls continue to be a practical and aesthetic feature of rural landscapes

Quincy Quarries: A Climber's Guide to Boston's Iconic Graffiti-Covered Crag
A Local's Guide to Quincy Quarries, Boston's Iconic Urban Climbing Destination

All you need to know about the 200-year-old granite mine that became an unexpected haven for both Northeast climbers and graffiti writers

Summit Journal's New Editor on Resurrecting the Fabled Climbing Print Mag
Summit Magazine, the Climbing World's Premier Publication, Is Back from the Dead

Editor Michael Levy discusses the legacy of Summit, which ran from 1955 to 1996, favorite archival stories, and why relaunch a print magazine in 2023