Features

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

20 Inclusive Hiking Groups for Women Across the US and UK

An extensive list of hiking groups exclusive to women, changing the face of outdoor culture one organized group hike at a time

How AP the Angel Channels Hyper-Awareness into Black & White Photography

NYC's Anthony Peterson aka AP the Angel uses vulnerability and transparency to photograph Snoop Dogg and Drake, cities, mountains, and canyons

You Really Should Visit the Southern Oregon Coast—Here's How to Do It Right

Cannon Beach and Manzanita may get all the glory, but head south for off-the-beaten-path adventure, beachfront glamping, and equally incredible views

Inside Glerups, the Family-Run Maker of the World's Coziest Wool Slippers

In northern Denmark, what began as a wool felting hobby has turned into a wildly successful, hygge-infused slipper business

10 New York City-Based Outdoor Gear Brands to Have on Your Radar

It might be far from the mountains but with a never-ending well of creative energy it's no surprise Gotham makes its share of great outdoor gear

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

Everything You Need to Know About Planning & Executing a Canoe Camping Trip

All the intel you need to successfully leave your hiking boots and adventure rig behind and get on the water

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

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 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)

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

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

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 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

City of Summits: A 7-Trail Introduction to Hiking in Los Angeles

If you’re looking to trade pavement for dirt under your feet, there are plenty of options in and around the City of Angels—here's our top picks

Exploring One of the Midwest's Vast Underrated Wilderness Areas by Dogsled

Tucked up against the Canadian border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness comprises over a million acres and thousands of lakes and streams

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Arizona Trail

Extending from the Mexico border to Utah, the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail is a challenge for any hiker—this guide should help that

Women and The Wind: Sailing Across the Atlantic in a 50-Year-Old Catamaran

In 2022 three women crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a wooden catamaran to document plastic pollution and find adventure, here's how

Searching for Fresh Tracks & Unspoiled Ski Areas Along Canada's Famed Powder Highway

Travel tips from the 630-mile route in eastern British Columbia home to some of the world's best—and little known—ski resorts and mountain towns

Where to Find Black-Centered Camping, Climbing, Surfing & Other Outdoor Rec Events

Organized and led by Black and BIPOC groups, these community-focused events aim to increase accessibility and diverse participation in the outdoors

I Just Wanna Surf: A Conversation With Photographer Gabriella Angotti-Jones

With her new book "I Just Wanna Surf" the LA-based photographer empowers Black folks to get in the water while challenging what surf media looks like

Inside the NYC Workshop Where Sought-After Surfboards Are Made

Maui-raised and Brooklyn-based, brothers Aaron and Drew Austin are hand building some of the East Coast's most creative surfboards

This Is the Key to Shooting Film in the Winter, According to Pro Photographers

How to still get the shot when the cold temps set your fingers fumbling, glare plays tricks on your light meter, and sunny 16 won't cut it