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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

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

At Camp Yoshi, Community and Conversation Meet Unplugged Adventure and Damn-Good Food

On the ground with Camp Yoshi, the adventure travel company that's been connecting BIPOC folks with nature in a safe, trusting environment since 2020

Running the Entire 28-Mile Four Pass Loop in a Single Day

From a packing list to travel logistics, here's how you can tackle the epic Four Pass Loop in only one outing

The Ultimate Hiker's Guide to the Tour du Mont Blanc Trail, From Experience

Everything you need to know to take on the epic route through France, Italy, and Switzerland, including what to pack and where to sleep along the way

Did You Know There's a 200+ Mile Trail Through and Around Chicago?

Everything you need to know about the OuterBelt Trail, which passes through the Windy City's best parks, nearby forest preserves, and historic sites

Inside Pedalpalooza, the Seasonal Cycling Extravaganza Keeping Portland Weird

Every summer, Rose City cyclists take to the streets for hundreds of community bike rides in a mass celebration of cycling culture

Inside Southbound 400, the Wild & Unsanctioned Relay Race from Canada to NYC

The unique race pits teams of eight in an all-out 400-mile footrace across New York State. Here's the full scoop, from the founder & past winners

How High School Senior Bentley Zylstra Made Revelry Collection Magazine

A conversation with the teenage publisher on how he came to launch a new biannual magazine dedicated to adventure storytelling and film photography

How Hoka Makes Billions & Still Stays True to Its Trail Running Roots

In the French Alps, at the year's biggest trail running event, this writer saw evidence of how the billion-dollar brand will survive mainstreamization

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

16 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

Portable Sauna Tents, a Cost and Heat Efficient Trend You Should Know

A peek into the steamy world of portable sauna tents to uncover how they work and why they are just so hot right now

5 Adventurous Things to Do in Jackson Hole This Summer

Head to the high mountain valley to experience summer's best adventures in Jackson Hole, Wyoming