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Why Adventurous Adults Should Get Over Their Egos and Take a Damn Lesson

Field Mag's Dirtbag-in-Residence asks: Why don’t aging mountain jocks take lessons? And then signs up for surf school in Costa Rica

In the World's Icy Far North, Polar Bears Roam & a Tourism Scene Is on the Rise

Last chance tourism, scorching summers, and social media are spurring interest in an archipelago where polar bears roam and glaciers are in retreat

Why Snow Peak Made the PNW Its Base Camp in North America

From its first US foray in the ‘90s to its newest retail location, the Japanese camping brand has firmly planted its roots in Oregon and Washington

How Italian Shoe Brand Diadora Is Pushing Performance While Holding onto Heritage

Nineties sneaker aficionados and Bjorn Borg fans will recognize this Italian legacy footwear brand, but its new running shoes aren't throwback

Old Time Hawkey & Two Hearted IPA Team Up to Celebrate All Things Midwest

Known for camp vibes and nostalgic ASMR cooking videos, the famous Yooper is hitting the road with the celebrated beer with the trout on the can

The Ultimate Guide to Skiing Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort

More than 180 lifts, gondolas, and trams, adrenaline-spiking chutes, late night DJ sets, and world-class food define this legendary ski destination

Artist & Fly Angler Steven Weinberg Talks Upstate Fishing & Painting Trout

The illustrator behind "The Fly Fishing Book: An Artful Guide to Angling," talks running an inn, plein air painting, dreams of fishing Mongolia & more

MTB in NYC? Cunningham Park in the Borough of Queens Makes It Available to Many

This lesser-known city park has been home to a 6.5-mile-long, volunteer-maintained network of cross-country mountain bike trails since 2007

Q&A: Catherine Lemblé on Photographing the Women of the World's Northernmost Town

In her new book the Belgian photographer documents life in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where glaciers, fjords, and polar bears are a part of daily life

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

Barrel Saunas: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2026

Saunas deliver real physical and mental health benefits. But not all are equal. Here, we share our top picks, pro tips, and which brands to trust

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

Aesthetic Ascents: Photographer & Editor Rory Griffin on Fell Running & Fashion

How a unique style of trail running from England's Lake District influenced the editor of Orienteer Mapazine's perspective on technical apparel