15 Film Photos From a Multi-Generational Visit to Yellowstone National Park
With a last-minute booking, one photographer visits America's most famous national park for the first time—with his grandfather along as guide
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How Embracing an Ultralight Mentality Changed My Whole Perspective on Hiking
Less weight on your back means faster, longer, more comfortable hikes, less impact on trails, and better designed gear to help you connect with nature
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed
As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here
Photo Essay: A Grand Reunion on the Rugged Arizona Trail
After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)
A Responsible Buyer's Guide to Zero-Waste Backpacker Meals
No-or-low-waste camping meals and backpacking food does exists. Here's what to look for, how to avoid greenwashing, plus five companies to support
How Joe Greer Almost Quit Film Photography & Why He'll Never Write Another Book
A conversation with the celebrated film photographer about his early career, avoiding burnout, and making "The Lay of the Land" during a pandemic
Plant Kween Dishes the Dirt on Plant Care and Self Care in Their New Book
A first look at "You Grow, Gurl," a new book by Instagram's favorite plant influencer on how to turn your home into a flourishing ecosystem
5 Best Weekend Backpacking Trips in California to Do This Summer
Use these helpful guides to plan your next trip now, and find yourself among nature once the stay-at-home order lifts
Pattie Gonia on Nature's Queerness and Rebuilding Their Relationship to the Outdoors
How Wyn Wiley inadvertently launched an intense personal and public journey for a more equitable outdoors via "professional homosexual" Pattie Gonia
Q&A: Andrew Groves On Mitsubishi Adventure Vans and Protecting the Natural World
The founder of UK-based Miscellaneous Adventures shares the details behind the buildout of his little van life rig
Why You Should Consider Georgia (the Country) as Your Next Adventure Destination
At the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, sits a dreamland for hiking, overlanding, skiing & more
Inside DAYBREAK, the Print Magazine Combining Gritty Adventure with Good Design
200 glossy pages of analog inspiration by the likes of Ben Moon, Judianne Thomson, Jamestown Revival, and magazine founder Tommy Moore
Senchi Designs' Ultralight Fleeces are Well-Worth the Underground Hype
Beloved by thru-hikers and sold out in seconds, this Portland, OR-based cut-and-sew brand is keeping the garage-grown gear tradition alive and well
How a Self-Taught Woodworker Built a Cabin During Lockdown for Under $13,000
Filmmaker Graeme Jenvey discusses his $13k backyard cabin build, shares advice for fellow builders, and reflects on lessons learned
What It's Like to #Vanlife in a New $234,000 Airstream Sprinter Van
One writer's attempt to find off-grid adventure in the California desert with a luxed-out home-on-wheels
Q&A: Chris Burkard Talks Film, Localism, & Going to a Russian Jail in New Book
The world famous adventure photographer shares stories from behind the lens in his new memoir-photo book, "Wayward"
This New Women-led Program Is Helping Build Future Outdoor Industry Leaders
Marked by mentorship, community, and cultivated time outdoors, this new programs offers personal & professional growth for industry professionals
This Black-Owned NYC Camera Shop Is a Hub for Photographers of All Backgrounds
Photodom founder Dominick Lewis on starting an analog photography business, diversity in the photo industry, and more
How One Couple and Their Two Dogs Live & Work In a Converted School Bus
How Steve Yocom & Jordan Meeks found a retired school bus for $3,000 and turned it into a mobile cabin that crisscrosses the country
New Nonprofit 'The Oath' Empowers Outdoorists from All Walks of Life
Co-founded by Teresa Baker, Pattie Gonia, and José G. González, the platform aims to help create a more inclusive outdoor community
Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern
A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness
Designer Abby Leighton on Leaving NYC for Utah, National Park Souvenirs, & More
Q&A with the Moab, UT-based designer and film photographer on drawing inspiration from the vast and dramatic landscapes of the American West
Need a New Year's Resolution? Pick Up This Sorta-Strange Swedish Fitness Activity
Plogging combines exercise with environmental stewardship in a community-based approach to trash removal in wild and urban places
How to Develop Film at Home With Coffee & No Toxic Chemicals
A step-by-step guide to Caffenol, the genius process substituting chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde with instant coffee