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The Accident on Wedge Mountain

Accident on Wedge Mountain: A Firsthand Account of the Day I Should Have Died

It was another summit bid for an experienced mountaineer back on his old stomping grounds. Then it all went wrong

A Nomad No More: How One Road Lifer Adapts to COVID-19

A Nomad No More: How COVID-19 Changed This Writer's Road in Life

After nearly five years of living in a Toyota Tacoma, professional adventurer Andy Cochrane returns home to find a silver lining

Book Report: Ingenuity, Insanity, and 25 Years of European Snowboarding

Ingenuity, Insanity, and 25 Years of European Snowboarding in New Hardcover

"Hold Fast, Tweak Hard" documents a lifetime of chaotic genius by snowboarding's most infamous title, Method Magazine

What It's Like to Fish for Salmon in Alaska as a Greenhorn

What It's Like to Spend a Summer Salmon Fishing in Alaska as a Greenhorn

Adventure photographer James Barkman trades his famous VW bus for a fishing boat for a summer of salmon chasing

How Greater Goods Turns Discarded Outwear Into EDC Accessories

Meet Greater Goods, the London Upcycler Turning Discarded Tech Into Totes

A Q&A with the founder, designer, and maker of the London-based upstart making tote bags and more from vintage techwear

How Ice Climbing Moved From Niche to Mainstream

How Ice Climbing & Ice Festivals Moved From Niche to Mainstream

In just two decades the esoteric activity has grown from some 50,000 active participants to over 3 million in American alone

Snowboarding's 8 Most Influential International Board Brands

The 8 Most Influential International Snowboard Brands

These creative and soulful small brands are redefining what it means to ride the winter wave

The North Face Renewed Launches Design Residency & Upcycled Auction

The North Face Launches Renewed Design Residency and Upcycled Outerwear Auction

Senior outerwear designer talks inspirations for and limitations of upcycling, sustainability, and saving used gear from the landfill

The 5 Most Popular Cabins Featured on Field Mag in 2019

Best of 2019: Top 5 Most Inspiring Cabins & Tiny Homes

From Scandinavian A-Frames and DIY cabins to portable tiny houses, these cabins drew the most eyeballs on Field Mag in 2019

The 5 Most Viewed Articles & Interviews on Field Mag in 2019

Best of 2019: Top 5 Most Viewed Articles, Interviews & Features

From A-Frame rentals and #vanlife alternatives to how to travel better from an Indigenous perspective, these articles drew the most eyeballs in 2019

Testing the Updated Arc'teryx Alpha SV with GORE-TEX Pro 2 in New Hampshire

The Latest Arc'teryx Alpha SV Update Introduces GORE-TEX Pro 2: The Best Yet

A thorough review of the flagship jacket’s 2020 update, set to introduce GORE-TEX Pro 2.0, from the snowy mountains of New Hampshire

A Crowdsourced Guide to Socially Responsible Gift Giving

A Crowdsourced Guide to Socially Responsible Gift Giving

Environmentally-focused products and brands owned by underrepresented peoples spanning outdoors, fashion, jewelry, art, and home goods

16 Epic Photos of Exploring Norway's Fjords & Mountains in Fall

16 Epic Photos of Exploring West Norway's Fjords & Mountains in Fall

Reflecting on a culture deeply steeped in outdoor traditions while exploring fjords and traversing mountainsides in Western Norway

How Surfing Taught Journalist Johnie Gall Her Place in Nature

How Surfing Helped Journalist Johnie Gall Find Her Place in the Natural World

Learning to take accountability and embrace natural fibers to help preserve our oceans for everyone

A Local’s Guide to Trad Climbing in Yosemite National Park

Trad Climbing in Yosemite National Park, Explained on 35mm Film

A rundown of cams, nuts, anchors, leaders, and more in the context of climbing Central Pillar of Frenzy, a Middle Cathedral Rock classic

A Local's Guide to Backpacking Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

A Local's Guide to Backpacking Mount Assiniboine, Canada's Iconic Matterhorn

Stunning film photography, gear essentials, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of Canada's most legendary backcountry trails

An Obsessive Adventurer's Ode to Gas Station Coffee

A Totally Sane Argument for Embracing Gas Station Coffee As Adventure Fuel

For late night sends and early morning adventures, nothing fuels excitement quite like a $1.69 cup of cut rate black gold

Q&A: Photographer Brian Kelley on New Book, PARKS

New Book Captures 100+ Years of National Parks' Graphic Design

Over 300 pieces of park maps, brochures, and printed materials creates a visual archive for outdoor enthusiasts and design nerds alike

A Visual Guide to Climbing Castle Rock, a Bay Area Proving Ground

A Guide to the Polarizing Climbing Area That Spawned Some of the World's Best

An hour south of San Francisco exists a sandstone Mecca for boulderers, loved by many and loathed by maybe more

This Week's Best Articles, From Around the Web

The Best New Articles From Around the Web This Week

Greta arrives in NYC, CNN's clever climate solution quiz, Faroe Islands' running pastor, and more

Six Outdoor Publications Worth Reading While Stuck Inside

6 Adventure-Inspired Books to Read While Quarantine

Tenkara with Yvon Chouinard, the Pacific Crest Trail illustrated, Bushcraft survival skills, the future of outdoor lifestyle, and more

Q&A with The Father of Adventure Travel, MT Sobek Co-Founder Richard Bangs

The Father of Adventure Travel Says to Protect We Must Explore

The MT Sobek co-founder discusses 55 years in the travel business, the call of wild places, and the big-picture problems of travel on a choking planet

Q&A: Indigenous Film Photographer Judianne Thomson

Indigenous Photog Judianne Thomson on Instagram Tourism & Nudes in Nature

The outspoken artist on shooting nudes, how to explore without a colonialist mentality, and the ongoing fight against social media creeps

Misadventure on Glacier National Park's Remote Norris Traverse

Misadventure on Glacier National Park's Little Known Norris Traverse

An attempt on 32 miles of bramble bushwhacks, vertigo-inducing ridges, and slick snowfields leads to mishaps and lessons learned