Q&a

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

Big Wave Surfer Kai Lenny on Risk, Fear, and Surfing 60-Foot Waves

A Q&A with the world-class surfer on his new book, "Big Wave Surfer," the best advice he's ever received and the worst wipeout he's ever taken at Jaws

They Built a Famous Cabin. Then the Wildfires Came. Now They're Helping Others Build

Q&A with Elevated Spaces founder and builder on building with a community, selling cabin and treehouse plans, and expert advice for new DIY builders

Camp Yoshi Is Where Black Folks Can Unleash Their Inner Child, Outdoors

Adventure travel company founders Rashad, Ron & Shequeita Frazier talk fostering a space where people of color can reconnect with nature in peace

Musician, Writer, Outdoorist Hayden Coplen Shares His 10 Favorite Pieces of Gear

The Sir Sly drummer shares what items have helped him navigate the pandemic, from bikes and backpacks to bass guitars and coffee

Q&A: Multimedia Artist Alimo on Creating Art You Recognize, But Don't Know

How artist Sean Kesterson, aka "Alimo," developed his signature style of vibrant, familiar depictions of life outdoors

How (and How Not) to Build an A-Frame House

The good, the bad, and the ugly of building a 250-square-foot A-Frame in Upstate New York, with cost breakdown, timeline & lessons learned

How the "Mirnavator" Is Changing the Narrative for Non-Traditional Athletes

The "Mirnavator" is on a mission, driving by a passion for running and the outdoors and a dedication to inclusion and diversity

Artist & Designer Junior Sealy on Building a Sustainable Home in Barbados, Bit by Bit

Drawing on Japanese minimalism and the traditional architecture of enslaved people, this self-taught QPOC designer is building a dream with little regard for convention

The Future Of Snowboarding Is Inclusivity, Says Pro Rider Kennedi Deck

The influential young rider on her Pride Week interview, filming for the Vans snowboard film "Evergreen," and why being a good person is so important

Q&A with Judith Kasiama, Founder of Colour the Trails—An Outdoor Group for POC & Allies

The Congolese Canadian on building communities as a refugee, the need for inclusivity not just diversity, advocating through action, and asking for help

How Two Strangers Launched a Print Magazine to Celebrate Women in the Outdoors

A conversation with co-founders Sierra Domaille & Juhee Kim on a changing outdoors culture, running a magazine during a pandemic, and more

How Pro Snowboarder Turned Filmmaker Jess Kimura Became the Mentor She Never Had

The self taught filmmaker talks supporting the next generation of women riders, her journey with mental health, and new film, The Uninvited II

Snowboarder & Writer Emilé Zynobia on Toxic Positivity & Mountain Town Representation

We talk with Jackson Hole ambassador and Yale grad student @curlsinthewild about studying the environment in a crisis, learning to claim, and more

Snowboarder and Activist Jeremy Jones on Climate Deniers & His Nonprofit POW


The snowboard legend talks about his new film, Purple Mountains, promoting climate science on Capitol Hill, and starting Protect Our Winters

Alex Strohl on the End of Instagram, Launching Workshops & Pandemic Perseverance

The influential photographer talks the end of Instagram, supporting women photographers at Wildist, and how to land clients in the pandemic

How Life Outside Prepared Comedian Tawny Newsome to Take on Hollywood

The LA-based actress, musician, and outdoorist talks growing up on a farm, working with Steve Carell, and being Black in nature

How Nature Photographer Gina Danza Created a Life of Epicness

We talk with outdoor enthusiast @wildgina on her path to working in the outdoor industry, increasing Black representation in nature, and much more

Q&A: Adventurer Ron Griswell on How to Get into the Outdoor Industry

The founder of HBCUs Outside discusses mindfulness, advice for adventure newcomers, and how he's helping increase representation outdoors

A DIY A-Frame Cabin in Cornwall, England Inspired by Dutch Minimalism

Q&A with furniture maker Heather Scott on building by hand, finding inspiration in art, and drawing influence from the land

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

All You Need to Know to Build Yourself an A-Frame Cabin for $8,000

Lessons learned and a step by step video prove anyone can build the cabin of their dreams with hard work and good friends

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

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