Hard-Earned Lessons From a First-Time Sea Kayaker's Trip on the Maine Island Trail
When our city-dwelling, rock climbing correspondent planned an impromptu camping trip by boat, she learned core paddling lessons the hard way
17 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
How UTMB Became a Chaotic Spectacle and the Race Women Runners Deserve
This year's UTMB inspired conflict and debate about sustainability, but what if its beneficial impact on women's trail running is more important?
How Nootka Makes Premium North American-Made Saunas at An Accessible Price
Looking for a new backyard sauna? These western red cedar saunas are made in British Columbia by and for sauna lovers
Artists and Surfboard Shapers Together for Laru Beya
10 one-of-a-kind surfboards to be available on Artsy, with proceeds supporting Laru Beya's year-round youth programming in Far Rockaway, Queens
Inside Klättermusen Verkstad, a New Workshop & Outdoorsy Creative Hub in Stockholm
How the Swedish outdoor brand created an unconventional retail space inside a historic building in Stockholm's Södermalm neighborhood
Barrel vs. Cube Sauna: Which One Should You Pick?
Despite their similarities, these two styles of sauna are distinctly different. An expert sauna builder shares their advice for choosing the best one
The Hidden Cost of Colorful Gear & the Outdoor Brands Working to Change It
Textile dyes have hefty environmental impacts, but a few outdoor brands are pursuing ways to make colorful gear more eco-friendly
Why Alt Cycling Is the Best Approach to Riding Bikes
The characters, brands, and ethos behind the free-spirted, all-terrain approach to riding bikes that's so darn appealing
How Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Finds Inspiration in Vintage Outdoor Gear
The brand's co-founder Samuel Hardeman talks vintage collecting, climbing culture, and creating an outdoor brand with fashion-world appeal
What's Up With All This New See-Through Outdoor Gear?
Transparent shells and packs are everywhere now, so we hit up designers to ask if it's a passing aesthetic or the next evolution of technical design
Inside the Mind (& Schedule) of Trail Running's Elite Everyman Vincent Bouillard
What's it take for a Hoka shoe engineer and recent dad to maintain regular old life and win the world's most iconic 100-mile races?
How to Experience Scotland's Right to Roam in Cairngorms National Park
In the UK's largest national park, the best adventures start where you leave the trail behind
How to Hike Berlin’s 100-Mile Wall Trail Through Germany's Capital City
Along the Berliner Mauerweg, a multi-use path tells the tale of conflict, progress, and shared humanity in one of the world's most iconic cities
Q&A: Jeff Waldman on Building Cabins, Good Tools, & Making His New Book "The Land"
The designer and author of Elevated Spaces Substack condensed 10 years of life lessons and cabin building tips into new coffee table book "The Land"
Everyone Says Trail Running Is Growing—What Does That Actually Mean for the Sport?
New brand cash is bringing pool parties and DJs to race weekend, and some runners are asking if their sport is leaving its dirtbag roots in the dust
The Complete History of Gramicci, Rock Climbing's Original Dirtbag Brand
How pants made by a hippie California rock climber for high-stepping up granite became one of the most influential silhouettes in modern menswear
11 Best Point & Shoot Film Cameras for Photographers of All Skill Levels
From the most popular and sought after to the true underrated (and cheap) workhorses, we present the best 35mm film cameras still available today
What to Do During a Summer Trip to Åre, Sweden's Famous Ski Town
Sweden’s biggest ski town turns into a hiker’s wonderland in summer, making it a cool alternative to classic Euro destinations when temps are high
Doc or It Didn’t Happen: How Elite Athletes Approach Big Projects & Film Budgets
The outdoor industry's appetite for extreme content has never been greater—but what changes on expeditions when adventure becomes content?
Inside Active Cultures, a New Retail Concept Cultivating Running Culture in Salt Lake
Boutique active retail has yet to take hold at the foot of the Wasatch, but a new pop-up focusing on small brands and community aims to change that
Inside Raide’s Unapologetic Design Ethos of Performance at Any Cost
The founder of outdoor's exciting new technical brand shares why designing innovative gear for elite athletes will always be the brand's north star
Everything You Need to Know to Hike the Katsuo Trail, Japan's New Long-Distance Trail
From sea to summit, a new 130-mile hiking loop in Japan links the fishing culture of the coast to the rugged ridgelines of the country’s Southern Alps
22 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups to Support During Pride and Beyond
International and regional organizations, nonprofits, and collectives celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ campers, climbers, hikers, and more