Interviews

How Rashad Frazier Went From New York Chef to Outdoor Adventure Guide

The serial entrepreneur is harnessing a love of the outdoors and leading a movement—Black and brown folks taking up space in the outdoors

Learning the Hard Way with Photographer, Pilot & Outdoorist Elijah Burton

Q&A with the Portland, OR-based surfer, mountain biker, and pilot on building community, cameras, and the joys of achieving in the face of failure

Inside William Ellery, Where Trevor Davis' Strange & Creative Vision Comes to Life

How the once professional chef and former Tom Sachs' fabricator creates materials-driven "expedition gear" for outdoor wear in New York City

How to Build a DIY Wood Fired Hot Tub for Around $2,000

The dreamy soaking tub came together on the cheap thanks to reclaimed wood and some serious sweat equity

Adventurer Colin O'Brady on Walking Across Antarctica, Meditating, & His New Book

In "The 12-Hour Walk," the world record-holding explorer argues that a salve for mental fog and anxiety is to go for a very, very long walk

Q&A: Photographer Alex Strohl on Film, Friendship & New Zine "Adventure Buddies"

Talking film photography and Adventure Buddies, Strohl's new zine project documenting human-powered trips with Isaac Johnston, Chris Burkard, and more

Q&A: Full Circle Everest Photographer Evan Green on Gear, Fear & Summiting

Days after summiting the world's highest peak, photographer Evan Green discuss his camera gear, the expedition, and its significance

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

Instagram Sensation Plant Kween on the Benefits and Joys of the Great Indoors

Christopher Griffin, aka @plantkween, shares tips for plant parenting and self care, and why they turned their NYC apartment into an indoor garden paradise

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

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

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

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 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