

Why the Nikonos V Is the Ultimate Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure
Developed by Jacques Cousteau and perfected in 1984 with the fifth generation, this legendary Nikon is beloved by both water and land photographers

Learning to Trust the Current on an 12,000 Mile Journey Around the Americas
Braving 70 knot winds, 20 foot swell, Chilean rachas, and mental boundaries to reach the tip of South America and the dreaded Drakes Passage

How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains
On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too

Photo Essay: Searching for Surf and Safe Passage in the Gulf of Alaska
A two-week boat trip through surfing's final frontier brings snow-capped mountains, icebergs and sea lions, hot springs and epic vistas

Battling Altitude and Ego While Hut Hiking in the Italian Dolomites
Faced with the unyielding effects of thin air, one hiker learns to let go of self expectations and what should be to enjoy what is

How to Visit Maine's Monhegan Island , a Car-Free Paradise for Nature Lovers
The tiny, ferry-accessible island off the coast of New England has art galleries, hiking trails, a brewery, and, yes, lobster rolls

20 Film Photos from Maine's Wild, Tourist-Free Mahoosuc Mountain Range
Far from Acadia and Maine's heavily frequented coast, this lesser known range is filled with lakes, rivers, and endless hiking trails

New Zealand Photo Essay: Wild Weather & Surreal Landscapes on 35mm Film
Photographer Tom Loach explores New Zealand's enchanting South Island with Olympus cameras and a bag of Kodak film in hand

14 Film Photos That Show Friluftsliv—Norway's Ethos of a Life Outdoors
With a right to roam that's enshrined in law, outdoor kindergartens, and nation-wide summer vacation, Norway takes outdoor culture to new heights

Searching for Solitude and a Superbloom in Southern California
One photographer drove to her favorite solitary slice of wilderness to document The Golden State's historic wildflower superbloom

20 Film Photos from 4 Days of Hiking in Zion National Park
Desert season is here—here's a glimpse of the beloved park and its searing natural landscapes via the lens of one intrepid Los Angeles photographer

Exploring One of the Midwest's Vast Underrated Wilderness Areas by Dogsled
Tucked up against the Canadian border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness comprises over a million acres and thousands of lakes and streams

How Famed Mexican Painter Jorge Obregón Turns His Country's Volcanoes Into Art
Photographer Luis Ortega accompanies the acclaimed artist into the field to paint Popocatépetl, Mexico's second tallest stratovolcano

Searching for Fresh Tracks & Unspoiled Ski Areas Along Canada's Famed Powder Highway
Travel tips from the 630-mile route in eastern British Columbia home to some of the world's best—and little known—ski resorts and mountain towns

Celebrating Life & Friendship While Sea Kayaking in Mexico's Gulf of California
A group of friends reconvene for a formerly annual island hopping adventure off the coast of Mexico to celebrate the life of a lost loved one

21 Disposable Film Photos From a Treacherous Hike to a 1930's PNW Fire Lookout Tower
A group of friends once again prove no good deed goes unpunished on an arduous hike to visit a historic 1932 Fire Tower in Washington's Cascade Range

Photo Essay: Chasing the Famous & Rare Golden Larch in North Cascades National Park
Medium format photos from deep in the rugged alpine of Washington State, where each fall for rare moment a brilliant gold hue overtakes the evergreen

18 Film Photos From a Season Ending Summit Attempt of the Wyoming's Grand Teton
With smoke and snow in the air and the climbing season closing, a last minute trip to the top of Wyoming's most iconic peak forces tough decisions

Exploring the Muskwa-Kechika, a Remote & Beautiful Part of the Canadian Rockies
The unique Management Area offers an example of how conservation, industry, and government can work together, but its future isn't guaranteed

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

How Shooting Film Double Exposures Reignited My Passion for Photography
Stuck in a creative rut, Santa Cruz photographer Caitlin Fullam found inspiration in experimental film photography

Finding Freedom in Jackson Hole at a 1920s University Geology Station
Photos from two summers spent exploring the Tetons and working on the kitchen staff at Camp Davis, a longstanding University of Michigan property

13 Film Photos From a Moody, Weird-Weather Weekend in Yosemite
A late-fall trip into America's most-photographed valley proves that a crummy weather forecast can coax out some of its dreamiest views

Visiting Charpoua Refuge, a Century-Old Mountain Hut Above Chamonix
Serving as a climber's base on Mont Blanc Massif for decades, the 1904 hut is accessed by train ride, glacier trek, and alpine trail scramble