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A new book argues that specialization—in sport and life—is overrated
'A Different Perspective' is a film that's designed to showcase nature photography in a lens that's unique
When one of your best buds is getting married, it calls for something truly epic
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
Scientifically proven to contain the most nostalgic value, bug spray, and peanut-butter-dipped Oreos
Michigan-raised writer Dean Kuipers and his brothers had a problem with their father: he had alienated all of them, and his attempt to regain their affection with a hunting property he’d bought only made things worse. Then something wonderful happened, rooted in their shared love of wild places. An exclusive excerpt from Kuipers's new memoir ‘The Deer Camp.’
A fascinating data analysis of the 381 painting the beloved artist did for his TV show will have you looking at him in a whole new light
'Element' documents the relationship between water and land through the lens of filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov
Caroline Van Hemert recounts an epic North American journey in her memoir 'The Sun Is a Compass.' But it's a lot more than just a gripping ride-along.
'Rock Paper Fish' takes viewers to southeast Alaska, where life is inseparable from the age-old rhythms of the Chilkat River
This week, we’ve got Lost Bayou Ramblers performing Si J'aurais des Ailes
Chia-Chia Lin's highly anticipated debut novel follows a Taiwanese American family struggling on the outskirts of Anchorage, Alaska
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Inspiring stories by badass adventurers
'Odd Season' highlights the joys that can be found in this turbulent transition period known as spring
Dierdre Wolownick gives us an inside look at what it was like to raise the 'Free Solo' climber in 'The Sharp End of Life'
The writer and climate activist talks about his new book 'Falter' and how the human race got itself into such a big mess
Kicking off spring film-festival season, these shorts and features explore the Grand Canyon, skate culture, and the nature of sufferfests
From 'The Suble Art of Not Giving a F*ck' to 'Sapiens,' this professional mountain biker doesn't mess around when it comes to reading good books
In his latest book, he unpacks our ineffectiveness in the face of climate change and connects the dots on what the future might be like
The new book 'Down from the Mountain' explores the fine line bears walk between the wilderness and suburbia
We've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music
‘Vanlife Diaries: Finding Freedom on the Open Road’ will spark your wanderlust
In his new animated feature, Chris Butler adds a contemporary twist to an old-fashioned tale
Two new podcasts are telling stories about climate and environmental change—and giving us a venue for considering the future
Heather Hansman’s new book is a must-read for anyone who loves rivers or is concerned about the future of the West
The new National Geographic series, narrated by Bear Grylls, doesn’t sugarcoat the harsh reality that critters face in the far reaches of the world
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music
When the going gets tough, reach for these high-energy tracks recommended by our editors
Feeling the need to get out into the sunshine for as long as humanly possible after the winter? If it’s still too cold, here are some books about other people doing that.
Jeff Provenzano narrates a wingsuit flight that resulted in a $5,000 helicopter-rescue bill
'The River and the Wall' chronicles an intense journey down the Rio Grande, bearing witness to the ecosystems and livelihoods along the U.S.-Mexico border
In the wake of a bizarre physical attack and the death of her father, Katie Arnold felt paralyzed by the anxieties of parenthood and being a woman alone in the wilderness. She got through it the same way she’d always done, by lacing up and hitting the trail. An exclusive excerpt from her new memoir, Running Home.
Including, but not limited to, films on taxidermists, Olympians, and one very scary night for a park ranger
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
Peter Heller’s latest novel puts two college friends in a canoe on Canada's Maskwa River, paddling toward a struggle against nature and other humans
In his new book, Mark Synnott offers a personal history of climbing, including a tense but revealing expedition to Pakistan with legendary climber Alex Lowe
The acclaimed author answers questions about his book ‘How to Change Your Mind’ and explains the emerging science behind the misunderstood drugs
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
In her new memoir 'Thirst,' the celebrated thru-hiker delves into the physical and mental struggles and triumphs she experienced on the trail
From ‘Becoming,’ by Michelle Obama, to ‘Sapiens,’ by Yuval Noah Harari
The professional ski mountaineer counts these titles among her all-time favorites
Four books that come highly recommended from one of America's most prolific mountaineers
Two hunters set off in a raft to hunt for rutting mule deer bucks in Idaho’s famed Frank Church Wilderness.
The stories go deeper than just deep pow
We’re bringing you the Pickathon Old Growth, an ongoing program that showcases musical acts live from the 2018 festival
We would like to stay on the ranch with the beloved author forever
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
‘Grizzly Country’ profiles Doug Peacock as he reflects on his time protecting the Yellowstone grizzlies.
A new documentary, 'Sea of Shadows,' highlights the work of Andrea Crosta, whose team infiltrates cartels and gangs to fight illegal wildlife trafficking around the world
James Balog's newest documentary hopes to close the political and cultural gap on climate change through the stories of those most affected by it
A new documentary is telling the story of the immigrants who keep ski towns running
Eric Larsen has more experience in the Arctic than just about anyone. He watched the new Mads Mikkelsen survival film and shared what he thought it got right and what missed the mark.
There's a burgeoning industry of hawking mountain-conquering platitudes for cash. Lots of it.
Mary Austin wrote about the Mojave as brilliantly as John Muir wrote about the Sierra. Why was she forgotten?
Mystery of Now features artist and Apache Skateboards founder Douglas Miles as he empowers youth in his community through skating
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
Our favorite recent releases (and a few oldies but goodies) will help you escape for at least a few minutes
‘Painted in Dust’ features motorcyclist Forrest Minchinton escaping to the Mohave Desert for an endless oasis of riding
Say what you will about the movie itself, but Sandra Bullock's character has apocalypse-wear nailed down
Doug Bock Clark’s deeply reported book immerses readers in a society that still relies on whale hunts for sustenance, while adapting to the creeping influences of modernity
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
The ski trail map at your local mountain was probably painted by James Niehues. Now you can see his life's work in one beautiful book.
From peeing in geysers to stealing linens
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about—all year long
These new releases rose to the top this year on our shelves, screens, and playlists
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
Featuring our 11 most popular photo essays of the year
Books, music, and pretty things to put on their walls
HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018
A new movie follows two lost souls on the Appalachian Trail
Three recent novels consider the world from the perspectives of urban foxes, dogs, and factory farm animals
We’re bringing you the Pickathon Old Growth, an ongoing program that showcases musical acts live from the 2018 festival.
You don’t really need more gear. You need knowledge and inspiration.
Ecologist Lauren Oakes’s new book, ‘In Search of the Canary Tree,’ puts a human face on a crisis we created
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Freshly compiled work from some of the adventure world's best photographers