From The Field
Lewis Pugh: no ice, no life
Polar swimmer Lewis Pugh highlights the danger of climate change, asks world leaders to protect our oceans, and has a message for COP26: time is running out....
The Hike Society: City to Summit
Toeing the timeless spaces between Sheffield’s city centre and the Peak District’s Mam Tor, Monique had room to remember Joan – the great-gran who originally matchmade her with the wild....
Timothy Olson: Mirage
An interview with Timothy Olson about the Pacific Crest Trail FKT and the spirituality he finds through running...
Pedaleando – Bikepacking Northern Patagonia
Laura Nitzsche shares her experience bikepacking solo from Bariloche to Piedra Parada in Argentine Patagonia....
21 Years on Ben Nevis
The John Muir Trust are celebrating 21 years of managing Ben Nevis. But what is wildness? And why is it important?...
Onboard the Oaken Yarn with James Aiken
An interview with sailor, James Aiken, who sailed 3,264 miles across the Atlantic Ocean on his boat, The Oaken Yarn, taking precious cargo of whisky staves for Talisker....
Breaking 20 with Pau Capell
In conversation with The North Face ultrarunner, Pau Capell, on his attempt to break his own course record at UTMB in Chamonix, France. ...
Tamara Lunger: Mountain Warrior
In conversation with Italian high-altitude mountaineer Tamara Lunger on big peaks, big goals, tragedy, and the hardship and heartbreak of K2 in winter....
The Finishers: A Race like No Other
What does it take to finish the Barkley Marathons, one of the toughest races on Earth? The Finishers tells the story of the few who have completed it....
Discoveries in the Arctic – In Conversation with Mike Horn
Mike Horn, one of the world’s most renowned adventurers, is on a mission in the Arctic to show the world the effects of global climate change. ...
Breaking Trail – In Conversation with Blair Fyffe
An interview with Blair Fyffe on the freedom of ski touring, the science of avalanches, and staying safe in the backcountry...
Of Goosebumps and Cheap Thrills – An Interview with Drew Smith
For expedition photographer Drew Smith, life is about the journey. ‘I just wanted to see the world.’...
FKT on the Gran Paradiso and Matterhorn
Fernanda Maciel overcame personal fear to complete a challenging Fastest Known Time on Gran Paradiso and the Matterhorn in less than 24 hours....
Challenging Pursuits
Siggi Bjarni Sveinsson, Benjamin Hardman, and Þorsteinn Roy Jóhannsson attempt to reach the summit of Hrútfjallstindar via its south face....
Signs of Life: An Interview with Stephen Fabes
We speak to Stephen Fabes about his new book, his experience travelling the world, and his more recent reality in frontline medicine....
Mountains of the Mind
We chat to James Forrest about his self-supported round of the 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District, and the physical and mental battles he faced along the way....
A Message of Hope
On his recent expedition, Mike Horn wanted to share his journey in real time with the world in order to illuminate the reality of our threatened planet. ...
Crossing Australia: Sophie Matterson and her five camels
At 300km in to her 4,000km trans-Australian trek, Sophie Matterson is realising the magnitude of the journey ahead in her attempt to be the first female with a camel herd to cross the full width of Australia....
DURGA: Forging a New Trail
'DURGA: Forging a New Trail' tells the story of 34-year-old Durga Rawal, the only guide of any gender from her village in northern Nepal. It is a story of female empowerment and gender equality about a brave young woman who is forging her own trail....
Mentor in the Mountains
Carlo Cosi was 16 when he decided his future: becoming a mountain guide. Combining all his passions – skiing, climbing, and travelling – every day was a no-brainer. We spoke to Carlo to find out what inspired him and what life as a mountain guide entails....
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