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In Search of the Yucca Man

In Search of the Yucca Man

Climbing amongst the rock towers of Joshua Tree National Park, Jared Leto and Jimmy Chin seek their place in the geology of stories that fill this landscape....

Celebrating The Spirit of Exploration

Celebrating The Spirit of Exploration

We take a closer look at the new #TheNorthFacexGucci collection – a collaboration based on the shared values of adventure, freedom, respect for nature, and, above all, the spirit of exploration...

Nocturne

Nocturne

Nocturne is the reimagining of the way we interact with the darkness. James Aiken goes in search of a more connected relationship with the outdoors – not limited by the light....

Creating a Balanced Life

Creating a Balanced Life

Mark Musgrave of The Level Collective set out to create a brand that puts ethics, sustainability, and beauty first....

Breaking Trail – In Conversation with Blair Fyffe

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...

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

The Torngat Mountains Nation Park is a land of mountains and polar bears, small glaciers, and caribou. A spectacular wilderness and a place of spirits....

Picture Organic Clothing: A Sustainable Mountain Brand

Picture Organic Clothing: A Sustainable Mountain Brand

At a time when most brands were ignoring sustainability, Picture Organic Clothing put it at the heart of everything they did – and they’ve never stopped moving forward....

Of Goosebumps and Cheap Thrills – An Interview with Drew Smith

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.’...

Body of Water

Body of Water

The documentary, Body Of Water, spends a winter following wild swimmer Gilly McArthur on her mental and physical journey to seek out remote, icy waters....

Kora: The Spirit of Adventure

Kora: The Spirit of Adventure

During a trek in the sacred mountain range of Kawa Karpo in Yunnan, China, Kora founder Michael Kleinwort tested a prototype that would become the world's first yak wool performance base layer....

The Last Wilderness of Scotland

The Last Wilderness of Scotland

Jamie Barnes and Ian Finch journey to the far north west of Scotland, with an aim to paddle & portage their canoe into a remote interior section of the region – one of the most isolated locations in mainland UK. The weather had other ideas....

FKT on the Gran Paradiso and Matterhorn

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....

Lost Captures

Lost Captures

Matty Waudby and Clare Nattress re-trace the pedal strokes of Matty's Grandfather's 1950s bikepacking adventure through Scandinavia....

Exit Point

Exit Point

Exit Point is a short film inhabiting the mind’s eye of BASE jumper, Tim Howell as he prepares for his descent. ...

Breaking Trail – In Conversation with Leah Evans

Breaking Trail – In Conversation with Leah Evans

Leah Evens grew up on the slopes of Red Mountain Ski Resort surrounded by a supportive community and the beauty of Canadian mountains. ...

Kendal Mountain Festival 40th Anniversary

Kendal Mountain Festival 40th Anniversary

Kendal Mountain Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary, moving its spectacular line-up of films, live events, guest speakers and literature programme online...

Under the Open Skies

Under the Open Skies

For four years, in perfect solitude and harmony with nature, Markus lived in a hut he built by hand, slept on reindeer skins, and survived on oatmeal, berries, and fish. Here is how the move saved his life....

Come Hell or High Water

Come Hell or High Water

In 2009, after a successful career as a pro surfer, Jon Rose found himself on such a plateau, and his salvation would once again be found in water....

Challenging Pursuits

Challenging Pursuits

Siggi Bjarni Sveinsson, Benjamin Hardman, and Þorsteinn Roy Jóhannsson attempt to reach the summit of Hrútfjallstindar via its south face....

Going Wild: An Interview with Mel McDermott

Going Wild: An Interview with Mel McDermott

Galz Gone Wild is an all-female outdoors group based in Ireland with a simple mission: to connect more women to nature and the outdoors. We chatted to GGW founder Mel McDermott about her mission to reconnect with the outdoors as an avenue for mental health and healing....

Wanderlust Europe: An Interview with Alex Roddie

Wanderlust Europe: An Interview with Alex Roddie

Wanderlust Europe: The Great European Hike is the new book on Europe’s best big trails from gestalten, co-edited by long-distance walker, outdoor writer and editor Alex Roddie....

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