Deep dives in the outdoors and travel. Unique topics, fresh perspectives, great photography, and honest travel guides.
This isn't a story about NFTS
Outside's abandonment of their NFT initiative is representative of larger issues in the communities they claim to serve
This isn't a story about NFTS
Outside's abandonment of their NFT initiative is representative of larger issues in the communities they claim to serve
These places aren't real.
An exploration in generative AI and how it will affect outdoor and travel photography
These places aren't real.
An exploration in generative AI and how it will affect outdoor and travel photography
The AI revolution is coming to travel
AI language models like GPT-3 will change the travel industry, but standing out in the market will require providing something truly unique
The AI revolution is coming to travel
AI language models like GPT-3 will change the travel industry, but standing out in the market will require providing something truly unique
How Kraig Adams inspired a new genre of travel video
YouTuber Kraig Adams has sparked a new trend in "calm content" with his solo hiking videos, inspiring a wave of similar content on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
How Kraig Adams inspired a new genre of travel video
YouTuber Kraig Adams has sparked a new trend in "calm content" with his solo hiking videos, inspiring a wave of similar content on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Outdoor Recreation's $862 Billion Economic Impact
The outdoor recreation economy is often touted as a massive contributor to the GDP, but the reality is more complex than it seems.
Outdoor Recreation's $862 Billion Economic Impact
The outdoor recreation economy is often touted as a massive contributor to the GDP, but the reality is more complex than it seems.
Outside Magazine's downward spiral?
Outside has announced a second round of layoffs, including the pausing of their Outside.io NFT initiative
Outside Magazine's downward spiral?
Outside has announced a second round of layoffs, including the pausing of their Outside.io NFT initiative
The ultimate Zermatt trail running loop
A perfect day of trail running on a marathon-length route around the Zermatt valley
The ultimate Zermatt trail running loop
A perfect day of trail running on a marathon-length route around the Zermatt valley
Is it ethical to promote travel to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is heavily investing in tourism, aiming to attract 100 million tourists a year by 2030, but the country's appalling human rights record and lack of independent judiciary raise ethical concerns for influencers promoting the country as a travel destination.
Is it ethical to promote travel to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is heavily investing in tourism, aiming to attract 100 million tourists a year by 2030, but the country's appalling human rights record and lack of independent judiciary raise ethical concerns for influencers promoting the country as a travel destination.
Putting Patagonia on a pedestal
Do we have a double standard when it comes to billionaires?
Putting Patagonia on a pedestal
Do we have a double standard when it comes to billionaires?
How to design a hip, outdoorsy motel
Boutique motels are popping up in both urban areas and outdoors-focused destinations...with a curiously similar aesthetic.
How to design a hip, outdoorsy motel
Boutique motels are popping up in both urban areas and outdoors-focused destinations...with a curiously similar aesthetic.
Snapshots: Bad Gastein, Austria
Bad Gastein has a growing co-working travel culture, stunning trails and breathtaking views, making it an excellent destination for solo travelers seeking adventure
Snapshots: Bad Gastein, Austria
Bad Gastein has a growing co-working travel culture, stunning trails and breathtaking views, making it an excellent destination for solo travelers seeking adventure
Trail running in Engelberg, Switzerland
Engelberg is a beautiful (and less touristy) destination in in Switzerland with incredible trail running and hiking options.
Trail running in Engelberg, Switzerland
Engelberg is a beautiful (and less touristy) destination in in Switzerland with incredible trail running and hiking options.
Trail running in St Anton am Arlberg
While already a well known skiing destination, St Anton also has incredible trail running options in the summer months.
Trail running in St Anton am Arlberg
While already a well known skiing destination, St Anton also has incredible trail running options in the summer months.
The Mala Mojstrovka via Ferrata (Hanzova Pot)
The Hanzova Pot via ferrata is a fun climb in the Julian Alps, and even better with a ridge traverse of Velika Mojstovka and Zadnja Mojstrovka.
The Mala Mojstrovka via Ferrata (Hanzova Pot)
The Hanzova Pot via ferrata is a fun climb in the Julian Alps, and even better with a ridge traverse of Velika Mojstovka and Zadnja Mojstrovka.
A day trip to Lake Bled
Short on time? Here's how to plan a one day trip to Lake Bled.
A day trip to Lake Bled
Short on time? Here's how to plan a one day trip to Lake Bled.
Champery and the Tour du Dents Blanches
A long weekend in the mountains of Switzerland and France, with an (abbreviated) hike on the Tour du Dents Blanches.
Champery and the Tour du Dents Blanches
A long weekend in the mountains of Switzerland and France, with an (abbreviated) hike on the Tour du Dents Blanches.
Fastpacking the Karwendel High Trail (3 days)
A complete guide to hiking or fastpacking the Karwendel High Route (Karwendel Höhenweg), a spectacular 6-stage route in Tirol, Austria.
Fastpacking the Karwendel High Trail (3 days)
A complete guide to hiking or fastpacking the Karwendel High Route (Karwendel Höhenweg), a spectacular 6-stage route in Tirol, Austria.
Outside Magazine launches a new NFT initiative
The "Outerverse" appears to be a questionable foray into the world of web3
Outside Magazine launches a new NFT initiative
The "Outerverse" appears to be a questionable foray into the world of web3
The magic of parkrun
Parkrun, a volunteer-organized 5k race that takes place in local parks every Saturday, offers a unique community-focused atmosphere and a refreshing alternative to the costly and elaborate organized races common in the US.
The magic of parkrun
Parkrun, a volunteer-organized 5k race that takes place in local parks every Saturday, offers a unique community-focused atmosphere and a refreshing alternative to the costly and elaborate organized races common in the US.
The rise of the hybrid traveler
As remote work continues to reshape the way we work and travel, a new type of traveler is emerging, one who combines remote work with longer workcations
The rise of the hybrid traveler
As remote work continues to reshape the way we work and travel, a new type of traveler is emerging, one who combines remote work with longer workcations
The outdoors + Web3 – it's not all bad but sometimes it feels shitty.
A new National Parks NFT project aims to provide gear and experiences to its membership community, while also donating 10% of minting proceeds to National Parks.
The outdoors + Web3 – it's not all bad but sometimes it feels shitty.
A new National Parks NFT project aims to provide gear and experiences to its membership community, while also donating 10% of minting proceeds to National Parks.
"Fixing" geotags
Can UI-based interventions increase intentionality and psychological ownership of places among social media users?
"Fixing" geotags
Can UI-based interventions increase intentionality and psychological ownership of places among social media users?
'Airbnb for outdoor gear' startups never work
The idea may sound enticing, but despite many attempts, previous "gear sharing" startups have consistently struggled to succeed at scale
'Airbnb for outdoor gear' startups never work
The idea may sound enticing, but despite many attempts, previous "gear sharing" startups have consistently struggled to succeed at scale
How do we save mountain towns?
A lack of affordable housing for seasonal workers is causing issues with everything from restaurants to bike shops
How do we save mountain towns?
A lack of affordable housing for seasonal workers is causing issues with everything from restaurants to bike shops
Is Outside the new "Amazon of the outdoors"?
A series of major acquisitions has turned "Outside" into a major outdoor media conglomerate
Is Outside the new "Amazon of the outdoors"?
A series of major acquisitions has turned "Outside" into a major outdoor media conglomerate
These places will pay you to move.
Remote work will bring changes to local economies and cities over the next few years. Whether not all the Silicon Valley bros head to Miami or not, it’s clear that the winds of change are in the air.
These places will pay you to move.
Remote work will bring changes to local economies and cities over the next few years. Whether not all the Silicon Valley bros head to Miami or not, it’s clear that the winds of change are in the air.
A Wild Year for National Parks
Diving into the data around national park visitation in 2020. It was a wild year.
A Wild Year for National Parks
Diving into the data around national park visitation in 2020. It was a wild year.
The North Face goes Gucci
Perhaps unsurprisingly, many "traditional" outdoorists are up in arms about The North Face's latest collaboration with Gucci
The North Face goes Gucci
Perhaps unsurprisingly, many "traditional" outdoorists are up in arms about The North Face's latest collaboration with Gucci
Running the Four Pass Loop in a Day
The Four Pass Loop is one of the best backpacking loops in North America. We tackled it in a day.
Running the Four Pass Loop in a Day
The Four Pass Loop is one of the best backpacking loops in North America. We tackled it in a day.
Safety first. Or not.
The infamous "Magic Bus" from the book and movie "Into the Wild" has been airlifted out of the Alaskan wilderness due to concerns about public safety, sparking a debate about the responsibility of the state to regulate the backcountry and how to balance it with preserving the public's access to wildlands.
Safety first. Or not.
The infamous "Magic Bus" from the book and movie "Into the Wild" has been airlifted out of the Alaskan wilderness due to concerns about public safety, sparking a debate about the responsibility of the state to regulate the backcountry and how to balance it with preserving the public's access to wildlands.
You can't keep blaming "influencers" for everything
Much like millennials and avocado toast, "influencers ruining the outdoors" is a tired and lazy take that belies a lack of research, nuance, and a mean streak of NIMBYism in the outdoor community.
You can't keep blaming "influencers" for everything
Much like millennials and avocado toast, "influencers ruining the outdoors" is a tired and lazy take that belies a lack of research, nuance, and a mean streak of NIMBYism in the outdoor community.
A New Airport Near Machu Picchu?
It's a plan representative of larger issues in tourism strategy and promotion.
A New Airport Near Machu Picchu?
It's a plan representative of larger issues in tourism strategy and promotion.
Lodge to lodge adventures in the Sacred Valley
A unique multi-day journey through the landscapes and history of the Sacred Valley with Mountain Lodges of Peru
Lodge to lodge adventures in the Sacred Valley
A unique multi-day journey through the landscapes and history of the Sacred Valley with Mountain Lodges of Peru
Skiing in Banff - Everything You Need to Know
Banff National Park is home to three incredible ski resorts: Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village.
Skiing in Banff - Everything You Need to Know
Banff National Park is home to three incredible ski resorts: Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village.
A guide to climbing Pico de Orizaba
A weekend trip to climb Pico de Orizaba, the tallest mountain in Mexico.
A guide to climbing Pico de Orizaba
A weekend trip to climb Pico de Orizaba, the tallest mountain in Mexico.
How might we improve the rec.gov lottery system?
What if there was a way to (marginally) improve your lottery odds and also contribute to conservation efforts?
How might we improve the rec.gov lottery system?
What if there was a way to (marginally) improve your lottery odds and also contribute to conservation efforts?