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In the new film ‘Thirteen Lives,’ the Hollywood A-lister plays Rick Stanton, the British diver who helped lead the effort to save 12 boys and their coach who were trapped in Thailand’s Tham Luang cave
Dig into one of Chef Biju’s favorite summer salads filled with seasonal fruits and veggies
The reality show’s cast members are beginning to wrestle with their emotions as temperatures drop and food sources dwindle
In his inaugural column for ϳԹ, the ‘Parks & Recreation’ star sounds off on Henry David Thoreau, emasculation, and bullying in the outdoors
The A-list actor is the voice of the new National Geographic documentary ’America the Beautiful,’ and we loved every minute
Every season, the survival reality TV show features a few bushcraft specialists who approach wilderness living with an artistic flair
For his new PBS show, ‘America Outdoors,’ comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston connects us to our natural environments through the most interesting of creatures: humans.
Award-winning poet Elizabeth Alexander explains how the expansion of the National Park Service Mellon Humanities Fellowship will allow scholars to deepen our understanding of the history within our public lands and share it with visitors
In the summer of 2020, an anonymous artist who goes by the name of Roadside Senryu started installing road signs inscribed with poems, a joy for those driving past them and for communities nearby
A beekeeping documentary, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion,’ and all things Obi Wan Kenobi
In the show's six episodes, host Baratunde Thurston takes viewers across the U.S. and has thoughtful, honest conversations with the people he meets about their relationships to the natural world
In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Do Hard Things,’ Steve Magness explains a clever tactic to combat anxiety and free yourself to perform
On his first album in five years, the singer-songwriter brings us a collection of heartfelt tracks that offer warmth and comfort when we really need it
In an exclusive interview about his first album in five years, the multiplatinum-selling musician opens up about his competitive side, songwriting, and the struggle to stay optimistic in trying times
Holders of ϳԹ’s first NFT, the Bedrock Badge, will automatically be entered to win concert tickets and limited-edition signed copies of the artist's new album, ‘Meet the Moonlight’
Amid all the noise surrounding Web3, something fascinating is emerging: a new kind of immersive adventure storytelling
‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ a Woodstock playlist, and ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’
At the end of one of the most successful Everest seasons in years, we collected the most compelling stories about the peak and how it can bring out the best and worst in those who attempt to climb it
Amy McCulloch went to the Himalayas looking for adventure. She came back with an idea for an epic novel.
An Everest thriller, ‘Bad Vegan,’ and Alex Honnold in the Amazon
The City of Angels is bringing together tech, academia, government, nonprofits, and ordinary residents to make its greenery more equitable and mitigate the effects of both climate change and systemic racism
‘Severance,’ a John Green audiobook, and ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’
Something surprising is happening on the video app best known for silly dance moves: users are finding inspiration for adventure
This month the ϳԹ Book Club will read ‘Riverman,’ by Ben McGrath, the tale of a traveler who glimpsed the kind of freedom most of us only dream about
Bill Hayes’s new book, ‘Sweat: A History of Exercise,’ offers a personal account of a universal tradition
If you’ve been riveted by the discovery of the ‘Endurance’ shipwreck, dive deeper into the rich history of daring—and often tragic—Arctic and Antarctic expeditions with these works of fiction and nonfiction
In the ten years since she published her memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, her life has changed dramatically—and so has the trail itself
The real-life action heroes swapped their boards for tuxedos to present a James Bond anniversary homage at the Oscars. We should’ve known they’d land it.
Join us for a live Zoom Q and A with the beloved author, presented by the ϳԹ Book Club, on Tuesday, April 5
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ϳԹ columnist Brendan Leonard investigates his relationship to nostalgia, happiness, and type-two fun
Our March pick is Cheryl Strayed’s classic memoir of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. We’ll conclude the conversation with a live Zoom Q and A on April 5.
Earth-loving New Yorkers are drawing from an unlikely arsenal of activism, hip-hop, marathon city-council Zoom meetings, and one sassy pug to hold the city to its zero-waste commitments. If they succeed, the environmental benefits could be huge.
‘Normal Gossip,’ a book about navigation, and ‘Abbott Elementary’
Critiques about body size and type can not only cause physical and mental harm but also reinforce implicit gatekeeping in sports
After her 25-year marriage ended in divorce, the ϳԹ contributing editor turned to science—and a river trip—to navigate through the darkness. Register here for our Zoom book discussion on March 9.
A poet laureate’s memoir, ‘Station Eleven,’ and a lacrosse film based on a true story
Director Max Lowe explores the aftermath of his father’s death in the emotional documentary
The world of fitness is always changing—for better and for worse. Here, we’ve focused on the bright side, spotlighting five faces in the health and wellness scene that are pushing for inclusivity, justice, and kindness, toppling old conventions to make their own.
Marshall Sella started as an intern at ϳԹ in Chicago in 1988, and he went on to a successful career as a magazine writer in New York. His friends and former colleagues will remember him as much for his infectious humor and generous spirit. Here, his editor recalls the impact a young man had on a magazine still finding its voice.
Cahill’s stories and rollicking misadventures around the world have made this publication what it is today. Here he talks about his role in the creation of ϳԹ magazine, choking down snake blood and gallbladder cocktails in the name of journalism, and how he came back from the dead after a frigid swim in the Grand Canyon’s biggest rapid.
The stories we were most excited to read and publish across ϳԹ titles this year
This year’s most memorable adventure films include ‘The Rescue,’ ‘14 Peaks,’ and ‘Playing with Sharks’
38 quotes that we interpret for our own needs
The podcast ‘FOGO’ captures a comedian’s quest to discover what she’s been missing in the outdoors
Some of this year’s best outdoorsy reads include new works from Alison Bechdel, Imbolo Mbue, and Mary Roach
Fifty years after its release, it’s time to unwrap the messages embedded in the game
Hunter S. Thompson, Taylor Swift, and ‘King Richard’
It’s been another challenging year, but some people thrive on adversity. Here are the athletes, activists, tree planters, chefs, filmmakers, and other disrupters who changed our world for the better in 2021. Plus: Meet Carissa Moore, surfing’s first female olympic gold medalist.
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Tim Zimmermann’s feature about a 12,000-pound orca that killed a SeaWorld trainer changed the future of marine parks, was developed into a powerful 2013 documentary, and turned the author into a vegan
Actually, we can’t get everything we need from nature
Sasha DiGiulian set out to become the first woman and second person in history to complete the Rocky Mountain Trilogy, a compilation of three of the hardest 5.14 big walls in the Canadian Rockies
‘The Trilogy’ features one of climbing’s strongest personalities at her most vulnerable
Why do I feel so, I don’t know, not that great after I spend a few minutes scrolling through social media?
How Susan Orlean reported the classic ϳԹ story about the surf girls of Maui
From adventurous sled dogs to aging golden retrievers, online canines make millions of people feel good about their day
The host of CNN’s ‘United Shades of America’ on what we learn when we engage with communities very different than our own
W. Kamau Bell, the host of ‘United Shades of America,’ sits down with fellow comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston for a lively conversation on what we learn about this country when we engage with communities very different than our own
The actor, woodworker, and dedicated outdoorsman offers up choice lessons for making a deeper connection with the world beyond your door
The IFSC had to apologize—twice—for broadcasting sexualized footage of climber Johanna Farber. The time for women athletes to be portrayed with respect is long overdue.
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For Indie singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop and British rapper Testament, the natural world is an endless source of creative inspiration
On an expedition to track lemurs in Madagascar, wildlife ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant found her confidence and her voice
Reading about romance and relationships in speculative fiction about scary futures reminds us that a better world is always worth fighting for
We’re relaunching our community for outdoorsy book lovers—starting with Richard Powers’s new novel, ’Bewilderment’
A revered figure in modern climbing literature, Katie Ives is known for her intense work ethic and for encouraging writers who weren’t always invited to the club. In her first book, she explores how the physical and fantastical aspects of big peaks have, for centuries, inspired human dreams.
The two climbing greats teach important things about footwork, climbing holds, and how to avoid being a gumby
For decades, many ski and snowboard films have excluded women and disabled and BIPOC athletes. ‘Mountain Revelations’ and ‘The Approach’ aim to bring new energy to the genre.
In which two bold but questionably sane adventurers actually do for reals what Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels only pretended to do
For New Generation Track and Field, established media companies are too stuck in their ways
When you carry the whole world in your pocket, aid can arrive from the most unexpected places
A long-distance rambler named Bearsun is walking from L.A. to New York, dressed like a very large Pokémon. This is his story.
Everything you need to know about the Collins Cup, who could win the first-ever event, how it works, and what the broadcast will look like
Running nerds won’t learn anything new from ‘Kipchoge: The Last Milestone,’ but it’s still a feast for the eyes
History tells us why skiing—and the outdoors in general—lacks diversity. Thanks to the work of dedicated groups, this is slowly changing.
When an oil company targeted the North Face with a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign accusing the brand of hypocritical climate activism, it served as a reminder of the contentious—yet partially codependent—relationship between the outdoor and fossil fuel industries
The Colorado-based provider of active-lifestyle content and services has expanded its portfolio again, bringing on three new cycling brands