Books & Media
Archive鈥楧eep Water鈥 marks the first time a gravel bike has appeared in a major motion picture. Well, a motion picture, anyway.
In her new book 鈥楪eneration Dread,鈥 author and researcher Britt Wray teaches us how to channel our climate grief and anxiety into purpose and agency
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado鈥檚 memoir about being the first Peruvian woman to stand atop the tallest mountain on earth is also a story about surviving sexual abuse and addiction and, ultimately, finding herself
This week, 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club host Elizabeth Hightower Allen spoke with author Silvia Vasquez-Lavado about her memoir In the Shadow of the Mountain,聽the Book Club’s May pick. On the one hand, the books is about Vasquez-Lavado journey to become the first Peruvian woman to summit Everest…
Plus, the emotional agony that comes with quitting the survival show early
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 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 first NFT, the Bedrock Badge, will automatically be entered to win concert tickets and limited-edition signed copies of the artist's new album, 鈥楳eet the Moonlight鈥
Amid all the noise surrounding Web3, something fascinating is emerging: a new kind of immersive adventure storytelling
Most surf films portray riding waves in a purely positive light. A new Apple TV+ docuseries and the documentaries 鈥榃aterman鈥 and 鈥楬avana Libre鈥 take a nuanced look at a spectrum of experiences amid the waves
鈥楾op Gun: Maverick,鈥 a Woodstock playlist, and 鈥楿nder the Banner of Heaven鈥
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
After two episodes, the survivalist reality show has already seen a few twists and turns
The outdoor-survival reality show returns for season nine鈥攖une in and return to our site for updates and speculation on who will win
The New Yorker staff writer spoke with 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club host Elizabeth Hightower Allen about turning the unbelievable story of itinerant canoeist Dick Conant into a book
The beloved annual gathering is in person again in Telluride, Colorado, and screening some of the most exciting adventure films of the year
Kathryn Miles鈥檚 new book, 鈥楾railed,鈥 investigates the killings of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park 25 years ago鈥攁nd asks difficult questions about safety in nature
An Everest thriller, 鈥楤ad Vegan,鈥 and Alex Honnold in the Amazon
When we open our ears to the marvels of natural soundscapes, we experience the energies of the world in a unique way鈥攁nd begin to understand the mysteries behind them
鈥極ur Great National Parks鈥 overly idealizes U.S. conservation efforts and gives a mealymouthed call to climate action
鈥楽everance,鈥 a John Green audiobook, and 鈥60 Songs That Explain the 鈥90s鈥
A relationship with plants built on love, care, and respect is at the heart of bringing the outdoors inside
Something surprising is happening on the video app best known for silly dance moves: users are finding inspiration for adventure
In an excerpt from his new book, 鈥楻iverman,鈥 writer Ben McGrath recounts how he met an itinerant canoeist named Dick Conant, a fascinating character who mysteriously disappeared shortly thereafter
This month the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club will read 鈥楻iverman,鈥 by Ben McGrath, the tale of a traveler who glimpsed the kind of freedom most of us only dream about
In a live Zoom Q and A, the beloved author talked about what it鈥檚 been like to have her bestselling memoir make such a big impact on the outdoor world, what her relationship to the outdoors is now, and what ever happened to Monster
Bill Hayes鈥檚 new book, 鈥楽weat: A History of Exercise,鈥 offers a personal account of a universal tradition
If you鈥檝e been riveted by the discovery of the 鈥楨ndurance鈥 shipwreck, dive deeper into the rich history of daring鈥攁nd often tragic鈥擜rctic 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鈥攁nd 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鈥檝e known they鈥檇 land it.
Join us for a live Zoom Q and A with the beloved author, presented by the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club, on Tuesday, April 5
In his new book, 鈥楽ounds Wild and Broken,鈥 the award-winning ecologist and writer dives into the history and diversity of our planet鈥檚 soundscapes in effort to get us to pay attention before they disappear
Set far from dramatic mountain peaks, the movie stays true to a gentler side of the state
Joey Santore鈥檚 YouTube channel, Crime Pays but Botany Doesn鈥檛, crosses citizen science with vigilante environmentalism
The Netflix film tells the true story of an early 20th-century explorer and his engineer fighting to survive in the Arctic. We talked to the 鈥楪ame of Thrones鈥 star about what it was like filming on location in Greenland and Iceland in extreme conditions.
Our March pick is Cheryl Strayed鈥檚 classic memoir of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. We鈥檒l conclude the conversation with a live Zoom Q and A on April 5.
鈥楴ormal Gossip,鈥 a book about navigation, and 鈥楢bbott Elementary鈥
After her 25-year marriage ended in divorce, the 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor turned to science鈥攁nd a river trip鈥攖o navigate through the darkness. Register here for our Zoom book discussion on March 9.
Professional skier Markus Eder had a fantasy of an impossible descent. Then he got creative.
In his new book 鈥榃ayward: Stories and Photographs,鈥 Chris Burkard takes readers behind the camera on his quest for meaningful experiences
A poet laureate鈥檚 memoir, 鈥楽tation Eleven,鈥 and a lacrosse film based on a true story
When 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor Florence Williams鈥檚 husband of 25 years left her, she paddled the Green River to process her grief. Her new book recounts that story and dives into the science of the heart.
The precocious author鈥檚 debut release was the December-January pick for the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club. We spoke with him about his journey along the Magdalena, Colombia鈥檚 longest waterway, and his attempt to understand the quickly changing country
The Twitter famous saurologist and cofounder of Black AF in STEM is helping to build a more inclusive scientific community鈥攁nd spotting some very sneaky lizards along the way
Marshall Sella started as an intern at 国产吃瓜黑料 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鈥檚 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 国产吃瓜黑料 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鈥檚 biggest rapid.
The stories we were most excited to read and publish across 国产吃瓜黑料 titles this year
This year鈥檚 most memorable adventure films include 鈥楾he Rescue,鈥 鈥14 Peaks,鈥 and 鈥楶laying with Sharks鈥櫬
The actor鈥檚 nature show, now streaming on Disney+, offers a welcome update to a familiar format
The podcast 鈥楩OGO鈥 captures a comedian鈥檚 quest to discover what she鈥檚 been missing in the outdoors
Some of this year鈥檚 best outdoorsy reads include new works from Alison Bechdel, Imbolo Mbue, and Mary Roach
The 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor鈥檚 latest release was the November pick for the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club. We spoke with her about the appeal of chasing powder and the many crises facing the ski industry.
In her new novel, the award-winning author takes an especially pessimistic view of the climate crisis鈥攂ut this isn鈥檛 the time to give up
Hunter S. Thompson, Taylor Swift, and 鈥楰ing Richard鈥
In an excerpt from his new book, 鈥楾here and Back: Photographs from the Edge,鈥 the renowned climber and filmmaker recounts a 2003 expedition with snowboarder Stephen Koch
Jordan Salama鈥檚 new book is an impressive debut by an up-and-coming travel writer
Author Jordan Salama began writing this captivating book, about a journey down Colombia鈥檚 Magdalena River, when he was just a college student
The film will premiere for general audiences this spring, marking the 40th anniversary of the tragedy
The new Netflix documentary chronicles Nirmal Purja鈥檚 journey to summit the planet鈥檚 8,000-meter peaks in less than seven months
Because helping people and the planet is the gift that keeps on giving
Some of our favorite recent releases explore the life of Jacques Cousteau, a nonbinary climber鈥檚 journey to embrace their identity, and the search for the world鈥檚 loneliest whale
国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor Heather Hansman鈥檚 new book is both a critical take on the ski industry and love letter to its skids
Tim Zimmermann鈥檚 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
Join us in reading Heather Hansman鈥檚 鈥楶owder Days鈥
In an excerpt from her new book 鈥楶owder Days,鈥 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor Heather Hansman looks at how the famous Colorado resort town is emblematic of a national trend, where corporate resorts and a skyrocketing housing costs are driving out all but the most affluent
The acclaimed author鈥檚 latest release is the October pick for the 国产吃瓜黑料 Book Club. We spoke with him about the book, climate anxiety, and the father-son relationship
鈥楾he Secret History,鈥 鈥楤attle Royale,鈥 and the latest Sally Rooney novel
These five documentaries from the famed mountain film festival feature everything from daring ski descents to an adorable Alaskan husky
A new Complex series takes Rick Ross, Lil鈥 Kim, and Quavo on short hikes. Each episode gets vulnerable in wonderfully unexpected ways.
Our strongest writers, most ambitious reporting, and award-winning storytelling throughout the decades
Patagonia recently updated the Willard Bascom classic 鈥榃aves and Beaches鈥
The actor, woodworker, and dedicated outdoorsman offers up choice lessons for making a deeper connection with the world beyond your door
In 鈥楾he Rescue,鈥 Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture the astonishing effort to find the boys鈥 soccer team that spent more than two weeks trapped in a cave
Steep lines and jaw-dropping stunts stand out in the annual film series鈥 latest entry
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Our culture columnist recommends six of the most interesting newsletters out there鈥攆rom thru-hiking dispatches to Neko Case鈥檚 reflections on nature
Honest-to-God advice on how to enjoy nature, from an actor-comedian-author-canoe-builder who grew up on a farm and takes rock stars rafting
For Indie singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop and British rapper Testament, the natural world is an endless source of creative inspiration
Alexandra Kleeman鈥檚 new novel imagines a disaster-plagued California where everybody鈥檚 drinking man-made water
鈥極nly Murders in the Building,鈥 Shirley Hazzard, and a whimsical TV musical
When the real world seems increasingly apocalyptic, what鈥檚 the point of reading novels about the horrors of climate change? 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 culture columnist investigates her own fascination with cli-fi.