Within the broad geography of West Texas, the town of Marfa is a tiny dot, occupying just a few blocks of low-slung, whitewash buildings where a permanent population of just … Read more
Within the context of economic development, the history of Johannesburg’s industrialisation is one of the most aggressive. At the time when its gold outcrop was discovered in 1884, the area … Read more
Photographer Benedetta Ristori captures Balkan Peninsula in “East” project
Will Ross, February 15, 2018
The emergence of the Balkan Peninsula from Soviet influence and post-rule conflicts has created a diverse human landscape, captured most recently by photographer Benedetta Ristori. Her 60-image photo book “East” … Read more
Fast Plastic: adidas and Parley for the Oceans
Will Ross, December 26, 2017
2017 may have been the year when the world’s fastest human seemed to slow down, but it was at least a good year for ocean plastic and running spikes for … Read more
Booking Campsites with San Francisco-based Hipcamp
Will Ross, November 13, 2017
The only thing harder to find than an apartment in San Francisco is a bed in St. Helena, one of California’s most over-subscribed destinations for wine tasting and weekend trips. One … Read more
Buy & Sell Used Stuff at Patagonia’s Worn Wear Store
Will Ross, October 5, 2017
It’s practically inevitable that the gear you once bought is no longer the gear you now need. After grabbing a Patagonia Down and Arc’teryx Gore-Tex ensemble to be flexible for … Read more
Photographer Lucas Foglia at Michael Hoppen Gallery, London
Will Ross, October 2, 2017
As part of his latest work, Human Nature, San Francisco-based photographer Lucas Foglia travelled the world capturing the different ways humans have interpreted and assumed their relationship to nature. Chelsea’s … Read more
Mount Skuta Alpine Shelter, Slovenia
Will Ross, August 18, 2017
Dropped in place in a single day during August 2015, the modular Skuta Alpine Shelter is also the story of a multi-disciplined international effort with an emphasis on minamalist essentials. … Read more
Hadwin’s Judgement: Environmental Thriller about Logging in British Columbia
Will Ross, August 16, 2017
Take yourself to Canada’s Pacific Northwest in this feature-length documentary, a haunting production that covers the splendour and decimation of huge tracts of ancient forest. Inspired by John Vallaint’s 2005 … Read more
Patagonia Provisions Savory Grains
Will Ross, August 7, 2017
Patagonia Provision’s strapline “Rethinking Our Food Chain” could be corrupted, “Bring the Best Camping Food”. Entirely portable and of impeccable quality, the Sausalito-based food startup located with Patagonia Works have … Read more
Tradeshows in the outdoors industry contain an odd mix. On the one hand, you have wonderfully revered companies flaunting their latest products, while on the other, lesser known fabric manufacturers … Read more
“Rambunctious Garden” by Emma Marris
Will Ross, July 6, 2017
Published in 2011, Emma Marris’ Rambunctious Garden: Saving Nature in a Post-Wild World makes a controversial contribution to the canon of environmental literature. Through a series of case studies, Marris sustains … Read more
For anyone who is familiar with the strip of Route 1 tarmac that connects San Francisco to Santa Cruz, they’ll know it as a hallowed passage. Toward the south end of this … Read more
Freitag: Wrought by the Freeway and Sewn from the Seed
Will Ross, June 16, 2017
For the past twenty years, Daniel and Markus Freitag have been slicing up unwanted lorry taps, fashioning them into the desired accessories of discerning Europeans. Their industrial heritage found a … Read more
When exploring prime backcountry in the winter, one key indicator you can use to get a feel for the terrain is to take note of how many flashes of bright checkered ski … Read more
On Friday 21st April, Theresa May’s government announced a £1.2 billion budget to increase the popularity of cycling and walking in England. Packaged by an expert committee, the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy [PDF] … Read more
The Hide Safari Lodge, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Will Ross, June 4, 2017
It’s easy to forget that there are still larger than life animals roaming parts of Africa, perhaps because viewing them requires an above-average travel commitment for those living beyond the African continent. … Read more
The Wooly Backstory to New Zealand’s Icebreaker
Will Ross, May 19, 2017
Known for its vast grazing herds and temperate climate, New Zealand has garnered a reputation for brilliantly bred sheep. According to 2016 stats, the South Pacific nation is home to 27.6 … Read more
Few things remind you just how feeble you are than hoeing, heaving and clearing earth. Your arms and wrists feel it first, before the force mounts to cause a serious … Read more
Gentaro Ishizuka’s Demarcation, Gallery 916, Tokyo
Will Ross, March 28, 2017
To open 2017, Tokyo’s Gallery 916 hosted Demarcation from Gentaro Ishizuka, a series of photographs that capturing wild places traversed by pipelines. Leaping through areas of oustanding beauty, the juxtaposition of refined geometry … Read more