Known for its speed and daring route, the Volvo Ocean Race made the most of its extreme navigation through the Southern Ocean by undertaking research during a thrilling fifth leg. The Southern … Read more

First published in 2005, Let My People Go Surfing traces the story of Yvon Chouinard and the principles that guided him in building one of the most influential outdoors brands, Patagonia. … Read more

Early in 2012, The Conservation Alliance funded the Vermont Land Trust in their Bolton Valley Conservation Campaign. Aimed at protecting 1,200 acres of the Bolton Valley Nordic and Backcountry property, … Read more

On February 19, President Obama used his authority under the 1906 Antiquities Act to designate Browns Canyon National Monument near Salida, Colorado. This legislation protects 22,000 acres of Forest Service and … Read more

Keeping an eye out for responsibly manufactured gear isn’t easy. With so many authorities, fabrics and processes out there, getting confused is inevitable and keeping in touch with the latest … Read more

The subject of just how we do conservation is an area of great debate among experts. In her article for The New Yorker, ‘Bridging the Conservation Divide‘, Michelle Nijhuis outlines the status of a controversy … Read more

2014 has seen the protection of some remarkable areas of natural beauty in the United States, thanks to cooperation between Congress and the nation’s wilderness conversation agencies. The US Senate … Read more

This winter has seen a number of updates to the debate on down and its ethical use in outdoors apparel. Two months ago, UK RRP £250 and The North Face … Read more

Two arch rival brands, both revered in outdoor sports, have made the subject of down sourcing their most recent and contended stage. Over the last few years, The North Face … Read more

It’s not everyday that you hear of world-first rock climbing ambitions meet with scientific research on the same perilous face in Southern Africa. But for a group of professional rock … Read more

In the aftermath of the European Elections, news of the overland arrival of a group of musicians calling themselves “The Glitch Mob” was bound to cause some kind of stir. But … Read more

When talking about motivations behind career choices, it’s easy to be convinced by Californians. During an interview with Alex Honnold in November, the professional rock climber explained the importance he … Read more

Following the heralded announcements from Amazon, Nintendo and Microsoft of record sales on the recent Black Friday in the US, online retailers across the country cut, squezzed and crunched their … Read more

I write, I photograph and I guide. These are my chosen activities and I do them because they make my life meaningful. I also do them because I believe that … Read more

Nestled on the foot of Switzerland’s highest peak at 2883m above sea level stands the Monte Rosa Hut, a high altitude lodging that’s home to a number of brilliant innovations that … Read more

Local cycling enthusiasts at Edinburgh’s The Bike Station and Hillside Agency have developed an innovative map of the city’s off-road cycling paths. The map outlines the car-free routes throughout city, unveiling many … Read more