The Outdoor Journal

A Journey Without Footprints, to Sapmi and the Indigenous People of Scandinavia.

For centuries the Sami people have populated the northernmost regions of Scandinavia. They call their home Sapmi, frequently crossing the plains with their reindeer in a nomadic lifestyle.

Film Review: “Learning To Skateboard In A Warzone” – So much more than “Cool”.

A Journey Without Footprints, to Sapmi and the Indigenous People of Scandinavia.

For centuries the Sami people have populated the northernmost regions of Scandinavia. They call their home Sapmi, frequently crossing the plains with their reindeer in a nomadic lifestyle.

Film Review: “Learning To Skateboard In A Warzone” – So much more than “Cool”.

This Oscar and BAFTA nominated film tells the story of a group of girls at Skateistan in Kabul, as they progress at the skatepark, but more importantly with their studying in the classroom.

Latest articles

The Hunt For a Monster Tuna: Pelagic Renaissance

A freediving spearfisher who hunts tuna bit off more than he could perhaps chew, in dangerous conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. A first-person account.

Stefanie Spear’s Charge for Change

A 30-year advocate for the environment and the Founder of EcoWatch takes her own maiden voyage as a sailor to the Galapagos islands on an all-women crew to move the needle on single-use plastics.

The Kindness of Strangers with Naresh Kumar

Propelled by the kindness of strangers on his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses continents to raise awareness of human trafficking.

A Trail of Ice and Fire with Ray Zahab

Ray Zahab seeks out vast areas of remote wilderness around the globe to explore human interconnectedness and empower students with experience-based learning.

Exclusive: Why Climbing was Banned on India’s Most Popular Trans-Himalayan Trekking Peak

Massive over-tourism on India's Stok Kangri, 6154m, in Ladakh, finally led All Ladakh Tour Operators Association (ALTOA) to ban all activities for three years. Here is ALTOA’s exclusive statement.