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Healing after Howse: How does the climbing world cope with the triple tragedy?

Healing after Howse: How does the climbing world cope with the triple tragedy?

In April, three prominent young alpinists perished in an avalanche on Canada’s Howse Peak. Their deaths prompt another reckoning with mountaineering’s timeless question: is it worth it?

Wilderness Porn

Wilderness Porn

In the social media era, nature has become a commodity—hashtagged and hearted for mass consumption. But at what cost? Is our planet ultimately paying the price?

Procrastination and The Outdoors

Procrastination and The Outdoors

It is easy to convince myself that going outside, and maybe feeling a little uncomfortable is a bad idea. It is easy to stay at home, and watch a movie. It is easy... but is it worth it?

Dear Winter... An Open Letter To Snow, Ice and Jack Frost.

Dear Winter... An Open Letter To Snow, Ice and Jack Frost.

As the snow begins to melt, and the sun breaks through the clouds, Brooke Hess, with seasonal anxiety in tow, discusses her relationship with the seasons in an open letter.

A Visit To "The Border Wall": Here's What I Found...

A Visit To "The Border Wall": Here's What I Found...

This isn't an article with a political agenda, but an observation, about how two feet separated by three rusty, old wires can drastically change your life.

The New York Times Travel Show: Beware an Astonishingly Out of Touch Industry

The New York Times Travel Show: Beware an Astonishingly Out of Touch Industry

On Friday, 25th January, The Outdoor Journal attended an industry event that left us infuriated at "expert" panels bereft of expertise, or possibly even honesty.

“Today, I’m Thankful For…” the Privilege to Suffer

“Today, I’m Thankful For…” the Privilege to Suffer

On Thanksgiving, we ask: what allows us to have the experience of trail-running or mountain-climbing in the first place? The luxuries of time and money not spent on survival.