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India's Lost History - Indians are Embracing Mountain Sports, But There is a Big Problem with #FakeNews

India's Lost History - Indians are Embracing Mountain Sports, But There is a Big Problem with #FakeNews

India's Instagram generation is finally getting outdoors - but has a deep-rooted problem acknowledging India's long-established climbing history, and those who came before them.

Discount Sports Retailer Decathlon returns to America, but is it welcome?

Discount Sports Retailer Decathlon returns to America, but is it welcome?

A modern day souk for low-priced sporting and outdoors equipment, French conglomerate Decathlon doubles down on cracking the US market despite red flags.

Why We Need to Separate Friluftsliv from Adventure

Why We Need to Separate Friluftsliv from Adventure

The Scandinavian philosophy of friluftsliv focuses on enlightenment through spiritual oneness with nature. The contemporary context, however, misleads us into believing that performing adventure sports in nature is a means to achieve friluftsliv. To be honest, it really isn't.

Opinion: Inside the Mind of a Lion Murderer

Opinion: Inside the Mind of a Lion Murderer

This is an opinion article courtesy of Alexander Anghelou who is a psychologist specialising in cognitive behaviour therapy, who is passionate about nature and wildlife. Why would anyone be interested in killing lions? Even if it was for free, which it is not. As a psychologist, this is what I

The Psychology of Summiting Everest

The Psychology of Summiting Everest

Being the first is important for many Everest aspirants, but unless you come from South Sudan, it is very hard to be the first of a nation. So what’s left?

The Joe Kinder Lynch Mob: Business as Usual

The Joe Kinder Lynch Mob: Business as Usual

Ever since the Joe Kinder and Sasha DiGulian thing blew up, I've been feeling like there's something missing in the global climbing community’s response, particularly among American climbers. It's not that I think Joe Kinder is in the right, or that I think

Courtney Sanders: The Bigger Issue

Courtney Sanders: The Bigger Issue

Following recent events, Courtney Sanders reflects upon wider issues in the outdoor industry.