Culture
Archive
Author Richard Louv, who coined the term “nature-deficit disorder,” is back with his latest book on the importance of getting kids into nature
The city may be the only one in America that can be confident in its Olympic hosting qualifications, and designers made an emblem that shows it
One of nature’s most captivating big cats is so inbred that the species may be doomed
Sunshine Superman is a documentary that profiles pioneering BASE-jumper and aerial cinematographer Carl Boenish. In this exclusive clip, director Marah Strauch explains how finding a box of archival footage from Boenish inspired her to find out more about the man behind the camera. You can watch the full documentary from Magnolia Pictures…
Plug in your headphones and get ready to binge. These podcasts give ‘Serial’ a run for its money.
A former pro ski jumper breaks down Hollywood’s attempt to portray an obscure winter Olympic sport
Yvon Chouinard thinks environmental activists could learn a thing or two from businesspeople, even if—as he puts it—businesspeople are sleazeballs
In his latest book, Pulitzer Prize–winning scientist Edward O. Wilson argues for a bold step in conservation
Nutritious lunches are key to fueling our children’s minds and bodies, and our cafeterias are failing us
Stock your physical and digital library with these must-read and must-see works that capture the fun, danger, and beauty of the cold.
Paying a visit to the birthplace of a massive and fiercely protective breed—that’s still as critical to keeping the peace in the area's farms as it was thousands of years ago
From meetings facilitated by Conrad Anker to moving into the van together
The California Coastal Commission's decision to oust its executive director has set in motion a chain of events that could change the character of the state's iconic coastline
Efforts among lawmakers across the west to help mule deer populations by allowing hunters to bag coyotes and mountain lions won’t work—it never has
A new documentary gives a never-before-seen look at the BASE jumper's near-death experience—and the almost-impossible jump he took just a year later
The singer’s new album comes after a two-year deep dive into the wild
Skiers have been wiping out since the dawn of the sport. But now, when pro skiers take miraculous falls, millions of people tune in.
When Michigan-based singer/songwriter Chris Bathgate released his last album five years ago, Paste named him a Best New Artist. Instead of going back to the studio to crank out another album, Bathgate instead spent two years in the woods. Now he's back with his latest EP, “Old Factory,” which…
We asked the director of the National Avalanche Center what precautions he takes when he goes skiing with his two young daughters
A rollicking new book examines the extraordinary, nearly forgotten life of the american scout and adventurer
In this clip from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, actor Jason Clarke talks about portraying climbing guide Rob Hall in the 2015 film Everest. The clip also features Hall's wife, Jan Arnold, discussing she and her husband's adventures climbing mountains in Alaska. Everest is now available on Blue-Ray, DVD,…
We asked photographer Jesse Burke, whose new book showcases a series of road trips with his young daughter
The trick to scoring dreamy conditions and jealousy-inducing powder footage? Don’t plan ahead, and know how to fake it when the conditions aren't that dreamy.
After making billions of dollars in revenue from our national parks, Delaware North Companies is aiming to extort the federal government for even more. Enough is enough.
A retired Navy SEAL teaches us how to turn common household objects into brutal weapons in a pinch, which is almost as funny as it is terrifying
It's expensive, demanding, and in the eyes of the many cities that have refused to throw their hats into the five-ring circus, a total scam
In 2015, filmmaker Jeremy Prusso took his family on a trip to Utah's Maple Canyon. The journey spawned his latest film, Maple Canyon, which touches on the importance of spending time outside with family. “You just want them to have what you have, to see…
Nature eases stress, and there’s no better way to offset the collective holiday insanity than by escaping to wild places. Presenting five family adventures for a meaningful season.
A new bill could allow pipelines to make their way into your favorite wild lands
The original 1991 film inspired a generation of hard-charging athletes. Now grown up, many of them signed on as stuntmen for the reboot to make the snowboarding, wingsuiting, and motocross as real as possible.
What’s spurring so many A-list celebrities to appear on a survival TV show? The chance to experience a little fear and risk, which, as Grylls keeps telling us, only makes you stronger.
The pressure to enlist kids in competitive sports has us putting four-year-olds on the soccer field. It’s clear they don’t know what they’re doing. And it may be a more harmful decision than you realize.
Indira, a short film from Nate Gunn, follows a family's struggle after losing their child. Utah-based artist, mountaineer, and photographer Andy Earl and his wife finally find peace in the place that always brings them happiness: the mountains. …
The first-ever documentary about the notorious ultramarathon was just as secretive and nearly as difficult to complete as the race itself
As the Paris talks continue, the brand's president calls for a concerted effort to bring about real change
Most folks know Avery Brewing Company for the outstanding beer they make in Boulder, Colorado. What they might not know, however, is that Avery's founder, Adam Avery, is also a serious rock climber. Here, he reflects on the correlations between climbing, entrepreneurship and “doing what you want to…
Pressure on kids to perform well in school, excel in competitive sports, and handle other pressures could be alleviated with some simple one-on-one time with nature
The first full-length mountain film to be shot entirely in 4K is no gimmick: it's a game changer for high-action, small-budget productions
Scottish BMX rider Kriss Kyle blew up the internet with his latest optical illusion video. Here’s how he did it.
With his first book, the famous climber seeks to put his daring stunts in perspective
Now you can hang your favorite in your living room, no matter how oddly specific
The famed big-mountain skier at the helm of Bravo’s new Whistler-based reality show, has her eye on the bigger picture: encouraging more women to get outdoors
Capturing footage for Salomon Freeski’s latest installment was a once-in-a-lifetime event
Without hard numbers to demonstrate the value of our public lands and the recreation they support, Congress won’t take our needs seriously
A family of backcountry maximalists learns to love going fast and light
The best survival book in a decade tells the unbelievable tale of a man who spent more than a year lost on a boat
Iconic mountains in Scotland are crumbling under the feet of an unprecedented surge in tourism sparked by the last 007 movie
If a skier hucks without uploading a photo, does anybody see it? A road trip through the exploding business side of Instagram, where pro athletes roam Alberta stalking the next big trophy shot.
Pro skier Angel Collinson lays out how the state’s refusal to obey federal clean air standards is costing athletes, businesses, and visitors
What motivates an amateur racer to rack up thousands of training miles and take on the pain and tedium of marathons and ultramarathons? Sometimes it's about keeping a step ahead of your ghosts.
The late climber, highliner, and BASE jumper writes about the passions of his life: his dog, his girlfriend, and the outdoors
This short video from Goal Zero features professional surfer Chadd Konig, who recently gave up the warm beaches of Southern California and went in search of something more. He was craving deeper connection with the land, and after finding the perfect spot in Northern California, he built…
James Lawrence, aka the Iron Cowboy, ran 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days this summer. He did it all with his five young children in tow.
Meet the creative mastermind behind the tiny camera that elevated the first-person narrative and made POV fiends of us all
The weekend-long event features a multi-heat dog surfing contest with prizes in four different weight-class divisions and even tandem heats with the dogs’ owners.
We asked two NASA engineers to break down how realistic the new Matt Damon movie is. (Spoilers ahead!)
In 'Think South,' Cathy de Moll explains how a team of explorers pulled off one of the 20th century’s most challenging expeditions
Every year we ask our Instagram followers to share the best shots of their number one adventure buddy.
After decades spent wandering the globe, the veteran travel writer takes a domestic detour
This one-woman film crew has hopped the globe (and endured blood-sucking critters) to bring unheard voices to the fore
The secret? Leaf blowers, peat moss, and cornstarch.
As Hollywood prepares to release its adaptation of 'The Martian,' author Andy Weir talks about what it would take to send a person to Mars, and what he's got cooking for his next novel
We talked to the filmmaker behind a new Patagonia-funded film about a controversial ski resort development in British Columbia
The adventure documentary tracks four young Texans as they lead a group of mustangs from Mexico to Canada
Mountaineer Hilaree O’Neill hiked to the base of Makalu, the world’s fifth highest peak, with her two young sons in tow
The complicated relationship between high altitude workers and Western climbers is on display in ‘Sherpa’
To capture professional-grade footage on the world’s highest peak, the makers of Everest turned to a Colorado cameraman who got his start shooting for Warren Miller
The new film from Sweetgrass Productions shows you what it's like to pedal through a rattlesnake-infested desert—in the middle of the night
The filmmakers behind Reel Rock talk Alex Honnold’s early years, the Dawn Wall feature documentary, and what makes a good movie
These guys might just be the ultimate weekday warriors. Evening Warriors is a short film from Quebec Connection that documents the crew's first week of August from a drone. Despite working during the day, they somehow find enough daylight and energy…
An opportunity for a digital up-close encounter, to mark a great conservation achievement
It depends who you ask. But I just can't wrap my brain around sending a child up the highest mountain in the world.
John Bradley owned his sailboat, Scottie II, for over forty years. When Hurricane Irene hit Rhode Island, Scottie II was taken out, leaving John without a boat. Now 91, Bradley is fixing up a new boat and continues to sail. On the Water with John Bradley is a short film from Charlie…
After a terrifying brush with death two years ago forced the Canadian free-rider to confront his inner demons, a new film seeks to chronicle his spiritual journey
Does the catastrophe that gave us 'Into Thin Air' still have the power to captivate? We talk to the cast and crew of the new movie 'Everest' about making an adventure epic roar to life for a new generation.
Children are eating between meals more than ever, but is that a good thing?
With a blockbuster film about the deadly storm in the works, we spoke with one of the climbers who made it out alive about the tragedy
Photojournalist Max Whittaker takes you right to the fire line.
If the Rocky Mountains aren’t close enough, there are plenty of other treasures you can search for