Books & Media
ArchiveWe鈥檙e relaunching our community for outdoorsy book lovers鈥攕tarting with Richard Powers鈥檚 new novel, 鈥橞ewilderment鈥
A revered figure in modern climbing literature, Katie Ives is known for her intense work ethic and for encouraging writers who weren鈥檛 always invited to the club. In her first book, she explores how the physical and fantastical aspects of big peaks have, for centuries, inspired human dreams.
For decades, many ski and snowboard films have excluded women and disabled and BIPOC athletes. 鈥楳ountain Revelations鈥 and 鈥楾he Approach鈥 aim to bring new energy to the genre.
Intrepid author Mary Roach shares tales of thieving bears, murderous possums, and mugging monkeys from her new book, 鈥楩uzz鈥
In 鈥楩uzz,鈥 science journalist Mary Roach travels around the world to examine people鈥檚 troubled attempts to coexist with wildlife
The new movie from Sender Films and Red Bull Media House chronicles the life and death of alpinist Marc-Andr茅 Leclerc
鈥楾he White Lotus,鈥 鈥楾ed Lasso,鈥 and the harrowing tale of a shipwreck
The singer-songwriter鈥檚 latest album shows that getting away from it all isn鈥檛 easy鈥攅specially when you鈥檙e a pop superstar
Follow the founders of the Collins Cup as they organize and train for a new kind of global triathlon
Journalist聽Lizzie Johnson provides a comprehensive postmortem聽of how the notorious 2018 inferno聽came to destroy Paradise, California鈥攁nd what it means for the future of wildfires
鈥楤reathing Fire,鈥 a new book by Jaime Lowe, delves into the personal stories behind California鈥檚 inmate firefighter program
The stories we're watching today, from our daily newsletter
In a new series from 国产吃瓜黑料 TV, two pro cyclists train three beginner riders for the one of the nation鈥檚 toughest mountain-bike races
From well-trodden classics to unheard-of epics, these trails offer something for everyone and access to the best of our national parks
Fiction by Colson Whitehead, a Tokyo 2020 video game, and a fascinating history of coyotes
These are the best climbing movies on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ right now
Phillip Dwight Morgan became obsessed with the hit History Channel series during quarantine. It inspired him to dive into survivalism and gave him skills to navigate an unprecedented year.
This year, three new adventure sports will make their debut in Tokyo. Prepare yourself for the action with these books, documentaries, and more.
In a new short-story collection by Claire Boyles, we meet characters struggling with family, health troubles, and environmental issues in the West
The country singer-songwriter talks to 国产吃瓜黑料 about the restorative power of nature, the unexpected blessings of quarantine, and the origins of his album 鈥楥ountry Again: Side A鈥
Oprah鈥檚 interview with Elliot Page, a history of the national park system centering Indigenous perspectives, and more
The ultimate guide to one of the Southwest鈥檚 best under-the-radar mountain towns
From 鈥楴aked and Afraid鈥 to 鈥楻unning Wild with Bear Grylls,鈥 these are our picks for the most riveting adventure series on TV
Journalist Emma Marris鈥檚 new book, 鈥榃ild Souls,鈥 asks us to reconsider our relationship to the nonhuman world
Claire Nelson鈥檚 memoir, 鈥楾hings I Learned from Falling,鈥 describes how a spill from atop a 25-foot boulder in Joshua Tree National Park changed her life
This season鈥檚 best new podcasts include a thoughtful true-crime show set in Malibu and a history of climbing hosted by Alex Honnold
By valuing relatability over action shots, TikTok may be ushering in a new era of outdoor creators and celebrities
In 鈥楥amping Grounds,鈥 Phoebe S.K. Young reminds us that sleeping outdoors is far more than just a recreational hobby
鈥楾he Great Pottery Throw Down,鈥 an eye-opening anthology about climate change, and an Oscar-winning film starring Mads Mikkelsen
Show your pride outside during the month of June for a chance to win $2,300 in prizes
If you can鈥檛 make the in-person showings in Colorado, you can stream these new adventure films from your living room
In their 国产吃瓜黑料 TV series, Mike Chambers and Jason Antin take on crazy adventures between Friday evening and Monday morning, inspiring the rest of us to do more with our Saturdays and Sundays, too
In an excerpt from his latest book, 鈥楩reedom,鈥 the celebrated nonfiction writer describes a journey along Pennsylvania鈥檚 train tracks with friends he met while reporting on the war in Afghanistan
This month, Roger Deakin鈥檚 cult-favorite book about swimming the waters of Britain will be published in the U.S. for the first time. In her introduction to the new edition, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on what she鈥檚 learned from it over the years.
In an excerpt from his book 鈥楥hasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America鈥檚 Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt,鈥 journalist and searcher Daniel Barbarisi recounts how he got to open Fenn鈥檚 chest and examine what was inside
Elizabeth Kolbert and Nathaniel Rich, environmental writers par excellence, survey human solutions to the human-caused mess we鈥檙e in
The bestselling author鈥檚 latest novel was informed by years of researching the history of female aviation and traveling to far-flung places
In her new memoir, 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength,' the 'Fun Home' cartoonist scrutinizes her quest for spiritual solace through 60 years of athletic obsessions
鈥楾he Good Lord Bird,鈥 Mary Ruefle, and a podcast that breaks down the Olivia Rodrigo power ballad 鈥楧river鈥檚 License鈥
After more than a year of pandemic living, let us remember why it鈥檚 worth getting out there
How the team behind David Attenborough鈥檚 new Netflix series captured a fight sequence between two poison dart frogs
鈥楪irls Gotta Eat Dirt鈥 isn鈥檛 your typical #inspirational stoke video
In Ours, a digital exhibition for the New Museum, artist Samuel Marion imagines a not too distant future in which outdoor brands use slick advertising to mask more sinister aims
鈥楾he Third Pole,鈥 鈥楽ee You Tomorrow,鈥 and 鈥楾he Next Everest鈥 offer a compelling tour of the mountain鈥檚 recent history, from snowboard descents in the early 2000s to the deadly earthquake of 2015
Marine biologists aren鈥檛 impressed with Netflix鈥檚 hit documentary on ocean conservation. They recommended some other films on the subject for us.
An outdoor art exhibition in California鈥檚 Coachella Valley tackles subjects like Indigenous land rights, migration, and embodied memory
In his new book, 鈥楾he Nation of Plants,鈥 botanist Stefano Mancuso suggests that human democracies may have something to learn from the world鈥檚 trees and flowers
In his new book 鈥楢 Most Remarkable Creature,鈥 indie musician and writer Jonathan Meiburg travels to the bottom of the planet to investigate a very strange bird of prey that puzzled Darwin himself
鈥楾he Good Place,鈥 a UN ambassador鈥檚 memoir, and a new true-crime podcast were just some of our favorites this month
Kale Williams鈥檚 new book, 鈥楾he Loneliest Polar Bear,鈥 offers readers an adorable polar bear cub鈥攁nd a roving, clear-eyed exploration of climate change and how the bears captured the public imagination
Immerse yourself in stories about one of Bimini鈥檚 best bonefish guides, and meet a cast of Aussies exploring an outpost in French Polynesia
These recently translated titles are available in English for the first time
The untold story of why a generation of dreamers abandoned promising lives to deliver pizza and chase their wildest powder dreams
In a new documentary from director Caroline Treadway, athletes like Emily Harrington and Kai Lightner open up about their path to recovery
A new book by the acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis looks at human attempts to save other species from extinction, from John Muir to the World Wildlife Fund
And things got rocky fast. Our correspondent talks to Jennifer Miller about Colorado, misconceptions, and a mysterious type of footwear called 鈥渉iking sandals.鈥
In an excerpt from 鈥業n Search of Mycotopia,鈥 a new book about different communities exploring the multiple uses of fungi and mushrooms, the author goes foraging with William Padilla-Brown, a rising star in the mycological movement
The books, films, music, and more that our editors couldn鈥檛 stop talking about
These recent literary works feature unsettling tales set in familiar locations
The legendary filmmaker pioneered the stoke film and helped create skiing鈥檚 counterculture, but 鈥楽ki Bum鈥 on Discovery+ shows how his life behind the scenes was anything but easy
Expert tips, gear, and skills that will help you take your adventure photography to the next level
The 国产吃瓜黑料 team is excited to announce we鈥檙e joining forces with a company that鈥檚 changing the face of the outdoor and active-lifestyle market
Chlo茅 Zhao鈥檚 new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession
From a look at modern ghost towns to a documentary musical, these shows have something for everyone
Host Laura Borichevsky fearlessly goes where no man has gone before
In her new book, 'Unsolaced,' the acclaimed nature writer's prose is as beautiful as always, but her analysis of global warming is disappointing
The books, movies, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In her new book, writer and artist Lauren Redniss tells the story of San Carlos Apache activists who are standing up to a mining company in southeastern Arizona
'Bravey' delves into the Olympian's experiences with depression and losing her mother to suicide
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In an excerpt from his new book 'Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning,' 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor Tom Vanderbilt takes up surfing as part of an experiment to learn new skills as an adult and discover the benefits of being a grown-up novice
These reads will make meaningful gifts this holiday season
Ken Layne left an influential career in digital media to create 'Desert Oracle,' a cult-favorite radio show and print periodical based in Joshua Tree that explores everything from the political to the paranormal. Now it's being released as a book.
The tour's latest installment, premiering virtually amid the pandemic, comprises four films that show off epic climbs from around the world, but not from the usual suspects
Your holiday reading list, recommended by our editors
鈥楾he Infinite Race鈥 examines the complicated relationship between 鈥楤orn to Run鈥 and the runners the book made famous
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
This year the famous outdoor film festival is going virtual, with thrilling tales of climbing adventures and profiles of charismatic conservationists
The legendary skier's latest project since retiring is an Amazon series called 'The Pack.' It's the perfect lighthearted binge to get you through the pandemic holidays.
A new documentary from director Ron Howard looks at what happened after California's deadliest wildfire