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Film vs Digital Photography
“Clearly, there are pros and cons to both mediums, and it’s wonderful to have both options available today. The subject matter, the presence of motion or not and the amount of light all help to determine which medium is best suited for the task…” by Blake Swingle
Backpacking A Desert Oasis
Photo Essay: Images made from a roll of Portra 160 and Kodak Gold shot through a Yashicaflex 6x6 medium format film camera while backpacking along a creek near Camp Verde, Arizona… by Jared Nelson

The Beginner’s Mindset
“It was a painful half run, half walk, around the neighborhood, but at the end of it I didn't feel as anxious as I did before. That small feeling of relief was enough to get me to lace up my shoes every morning to try to experience it again…” by Laurie Bullock

Tropic of Cancer
“I started surfing at a young age and fell in love with the sport and culture. The connection to nature is my favorite aspect of this lifestyle and has been with me since birth. It is something that extends far beyond anything I could write…” by Sean Jones

Mount Huntington
“Mount Huntington is arguably one of the most strikingly beautiful mountains in Alaska, and it does not yield its summit easily. Standing 12,241 feet high, it’s technical walls of ice, rock, and snow attract world class climbers from every corner of the globe…” by James Barkman

An Ode to Imperfection
“There are so many ways to look at and perceive imperfection. Some see imperfection as the antagonist; the thing they want to conquer in life. It makes sense. Not too long ago, I had a very similar view on imperfection and a desire to achieve this idea of perfection…” by Jared Nelson

How to Help Keep the Outdoors Safe During Fire Season
A design series that outlines the importance of fire safety when enjoying the outdoors by Carina Skrobecki.

Ski Mountaineering The Eastern Sierras
“Walk, skin, boot-pack, climb or basically do whatever the hell you want to summit. That’s ski mountaineering. The two mountain disciplines of skiing and mountaineering go hand-in-hand and are also a perfect recipe for a nice day, or multiple days of suffering…” by Mitch Milbauer

Gratefulness Through Everything
“Then out of nowhere on a perfect bluebird early January morning, I had an accident on a snowboard that left me with a fractured fibula, tibia, a couple fractured ribs and a horizontal tear in my meniscus. In this article I’m going to explain why this is the best thing to happen to me and why you should be grateful while navigating injuries and life…” by Josiah Cherniss

Into the Alpine, Out of the Darkness
“A 2am wakeup call had us, or me, terrified as we drove to meet Jon and Jim at the bottom of the climb. Sub sandwich taped to my top tube; we set off up the climb trail, eventually leading to “Into the Mystic”, 8.5 kilometers long and 913 meters up…” by Tabias Croteau

The Best Summer of My Life
“Growing up in Buckeye Country, I’ve always had a desire to see more of our beautiful nation, “from sea to shining sea,” and at 20 years old, my adventures are just beginning…” by Blake Swingle

HWY 395 by Chopper
“The Eastern Sierras, one of my favorite places to explore. It’s an easy motorcycle or car trip: a step into the wild and out of one’s comfort zone. Our tradition over the past four years is to ride our stubborn old Harley Davidsons up Highway 395. It is a gathering to enjoy time with our best friends and to get the taste of being free…” by Jonny Bourgault

Revitalized Devotion
“Although I didn’t fully appreciate it at the time, a healthy part of my childhood was spent around Southern California car culture, specifically the Porsche community…” by Andrew Florin

Ventura, Circled In Red
“A few weeks later, we loaded up my 74’ Jeep named Poncho with our camp gear, threw on our Patagonia fleeces, grabbed some road cuisine, and hit I-5 with Ventura circled in red on the map…” by Daniel Bigelow

Willy Meets Desert
“At times, Willy was sliding sideways at 80+ mph on three wheels while the engine popped off the rev limiter; Jeff fully in control. It was mesmerizing, so much so that sometimes you’d get lost in the excitement and almost forget to take photos…” by Chris Bacarella

Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat
“I owe a lot to mountain biking. Regardless of the broken bones, bruises, headaches, concussions and crippling bank accounts due to broken bike parts. I can never seem to get enough. The places it’s taken me, the people I’ve met, and friendships I’ll have forever. It’s amazing what just two wheels can do…” by Brendan Mclennon

Four Days In The Eastern Sierra
“Highway 395 became a recurring location for road trips and trail heads to simply check off the ever growing list. Backpacking opened the door to seeing the true beauty that lies beyond the visitor centers, hotels, and busy resorts. It allowed anyone, who was willing to put in some effort, to get deep into the mountains and out of sight of other humans for miles…” by Joey MacLennan

The Last Race On Earth
“The annual centerpiece for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series sat anchored firmly in its spot on the SX calendar, March, 7, 2020, sandwiched between the Atlanta and Indianapolis rounds. The race, held prestigiously at the International Speedway for nearly half a century, was set to be one of the series’ most memorable…” by Jared Conley

Western Migration
“Around this time last year, May 11th was a big day on the calendar - it marked my one-way ticket from New Hampshire to California. I didn’t have a place to live, a car, or know anyone on this side of the country, but I had landed my dream internship at Chris Burkard’s Studio. Without much deliberating, it was decided that I would be moving to San Luis Obispo, California…” by Evan Ruderman

a Drive Through The Island of Madeira
“Last June, we flew to the island of Madeira, also known as the Hawaii of Europe… Looking out of the window on the plane whilst landing, I was already mesmerized by the landscapes. We hiked up the green mountains, walked by the ocean and got to enjoy the sight of an uncountable amount of flowers that decorated the entire island…” by Alexia Maes