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I spend a lot of time thinking about where to go and what to do. How to find something that’s peaceful and challenging, real and exposed, not yet discovered or at least not yet crowded. Something that allows me to connect with nature in a way that’s fully in the moment in the flow of doing something.

Adventure Journal gives me the ideas, the places, and the stories of people who do the same. It is a unique pursuit of the uncomfortable, of the open spaces, and of the necessary exertion to get there and experience it. This outdoor experience is the forgotten suffering that was never really relevant even at its worst.

Adventure Journal has the authenticity of the stories, the uniqueness of the places and the accessibility for everyone. It isn’t Alpinist, which is just again and again the most impossible route and the most dangerous thing to do. It certainly isn’t the sold-out commercialized Instagram experience.

It is what I’m looking for: the stories that resonate with dirtbag climbers, thru hikers, and winter explorers.

If I’m not out there hearing a new story around a campfire, at least I can read one in Adventure Journal

For two decades, Outside magazine fueled my hunger for stories of human endeavor at the edge of possibility. When that publication drifted toward NFTs and the "Outerverse" and away from substantive narrative, I sought something worthy of the tradition. That's when Adventure Journal entered my life.

From the first issue, AJ rekindled what I'd been missing: chronicles of remarkable individuals pursuing the audacious, the improbable, the gloriously unreasonable. These are the stories that remind us why we venture beyond comfort in the first place.

The magazine itself carries physical weight that mirrors the gravitas of its contents. This is journalism built to endure, not disposable listicles and gear reviews, but considered writing that rewards deep engagement. Each issue invites contemplation rather than consumption. When you've absorbed what Adventure Journal offers, you won't discard it. You'll pass it to someone who needs reminding that there are still publications worth savoring, still stories that deserve to live beyond the screen. This is a magazine that belongs on shelves and in shared spaces, circulating among those who understand that the best adventure writing doesn't just document exploits; it elevates them into something resonant and lasting.

Outdoor, physical, beautiful journalism at its finest. Each issue comes with awe-inspiring stories, photos, recipes, book recommendations, and more. I cannot stop recommending it to others. Also, they are timeless and make great gifts for others.