Newsletters

Musings on mountains, hillwalking, and why we love elevation, by author Ronald Turnbull.

Essay‑driven Substack by Jill Homer unpacking endurance feats, mental health and the philosophy of outdoor suffering.

A focus on environmental topics, indigenous issues, technology, politics, and humor.

Kate Armstrong's newsletter on mountaineering and mindset coaching

Weekly notes on wilderness exploration by bike—trip reports, gear, and wanderlust.

Adventure‑travel inspiration, destination guides, and photo stories from around the globe.

I once read that I should write something worth reading, or I should do something worth writing about. By Caleb Olson

Adam Lee's newsletter and podcast that digitally extends the fun and inclusivity of the trail running community

Explorations, ecology, and trip ideas in lesser‑visited public lands.

Camp cooking recipes, meal plans, and kitchen tips for life outside.

Deals, stories, and new releases from cottage ultralight gear brands.

Annalise, Cailynn's annalise and Cailynn's newsletter about going outside, outdoor activities and adventures

Newsletter on outdoor culture and the business of adventure

Professional athlete's newsletter going beyond the finish line into recovery and burnout

Substack newsletter exploring self‑powered travel, slow journeys and living life on one’s own terms.

Andy Kirkpatrick's newsletter on climbing tech and life and death in the mountains

Reflections on making the most of a late entry into the world of competitive trail running.

Written by a former hotshot, this newsletter aims to examine and find solace in all of life's stages—from the adrenaline-fueled peaks to the soft in-betweens.

Lifestyle newsletter covering politics, how‑tos, and gear for everyday cycling and bikepacking.

Subscriber‑supported newsletter from modernhiker.com delivering trail beta, closures and commentary on West Coast hiking.

Mehmet's monthly newsletter from Northern Aspect Mountaineering

Personal essays with practical advice about trail running, mountain life & midlife grit.

Cultural musings from the world of outdoor and action sports

Stories of outdoor risk, discovery, and curiosity where wild meets mindset—by Jesse C. McEntee.

Russell Max Simon's newsletter covering rock climbing and meaning

Slow, conscious travel musings and design‑led field notes.

Cole Noble's independent magazine preserving the spirit of outdoor adventure

Introspective takes on rock climbing culture, ethics, and personal growth.

Real running for real people.

Raziq Rauf's weekly newsletter stepping deeper into running culture through deep-dive commentary and interviews

a tasteful resource and newsletter for everything going on in the running x fashion world.

i own a running store + these are the thoughts i have while running.

Weekly roundup of backpacking gear guides, trip tips, and FAQs from SectionHiker.com.

Weekly essays, comics, and curated links on adventure and the outdoors from writer‑cartoonist Brendan Leonard.

Slopeside is your year-round dispatch on ski culture covering mountain news, winter trends, skiwear, and overall alpine living.

Platform exploring the intersection of running and business

Thoughtful newsletter examining humanity’s relationship with the outdoors through history, science and culture.

A newsletter about bikepacking, slow travel, and human powered journeys

Everyone’s searching for skiing’s soul. I’m trying to find its brains.

Reflections on Sport and Style.

We alternate each week to bring you a carefully crafted letter that centers around functional fashion. TOGS is for mountain and city dwellers alike, providing inspiration and information on dressing for the outdoors without compromising personal style.

Scott Dunlap's blog about trail running and endurance sports

Exploring the Business, Finance, and Culture of Trail Running.

Newsletter covering the business of trail running and industry insights

Email digest of new gear reviews, giveaways, and ultralight backpacking intel from Treeline Review.

Popular thrice‑weekly Substack blending science, adventure and discomfort‑driven wisdom from the author of *The Comfort Crisis*.

Digest of events, stories, and resources celebrating diverse bodies outdoors.

Straight‑shooting Substack covering public lands, gear tests, dogs and pragmatic advice for living boldly outside.